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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13321. ambull said:
July 20, 2008 @ 7:17 pm
HI MP3-
lots of topics discussed!!! not sure what to think of some of them…
13322. mommyplus3 said:
July 20, 2008 @ 7:20 pm
LOL…yeah, and i’m feeling a little guilty for getting so involved today. another kiddos driving me crazy day, andi think it came out in my posts
13323. ambull said:
July 20, 2008 @ 7:24 pm
LOL…well, you have made some FABULOUS points!
i can see what elaine is talking about…some new “posters” on here and CMG. i guess to get their point across they need to get “back up”, how sick and sad…i say…GET A LIFE!!! oh yea, and STOP WATCHING THE FLIPPIN SHOW!!!
13324. mommyplus3 said:
July 20, 2008 @ 7:29 pm
LOL…yeah, i can’t wrap my brain around it! if you think what they are doing is so bad, then why, oh why do you watch and support them. that is what is keeping the show going…so who gets the last laugh?
13325. Kennedy said:
July 20, 2008 @ 8:54 pm
Lilyann, I’m SOOO glad about the upgrades to the site too! No more refresh key.
Hope you get lots of rest on your 2 weeks!
Grandma, I noticed on CMG there is someone named Grandma frm Kansas or something like that with a space and yours doesn’t have a space.
I thought it was funny that Kate said to be a good cook or Real cook you didn’t follow recipes but wasn’t she following a “recipe” for Monkey Munch just a few episodes back.
And I thought Jon was nuts about seperating the green/white onions.
Lilyann, is your husband Asian?
13326. ambull said:
July 20, 2008 @ 8:57 pm
MP3-
there is NO disputing that…it’s only going to create higher ratings! hello
that show “ain’t” going anywhere anytime soon!
13327. Kennedy said:
July 20, 2008 @ 8:59 pm
MP3 and Ambull, I don’t understand either why these people are soooo interested in the gosselins and love to complain but they just keep watching. No one is forcing them. I think they secretly LUV to watch. They just like to stir things up and get reactions from us who are “pro-Kate” They don’t want the show canceled though or they would stop watching. That’s my opinion. I think they love getting attention so they find all this negative stuff to get it.
13328. momof3 said:
July 20, 2008 @ 9:14 pm
Hello ladies! I cant be on long…hubs is home. But I wanted to say that I think the demonstration is a terrible idea IMO! Think about it for longer than a second. The kids will probably be there! Do you think it would be good for the kids to witness ppl protesting their parents?
Do you think theyre going to feel safe while watching ppl call out names and holding up signs telling ppl that the show is bad and should be off the air? NO!!! That will not only hurt J&Ks feelings but it would hurt the kids’ feelings too! And really c’mon….how many “peaceful” demos have you seen that have KEPT peaceful for very long? Um….none that I have seen!
As for Jodi, yes, I did like her…she seemed sweet, caring and patient with the kids as well as J&K. BUT telling your sis a whole lot of inside info for her to spew all over the web is truely showing another side of her. Her true colors are showing. Yes, maybe she isnt sitting on her sisters lap while shes posting BUT she HAS to know about the blog and knows that telling her sis all these things is hurting Kate! Thats not very sweet, caring and kind in my book!
Hope you are all doing well!
13329. Elle said:
July 20, 2008 @ 9:46 pm
Wow, what a busy couple of days on here.
The NE article does not look authentic to me. While reading the article I had the distinct feeling I had read it somewhere before ( some other blog I think). This article does not appear on the NE website and the writers name at the bottom is obscured. Looks very fishy to me.
I did go to the website of Jodi’s supposed sister. The picture looks real enough. The story if to be believed, has some huge holes in it.
Question - if Jodi was cut out due to money, why was Beth cut out (if in fact she was)?
13330. momof3 said:
July 20, 2008 @ 9:47 pm
Ok…(sigh) Im done catching up on everything now and Im off to spend time with the hubs! See you all tomorrow! Happy posting! Sweet dreams everyone! Peace out!
13331. momof3 said:
July 20, 2008 @ 9:53 pm
Elle, Sorry I didnt see you on! I agree with you! I havent seen that NE paper anywhere! It looks pretty fake to me plus the fact that theres nothing about it on their website!
AND with Beth and Jodi…Beth doesnt need more money so I find it hard to believe that she would be cut out of Kates life b/c she couldnt receive any.
Anyway, off to bed this time for real! Have a great night! 
13332. MrsRef said:
July 20, 2008 @ 10:00 pm
It was in the grocery store today - Wegman’s to be exact.
13333. Elle said:
July 20, 2008 @ 10:03 pm
OMG is it 11:00, off to bed.
Goodnite MO3.
13334. Mary Beth said:
July 20, 2008 @ 10:08 pm
Now Momof3, how do you “know” that Beth doesn’t need any more money? Just had to throw that out since so many comments are picked apart on here in that way. I know what you mean. It does appear that Beth has plenty.
Have a great evening!
13335. Stacey S_MOD said:
July 20, 2008 @ 10:16 pm
Okay people…seriously…why are we even PONDERING if something is or isn’t true in the NATIOANL ENQUIRER? It’s not Time magazine for Christ sake…they don’t call them trashy tabloids for nothing! I suppose now I’ll have to rethink the whole “Elvis spotted in a Burger King in Kalamazoo Michigan” and “I was impregnated by an alien” article. To think I actually thought those were bogus stories!!!
13336. GrandmafrmKs. said:
July 20, 2008 @ 10:44 pm
Thanks Stacey S , you just broke my bubble, I was an Elvis fan, I grew up loving Elvis, and now to find out he is really gone,
Honestly I’d throw my money in the street before I’d buy that trash.
I’m still waiting fr angrybaby to tell me where she got the idea that I was gonna do a peaceful Demonstration, shoot I don’t hardly have enough engery to dress my self let alone stand and hold a sign. I’m still laughing about that one, wait a minute I gotta move my oxygen bottle to hold my sign,
13337. Stacey S_MOD said:
July 20, 2008 @ 10:49 pm
I wouldn’t worry to much about it grandma…it only keeps the converation going nowhere.
I must admit I love reading the trashy tabloids…but stricly for entertainment.
I must admit I am not exactly an “Elvis fan” persay…but I did go to Graceland when I lived in TN. and it was pretty cool! I do enjoy Lisa Marie’s music however…you gotta love a chick who can turn her anger into art.
13338. grandmafrmKs. said:
July 20, 2008 @ 10:58 pm
Yeah Stacey S, you are right, the conversation went no where, except confusion, and frustration,
Mary Beth, what momof3 probably meant is to look at Bob and Beth, they are not hurting for money, I would guess their taxes on that property is as much as my house pmts, say for at least 6 months, I have a feeling Bob has plenty.
13339. Lillyann said:
July 20, 2008 @ 11:07 pm
Hi All
LOL, Stacey you always make me laugh
Yeah, Kennedy my DH is Japanese
His parents were born in Japan but he was born here.
I believe you said your DH is Asian as well?
Well, off to bed soon. We leave pretty dang early in the am
Be good y’all!
13340. momof3 said:
July 20, 2008 @ 11:11 pm
Just checking in before I go to sleep.
Thank you Grams for understanding what I meant. And just b/c other posts are “picked apart” doesnt mean that you have to pick apart everyones posts! What I meant is exactly what Grams said. It APPEARS that Beth has money! It doesnt APPEAR that she NEEDS more (everyone needs more to survive but Im saying she isnt hurting for more…at least from what we’ve seen on tv.)
And Stacey…you crack me up as always! lol I was really looking forward to the next NE telling me that the woman who had the aliens baby 10 years ago was preggers again! lol Thanks for the laugh! Off to bed now! See you all tomorrow!
13341. Mary Beth said:
July 21, 2008 @ 11:11 am
Mom of 3,
I was just kidding with you about the Beth/money comment. I don’t pick apart anyone’s posts but have noticed that others do from time to time. Sorry, thought you would recognize that I was just being silly.
13342. Mary Beth said:
July 21, 2008 @ 11:14 am
Grandma,
I understood what Mom of 3 was saying and I was just kidding when I asked her how she “knew” they had money. It is pretty obvious they do have it, isn’t it?
13343. GrangmafrmKs. said:
July 21, 2008 @ 11:21 am
Mary Beth, as for me I did not mean to offend you, and I’ll guarantee momof3 did’nt,
so we are still smiling, Right?
and you are good at “not” picking apart every comment, Thanks, now smile, Dang it!!LOL
13344. Mary Beth said:
July 21, 2008 @ 11:41 am
Oh yes! Still smiling!! Thanks Grandma!
Plus, you make me laugh with your funny stories….I wish you were my neighbor.
13345. GrandmafrmKs. said:
July 21, 2008 @ 2:49 pm
Mary Beth, and others, there is a topic I brought up on the forum that I think you will really enjoy, So check it out and let us know what you think, J & K’s wedding is there.
13346. ambull said:
July 21, 2008 @ 3:26 pm
grandma-
how are you missy? i don’t see what you’re talking about in the forum, i don’t see a new topic???
13347. Elle said:
July 21, 2008 @ 3:28 pm
Hello all. I saw the NE at Walmart today. The article is just as it appears on the link provided. Does it mean you’ve really hit the big time when you’re in the NE?!
I read the articles on one site about J&K cancelling all their speaking engagements. Apparently, as it is written, J&K booked themselves out for the next year or two at a modest fee. Now that they have hired a PR firm, the engagements are being cancelled (citing family commitments as the reason) and are available for re booking at 25K.
If it is true, On one hand you can’t blame J&K because their stock value has certainly risen, and they might as well take advantage of it. On the other hand it just does not seem on the up and up, to do it the way they have. I am flip flopping on this one, not sure what to think. One thing is certain, to charge a set fee is a much better way of doing business.
Thoughts anyone.
Regarding Jodi’s sisters site - I am not sure what the objective of the site really is. What is to be accomplished other than making everyone (Jodi included) look bad.
13348. Mary Beth said:
July 21, 2008 @ 3:41 pm
Grandma, how do I get to that forum to check that out?
13349. GrandmafrmKs. said:
July 21, 2008 @ 3:45 pm
Ambull, hey ya girl, we hardly ever get to here at the same time, The topic is J&K videos, I just went there to make sure it was up, so go see it. Ephesians has several links to their videos, you’ll love it.
Elle haven’t heard from you in a while, glad you are on to, as far as Jodis sister, Julie, you are right, if indeed she is the sister, she makes Jodi look like a big cry baby. What a big sis? all I can say.
13350. GrandmafrmKs. said:
July 21, 2008 @ 3:48 pm
Mary Beth, It is our community Forum, you have been posting on, just go there and click on J&K videos, This is in our community forum, oops, guess I already said that,