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[@ariannanunez939]

When Evan says it’s her body, I melt! So happy Carlin has a man who respects her and her needs!

[@ApoloniaJones1976]

Same. They seem like such a lovely couple.

[@ByHisGrace-]

If you love your current home so much you could easily add an extension which would have the downstairs office for Evan and another bedroom upstairs 😊 much cheaper than moving

[@AngieGaudet]

Love how Izzy just curls up and lays down, sooo cute🐾🐾

[@stephaniehenderson6631]

It seems like Evan has a passion for videoing and editing that does bring glory to God, so I say go for it Evan and now Travis is coming to live so near, the singing and videoing can mesh together. I never saw that joy when he was studying at electrician school. I saw one video where he used a funny deep voice joking about how he was trying to be less his true preppy self to fit in. Also, how do y'all fit in workouts, devotionals, full time jobs, You Tube, side jobs/businesses, 2 children, homeschooling, extra kid lessons, seeing family and friends, shopping, dog care, keeping up on the housework/maintenance/improvements, church fellowship and commitments, and hobbies of golf/coloring!!!

[@barbaramann5968]

I have a friend who chose to have a not so deep in ground pool. Once their kids hit middle school they regretted it. 4ft is not very deep at all. I hope you have visited other 4ft pools to be sure.

[@casscats4me]

best part of this video was Evan saying how much he loves the vlogs and he'd be so sad if they stopped.🙌🥰

[@dianabeauchesne6121]

I have two boys one talked clearly at 9 months and up. My 2nd was always way behind him. They are both fine now. One is a go getter and the other one is chill. Ones a master mechanic and one is headed to the Air Force to be a plane mechanic. No need to worry. Zade will do things in his own time.

[@kayakinggrandmakelly7105]

Sounds like my family. 2 boys, one a go getter and in the Air Force as a fire fighter and one is chill and works for his dad. The older one talked earlier and the younger walked at 7 months! Every child is different.

[@PresGarcia]

#5x times asking Carlin and Whitney plz sit down and talk about how yall started BSB detailed!

[@makenawitt7025]

Yes this would be amazing!

[@annielyst]

I have asked for that too - not just starting it but learning to be business women and what they have learned while growing the business. Erin and Chad were very involved at the start as well.

[@kidwellmegan]

It was on Brining Up Bates so if you could get ahold of those episodes somehow. But yeah, hearing from them now after all the success would be so inspiring ❤

[@annielyst]

It showed them working at it but not really anything about how they decided to start it and how they learned to build and run a business. what they have learned along the way, etc. They are very sophisticated businesswomen now. I'd love to hear them share about it. @@kidwellmegan

[@nicolesaid8668]

Oh yes TRUE

[@marciamills2900]

I’m not a dr or nurse but It seemed in both labor videos that your passing out started during pushing so that might be something to keep in mind. Natural delivery is usually best and easier but having a cesarean may be an option to avoid that. ❤ 😊

[@sharivanbaale9096]

I SO love y'all's weekly vlog, & have been watching since the beginning!! I feel like we're all family, & I just love y'all so much!! 🥰❤

[@kathyrobinson3563]

Thank you fam! You being a smile to my face every time!!😃💕

[@lisatrelstad4690]

I met your Mom, Callie & Judson at the airport. I talked with them all for about 20 minutes. What a great memory!

[@BeeWOWdbyAprilLee]

That is so awesome. I'd love to ruin into Carlin and Evan or lawson and Tiff or any of the siblings I've been watching. I absolutely LOVE THE BATES FAMILY.

[@carlavision6143]

Evan and Carlin, love y'all and y'all are up there at the top with some of my favorite KZbin families! I always look forward to your video every Saturday. Thank you for being a blessing to others! Loved your Q&A video! Again love y'all and God Bless You!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cherylmark1503]

I just love you all. You are so real and down to earth. Love watching you

[@diannebetzel4836]

Can you please tell us who all has KZbin channels? I love following everyone and seeing whats happening in everyone's lives. 😊

[@joyrachelfinn]

I love watching these! You’re so lovey-dovey with each other 🤍

[@carlienhuiting62]

You are always gorgeous, but Carlin - your hair in this video is GOALS 😍🔥 💯

[@marlasturgill8306]

I truly enjoy your all’s videos each week!!! Thanks for sharing your family with us!!!!

[@tiffanybroom8512]

It's been a hot minute since I've been on KZbin. I'm glad I clicked on the video for an update. I'm happy to see all is well. My girls go to a small Christian school and they use the Abeka circiculum as well (their first yr there). I've seen so much improvement compared to when they were in public school. My family and I will be passing through your area for my girls' spring break (in Pigeon Forge). Maybe I can talk my hubby into stopping by your boutique so we can shop. 😉 Love y'all...God bless!

[@aliciawhitlock6396]

They have mattress protectors that are waterproof. When mine stayed dry multiple nights we made the switch.

[@charmiestarcher9845]

I absolutely love you guys so much! I look forward to seeing you guys every single week!❤️

[@naomi8097]

Carlin and Tori were great together. Remember when Tori said “Romanticness” and I think either the producer or Carlin questioned whether it was a word. :)

[@nicolesaid8668]

Omg watching the pool progress will be great to see!

[@kristinconner9026]

Potty training tips. I have a boy and we did the liquid in take before bed. Made sure he went to bed before bed and it worked for us

[@quinoasongs2507]

I have made a ritual of, when someone excuses themselves to go to the bathroom, I tell them to have fun. I wonder if that has an impact on small kids; that they then wonder what's fun in the bathroom and are inspired to potty-train? Anyway, I'm glad you don't vlog the logistics of it. And have fun

[@francescolucci-hill3853]

Read to him as much as possible ❣️

[@seleniasanabria4655]

Night potty training. My son would go to bed with a pull up.. and would still just wake up and tell us he had to potty. So I thought if I’m waking up might as well night potty train.. took the pull ups away.. and the kid has been potty trained ever since. Has had maybe 3 accidents. Best advice.. just try.. use the bathroom before bed and cut drinks an hour to two before bed.

[@patriciamurray4701]

You can buy mattress water proof covers

[@abbygalecarmon3603]

Stop drinks 2 hrs before bed and be sure they go to the bathroom before the go to bed. Then before my husband and I go to bed we wake our kids up to go potty and that really taught them to wake up.

[@Nunyabusiness82777]

You can’t stop the weekly vlog! I just look forward to all the Bates kids videos!,

[@MommyD1998]

I saw a great hack on tik tok for potty training. The mom first put on a plastic sheet then she put a layer of puppy training pads on top, then another sheet, then another layer of training pads and then a sheet.

[@jackiecarnathan7415]

Is there room to take some space from the bonus room to make Evan an office? I have even seen walk in closets turned into small offices. I love Izzy, she's so cute.

[@clarabrekke4372]

Waterproof mattress pad! Love you guys!!! 💕💕

[@ps6474]

Yeah, So happy to see another Q&A, always love these from the lovely Bates. How very nice mama Bates writes back to fans, she is so super sweet and humble. As for another baby, of course that's on all of our minds, lol, but yeah, when it's time, I think that "3rd time is a charm" I see you guys as a family of 5, 3 kiddos perfect for ya all💓💙🧡. How very cool Katie and Travis will move close to you guys, the 4 of you seem like a good quartet!!As for Zade not saying so many words, he's fine and way okay, each child is different, I've always believed..to each their own, each at their pace and yes, girls do tend to be more quick with certain milestones, plus Zade is still so little still. Great you both will have a little get away alone together, this is usually needed and good for you 2 as a couple. Anyways, sorry for the long comment, just loved the video and love ya guys

[@MissyDcherrydaisypie25]

Our son is the youngest of our three children , our daughters are 7 and 6 years older . They definitely talked for him when he was little and I think he was closer to 2.5 before he used two word sentences .

[@teresalocke5523]

My brothers kids played before they were 2. Their clubs were adorable

[@ashleighburroughs3581]

Thanks for answering all these questions!! I look forward to your vlogs every week!! Ya'll are so funny together!!

[@Nunyabusiness82777]

Blue steak comes and marks the lines for power, water.. ect

[@rachelcarter3583]

As a mama of both boys and girls, I can honestly say, do NOT let zade worry you. It’s totally a boy thing. I agree, it’s never good to compare your kids with others. However, I had my two boys first and was always so worried when comparing him to cousin or friends kids. But now that I have two girls, WOW! Mind blown at how quickly my toddler girl picks up everything! Her vocabulary is unreal and she started talking at an earlier age than the boys too. She turns two next week and I may just start her in kindergarten with her brothers 😜😂

[@patriciastarkey4951]

Trust your gut. Pediatric RN here. Sade is doing well with words. My daughter wore pretty Princess underwear and pull-ups at night for a long time.

[@Cheyenne-vi6fi]

Zade is doing well

[@annetuttle7712]

I loved the song you and Travis did and yes, you need to do MORE and RECORD them ❤ When my youngest was potty training age, back in the dark ages and they didn't have pull ups, I let her wear diapers at night until she was consistently dry every morning. When I felt confident about that, diapers were gone day and night! Don't worry about Zade. I found wih my girls, the two older talked for her and as she got older, they discovered she could talk for herself! 🤣🤣

[@susanboyd3260]

dont worry, i was a nanny for a 3.5 yr old who could barely talk, it was all babbling/mumbling___suddenly he started talking more clearly over a period of 2 weeks it was so weird, how all of sudden it happened____boys are slower than girls

[@Cheyenne-vi6fi]

That’s me this is my year for independence and driving everywhere I want

[@CathyRamsay-p8u]

Hi guys! Loved the Q&A... y'all are too cute! Here's my unsolicited advice concerning your pool...GO BIG OR GO HOME!! With all your friends and family (and potentially growing your family), you will not regret having that extra bit of space. We had a recreational pool with the ends being 4 feet and a bit deeper in the middle for volleyball. The great thing is all the fun memories we made as a family and , our children loved inviting friends over so we got to know who they were hanging with. I'm excited for your future plans and very happy that Katie and Travis are moving nearby! Oh and baby Hailey...of course!❤

[@debbieharlin5978]

Y'all have a lot of room and big enough yard to build on.

[@katiray4206]

Puppy pee pads. Put one down, then a mattress protector, then a sheet, then repeat the layers. That way if there is an accident in the middle of the night, you just rip a layer off and get them back in bed. No fuss with having to remake the bed in the middle of the night.

[@HannahYoutubestream]

Yay!! I loved abeka growing up!! 😂😊

[@lisabeckman9491]

I miss you both going to different drive thru restaurants and ordering what the person before you ordered and trying out those foods. Would you ever consider doing that again?

[@barbaraackerman57]

I color EVERY day!! So glad to see you doing it too❤

[@Traceykelly40]

Will you ever come to Australia for holidays days Queensland

[@shannonjackson7058]

I have a Bible app on my phone and it reads it for you so I just fallow along .

[@SJD36]

We had the same questions about our son not using many words for the first couple years. When he was probably about 4 we noticed he was using complete sentences it seemed like overnight! He understood so much, but he was keeping it all in for so long :) I wonder if it's the same with Zade . I wouldn't worry about it . He seems to grasp ideas just fine, but just isnt in a hurry to voice it yet :) I pray you all have a blessed weekend and enjoy it thoroughly.! So happy to see your video this evening❤ thanks for sharing!

[@kidwellmegan]

2 things! Lolz, the timing of that question about Carlin being controling was hilarious! As she had just settled herself from physically removing that dud perfect bracelette! bahahahahaha Carlin, I don't see you being controling but that was hilarious. Second, my oldest purposefully peed in her pullups so she wouldn't have to get up to pee at night. She finally decided at 5 that she'd wear underwear to bed. She had maybe 4 accidents but that's it. Oh! And I bribed her with a Peppa Pig RV toy after 5 dry mornings. Just to prove it was her choice. And yes, absokutely have mattress pads under the sheets. Ugh. Someday you're gonna have throw up to clean. You don't want anything in the mattress. Love yall soooo much!🎉❤

[@kyms3093]

Evan, Travis, and Lawson need to sing together

[@MaryMattox-d4m]

Donthe 5d diamond painting

[@patriciamora2915]

That’s fast my son and daughter in-laws took 4 months. Are you going too be disappointed down the way that you didn’t do bigger than 4 ft. Kids grow. My 5 year old granddaughter swims in the deep end with her vest on.

[@clairetaylor2926]

If your child is not consistently waking up with a dry diaper or pull up, they are probably not ready to go without. That's a ticket to frustration city.

[@susielane1959]

Maybe Evan should take either Jeb or Judd under his wing and teach them about the “camera.”

[@PauletteWilson-qs7ub]

What happened to all the seizures??? Ever a diagnosis…scary

[@anaychaker7344]

Looking forward to Evan and @TravisClark doing some music together ! 👍 Zade will be speaking very well before you know it. 👍 A humble appeal to @dudeperfect, just a 10 minuet meetup with Evan - ✍️ Set the calendar . 👍 😍 Glad y’all are going to do some traveling Carlin ! ( Plan well 👀👍 ahead of time and research ) the world is a different place now . 🙃 Be safe ~ 👍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍👍

[@tammylyon3627]

I wish y'all would do a monthly family gathering on KZbin! Give family updates. I really miss Bringing up the Bates! Please continue doing these.

[@Felicia-hz1qd]

Can I be the 20 Bates

[@tammylyon3627]

I want to be part of the Bates family!

[@Felicia-hz1qd]

@@tammylyon3627 I'm disabled so I wanted Carlin to adopt me lol

[@tammylyon3627]

We are a part of one family, if you believe in God, and believe that Jesus does on the cross for our sins and He was raised from the dead on the 3 day.

[@juliekeast6175]

Alyssa, Erin, Michaela, Lawson, Trace and Katie have their KZbin channels. Lets keep in mind some of the Bates family might just want to keep their lives off social media, we are not owed updates.

[@kinzieaasen1971]

I have a friend who bought a cute little shed from Home Depot (windows and everything) and she used that as her office. Your backyard is huge- seems like you’d have room😍 Love you guys and all your fun updates- always so positive and encouraging!!

[@melissam.8838]

I can’t wait to see Carlin, Josie, and Katie hang out more on the vlogs!! 💗 And all three of your families together would be great too!

[@michellecallahan1158]

Josie doesn’t hang with the family much!!

[@DebbieDStripling]

I didn’t know Josie hung out with Carlin and Katie. In fact I don’t think I have seen any videos of her hanging out with any of her sisters. She seems to be more into herself and her business. Who knows! I love watching The Stew crew and Travis and Katie having fun together!❤

[@helloitshalle3761]

Josie is so sweet, don’t make assumptions. She just had a baby and is probably busy

[@michellecallahan1158]

@@helloitshalle3761 agree to disagree. Has nothing to do with this recent baby.

[@DebbieDStripling]

@@helloitshalle3761 I just read what I posted and I didn’t mean that like it’s written. I meant for it to say her family and business. Not herself. I should have proof read it. There are not any of the Bates I dislike I watch all them including Josie. So sorry!

[@candiboone6478]

Zaid is fine!!! I had your exact situation with my girls. The oldest was exactly like Layla. Super verbal and advanced. The second daughter I was convinced had something wrong. Turns out the oldest was just advanced. This will prob prove to be the same with school. For some reason I expected my kids would be the same . That’s SO not the way it is. So please don’t worry! Layla is just very advanced.

[@jamiebradshaw6979]

Just get him an Evan shed. That way he can do whatever he wants in it and its not in the house where sometimes he needs quite time.

[@juliefeatch4820]

I love your hair Carlin. You are absolutely gorgeous. Your two children are both so adorable. Time goes by far too quickly. It seems five minutes since my three boys were little like your two darlings. Now they are all dads too. It's so surreal to watch my children take care of their children. God bless 🙏😍

[@ValWest42]

Carlin was so much fun on Bringing up Bates. She would say things like "romanticness" and "meet my dead" 😂

[@Cheyenne-vi6fi]

I remember that! And she asked Siri what that meant , and Tori goes don’t ask that question 😂😂

[@katherinekubach5738]

Yes , you and Travis need to do more video songs together, that was the greatest.

[@kathyvick6164]

Came here to say just that❤ Well and more videos of you all together too❤Love the kiddos getting so excited to play with their cousins❤ great Q & A ❤ thank yall for sharing ❤God Bless Y’all ❤

[@ellyne3863]

i agree!!

[@amelia8357]

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[@vicky266]

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[@marycortemelia7831]

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[@susanoffutt2696]

Aaaaw. Izzy is so sweet. Im so glad you still include her. Love your family. You guys just enjoy and love life. And are the sweetest. Blessings 🙏 . Thank you for your content. 🤗♥️🐶😊

[@annielyst]

Thanks! So cool hearing all the opportunities Evan has been getting to work on what he enjoys - and is so gifted at. Sweet how Layla prays for Kloe and Willow.

[@chellymarie5686]

I cried when she drove for the first time ❤❤❤

[@PurplePetunias71]

Just a thought about the pool. Your kids are small now, but my kids were diving off the diving board by age 4. I always worry about someone jumping into a 4 foot pool and getting a spinal cord injury.

[@Nickyashley2]

This is good but… hard to watch you messing with and flipping your hair sooo much!!! Very distracting and seems insecure!

[@tracycanote8102]

Thank you all so much for allowing us to be a part of your family.

[@sharonhoward884]

Layla - your response about being dry at night at 4+yrs old. It's pretty straightforward at this age. If the pull up is dry for a few mornings in a row then try without one, making sure there is a toilet trip immediately after waking & sing their praises about being dry ☺️

[@crystallawson6992]

They make sheets and pillowcases that are waterproof now, but feel like regular fabric and not plastic. Just a piece of advice.

[@JoAnneManley-r4i]

What turned out to be Carlin’s diagnosis from the past several years?

[@vickiebelk635]

Love Q&A’s. Y’all get along so well 🥰

[@kensalas7507]

I so agree y’all are my favorite. I did love the Christmas song also. Definitely would love more of them

[@pattyebagshaw4291]

Pool guy. Flash back to the ac broken, roaches in the duplex, bug guy? I think you actually said pool guy back then. I rewatch a lot. I can also identify your courting dress, your engagement dress and the dress you wore to Josie's shower. I love that dress, and your blondish hair! You and your family keep me sane.

[@Cheyenne-vi6fi]

I think you are right. Yeah same. I remember the day Evan planned it and Carlin had a plan of going to the lake. She changed into a black dress, for courting.

[@ElizabethRodriguez-lj7ys]

Evan you are an amazing husband the way you talk about carlin and that’s her body true gentleman ❤😊

[@angellaeasterwood2385]

Ya”ll are adorable!! Thank you for sharing your lives with us! You are refreshing♥️

[@caitlin9150]

Carlin, Evan always enjoy your vlogs. Still super glad Carlin you can drive again. So smart getting Layla in swimming lessons.

[@pattirosset2269]

I hope you see this. You guys should try doing a Bible study with Bible Study Fellowship. We have in person classes (you and your sisters could do it together) there is a children’s program with it. Men’s class, young adults classes and on line classes. With the on line you pick the day and the time that fits your schedule and then you meet every week to discuss the lesson. I think you would love it. There is also a teen program for your younger siblings.

[@PresGarcia]

Dude you and Tory made me laugh so much 😂

[@rondahoward5341]

Missed you guys! Love your family and please give momma and daddy Bates our love!

[@emmal746]

Glad you’ve got no plans to stop vlogging. I love keeping up with you all. So glad you’re all doing so well and are happy. ❤

[@Ane0803]

For those without Instagram, the next Cash & Carry Sale is planned to be May 18th.

[@Gilbert_Nanna]

I AM OBSESSED WITH ADULT COLORING BOOKS. I use Sharpie markers only I use the extra fine and the regular fine. So bright and pretty. I tear the front or back page off the coloring book and use that on a clip board so the markers do not bleed through. Mine are on walls in frames. Hugs and I love your family!

[@KellyL6784]

Can't wait till you and Travis and Katie are in the same state you and them are so fun to watch ❤

[@dianneschwarz7403]

I only have one sibling, and it is hard to get that sibling to contact our mother or myself on a regular basis or even visit. So it is amazing how you and all your siblings stay connected on a regular basis.

[@sairaschwartz5192]

This camera set up seems different and i love it!! Makes y’all GLOW!!

[@beachgirl0668]

EVAN YOU NEED TO GET YOUR STEW CREW TSHIRTS NOW SO WE CAN ORDER THEM.PLEEEEASSSEEEE! LAYLA ASK DAD TO GET US STEW CREW TSHIRTS...PRETTY PLEASE PRINCESS LAYLA!

[@CT-ow8wy]

For the potty training… I am sure everyone has their own approach. For us, when it comes to night time, I have just let them grow out of it. I am not one to wake up during the night to make them go. Ha. Our first one was nighttime trained and then reverted. I just let her sleep in pull-ups until she outgrew it. And our 2nd one eventually stopped wetting at night also. I’m using the same approach for #3. He is daytime trained but naps/sleeps in pull-ups. I feel like it’s different when they’re awake and are aware of needing to go vs at night when they’re in la-la land. That’s what has worked for us so far. I also think children mature at different ages so some may wet the bed at night longer than others.

[@ashleywhitehouse8986]

Love the Bates family!!!! Evan, you and Travis need to sing more together!!! Yall sound amazing!!! Hope yall have baby #3 soon!! Carlin, you and Whittney should do a q&a together about the boutique.. Really enjoyed this q&a!!! Love you guys!!❤

[@PenneyElpers]

I enjoy watching bringing up Bates ,Carlin and Evan wonderful couple

[@lindaholm9801]

Absolutely loved this Q&A guys, thanks for sharing this little insight into your lives, thoughts and opinions. Love your banter and humour together. Sending my best wishes to you all from Australia! ❤

[@kellyshugrue6356]

I LOVE coloring. When I had covid & I was in my head about my breathing I'd start coloring & destress myself.

[@susanlassiter6494]

Evan has so many options. All you can do is pray and seek guidance. My reaction would be to keep your membership in the electrical industry and continue with your freelance work. Being with your family can never be replaced.

[@garyandbeverlyneeble2028]

I always look forward to the vlog every week. Love them! You all are the cutest, sweetest family. Speaking of devotions…. Our Pastor asked those who would to read 1 chapter in the Old Testament, and 1 chapter in the New Testament daily for this year. That is working out really well for me. I love my time with the Lord. ❤ Enjoy your kiddos…they grow up so fast. ❤

[@teresabeamon9650]

It sounds like it is echoing or something when Evan starts talking. Don't know what it is