Hey Arnold Headcanon, Lila’s Mother

Hey Arnold Headcanon, Lila’s Mother

I know Craig himself said Lila’s mom “most likely died”, but that’s the thing, most likely. The way he said it made it seem like he wasn’t completely sold on that story idea. It’s as if he might change it in the future.

This is where my headcanon comes in, what if Lila’s mom never died in the first place, what if it’s somebody we already saw.

What if Lila’s mother is actually Betty from the episode “Eugene, Eugene!”?

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Think about it, they look eerily similar when Betty was a child besides the hair color. Betty could have been in love with Mr. Leichliter, but somewhere along the line she started fearing that being with him wouldn’t keep her safe financially, so she settles down with Mr. Sawyer because at least she knew that she wouldn’t have to worry of the possibility of living with a starving artist (Kind of similar to the storyline of “State Fair” the book, not the musical). She grew unhappy with her life and decided that she couldn’t take the life as a farmer’s wife anymore and decided to live the life she never had while attempting to find her true love. Mr. Sawyer heartbroken lies to Lila by telling her that Betty died because that was easier than telling her that they weren’t good enough for her.

Is this most likely not true? Definitely so! It’s fun to speculate and make things more complex than Lila’s mother died from “off-camera” disease anyway. This also makes a nice parallel with Lila on how her and Betty both deal with their romantic relationships.

I had this idea when I first saw the girl, but I really didn’t think much of it until I was trying to think of a name for Lila’s mom. I was going for names that sounded similar to Becky due to the name of Tom Sawyer’s name of his main love interest. I thought Betty Thatcher was a good choice until I saw that there was a character already named that, which was this exact character. So everything just clicked. Now I need to find a new headcanon name for Lila’s mom in case I start preferring the dead mom thing over this. I’m thinking either Betsy or Bessie.

BTW my headcanon name for Lila’s dad is Tim.

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14. Going on a sleigh ride + Zekina please!

zekina + going on a sleigh ride!

“Oh. Lily, maybe we could…not take our mittens off?”

Tina looks to Zeke for help, and he quickly scoops their baby into his arms.

“Hey, now. You gotta listen to your mama, little lady! The mittens stay on.”

Tina doesn’t usually have a problem getting her daughter to behave, but overstimulation is making it difficult to persist with her fair, patient parenting style. The cold weather grips her even through several layers of clothing, and Lily seems intent on doing everything in her power to frazzle her mom.

“Thank you.” Tina sighs. “This is fun. This’ll be fun, right?”

Zeke nods.

“Course it will be. Wasn’t this whole thing your idea, baby?”

That was true, but Tina had pictured the whole thing going a lot more smoothly. Family sleigh rides at the park! Why would that be stressful? As she’s quickly finding out, though, babies often make things more stressful than they need to be. Zeke likes to say that their daughter takes after him, but Tina just hopes Lily doesn’t grow up getting as many detentions as her dad did.

“Right. My idea.” Tina says warily. “Do you think she’ll have fun?”

As a mom, it’s hard not to worry about how well you’re doing. If your kids aren’t happy, intellectually stimulated, and well behaved at all times, you start to feel like a total failure. Miraculously, Lily chooses that moment to grin.

“Well, that answers that!” Zeke says. “See, T? She’s having a blast. So am I!”

Tina’s stress is no match for his upbeat attitude. When leans in to kiss her cheek, she starts to feel better.

“Are you really?” She asks. “Even though our sleigh ride was supposed to start at 4, and the first group isn’t back yet?”

Zeke nods.

“Are you kiddin’ me? It’s a day with my girls! Nothin’ makes me happier than that.”

Before Tina can answer, Zeke smiles at something behind her. He raises a pointer finger in that direction.

“Oh, boy. Look who’s here, T.”

Turning around, Tina gasps softly. The first group of sleigh riders has returned, and their massive sleigh is being led by three large, majestic horses.

“Ah!” Lily giggles.

“The horses!” Tina says, full of childlike wonder.

She’s only seen horses up close a handful of times, but this is a whole new kind of delight. For the first time, she’s seeing her favorite animal through the eyes of her daughter. Sure enough, Lily’s eyes are huge with elation. Zeke chuckles, squeezing his wife’s hand.

“Horses.” He agrees. “Wow. I can’t tell which one of you is more excited! You think you can handle this, Tina girl?”

As she tugs her family in the direction of the sleigh, Tina doesn’t answer. Reinvigorated, she marches through the snow, ready to give her daughter a Christmas memory she won’t forget.


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2 years ago

So precious! Tina looks so comfy in that outfit! Love the soft, colored outlines too. I look forward to the context of this scene, whatever it is.

Commission I Did For @jimmyjrsmusoems That Miiiiight Have Something To Do With Her Upcoming Fic 👀👀👀

Commission I did for @jimmyjrsmusoems that miiiiight have something to do with her upcoming fic 👀👀👀 Better get your popcorns prepared guys it's gonna be super 💫❤

Now everyone shush up and look at these bloody idiot kids


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8 years ago

Awesome! I love you for adding to the Janaldo community now! Great job!

@shadownomad @alittlefan @mambocat

21# Day - PHANTOM PHRIDAY / Ronaldo & Jane As Phantom Of The Opera & Christine
21# Day - PHANTOM PHRIDAY / Ronaldo & Jane As Phantom Of The Opera & Christine

21# day - PHANTOM PHRIDAY / Ronaldo & Jane as Phantom of the Opera & Christine


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6 years ago

This is very good for your first time drawing these two. Thank you for doing this suggestion! I think it’s adorable and I hope you had fun doing this.

Here’s a fun fact, the meaning of the name Suzie is “lily”. Lila is only one letter away from that. I know it’s just a coincidence, but I just found that interesting.

@qilin-crusader

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Mr. Sawyer x Suzie

Never actually drew them before, this is a good way to start it.


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8 years ago

Yay!

Just Let Them Be Happy

just let them be happy

dont repost/use without my permissiom


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2 years ago

Thank you for responding to my soapbox of a reblog. I mostly made it because I felt guilty for making Jimmy Jr. antagonistic in some of my incorrect BB quotes. Exactly, Tina and Jimmy Jr. are both flawed and still learning as teenagers. The show is from Tina's perspective/the Belcher family's perspective though so it's easier to unintentionally defend Tina too much than look at Jimmy Jr.'s perspective in it I feel. It's not right but it is what it is.

For now, they are just having fun and enjoying the kissing and hand-holding. That's all a 13-year-old needs at that age. I never considered Jimmy Jr. a cheater, I was more mad at him for immediately dumping Becky after Tina decided to be the bigger person and showed she wasn't going to be petty for him. (Also the picture frame thing which I didn't count as cheating either but still a jerk move even though he could put any picture he wants in the frame especially if he wasn't dating Tina at the time) Yeah, Tina and Jimmy Jr. as a pair just don't have an interesting dynamic to me. Too much kissing, petty fighting, and not enough talking to each other as friends with no asterisks so I can actually see something is there besides hormones. The hormones are a part of the joke I know but I still long for something more concrete.

I'm also a sucker for opposites attract pairs so Zeke and Tina were always going to be superior to me even if JJ wasn't so divisive as a character. It goes beyond opposites attract but I don't need to make the reblog as long as the other one.

I love Zeke x Tina, but there's so much Jimmy Jr hate in the community. Like... guys, I get it, he can be a bit sour sometimes... but do you know why that is? He's a TEENAGE BOY, not only that, but his parents are divorced, his dad is very neglectful and puts him down, he looks down on his passion for dance and honesty just gives: "I am a toxic straight dad and when I see the slightest bit of creativity, it means pansy and you will be punished"; he's also said that he feels left out and lonely due to his little brothers being twins and being best friends. He's just a kid, a kid who likes to dance, leave him alone. In my head, in a world were Tina and Zeke end up together, Jimmy Jr would still be there, as the bff. The three of them can't be separated, are you kidding me????

2 years ago

Yay! Thank you so much I love it! It’s fine, I would of been happy with the one but I appreciate the extra! Poor Zeke, he’s great at the grappling part of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu but that’s about it.

Maybe Jimmy Jr. and/or Flips White Fudge can help train him to be more flexible. XD

Thank you again for doing my suggestion!

Oooh Martial Arts Buddies
Oooh Martial Arts Buddies

Oooh martial arts buddies

(He's trying to show her a cool training pose but poor boy's a little stiff)

Oooh Martial Arts Buddies

OOOH BUDDIES

Thanks @qilin-crusader for suggesting these two precious kiddos. I would love to do your pun off idea but I'm not good at wordplay pffft. Have an extra though :D

I think after "Yes without my Zeke" Tina might loosen up on Zeke's troublemaking so he gets to stay at Wagstaff. Cuz ya know, maybe she doesn't mind too much having to "share" Jimmy Jr. Maybe she's grown to have a little soft spot for the smelly stocky boy


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5 years ago
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4 years ago
Just Felt Like Drawing Something Cute With My Fancharacter And Fankids. I Also Decided To Give One Of

Just felt like drawing something cute with my fancharacter and fankids. I also decided to give one of my fankids a unibrow because the guy I headcanoned to Edmund’s dad has one. It’s not much, but it’s cute and it makes me smile. Edmund belongs to Craig Bartlett and the rest belong to me.


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8 years ago

Caizjoy

YOUR DRAGON NAME

last two letters of your first name

middle two letters of your last name

first two letters of your mother’s name

last letter of your father’s name

mine would be Urlelan. Reblog and tag this with yours!

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