Jon and Kate Plus 8 - Page 6

[Ninnifer]

omg YES! we have this programme shown on Uk cable. i saw the one where they were re-organising the garage or something and she spoke to him like sh*t. she must think he is one of the children.
but as someone said, you can never tell with the editing. (giving her the benefit of the doubt here !)

[elisabeth78]

Originally Posted by zoebird

i mean, i have no problem if they are getting endorsement deals, etc. why not? but then, i don't have a problem with endorsement deals.

Agreed. She was a nurse and quit her job, and I assume this is how they fill that hole in their budget. I really can't blame them for that.

[atomicmama]

can't stand them :
my aunt, however, thinks Kate is a great role model. and that I could learn a lot from her. ummm, my kids are pretty awesome, thank you very much! thus, showing some of my skills as a parent...


and, the paper plate usage on that show! OMG!!!!!!!! Kate says she uses 1300 a month! WHAT!?????????! :

oh, and this is just me, but taking a pic of the kiddo next to their first poo.

[meowee]

Originally Posted by atomicmama

and, the paper plate usage on that show! OMG!!!!!!!! Kate says she uses 1300 a month! WHAT!?????????! :

You'd have to determine if the cost/ energy used to wash 1300 plates is really less than using 1300 paper plates. And what type are they? The thin kind that are really just thick napkins? Is she recycling? If she's recycling the plates it might not necessarily be more wasteful than washing 1300 dishes. I think she would need 2 dishwashers for that (like the Duggers, they have at least 2 industrial dishwashers).

[nascarbebe]

: I guess I'm the only one on here who likes that show.

DH says he'd rather see this family on TV any day over the Duggars. The Duggars make him sick. I completely understand the Jon/Kate relationship. My brothers both have to have "bossy" partners. That's just the way they work. DH and I are both first-born children and we really butt heads sometimes. If we weren't so stubborn maybe we would get along better.

THe one thing that alarmed me about Jon & Kate is the sextuplets' 3rd b-day party. Neither Jon nor Kate's parents were there. SHe said they're both estranged from their parents (she put it in different terms) and I thought that was very odd. She must have past issues with her parents and that's what makes her a control freak.

[MyLittleWonders]

I like the show too. I cringe at times with the way she speaks to Jon, but as someone healing from depression, including PPD and generalized anxiety, I can totally understand the action.

I admire her for cooking from scratch, buying as much organic as possible, and holding it together as much as she does. I only have 3, and they are all different ages, and there are days when I know I feel like I'm going to lose it. The thought of multiples, not to mention super-multiples, strikes great fear in me!

And yea, umm ... no matter how environmentally conscious we (dh and I) are, the thought of doing that many dishes each day if everyone used a reusable/washable dish at each meal. (I highly think I'd be giving up cloth diapering too. And for the poo-poo'ing on them for using endorsements to their advantage? Oh brother ... really, having 6 at one time on top of already having 2, and wanting to be able to stay home with them ... heck, bring on the endorsements. It's not like they are living in a mansion as a PP has said ... from all looks of it, they have a rather modest house, especially considering there are 10 people living in it, 8 of whom will be continuing to grow rapidly for the next 12-18 years!

[Strong Mama]

I love them and think they are doing an awesome job!

[mum2tori]

Put me in the group that likes the show. I think some of the comments made are a little out of line.

Maybe because I look at it from the point of view that I don't see everything that goes on in their house that I shouldn't make judgmental comments. That and I know I'm not perfect either.

I do think sometimes Kate is a little overbearing and harsh towards Jon but then I also see him totally ignoring her and oblivious to the kids and chaos around him at times.

While at first I was a little bit appalled by the paper plates... then reality is that's a lot of dishes to wash each day. I run a load if not 2 loads a day and we're a family of 6. And there are often times where I don't use a plate/bowl when I grab my lunch too. But I also saw in a new episode where they had plastic kid plates for the kids for breakfast so maybe they don't always use paper plates.

I have to agree that I'd rather watch the Gosselin family over the Duggars. They just seem more real... they have emotions, the kids fight admittedly they do seem to whine/cry a lot but then they are also in the middle of the THREEs (also do have a few development issues common with multiples!) and not everyone is constantly smiling and "happy". I just don't buy it with the Duggar family. They NEVER fight... that's just not normal. :

DH even enjoys the show and he really hates reality TV. His boss at work watches it too... and they are both military. Such harden "killers" , they were comparing episodes they'd both seen last week at work.

I think it was sad that neither her parents or his mother (father's deceased) are at all involved in their lives. Thankfully his "Gammie" is and they have a set of "adopted" grandparents for the kids.

[crittersmom]

i enjoy the show.Its another family trying to enjoy thier children.I get snippy with my DH and he answers right back.They do seem to mesh very well together and they do alot of family activities.
I also clean my floors several times a day and wipe things down routinely, or try to.If I didn't my kids would leave the house with red dirt streaks and the ants would have a free for all.It was great to see another mama who does a similar routine.I learned mine from day care mamas, its just one of those things that you pick up when you have a herd.
I have taken pictures of my kid's first poos in the potty.

[VeganCupcake]

I mostly like the show. I do admire Jon and Kate and all they're doing for their family--I think they're quite admirable.

But like many of you, I'm uncomfortable with some of the things Jon and Kate say to each other. My parents have that kind of relationship, and it is painful for me to watch my parents interact. I suppose I also worry that I'll one day become just like my mother and yell, criticize, and put others down. Jon and Kate kind of push that button in me.

[mija y mijo]

I like the show and used to watch it when we had cable. I think some couples just argue more than others and as long as you love eachother and are happy it's not an issue.

I get irritated with DH and probably look like a b**** at times, I'm thankful nobody is taping me.

[kaliki_kila]

Did anyone notice how they kind of slam the kids into their strollers and stuff and yank them up by their arms when they are walking? I saw the episode where they went to Dutch Wonderland and the way the parents kind of yanked the kids up and slammed them into their strollers while yelling at the other parent to do this or that was sad. I know it's hard with multiples to take your time and be gentle, but the look on the kids' faces when this happened was heartbreaking.

[1xmom]

I, too thought they were a little rough w/the kids in putting them in their strollers, but I guess with so many children and so little time

I do like the fact that they can and do recognize the children's differences and personalities. They seem to really enjoy them for the most part. Yes, Kate does seem to b**ch alot, but I think Jon understands that after being home w/them all day, she is going to be a bit stressed and just wanting to relax or have some kind of peace.

[kennedy444]

We watched this for the first -- and only -- time earlier this week. They could use a visit from Nanny 911 -- I never saw such a bunch of whiney kids. Yeah, it would be hard with so many little ones but they've learned that the louder they whine, the more response they get. I also noticed a lot of yanking on the arms and pulling the kids, by the parents -- not very gentle.

[lovingmommyhood]

Originally Posted by kaliki_kila

Did anyone notice how they kind of slam the kids into their strollers and stuff and yank them up by their arms when they are walking? I saw the episode where they went to Dutch Wonderland and the way the parents kind of yanked the kids up and slammed them into their strollers while yelling at the other parent to do this or that was sad. I know it's hard with multiples to take your time and be gentle, but the look on the kids' faces when this happened was heartbreaking.

Nope. Never noticed that. I think "slamming" the kids into strollers is a little bit of a stretch.

[sheilajolene]

Regarding the fact that they get sponsors... I have to admit that if I had eight kids in that age range and I lived off one income, I would probably put us on tv, too. :

[UberMama]

She got pg the second month trying both times? WHAT? I must see this web site. Going to look for link tonight (haven't read this thread yet either).

I like the show for the most part. But how Kate treat Jon drives me nutso as well. It's almost embarassing to watch with my DH, as I want to apologize to HIM for what Kate says and does to Jon. But maybe it just makes my DH more appreciative that while I get hormonal, I am not like that. Though I do wish I had her mad organizational skills (to a point).

[baltic_ballet]

Originally Posted by UberMama

She got pg the second month trying both times? WHAT? I must see this web site. Going to look for link tonight (haven't read this thread yet either).

Here I will save you the trouble: http://www.sixgosselins.com/

[mum2tori]

Originally Posted by homeschoolmama

I get irritated with DH and probably look like a b**** at times, I'm thankful nobody is taping me.

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I don't think you can really accurately understand their family dynamic with just 1 show.

[JavaFinch]

I agree with the editing being a factor in how the family is portrayed, BUT there is just no getting around the fact that Kate is a @#$%^&. I'm sorry, but she just is. I'm not saying she's a terrible person or that she doesn't deserve love or that she doesn't have her good side - I'm sure she does. I watched the toy store episode today and OMG - there is just no excuse for the way she YELLED at her husband for no reason. Jon was so right - it made her look SO bad and it was truly embarassing for all parties - Kate, Jon and those kids, when they understand, will be humiliated in public when she acts like that. I've known people just like her IRL - they're the type that yes, they have their good side, but you have to walk on EGGSHELLS around them to hope you don't anger them, because their truly nasty side is just boiling under the surface. And what was up with her trying to find the perfect cleaning lady? She's obviously going to have to TRAIN someone to clean exactly the way she wants. Nobody is going to get it right the first time.