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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14821. suz100 said:
September 3, 2008 @ 5:09 pm
Grandma do not leave this site…..
Here is what I see: Someone reads the *Edited by Moderator* web site, states it as her own opinion! Kon came from that web site and ever other story! I shake My head reading post after post that has been copied! Please kids I do not want to see “our” place get crazy! Atleast we can think for ourselves!
14822. Patty said:
September 3, 2008 @ 5:50 pm
Suz100:
If you are referring to ME as the “someone reads the “Edited by Moderator” web site, states it as her own opinion,” you are way off. I don’t even know what the “Edited by Moderator” site is! I don’t ever remember where I saw “KON.” I don’t even know why I typed that in my message today.
I’m not trying to stir anything up. It was completely innocent. I saw it and thought that KON is fewer keystrokes than Jon and Kate.
Can’t we all just give it a rest?
14823. Patty said:
September 3, 2008 @ 6:00 pm
GrandmafromKS:
You’re off your trolley! Good grief! Don’t hurt yourself jumping to too many conclusions!
14812. GrandmafrmKs. said:
September 3, 2008 @ 1:04 pm
So heck no, if you and Jodi talked about me the way you have Kate, I would make sure you would never see my kids, now that is what the comments were about.
Who said I’ve talked to Jodi? I don’t even know Jodi. I don’t know you pulled that out of.
I know I’ll get a kick in the butt for this, but there are only a few on these blogs that you are decent to, and God knows I’m not one of them, Rememeber Bree? oh yeah she was one of your favs, she was a “WHAT?”
You are off your trolley! I play favorites on here? How the hell can I do that? What are you smoking?
So what you want me to leave here to? would that make you happy? or should I ask Jessica to ban me from here? Oh my God I ask a simple question and you get all up set over it.
Where did I say I want you to leave either blog?
I will never comment to you again, Now find some thing else to whine about.
If not commenting to me makes you happy, then knock yourself out! I could give a “you know what!”
14824. luvs2sun said:
September 3, 2008 @ 8:36 pm
You’re too funny and no you’re NOT old!!! Anyway, go to the top of the bar here and hit community. Once there, click on Jon and Kate (or should I say Jate?) and at the top of the page if will show a notification for the private messaging. It will all come back to you quickly!
14825. but said:
September 3, 2008 @ 8:53 pm
hair-plugs were free … they said they didn’t have the money for that. good advertising for the hair institute …
14826. suz100 said:
September 3, 2008 @ 11:28 pm
Con—-”a swindle in which the victim is defrauded, a scam.”
Kon—- Jon and Kate plus 8.
This is the difference, yea they put 2 names together but it also refers to the con game others think this family is pulling.
14827. Patty said:
September 3, 2008 @ 11:31 pm
suz100:
Perhaps whoever the original poster was who used “KON” was using that as a play on words for “con.” Never thought about it like that. Good catch!
14828. Alphafemale said:
September 4, 2008 @ 6:19 am
I live in Boston, it is a beautiful city! lots and lots to do…. even on crutches!
now, how do i get a free tummy tuck, do i really have to have more kids? damn, folied again. As far as Jodi is concerned, i don’t think i would encourage such a public display of a very private ‘FIGHT” i truly hope that for the kids sake they can with the help of a pastor get past this and allow Aunt Jodi back into thier lives, it would be benefical for the children, to see that forgiveness and family are a prority in thier lives. nothing means more than Family, not any amount of money in the world, is worth losing vital and important people in you life, i hope that they can come together as a family and rejoice in that instead of the all mighty dollar, which has seperted them, that at least is my hope for them all.
14829. jan said:
September 4, 2008 @ 6:33 am
I agree with ALpha—But I think that will not happen. Unfortunately, Jodi and Kevin live just 7 houses away from them. Soon, the Gosselins will move to NC, and they will be far away from Jodi and her family. The chances of seeing one another and working on their relationship will plummet, probably.
Maybe one day in the future.
14830. Alphafemale said:
September 4, 2008 @ 7:53 am
I find it to be so sad. I would love to have an aunt jodi. i am an aunt and a great aunt i would die if i could not be in my niece’s and nephews lives….. i will pray for them and hope that it does some good. Jodi needs to check her ego and try to love these children, even from a far…..blessings are rare, these days.
Jon and Kate should also recognize that the world does not revolove around them and you can not treat people “LIKE THROWAWAYS” that in itself is hurtful, to be tossed when not needed…. shame on them.
14831. luvs2sun said:
September 4, 2008 @ 8:22 am
I mentioned in an earlier post that my husband just moved our daughter into her dorm room in Boston. As we were driving back from the airport after picking him up, we were behind a car who had a personalized license plate and it read “BAWHSTN”. My husband, son and I were going “wow, that must be some type of omen, or something”. So, yesterday I was thinking about it and thought, what an idiot I am, they probably just picked someone up from the same flight my husband was on!!! Boy, nothing gets passed me!!! Anyway, Alphafemale, Boston is a GREAT city!!!
14832. dee dee said:
September 4, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
JON & KATE ARE, IN MY OPINION, QUITE BORING, LAZY AND SPOILED.
RELIGIOUS PEOPLE? USING ONE’S KIDS TO GET RICH IS RELIGIOUS?
14833. Alphafemale said:
September 4, 2008 @ 1:37 pm
where is everyone at?
14834. ambull said:
September 4, 2008 @ 1:39 pm
i’m here
kinda quiet today!
14835. momof3_MOD said:
September 4, 2008 @ 10:04 pm
Hey!!! Its very quiet here tonight!!!
Kinda creepy!!! lol
14836. mully said:
September 4, 2008 @ 10:31 pm
Boo!
14837. momof3_MOD said:
September 4, 2008 @ 10:34 pm
LMAO!! Too funny Mully! Thanks for the laugh! You skeered me!
14838. mully said:
September 4, 2008 @ 11:10 pm
Probably cos you caught me w/o makeup and my hair looks like sh–t.
Oh and I just noticed at zit on my nose…kinda like a witches wart!
14839. mully said:
September 4, 2008 @ 11:11 pm
Probably cos you caught me w/o makeup and my hair looks like sh–t.
Oh and I just noticed a zit on my nose…kinda like a witches wart!
14840. Alphafemale said:
September 5, 2008 @ 6:32 am
good morning!
i hope you enjoy yourself today!
14841. ambull said:
September 5, 2008 @ 10:31 am
hhhmmm…still quiet!
hope everyone is having a great FRIDAY
momof3-check your pm
14842. momof3_MOD said:
September 5, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
Mully, you were stuttering last night! lol Youre too funny though!
Ambull, HI! (waving) I got it thanks!!!
Alphafemale, Hi! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
14843. momof3_MOD said:
September 5, 2008 @ 1:40 pm
Ambull, check your pm!
14844. ambull said:
September 5, 2008 @ 1:44 pm
hi momof3, hope your day is going swell
14845. momof3_MOD said:
September 5, 2008 @ 1:46 pm
Its going pretty good! Thanks! The kids and hubs are laying down so Im enjoying the quiet while it lasts!
My oldest has her first soccer game tonight and Im so pumped for it! Shes rocks!!! Shes my own little Beckham! lol How is your day going? Are you feeling 100% again? I hope so! 
14846. ambull said:
September 5, 2008 @ 2:16 pm
oh, yes 110% thank you
YAY for the soccer game, how much FUN! i hope she WINS!!!
enjoy your quietness…have a splendid weekend!
14847. betsy wojack said:
September 5, 2008 @ 3:09 pm
I LOVE THE SHOW!!!! You’ll alway have the naysayers….for whatever reason! I believe Jon & Kate are doing a splendid job with the hand they were dealt!!!!Some people are just jealous…pure & simple! I believe they disapline their kids perfectly….time outs etc….& they explain WHY they’re getting the punishment..VERY IMPORTANT!!! As for Kate having her spa days..she wholeheartedly deserves them to recharge her batteries! She has a great friend in Beff (as the little ones call her). I could watch & rewatch the episodes over & over & over again! SO ENTERTAINING!!! As the say “out of the mouths of babes….
14848. jan said:
September 5, 2008 @ 7:24 pm
Keep watching and rewatching the episodes. You’ll see that Beff is no longer associated with the Gosselins. Neither is Aunt Jodi or Uncle Kevin.
14849. Stacey S_MOD said:
September 5, 2008 @ 7:52 pm
I’ve been wondering…if negative PR is a bad thing for TLC then why on earth would they air Maddy’s sign on the bathroom door? They have GOT to know what people are talking about!
14850. luvs2sun said:
September 5, 2008 @ 10:32 pm
Hi Stacey - That is what is so creepy about this whole thing. It’s as if Jen Stocks, Figure 8 and TlC don’t care how the Gosselin’s look, the bottom line is about the ratings. The more controversy, the better the ratings. You know it has gotten to the usual stoic Kate, how could it not?