Since so much of the show has to be edited for time's sake, I thought I'd fill you in on what was left out of our conversation with Sean and Kelsey when we picked up Benjamin. It appears that I am just sitting there nodding my head agreeing with Chet and then we leave. That is not exactly what happened.
After Chet spoke, I had my turn. I knew it would be my last chance to speak with them, so I wanted to be perfectly honest in my assessment.
I told Sean that when the time was right, he would make an awesome father, with the right woman. I told Sean that he seemed to take a step back with Benjamin and that while he was fine with him, he wasn't near as hands on as he was with Etta. And I told Kelsey that I thought that when the time was right and she did a lot more self-discovery, she would make a really great mother with the right man. I told her that she showed me through her time with Benjamin, that she had the patience she would need, which I find hard to come by sometimes as an adult. I told her that I think that she needs to realize how much she is worth as a person and that she needs to learn not to look to Sean to validate her. She just has to love herself first before she can fully give herself to any future husband or children. And finally I told both of them that while I thought that seperately they were two awesome individuals, from what I saw, I did not feel that they were the right people for one another. I told them that they both had amazing qualities as people, but that they didn't exactly complement one another. Instead of working as a team, they seemed to have different agendas, and didn't seem to have that emotional bond that you absolutely must have as husband and wife, to make anything last.
After all of the life lessons we watched those two go through in that week, we really feel like they are our children in a way. We wish the absolute best for them and keep in contact with them as much as possible. We are so thankful for everything they taught us as parents, and we thank them for allowing us and our children to be a part of their lives.
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Thanks for posting that; I was wondering if you had said anything to them!
[quote name='NatalieN' date='Jul 10 2008, 04:24 PM' post='3337683']
Since so much of the show has to be edited for time's sake, I thought I'd fill you in on what was left out of our conversation with Sean and Kelsey when we picked up Benjamin. It appears that I am just sitting there nodding my head agreeing with Chet and then we leave. That is not exactly what happened.
That is the kind of honesty they needed to hear. Whether or not they ponder what you said is up to them...but I'm glad you said it.
Since so much of the show has to be edited for time's sake, I thought I'd fill you in on what was left out of our conversation with Sean and Kelsey when we picked up Benjamin. It appears that I am just sitting there nodding my head agreeing with Chet and then we leave. That is not exactly what happened.
That is the kind of honesty they needed to hear. Whether or not they ponder what you said is up to them...but I'm glad you said it.
QUOTE (NatalieN @ Jul 10 2008, 04:24 PM) 
Since so much of the show has to be edited for time's sake, I thought I'd fill you in on what was left out of our conversation with Sean and Kelsey when we picked up Benjamin. It appears that I am just sitting there nodding my head agreeing with Chet and then we leave. That is not exactly what happened.
After Chet spoke, I had my turn. I knew it would be my last chance to speak with them, so I wanted to be perfectly honest in my assessment.
I told Sean that when the time was right, he would make an awesome father, with the right woman. I told Sean that he seemed to take a step back with Benjamin and that while he was fine with him, he wasn't near as hands on as he was with Etta. And I told Kelsey that I thought that when the time was right and she did a lot more self-discovery, she would make a really great mother with the right man. I told her that she showed me through her time with Benjamin, that she had the patience she would need, which I find hard to come by sometimes as an adult. I told her that I think that she needs to realize how much she is worth as a person and that she needs to learn not to look to Sean to validate her. She just has to love herself first before she can fully give herself to any future husband or children. And finally I told both of them that while I thought that seperately they were two awesome individuals, from what I saw, I did not feel that they were the right people for one another. I told them that they both had amazing qualities as people, but that they didn't exactly complement one another. Instead of working as a team, they seemed to have different agendas, and didn't seem to have that emotional bond that you absolutely must have as husband and wife, to make anything last.
After all of the life lessons we watched those two go through in that week, we really feel like they are our children in a way. We wish the absolute best for them and keep in contact with them as much as possible. We are so thankful for everything they taught us as parents, and we thank them for allowing us and our children to be a part of their lives.
After Chet spoke, I had my turn. I knew it would be my last chance to speak with them, so I wanted to be perfectly honest in my assessment.
I told Sean that when the time was right, he would make an awesome father, with the right woman. I told Sean that he seemed to take a step back with Benjamin and that while he was fine with him, he wasn't near as hands on as he was with Etta. And I told Kelsey that I thought that when the time was right and she did a lot more self-discovery, she would make a really great mother with the right man. I told her that she showed me through her time with Benjamin, that she had the patience she would need, which I find hard to come by sometimes as an adult. I told her that I think that she needs to realize how much she is worth as a person and that she needs to learn not to look to Sean to validate her. She just has to love herself first before she can fully give herself to any future husband or children. And finally I told both of them that while I thought that seperately they were two awesome individuals, from what I saw, I did not feel that they were the right people for one another. I told them that they both had amazing qualities as people, but that they didn't exactly complement one another. Instead of working as a team, they seemed to have different agendas, and didn't seem to have that emotional bond that you absolutely must have as husband and wife, to make anything last.
After all of the life lessons we watched those two go through in that week, we really feel like they are our children in a way. We wish the absolute best for them and keep in contact with them as much as possible. We are so thankful for everything they taught us as parents, and we thank them for allowing us and our children to be a part of their lives.
I just wanted to reply to your post because I really enjoyed watching your children. They seem to have come from a great family and our just the cutest little things ever.
At the start of the show I had major doubts that Sean would be able to deal with a baby, and he blew me out of the water with the way he bonded with your little girl, he was amazing with her.
Anyway, thanks for allowing all of America to see your precious babies and don't pay any attention to naysayers.
I totally agree Natalie. Kelsey seems like a girl who doesn't have much self esteem and will put up with a lot to just have someone love her and Sean seems to delight in throwing her under the bus. She also seems like the type of girl who would want a baby because it would be someone who would love her unconditionally. It's just a thought and I could be totally wrong. But my heart goes out to her, she doesn't come off like she's had a lot of kind treatment in her life.
BTW, love your kids. Benjamin is going to be a total heartbreaker when he's older. Those eyes! And Etta is adorable. I really admire the drive you and your husband show in helping these young adults.
BTW, love your kids. Benjamin is going to be a total heartbreaker when he's older. Those eyes! And Etta is adorable. I really admire the drive you and your husband show in helping these young adults.
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