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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13291. Lillyann said:
July 20, 2008 @ 5:24 pm
Kennedy, we no longer have to hit refresh to stay on the current page after posting!
The site was upgraded and that quirk was resolved
13292. iowafan said:
July 20, 2008 @ 5:26 pm
And howdy neighbor to Angelica!
I miss the whole “evil” factor in them making money for speaking engagements as well… This is their business right now!
I think jealousy sparks a bit of this judging from the others….
13293. iowafan said:
July 20, 2008 @ 5:33 pm
Hey–awesome! A peaceful demonstration–maybe YOU could get on TV!!! And then, you could have the spotlight!!! And you could even ride your very own gravy train! And you could have a new hobby!! The possibilities are ENDLESS!!
Ridiculous idea. That would do absolutely nothing.
13294. Mary Beth said:
July 20, 2008 @ 5:38 pm
What would the demonstration be demonstrating against?
13295. Bree said:
July 20, 2008 @ 5:39 pm
iowafan -
Not that I think it was the way to go, but
some other ridiculous idea got the attention of the National Enquirer.
I keep reading it - there is no such thing as bad publicity.
13296. iowafan said:
July 20, 2008 @ 5:58 pm
Protesting the show.
13297. GrandmafrmKs. said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:01 pm
Hey Elvis is in the bldg, howdy babe, it;s been a while
And Kennedy, I am so glad you are here to
and did some one say Angelica is on her?
You girls have been gone too long, so good to have ya on at tge same time, Even Doodlebug stopped in for a quick hello.
Ms. Lil’ you are leaving again? for a couple weeks? mercy me girl.
Did someone say there is another grandma here? I don’t think you girls could handle two of us LOL
13298. iowafan said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:06 pm
Hi Grams!
Yes, Angelica popped in last page.
Have fun on your trip, Lil!
I’m off to see Mama Mia with my daughter.
Have fun posting tonight and try not to step on any trolls
13299. GrandmafrmKs. said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:08 pm
Bad publicity! yes there is, evidenylly you have not been touched by the media, My family like many others have been, such as “poor Pasty Ramsey” now to late to say “we are sorry” like they did to my mom, The N.E. and the media is out for one thing, just like the bashers, to tell what they think, not the truth, as with Gosselins without pity, They are nothing more than a bunch of ppl who will do any thing to bring scum to Kate,
But she is basking in the beneifits of it, as a poster said earlier, it just makes the ratimgs go up.
Demonstrations Mary Beth is to stir up trouble, and those who suggest it will say they do so b/c they are concerned about the kids, well agreat big B.S tp them
In no way is it gonna help the kids, ots just a suggestion to feed their ego, how shameful
13300. angrybaby said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:18 pm
Grams- excellent idea about the peaceful protest.
13301. GrandmafrmKs. said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:22 pm
Kennedy, this is grams, (Darlene) don’t know of another grandma as of yet any way, it is so good to hear from you,
Elvis have a good evening with that daughter, make lots of memories,
Lil” if you are still here, I hope you have a great time, and hurry back home, safe and sound.
13302. mommyplus3 said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:25 pm
grandma-
i agree so wholeheartedly. just a look at thet jonbenet case…and all the pain and heartache that family went through - not only the parents, but also the older brother. it was a case that touched me, and i followed very closely. the tabloids (pics of the child’s body), the lies, and all while people were screaming “the parents did it!!” such a sad, sad story. in relation, i don’t understand what purpose it serves to tear the gosselins apart…especially when it’s all rumor (meaning it might be true…or might not…none of us know). there must be more detrimental goings on in our world taht we could focus on, right?
13303. Lillyann said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:29 pm
Still here, Grandma
and doubt I will have any time to post.
Yeah, I’ll be mia for a couple of wks but looking forward to a little R&R
I got confused when Kennedy asked if we had two Grammas, LOL!
Have fun at Mama Mia, iowa! Hear it is fantastic! Love Meryl Streep and of course the music!
Site is slow for me right now and it doesn’t help that I am going back and forth from here to CMG.
13304. angrybaby said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:31 pm
Grandma it is true IMO what is being said about this family. This first hand information from an insider. I think it was a tabloid that first reported that Jamie lynn Spears was preganant. The family denied it at first, but Jamie lynn just gave birth not too long ago. So there is some truth the tabloids.
13305. GrandmafrmKs. said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:32 pm
Angrybaby, is this peaceful enough for you? Is this what you are talking about? if not please explain,
This is the most peaceful site you will find, and one that has tolerated a lot of trolls and imposters, but we just need to remember there is an all seeing eye watching this site, They carry the big stick and they will rule,
If in any way I have not been peaceful I am sorry, but I guess I don’t under stand what you are saying.
13306. Mary Beth said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:39 pm
Seems like the show is mostly reruns. I tivo it and then watch one every now and then and they show the same ones over and over which means I have the same ones tivo’d over and over. I have to go through and delete all the duplicates and triplicates once a week. So to protest the show would be a waste of time.
Just write a letter to the National Enquirer telling them how disgusted you are with them that they would write about this family. They probably don’t give a flip, but it might make you feel better to let off some steam towards them.
13307. mommyplus3 said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:43 pm
marybeth-
the new episodes come on monday night at 9:oo EST. al of the shows run during the daytime and other evenings are repeats. maybe that will help you cear off some space off your tivo
13308. angrybaby said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:44 pm
Grandma- I am talking about the peaceful demonstration, that you want to organize. I was agreeing with you that this is a good idea.
13309. mommyplus3 said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:47 pm
did i miss something? grandma wants to do a peaceful demonstration? surely we ar in the twilight zone LOLOLOLOLOL
13310. angrybaby said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:55 pm
maybe grandma is finally coming around. yeah grandma.
13311. Mary Beth said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:55 pm
I finally watched the Jon cooking Korean one today and it was great. I loved the kids bantering about who is more Asian! And “is Mickey Mouse Asian?”
hahaha!
13312. GrandmafrmKs. said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:56 pm
Where did you get that from, me do a demo? not hardly, that was someone on CMG dear, not me,
And you can not compare apples to oranges, Kate is so far above the Spears family, Except they have more money, but who knows Maybe she’ll pass em’ up LOL
She does have more class than they do, I do not see any comparrison to Kate and the Spears.
And everyone get this “the demonstration, was not grandmas idea!!
13313. mommyplus3 said:
July 20, 2008 @ 6:59 pm
not likely angrybaby…LOL…i think you might have misread her post. i think there was some sarcasm…
as qouted by grandma:
“Bad publicity! yes there is, evidenylly you have not been touched by the media, My family like many others have been, such as “poor Pasty Ramsey” now to late to say “we are sorry” like they did to my mom, The N.E. and the media is out for one thing, just like the bashers, to tell what they think, not the truth, as with Gosselins without pity, They are nothing more than a bunch of ppl who will do any thing to bring scum to Kate,
But she is basking in the beneifits of it, as a poster said earlier, it just makes the ratimgs go up.
Demonstrations Mary Beth is to stir up trouble, and those who suggest it will say they do so b/c they are concerned about the kids, well agreat big B.S tp them
In no way is it gonna help the kids, ots just a suggestion to feed their ego, how shameful”
hope taht was okay grandma
13314. GrandmafrmKs. said:
July 20, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Okay again angrybaby, explain to me about grndma is coming around, around to what? Do you have me confused with some one else? I am truly confused about your comments, please fill me in what do you mean COMING AROUND ?
13315. GrandmafrmKs. said:
July 20, 2008 @ 7:04 pm
That is totally okay MP3, I am so confused right now, I went back to see ‘Did I post some thing like taht, have I completely lost it?” So thanks for helping me out,
Maybe she will clear it up for us, but in the meantime, back at the ranch, no demonstrations on my post, ever!!!!
13316. angrybaby said:
July 20, 2008 @ 7:05 pm
GramGram i am not comparing the 2 families. i simply statd that the tabloids were right about jamie lynn being pregnant. just like the national enquirer is probably right about the gosselins.
13317. ambull said:
July 20, 2008 @ 7:06 pm
HI ladies-
just trying to catch up…elaine…very interesting what you brought up…
13318. ambull said:
July 20, 2008 @ 7:12 pm
i wonder….is GIA back in another form???
13319. GrandmafrmKs. said:
July 20, 2008 @ 7:15 pm
Ask Oprah, or Tom Cruise or many others who have fought with the Nat’l Enq. how truthful they are,
I’m really sad to see you buy into this trash, but hey whatever works for you,
As Lillyann said they will print a whole page about some one, and maybe have one little sentence correct like “The Gosselins have 8 kids” well thats true, and thats about as far as ot goes, so have fun filling your head with all that bull, as for me I;d rather listen to truth from the Kate herself.
Hey girls, I’ve gotta run, be back in a while, it’s ball game time, and grandpa is the pitcher!!
13320. mommyplus3 said:
July 20, 2008 @ 7:15 pm
ambull!!!!!!
hiya girlie!!