the blatant inconsistenty with her babanory story last year attempting to justify why she didn't take little E to the Lightyear premiere she knew he would ADORE, on the premise tht it was a school night and he needed to adhere to his toddler bedtime - plus ofc thta it wouldn't be fair to take Ethan to the cinema without the golden child, when she doesn't have a favourite and wouldn't want Ezzie to feel she was missing out! meanwhile, erin is taken to theatre shows and concerts, allowed to stay up late on school nights, because babs ensures Erin accompanies her to all events, whether paid for or gifted, and Ethan doesn't get taken anywhere, except when she needs him to film content for an ad because erin has flat out refused to pose for photos at Thomas land with father Christmas, or with a frube yoghurt, which are "perfect for toddlers" who can't be trusted not to make a mess.
but sure babs, no favourite child! wouldn't be fair for erin to have missed put on Ethan's dream premiere, what with the endless list of shows and concerts and trips she goes to with babs, while Ethan is left at home! she would NEVER treat the Es differently, just like she NEVER lies and NEVER drinks alcohol!