Jon and Kate plus 8
Posted
October 29, 2007 at
1:13 pm by
Jessica
If you haven’t caught an episode of TLC/Discovery Health’s “Jon and Kate plus 8“, it just may give you a little solace in the hardships of ones own parenting challenges. Jon (an IT Analysist) and Kate (a former nurse) Gosselin used in-vitro fertilization to help spawn 8 kids. One set are twins and the other six are from a subsequent litter.
Last season, I really liked the spunk coupled with the unconventional and imperfect parenting techniques used by Kate. Although she tended to run a tight ship, she was also human and threw political correctness to the wind when it came to the realities of having 6 toddlers and young twins only 4 years older than the sextuplets.
This season, I have to say, the reality parenting TV show has lost some of its charm with me. Although I enjoy, in a voyeuristic sort of way, watching parenting pained by temper tantrums and legal slavery by way of 6 more demanding children than I am left to deal with, I also have found Kate to be as bratty on occasion as her preschool broad.
In some ways Jon and Kate are very lucky. They have a cozy network of incredibly supportive family and friends who take and/or watch their children frequently. In the first couple of weeks of this season, I watched as Kate went to spa treatments, out to dinner with just her and her husband and plan a vacation by themselves in the Florida Keys. Personally, I know of very few 1.3 children families that are afforded so much free time as they are.
Another less than flattering observation I’ve made — Kate is not very nice to her husband Jon. While Jon is easy going and incredibly accommodating to his wifes idiosyncrasies, she is always snapping at him and making condescending remarks. Is it not enough that he spends all of his time at home helping with the children and goes to work on a daily basis to provide for his classroom of children and thus allowing Kate to be an “at-home mom”. Of course, I can’t imagine that 8 kids in childcare would be worth the effort of working outside of the home, but she always acts as if he is clueless and her life is so incredibly hard. Often times, she resorts to treating him like one of their toddlers.
One episode, Kate decided to hire a cleaning person. Through her exhaustive search, she finally settled on the one person who actually agreed to take the job on — so her prospects were limited. After the brave cleaning lady left, Kate then went around her house with imaginary white gloves, pointing out the hidden dust left behind. “Thanks for trying,” Kate said out loud, along with other rumbles of disappointment. The implication was that the cleaning woman was fired, not up to Kate’s high standards. Of course, you should get what you pay for, but cleaning after 6 toddlers and their bigger sisters, something is bound to get forgotten. Perhaps she should have cut the cleaning lady as much slack as she expects in return?
While Kate seems like a lot of fun and incredibly organized, it’s the little things — weird things — that seem to get her in a tizzy, like what shoes the older girls are going to wear to a carnival or if any of her family or friends puts her out by being one minute late. Sometimes you get the feeling that Kate is nothing more than a control freak, loving every challenge that comes her way, but at the same time, expecting others to reward her and recognize her for having it so tough, when in actuality, she really doesn’t. Sure, having 8 small children would drive the sanest person batty, it has also given them a much desired family and tv show. All in all, they have a pretty fortunate lifestyle.
As much as I like this show, I wish Kate would be less focused on herself and the indulgences of her children and complain less. Most families, even with less children, have their own unique challenges and have many other issues to deal with on top of it. Count your blessings Kate. You are not the first “over-worked” mother and you won’t be the last.
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12931. Patty said:
July 16, 2008 @ 9:06 pm
[quote comment="179771"]FASHION FORWARD? That spike thing in the back of her hair makes her look like Dennis the Menace!
I would have thought comparing her to a 21-year-old gay guy would have indicated that I was joking, but I guess if you have such a stick up your ass about Kate Gosselin the humor might go over your head.[/quote]
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOUCH!!! Thanks for your thoughts.
12932. Patty said:
July 16, 2008 @ 9:08 pm
BTW, Prescott…are you the Kadi Prescott who was on SuperNanny?
12933. Prescott said:
July 16, 2008 @ 9:43 pm
No, then I would be posting under Kadi, not Prescott. Please try to pay attention.
12934. Mary Beth said:
July 16, 2008 @ 9:45 pm
Wow…I leave this blog for a few minutes and all kinds of posts take place. I had to catch up after I got my youngest to bed and walked the dog.
That is interesting stuff about the separation of Kate and her parents. I truly hope that she did not make fun of the donations of her parents church. If her parents live in a trailer park, the church members were probably making sacrifices themselves to purchase these things for the babies. If the church were a wealthy church, I doubt her dad would be living in a trailer park. Anyway, surely they can put all this behind them for the good of the children. Kate is very picky about their clothes though….
Also, I read about the LP blog and am going to try to find it. I haven’t watched that show since winter because there were so many reruns. I don’t watch much tv but do tivo these shows to watch while I do other things (like fold my own laundry…what a concept!! hahaha!)
12935. suz100 said:
July 16, 2008 @ 10:16 pm
Hi,
From what I understand, Kate`s parents own a camp ground, they do not live there. This issue was brought up a while ago. I think that it was just another way of putting Kate down. Reminds me of a funny story, I have a friend who`s husband grew up in a mobile home. They now live in a 2 millon dollar home. He sells them for a living! Ha Ha..
Their is a great web site from LP it`s mattroloff.com I thinnk you will all enjoy it….
12936. momof3 said:
July 16, 2008 @ 10:17 pm
Mary Beth, hello and welcome!
The thing about Kates parents trailer park is that its not the kind of t.p. youre probably picturing. Its a nice park where ppl camp with their trailers…not live. From what Ive heard they have money. I dont know if I buy all this stuff about Kate being so rude as to turn down items b/c they didnt match or werent new enough. I dont know her personally but like to try and see the best in her. I cant imagine anyone being so rude.
Yes, she wants her to kids to look/dress nice…what mom doesnt want that for her children? I always said when I was pg with my first that I would never buy her clothes from a second hand kid store or garage sale. BUT that was before I realized how much kids stuff costs. Now thats where I buy most of my kids things. They grow and go through things soooo fast! Buying brand new things that are outrageously expensive doesnt go well with me. I do buy them new things but I mostly shop at Kohls, Wal-Mart, Target and the resale kids shops. And my kids look very nice!
I guess my point is that when you come on these blogs and forums try not to believe everything you hear. There are so many ppl starting rumors and stating things as fact when they are not proven. Take everything with a grain of salt. There are so many nice ppl here and Im sure you’ll find some really great cyber pals here as most of us have. Check out the forums and introduce yourself! And again, welcome!
12937. Mary Beth said:
July 16, 2008 @ 10:32 pm
Thank you momof3. I hope Kate did not turn up her nose at the charity of those in her father’s church. She did not seem as hung up on those little things in the beginning probably because she was just hoping that they would all live and be healthy.
12938. Grandma frm Ks. said:
July 16, 2008 @ 10:33 pm
Hey momof3, I am so thankfuk you saud what you did about the trailer park, it’s actually called an R.V. park, we use them all the time espically Good Sams Parks, and exactly it is for travelers,
I do not think her parents are what ppl call white trailer trash.
Mary Beth, as far as Kates parents, it is spectulation of why they are not around, except Kate says they are not involved in their lives every day, We do know Jons grandmother is involved, and basically thats all for sure.
Yeah momof3, I know even Patty said that Kate ask her to send gift cards from Wal-mart or ect. I don’t think she buys expensive clothes, but like me when mine were little I did’nt care where their clothes game from I still worked hard to make sure they were clean and stain free, I always wanted them to look their best espically when I took em’ some where.
Good to see ya on tonite.
welcome Mary Beth, hope you find a new home here.
Hi Suz100, how are ya tonite youngin?
12939. Elaine said:
July 16, 2008 @ 10:35 pm
[quote comment="179747"]
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I can’t remember where I posted it, but I wanted to add something to what I posted earlier about their “entitlement” attitude. I read someplace that Oprah GAVE them all Build-A-Bear stuff after they’d been on her show. I guess Kate was rather rude to the staff who wanted to know where to send it. She said something to the effect of “I don’t want that junk. It’s too messy. You can just keep it.” How’s that for a Christian attitude accepting a gift from another? She didn’t have any trouble accepting the bikes from Ellen Degeneres or the ski trip or the tummy tuck, etc. But, just because something was messy, she pretty much told them where they could stick it. She IS rude. Sorry, Kate lovers!
I sent them an e-mail a while back because I wanted to send the kids something for Christmas or their birthdays. When I wrote and asked what they liked (sizes, colors, toys, games), Kate wrote back and said, “I’D rather have a gift card from WalMart or Target so I CAN GET them what I WANT when I WANT IT. So, if that’s how they accept the kindness of strangers, pi** on it! I didn’t send them anything. I did send the “six pack” all individual cards with a handwritten note mentioning something special about a particular thing they did in a certain episode. I also sent Mady & Cara individual cards with handwritten notes, telling them that I think they are really nice big sisters to have. I also wished them a good end of the year in school and a happy summer. They need to feel important, too! I didn’t want them to feel left out. I will probably send them birthday cards when they turn eight in October, too.[/quote]
Patty, I can’t seem to understand why your comments are always about bashing Kate, are 10 pages long, then you go on about wanting to send the kids something. I saw you do that on the other site as well. Then you complain when Kate prefers something else? What is up with you? Seriously? You asked in your own quotes to clarify you when you are mistaken about something. The build-a-bear story was something you read again by someone who claimed they read it somewhere else. I read also that the whole build-a-bear story wasn’t true. I dont want people to think that Kate actually refused gifts from Oprah of any kind. Fact of the matter was Oprah’s camp didn’t give them anything. period.
12940. Grandma frm Ks. said:
July 16, 2008 @ 10:37 pm
I love this saying I think Kate gosselin ought to say this, she should use this as her calling card,
:Assert your right to make a few mistakes, If people can’t accept your imperfections, thats their fault.” Dr.David M. Burns
12941. Lisa said:
July 16, 2008 @ 10:41 pm
I see you had the same problem getting rid of the quotes thing like I did! Elaine, I feel that people like Patty get on this site for the same reason Kates fans get on the other site. To make sure nothing gets too one sided. I know she goes on and on, but I get angry at hers and others comments on CMG I tend to babble and go off too. I totally get it. We love Kate and the show and get defensive at comments people make esp. when they also watch the show like we do. Im trying to take my own advice..Try not to take it personally.
12942. momof3 said:
July 16, 2008 @ 10:42 pm
Hello Grams! Yes, I do like that saying! Very very true!
Youre welcome Mary Beth!
I dont think that Kate would turn down charity just b/c all the things didnt match. I think that she wouldve accepted anything to just get by and survive. I dont buy all this she turned down Build-A-Bear stuff either. Theres nothing messy about teddy bears! 
That just sounds silly to me!
12943. Grandma frm Ks. said:
July 16, 2008 @ 10:47 pm
Elaine, what I have found out is there is so much dis-cussion about things other than what we see on the show, and it is only hashing out the Gosselins personal lives, I know they put them selves on T.V. but I was under the impression we were to dis-cuss what we see on T.V.
But to go the lengths that some have to dig up their finances and how they get love offerings is rediculous, as far as freebies and love offerings I don’t see why that is such a big deal, no one forces thesr ppl to give them any thing and U don’t hear Kate asking for any thing, So I have come to the conclusion that no matter what that women does it’s gonna be wrong to some. Any way nice to chat with you.
Thanks for comments
12944. Grandma frm Ks. said:
July 16, 2008 @ 10:56 pm
[quote comment="179816"]No, then I would be posting under Kadi, not Prescott. Please try to pay attention.[/quote]
I can just hear Jessica rolling on the floor laughing,
12945. Bree said:
July 16, 2008 @ 11:43 pm
Hey Momof3 -
Sorry, I jumped on real quick and then had to go watch Project Runway - one of my faves and it just started again tonight.
I have a very creative mind but my hands won’t make it come out (frustrating!) so I really admire the designers on that show.
You really should wear sunscreen, whether or not you are prone to burning (I’m sure you know that already) - just thinking about skin cancer and
if a little sunscreen can reduce your chances, why not since you are putting it on your kids anyway? Just looking out for ya, girl!!!
I’m taking a “mental health” day from work tomorrow so I may be on here a little - it is supposed to be really hot here and baseball is finally over so we might actually get to the pool.
G’night!
12946. Bree said:
July 16, 2008 @ 11:47 pm
Hey, Lillyann -
Yep, check with me tomorrow - I should be here off and on.
12947. Lillyann said:
July 16, 2008 @ 11:59 pm
Hey Bree
Popped in for a sec and saw you were *here* but think you already left to go to CMG…I am so tired that my question probably wouldn’t make much sense right now, so I’ll try and ask tomorrow.
Heck, I like Project Runway too and didn’t know it started tonight! I loved Christian from last yr
I am beginning to worry about myself..I am really into these reality shows, LOL.
Gramma! I was beginning to wonder where you were. Happy to see you.
Night all
12948. Sarah R said:
July 17, 2008 @ 12:13 am
Grandma thanks for those kinds words in the message you sent to me…I would have sent you message but I have yet to figure it out, Lillyann try helping…oh well…lol…:)
12949. ahub said:
July 17, 2008 @ 5:29 am
YOU ALL HAVE TO REALIZE WE’RE WATCHING A TV SHOW WHERE RATINGS COUNT. EACH EPISODE IS ONE HR. SO I’M SURE MANY OF THE OTHER HRS. EA. DAY THE CAMERAS ARE OFF AND THEY HAVE SOME NORMAL FAMILY LIFE. ALSO BECAUSE THE SHOW IS GROWNING IN POPULARITY, THE OFFERS MUST BE FLOWING INTO THEM, (FREE OFFERS) JUST SO THE PRODUCTS AND/OR BUSINESSES GET SOME AIR TIME. THE SPA DAY, NANNYS FOR HIRE, IKEA … IS ALL GIVEN FREE TO THEM JUST FOR GETTING THEIR NAME OUT THERE. WE LOVE THE SHOW. IT’S NICE TO BE ABLE TO WATCH A SHOW WITH YOUR KIDS WITHOUT HAVING TO RUN AND SHUT IT OFF WHEN SOMETHING INAPPROPRIATE IS SAID. A.
12950. Mary Beth said:
July 17, 2008 @ 8:15 am
I sure don’t mind if they get freebies but I don’t want to hear Kate saying that they never get to go on trips when they have actually been on more trips than most people with large families. I also don’t want to hear that she never gets to go to the spa, because she does get to go to the spa. She also has to get her hair done frequently because it is short and that requires more frequent cuts and colors. (plus Jon wants her to be blonde again)
12951. Jen said:
July 17, 2008 @ 8:34 am
Get your facts straight; they did IUI (Intrauterine Implantation). Obviously you have the right to state any opinion you have, but referring to children as “litters” is disgusting and completly disrespectful. If you had any idea what it was like to want children so badly and be unable to have them on your own… but then again you don;t, so I understand your ingnorance.
12952. Mary Beth said:
July 17, 2008 @ 9:07 am
Jen, who are you talking to?
12953. Patty said:
July 17, 2008 @ 10:45 am
[quote comment="179816"]No, then I would be posting under Kadi, not Prescott. Please try to pay attention.[/quote]
Lose the attitude, OK? It’s really not necessary.
12954. Prescott said:
July 17, 2008 @ 11:07 am
“Lose the attitude, OK? It’s really not necessary.”
Thank you for the etiquette lesson, Patty, I feel so ashamed.
12955. Patty said:
July 17, 2008 @ 11:21 am
[quote comment="179982"]“Lose the attitude, OK? It’s really not necessary.”
Thank you for the etiquette lesson, Patty, I feel so ashamed.[/quote]
I’ve got two words for you and they aren’t “let’s dance.” JERK!
12956. ambull said:
July 17, 2008 @ 11:21 am
mary beth-
i think jen was referring to the original article that started this thread…the one from jessica.
12957. Lillyann said:
July 17, 2008 @ 11:33 am
Good morning, everyone
Bree, if you see this, here is my question and I will apologize in advance if I misunderstood what you wrote.
I think my brain is on J&K overload, LOL! I didn’t take the time to actually go back and re read your original post but it was to I think Mary Beth’s question about the grandparents.
You said something to the effect (don’t want to quote for fear of us getting boxed in and frozen) that J&K said the grandparents were not involved in ANY of the grandkid’s lives and if they really did say that, then we (collectively) would know that wasn’t true. I didn’t think the grandparents were involved, other than Jon saying on the cooking epi that his grandmother cooked for the kids. Is that what you meant?
Maybe you meant that they did see all of their *other* grandchildren?
Hope you are enjoying your mental health day! When I worked I adored days like that! So necessary to take one every now and then
12958. Mayagirl said:
July 17, 2008 @ 11:49 am
I see some people have had their bowl of Cheerios and piss this morning. Why do people have to bag on other people? I thought this was a blog about J&K, but evidently I was wrong. I came here just hoping to find a little more info on a family that keeps me laughing. I find more info just watching the show and paying attention to the dialogue!
Bummer, there are some really nice ladies here, but there are one too many dopes for me to handle. In that respect, I am out!!! I don’t like it!! See!! Watch me NOT read this anymore!! Just like some of you dips should just stop watching the show!!!
To the rest of you, hope you stay safe and happy and healthy.
12959. ambull said:
July 17, 2008 @ 12:10 pm
oh, mayagirl…don’t go!!! i thought it had been super peaceful lately!!!
i’m not sure what you’re referring to exactly. if it’s the prescott/patty thing…that’s between them, don’t let it get to you! that’s the only thing i see on here that’s “pissy”…
otherwise, most of us have just been stating opinions in a CIVILIZED manner…don’t forget that we’re ALL different with different opinions
12960. Mary Beth said:
July 17, 2008 @ 12:20 pm
I don’t know who started it but maybe someone will finish it. We are not middle school girls are we?
I just wanted to read info and ask questions, too, so when the dust settles on this blog, maybe we can get back to business.