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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13051. Sarah R said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:05 am
13031. ambull said:
July 18, 2008 @ 9:34 am
sarah r-
the gosselins didn’t ASK to be put in the NE…i’m sure it’s very disturbing for them to be in there!
can we PLEASE move on past the RUMORS and discuss the show?
once again, noone forces anyone to watch….why does anyone care if she has a nanny or a personal chef??? i just don’t get it!
Ambull, I did not say that they deserve to be in the NE, I said they will get the good and the bad and that is part of the bad. Just like the stars they get the good and the bad also, but more bad than good…one thing I am curious about is, how did the NE get their picture, as far as I cab remember I have not seen that one…has anyone else????
13052. GrandmafrmKs said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:13 am
Sorry Patty, I did’nt think I accused you by nameing you, I thought I said ppl, and I’m not attacking you or Dot, and I won’t argue either.
and Dot is not under any bus.
I do not see Kate as mommy dearest, I don’t think she acted that bad over the dresser knob, she wanted an answer, and the boys seemed to be fine, as soon as her back was turned they were “hey one more we got by with” just like most kids do.
The point I was trying to make in reference to your remark about ABC. was They are not on a blog where this family is called every thing but human, in other words we have heard them called a lot of nasty names, yes including the kids. I did not say patty said it.
But you don’t want any one to ever cross you or debate your thoughts, but you come back at me like I am an animal, my fangs and claws, b/c why? some one is gonna Ha, Ha, about it? probably, So was that meant to be offensive? I’m sure.
About the “cousin it” it was rude and hurtful, these are the kids you are all saying you like and adore, and want to send gifts to, so who ever said it and who ever laughed about it was rude,
So once again whoever siad it, my panties are just fine and the fangs and claws must be in space some where , I don’t see them, Now is there any more slurs you and Dot wanna cast upon me, or can we just be civil? And Thank You Patty have a good day
13053. ambull said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:18 am
sarah r-
i’m gonna be honest here and say i can’t remember where i saw your quote…it’s been so funky all day! i looked back but can’t find why i replied to you that way…i thought you said somewhere that they deserved the bad publicity and what not! that to me wasn’t a fair thing to say…JMO!
also, that pic i’ve seen a thousand times, it’s the pic they used in last years epi at every beginning!
hope you’re having a fab day
13054. GrandmafrmKs said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:24 am
Sarah R, I believe that was one of the pictures taken in the photo shoot at Beths and Bobs house, and it may be one they have at their speaking engagements, I’m sure any one could get it, espically these tabloids.
Is any one else having to re enter your name and e-mail every time to post,I have never had to do that before today, I do see that we have are regular page numbers back and rolling in the right direction, Hmmmmmm!
13055. ambull said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:27 am
grandma, can i get a hello…LOL
JUUST kidding!
how are you today???
i have to do the same thing with my addy!
13056. Sarah R said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:27 am
Thanks Grandma and Ambull for the info on the pics….yeah Grandma I have re enter my name also…but hey its good exercise…lol….
13057. Lillyann said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:27 am
Ambull,
You can say all the nice things you want, but I will still call you out on the TMI stuff, LOL!
Seriously, thank you
I am frustrated too. Inside Edition, Enquirer..any of them IMO, will print most anything to sell their magazines.
Hi (((Grandma)))
13058. ambull said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:29 am
sarah r-
i should prob use the “quote” button more ofTen so ppl know what the heck i’m talking about!!!
13059. Lillyann said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:30 am
me too, have to re enter name, etc.
13060. ambull said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:37 am
LOL, lillyann…
i know, i’m like an open book…sorry for all the TMI
13061. GrandmafrmKs said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:39 am
Hi Ladies, I’m still here, not a good typer, but wouldn’t you know if the pc is running okay and not slowing up some thing else is hay wire,
Thanks IP, Mr Oz. we knew we could count on you. maybe fix our addresses again? wishful thinking.
13062. Lillyann said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:42 am
Ambull, yeah I about had a stroke when you listed the places you have worked, LOL. Sheesh!
13063. ambull said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:47 am
i work-ED there…past tense!!! LOL, you’re so funny!!!
wanna know where i work now? J/K!
13064. Lillyann said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:47 am
Waving, Grandma
Well, I type so much that most of the letters are worn off my keyboard. Poor DH, types like *a chicken* and is having a heck of a problem, LOL.
Maybe it will keep him off EBAY, though!
13065. IP staff said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:47 am
“maybe fix our addresses again? wishful thinking.”
I don’t know what you mean by this. What “addresses”?
13066. GrandmafrmKs said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:49 am
Did any one watch the 7oo club this morn? Heres a tid bit for any one who thinks these tabloids are truthful.
Remember the show “Growing Pains”? well Kirt Cameron was on this morn, he has a beautiful story, he is married to Chelsey Noble and has 6 kids, He was telling how (being a christian) he had to let certain scenes and parts go by the way side, and how the tabloids and media portrayed him as a freak, in one paticular part he would not be undressed in bed with a women, and the tabloids had a field day with that,
Lillyann you said exactly what he said, they have just enough facts to keep from being sued.
It’s kinda what we say about our tone on the blog, we can hear in our head the tone we are using but the reader can take it a whole different way,
Thats another reason to be more cautious when referring to kids.
Back to kirt (Kirk) he said they tried really hard to destroy him, but again God pre-vailed, and that my friends is what Kate and Jon have going for them.
Hey Ambull, lil’ burger we are here together? wow wee
13067. Lillyann said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:53 am
IP,
Grandma is referring to the space where we leave a comment. Old way, our screen name and email addy were always there and now we have to re type the info everytime. Make sense?
13068. Lillyann said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:56 am
LOL, yeah I feel as though I work for J&K too!
Maybe we can get a personal chef..ya think? LOL
13069. ambull said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:56 am
ok, i just thought about this…HERE’S PROOF!!!
so, i’m reading the book by jonbenet’s parents…it’s THEIR side of the story (btw, that’s such a SAD story)
anywho-john ramsey said the NE posted an article that said he piloted the plane the day after the murder. insinuating that how could a grieving father do this…we all know what the public thought about him back then. he said there were 10 other ppl on the plane that can prove he did NOT pilot that plane…he went on to say that tabloids will say ANYTHING just to get a “story” or sell the magazine.
i didn’t need to post this “proof” for most of us to know that the NE (especially) just writes a bunch of garbage!
13070. GrandmafrmKs said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:56 am
Okay OZ,lets see if I can explain,
It says “Leave a comment” then
GrandmafrnKs then
E-mail address then
Website (imperfect parent)
I have never had to fill this in before after registration, but since this morn, every time I post I have to fill in all fields, just did’nt know if it was something you could fix, or am I suppose to do some thing. Thank You Sir!!
13071. ambull said:
July 18, 2008 @ 11:59 am
i know grandma, we’re here…together
i’m going to lunch though…
see you ladies in a little bit!
13072. GrandmafrmKs said:
July 18, 2008 @ 12:06 pm
Ambull, yes sad story, and the mother Patsy went to her grave, knowing millions of ppl blamed her for her babies death, And there is another case in point, look how bad she was talked about,and she was innocent, but at the time N.E. and other tabloids had her as “mommy dearest” and all the trash they said b/c she had her daughter in the lime light,
This alone should make ppl not to ever pick up those trashy magizines again, After all the proving of how they lie and twist the truth, why would any one believe them, I get so mad when ppl come on here with those stupid links, not just once but keep repeating it over and over, like we could’nt read it the first time.
13073. Lillyann said:
July 18, 2008 @ 12:11 pm
Grandma,
I followed the Ramsey story and to this day, even after the latest DNA evidence, there are still people that believe the parents had something to do with the murder
I guess people are going to believe what they want to, no matter what?
Time to do some much needed cleaning..be back later
13074. Lillyann said:
July 18, 2008 @ 12:13 pm
Grandma,
I don’t put in the website and my post still goes through
That might save you a little time!
13075. GrandmafrmKs said:
July 18, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
Thanks Lil’ have a good time cleaning, we have no kids around but yet always lots to do, really we have the biggest kid of all(hubbies) love tho huh?
Before I go just wanted to reiterate some thing Ambull said
Matthew7:1-3, Judge not, lest you be judged.
And yes Lil’ even today ppl talk about the Ramseys, I can not imagine losing a child, I saw what happened to my mom when my little sister was acc. killed and then when we lost my brother, but then to not be able to grieve with out being interviewed by the police for hours and months, and be under fire by all the lying media, it is shameful. And that poor mom can’t even hear an apology, very sad indeed.
13076. Lillyann said:
July 18, 2008 @ 2:07 pm
J&K have put up a message on their website
13077. Heather P said:
July 18, 2008 @ 2:21 pm
Wow, you guys have been way busy! Some very interestin points though.
I went to their website to read the comment and all I have to say is Go Gosselins! I think they did the best thing they could, acknowledge they are aware of what is being said and move on with their lives. It must be so hard to hear all the negatives no matter what you think of them personally. JMO
13078. ambull said:
July 18, 2008 @ 2:29 pm
wow lillyann-
i, for one, am SOOO glad she addressed those “rumors”…FANTASTIC!!!
13079. Lillyann said:
July 18, 2008 @ 2:37 pm
Ambull,
Yeah, I am glad they did too. Can’t imagine what it must be like to be in their shoes.
13080. Lillyann said:
July 18, 2008 @ 2:56 pm
Yay, IP once again has the right hand side of the page listing the two J&K blogs
I can’t drive hither, thither and yon so having all kinds of *windows* open was confusing the heck outta me, LOL!