Jon & Kate Plus 8

[Tink2002]

I LOVE this show... I truly feel like the whole dynamic Jon and Kate have going is EXACTLY like my bf and I.... if we got landed with eight children down the road. (Makes my hair stand up on end thinking about it!)

I feel like she is not mean or witchy, she's just super organized and a little uptight at times because she has to be. Think about the ice cream situation - if you have on or two children that make a mess, you put some stain stick on it, maybe run it through the wash a few times, and you're good... buy a new outfit if all else fails. With EIGHT kids, though? They can't afford to just replace ruined clothing all of the time, and she mentioned on a show recently how much time she spends in a week on stain removal, so I can understand her being stressed. Some people are just a little more neat-freakish than others, and I'm very like her, so I can get it.

[ncscgirl2005]

Think about the ice cream situation - if you have on or two children that make a mess, you put some stain stick on it, maybe run it through the wash a few times, and you're good... buy a new outfit if all else fails. With EIGHT kids, though? They can't afford to just replace ruined clothing all of the time, and she mentioned on a show recently how much time she spends in a week on stain removal, so I can understand her being stressed.

I can totally relate to Kate on this issue. We have two daughters, ages 7 & 10, and we still spend a good amount of time on stain removal. We go through Shout like you wouldn't believe. My kids where uniforms to school (the standard khaki bottoms, white shirts) and it is so hard to find replacements for soiled shirts and pants during this time of the year so we try very hard to preserve what they have. I couldn't imagine having 6 more kids with those same issues. I'd be just as "uptight" as Kate with the ice cream issue.

[LauraleeH]

I LOVE this show... I truly feel like the whole dynamic Jon and Kate have going is EXACTLY like my bf and I.... if we got landed with eight children down the road. (Makes my hair stand up on end thinking about it!)

I feel like she is not mean or witchy, she's just super organized and a little uptight at times because she has to be. Think about the ice cream situation - if you have on or two children that make a mess, you put some stain stick on it, maybe run it through the wash a few times, and you're good... buy a new outfit if all else fails. With EIGHT kids, though? They can't afford to just replace ruined clothing all of the time, and she mentioned on a show recently how much time she spends in a week on stain removal, so I can understand her being stressed. Some people are just a little more neat-freakish than others, and I'm very like her, so I can get it.

EXACTLY what I was thinking.

[PirateLover]

I guess it's a "to each their own" sort of thing. But really, permanent stains from vanilla ice cream was not the issue in the episode. I mean I've spilled chocolate soft serve on a baseball jersey as an adult and it came out in the wash with no additional stain treatment. I think her issue in that particular instance was the kids being sticky for the rest of the day, not the cost of stain removal, which to me was a bit of an overreaction. Having been a day camp counselor for 8 years I can say that I would never expect one 3 year old, let alone 6 to neatly eat ice cream on a hot day when they are hungry. Being as prepared as she normally is, I would've thought she'd have anticipated a potentially sticky situation and have handled it a bit better. HOWEVER, overall I think she is a great mom, and she really has those kids in line. I can't even imagine how stressful their life must be, and I certainly give her plenty of leniency to get frustrated and annoyed from time to time.

[coloradowendyl]

I just started watching this show and honestly, Kate doesn't bother me. She is pretty controlling and whiny at times, but nothing compared to that one child of hers! Good Grief, that Maddie seems to be perpetually throwing a fit or whining about something! All I keep thinking during the show is that little girl would have a perpetual "time out" if she were mine lol!

I am still trying to figure out how Kate can manage to sleep until 8 am with 8 kids!

Wendy

[wdwgrl377]

Yeah, Mady just seems to be always whining about something. I know, in the past few episodes, when Jon & Kate have taken an individual child on an outing, and Mady has to go to Aunt Jodi's, she seems to be so bossy. As Kate mentioned she just has sibling rivalry. I'm glad they are working on her behavior though. As Wendy said, she'd definitely have many "time outs" with me!!

My mom watched it with me the other night. Her first time, my..well too many to count b/c I LOVE this show. She was just surprised at how Kate talks to Jon, etc. But other than that she loved the show and was so impressed on how Kate keeps them all well behaved.

My mom was laughing at all the kids, the other night when they 'found' Jon hiding in the closet! That was a cute episode!

[LauraleeH]

I love the kids different personalities. I also love Jon's personality. He reminds me of the guys in my family. Always so silly. And Kate reminds me of the organized, clean women in my family. But Kate does know how to be silly and Jon knows how to be serious. They are the perfect match.

[wdwgrl377]

But Kate does know how to be silly and Jon knows how to be serious. They are the perfect match.

I agree with you on that too! I think they are a perfect match! They are the cutest couple!
Even though Mady has her moments, and they all do, they are all adorable and like you mentioned their personalities are all different! They are the cutest kids!!

[SillyOldBear]

We actually DVR this show. Love it! We are always joking that Mady is like our almost 12 year-old daughter. She will always have her moments and certainly likes to be in charge. My 6 year-old son likes Aiden--the "professor" with all his love for animals. They are all so cute and my husband and I like watching Jon and Kate together. I am not as super organized clean-freak as she is, but I do think I know better about stuff and get eyes rolled at me a lot.

[Mickey 101]

I love this show, too. I've been recommending it to everyone. At first, I was the only one watching in my house, but now I have my teenagers hooked on it as well. As far as Kate's behavior, I weigh in with those that think she's authentic and does a fantastic job in her situation. It's nice to see a somewhat 'real' reality show.
By the way, does anyone know when they appear on Oprah? I see that tomorrow night's 'Jon and Kate' is the one where they go to the Oprah show, but I'd like to see the Oprah episode, too.

[LauraleeH]

I think the Oprah episode has already aired. I remember watching parts of it back before I had ever seen Jon and Kate. The Disney episode got me addicted to the show, so I can't wait to see what happened on the way to Oprah!

Does anyone know when the DVD's come out?

[Flower]

The Oprah episode aired a while back, that was when I actually started watching the show, so now I am OBSESSED with needing to watch the Disney episode! I actually wish they would re-air the first season so I could catch up (This is only season 2 is it not?)

I admire them for how well they parent 8 kids, Kate is so organized, but she NEEDS to be. I think it is great that they make time for each child individually and they they introduce them to cooking classes, etc.

Mine and DH parents all came from big families (my dad was 1 of 11, mom was 1 of 6, MIL 1 of 11 and FIL 1 of 4) - to them, I am sure 8 is normal, to me, I can't even imagine!!!

[murphy1]

FInally got to watch the Disney episode! What a great one, I laughed at it, but in a good way. What mom doesn't carry baby wipes???? I carry them and my youngest is 4! When did they go? There was hardly anyone there! I loved the Tea Cup part, Kate is yelling at John that he is spinning the thing when he wasn't, how funny!I am proud of myself, I took 4 kids with me in my 20's one time and did great for the day. Until I get back to Florida permanently, I will never ever complain about my little 6.5 hour drive again after watching them haul their kids and a U-haul for 19 hours!!

[Disneyexpert15]

Jon and Kate is one of my favorite shows!!!
Hannah is one of my favorites. In the disney episode, she was folding some towels it was so cute. I watched the most recent episode last night. It was the one where Jon and Kate went to LA to have Jon have hair transplant surgery.
Kevin and Jodi had to take care of 10 of the kids including 4 of their own plus some of the kids were sick with the flu. At the end, Kate had to take staples out of Jon's head. I thought this episode was great.

[elmjimmlm]

It was the one where Jon and Kate went to LA to have Jon have hair transplant surgery.
Kevin and Jodi had to take care of 10 of the kids including 4 of their own plus some of the kids were sick with the flu. At the end, Kate had to take staples out of Jon's head. I thought this episode was great.

We watched it too... It wasn't that bad until they cut the inch off the back of his scalp...
Next week looks good...They are going to show them pre kids...

[LauraleeH]

I agree, Hannah is such a sweetheart.

For anyone who didn't know, the Gosselins went to Disney in August!

[wdwgrl377]

Yes, this is my #1 favorite show to watch...but last nights, I had to fast forward some parts...I just don't like all that gory stuff they showed!

I really can't wait too until next Monday's episodes. I like to see how they were pre-kids!

[LauraleeH]

I loved seeing the preview of their engagement, how cute! No wonder why they have 8 adorable kids

[Dopey's Girl]

The hair thing grossed me out big time. But how about 2 big for Aunt Jodi and Uncle Kevin for taking care of 12 kids while J & K were gone?! That would be enough to drive me out of my skull! Plus they were sick to boot!


I was reading back a big and saw lots of comments about Mady. I think she's a good kid, that just needs some attention. Having said that, I'm in the process of planning a trip with a kid who is roughly that same age. She loves the show too, and we continualy talk about how we will not be "pulling any Mady's" while we are at WDW...I'm not good enough to deal with that mess!

[pixiesmimi]

Jon and Kate and kids are going to be on the Today Show tomorrow. Should be interesting!