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Mrs.Sawyer · 03-30-2008, 07:46 PM

http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/553266.html

Laurie Austin

Does anyone around here watch “Little People, Big World”? It’s the TLC reality show about the married couple, Matt and Amy Roloff, and their children … many of the message boards dedicated to the show are fixated on one thing — Amy’s questionable housekeeping skills. (And it’s always Amy they’re questioning, never Matt.)

Now housekeeping isn’t one of my top skills either…I just try to stay one step ahead of the health inspector. But I’d also like to think that if a camera crew were following me around 24/7, I’d probably clean like my mother was coming to visit.

Amy has four children, three of whom are teenagers and could easily help out around the house. But it seems none of them has that skill either. In the twin 17-year-old boys’ room, you can’t see the floor most of the time. Actually I couldn’t even make out their beds…

But Amy and Matt are pretty laid back about it, never really complaining. Oh, Amy does that mom thing, asking the kids to put a dish in the sink every once in awhile, but otherwise I don’t think she really cares.

And is that a bad thing? Are we really too fixated on keeping a clean house? I know I’m not. I’d rather challenge the kids in a game of Scrabble than worry about whether the dishes are put away.

olicat45 · 03-30-2008, 07:54 PM

hmmmmm.....

Maui for me · 03-30-2008, 07:58 PM

Good story

Sissy · 03-31-2008, 05:48 AM

Very good story. I agree with this Lauri.

irisblue · 03-31-2008, 08:50 AM

To each there own. They should be able to keep their home what ever way they want. They are the ones who have to live in it. They have other things that are more important to them.

DisruptiveSpirit · 03-31-2008, 08:56 AM

I know people say "Well now that the Roloffs are on TV they should keep their house clean." But, if they normally aren't like that then why put on a front for those watching? I personally don't think they should. I think they should stay and act as close to what they normally do as possible. After all, that is what makes them and the show so interesting.

I can tell you this, if they came across as a perfect can do no wrong family I definitely would not be watching.

Sissy · 03-31-2008, 11:03 AM

Someone in another thread or even earlier in this one...not sure, but they said that with 4 teenages and matt, how can she keep a spotless house. I agree with them... I am sure there are very few perfect houses in this world. I know mine isn't perfect and I have no children. LOL In the mornings it is a marathon to get to work 5 minutes late, if I had children to pickup after....have mercy! ROFL

Riggs · 03-31-2008, 11:17 AM

I agree with this too.. People complain over the smallest of things thats for sure.......

bluebird48 · 03-31-2008, 11:21 AM

There are clean freaks SO involved in keeping a spotless home they don't even seem to enjoy their kids. I would much rather see parents who spend quality time with their kids than worry about this. I too like to see the Roloffs portrayed as they are and they are not ashamed of it!

cutefamily · 03-31-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DisruptiveSpirit

I know people say "Well now that the Roloffs are on TV they should keep their house clean." But, if they normally aren't like that then why put on a front for those watching? I personally don't think they should. I think they should stay and act as close to what they normally do as possible. After all, that is what makes them and the show so interesting.

I can tell you this, if they came across as a perfect can do no wrong family I definitely would not be watching.

LOL DS you mean you didn't watch [ame]http://youtube.com/watch?v=pM-0Pwgr7-E[/ame]

03-30-2008, 07:46 PM	#1
Mrs.Sawyer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,042	Laurie’s house isn’t perfectly clean http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/553266.html Laurie Austin Does anyone around here watch “Little People, Big World”? It’s the TLC reality show about the married couple, Matt and Amy Roloff, and their children … many of the message boards dedicated to the show are fixated on one thing — Amy’s questionable housekeeping skills. (And it’s always Amy they’re questioning, never Matt.) Now housekeeping isn’t one of my top skills either…I just try to stay one step ahead of the health inspector. But I’d also like to think that if a camera crew were following me around 24/7, I’d probably clean like my mother was coming to visit. Amy has four children, three of whom are teenagers and could easily help out around the house. But it seems none of them has that skill either. In the twin 17-year-old boys’ room, you can’t see the floor most of the time. Actually I couldn’t even make out their beds… But Amy and Matt are pretty laid back about it, never really complaining. Oh, Amy does that mom thing, asking the kids to put a dish in the sink every once in awhile, but otherwise I don’t think she really cares. And is that a bad thing? Are we really too fixated on keeping a clean house? I know I’m not. I’d rather challenge the kids in a game of Scrabble than worry about whether the dishes are put away.

03-30-2008, 07:54 PM	#2
olicat45 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 4,458	hmmmmm..... __________________ Change can happen in seconds... It's about waking up. That's all it is. Waking up to your true potential and strength.-Jillian Michaels

03-31-2008, 08:50 AM	#5
irisblue Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NEWPORT BEACH CALIF Posts: 73	lauries house To each there own. They should be able to keep their home what ever way they want. They are the ones who have to live in it. They have other things that are more important to them.

03-31-2008, 11:17 AM	#8
Riggs Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,539	I agree with this too.. People complain over the smallest of things thats for sure....... __________________

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03-30-2008, 07:58 PM	#3
Maui for me Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: southern Utah Posts: 3,304	Good story

03-31-2008, 05:48 AM	#4
Sissy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 346	Very good story. I agree with this Lauri.

03-31-2008, 08:56 AM	#6
DisruptiveSpirit Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 20,900	I know people say "Well now that the Roloffs are on TV they should keep their house clean." But, if they normally aren't like that then why put on a front for those watching? I personally don't think they should. I think they should stay and act as close to what they normally do as possible. After all, that is what makes them and the show so interesting. I can tell you this, if they came across as a perfect can do no wrong family I definitely would not be watching.

03-31-2008, 11:03 AM	#7
Sissy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 346	Someone in another thread or even earlier in this one...not sure, but they said that with 4 teenages and matt, how can she keep a spotless house. I agree with them... I am sure there are very few perfect houses in this world. I know mine isn't perfect and I have no children. LOL In the mornings it is a marathon to get to work 5 minutes late, if I had children to pickup after....have mercy! ROFL

03-31-2008, 11:21 AM	#9
bluebird48 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 43	There are clean freaks SO involved in keeping a spotless home they don't even seem to enjoy their kids. I would much rather see parents who spend quality time with their kids than worry about this. I too like to see the Roloffs portrayed as they are and they are not ashamed of it!

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