Jon & Kate Plus 8

**JanetMegan** · 12-13-2007, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by bouncer

I just can't figure out how Kate stays so centered and patient! I love this show.

Hmm are we talking about the same Kate? Personally I think this chick is slightly whacko. But that's just me, and part of why I love this show. I was also disappointed they only showed a small portion of the actual WDW trip. I liked seeing her PS' written on her calendar at home.

Back to Kate though, I can't stand the way she treats Jon like one of the kids. The whole Organic, kids feet can't touch the floor of the hotel room and the kids can't get dirty thing just irks me. But then again, I don't have 8 kids so...

**ChipnDaleGal** · 12-13-2007, 12:15 PM

Kate has her quirks, and of course she and Jon have some words sometimes, but the way they can keep such positive outlooks and give those 8 kids as much individual attention and love as they do is flat out amazing. I know they get a lot of help, but the work involved in their situation has to be staggering. I raised one single child and some days I didn't know which way was up. I truly do not think I have what it would take to raise 8 kids, espcially all so close in age. My hat is off to them both!

**MissMaryPoppins** · 12-15-2007, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by JanetMegan

Hmm are we talking about the same Kate? Personally I think this chick is slightly whacko. But that's just me, and part of why I love this show.

Back to Kate though, I can't stand the way she treats Jon like one of the kids. The whole Organic, kids feet can't touch the floor of the hotel room and the kids can't get dirty thing just irks me. But then again, I don't have 8 kids so...

JaneytMegan I have to say I totally agree with you. I can't stand how she talks to her husband. Especially when she screams at him in public places or when she yells "HELLO" when she tries to get his attention. I get embarrassed for her when she acts like that.

Joy

**Momof2boys** · 12-17-2007, 01:24 PM

I love this show !

And I think that Kate talks down to John a bit too much. Ok, yes she is home all day with the kids but he is trying to work to support a family of 10. Give the guy a break, Kate.

I love little Hannah - she cracks me up !

. . . and I need to find out why my Tivo didn't pick up this episode . . .

**pink** · 12-17-2007, 05:14 PM

FYI- There is a new episode on tonight at 9pm.

**Momof2boys** · 12-18-2007, 12:16 PM

I checked my Tivo last night - since it's a special, it had it's own listing on Guide. It wasn't Jon & Kate Plus 8 (which is what my Season Pass is for), but Jon & Kate Hit the Road . . . or something like that.

It's airing twice tonight so you can still catch it.

**Melanie** · 12-18-2007, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by Momof2boys

I checked my Tivo last night - since it's a special, it had it's own listing on Guide. It wasn't Jon & Kate Plus 8 (which is what my Season Pass is for), but Jon & Kate Hit the Road . . . or something like that.

It's airing twice tonight so you can still catch it.

All the information is listed in the Disney Related TV thread at the top of the forum.

**McGoofy** · 01-14-2008, 08:38 AM

I have watched this show off and on because it just totally amazes me how this mom and dad raises a set of twins (ages 6) and a group of sextuplets (ages 3). The mom and dad are so personable, and it's fun to watch the kids. Last night I was able to watch the episode where they packed up their family of 10 (luggage in a U-Haul trailor, of course) and drove 19 hours from Pennsylvania to Disney World!! They stayed at Wilderness Lodge. The Learning Channel got lots of footage of things that they did such as Magic Kingdom, Cirque de Soliel, a special meet and greet with the Princesses, etc... It just looked like so much fun. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. What a treat for that family!! It's too bad Kate couldn't have run off and been pampered at the Grand Floridian Spa or something!

**poohbearlover15** · 02-09-2008, 04:57 PM

I love this show and it would have been very cool to see them there! I wish they would of showed the whole trip instead of just a small portion of it but anyways it was great!

**Melanie** · 02-09-2008, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by poohbearlover15

I wish they would of showed the whole trip instead of just a small portion of it but anyways it was great!

When I finally got to see the show, I was kinda disappointed as well. We got to see one day out of four? At least we got to see the Cirque part on the outtakes show.

**BelleCiavo** · 02-09-2008, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by bouncer

I just can't figure out how Kate stays so centered and patient! I love this show.

Mickey Ears off to John & Kate!!!

I've only seen this show one or two times, but I always thought the wife was witchy to her husband, her tone of voice with him was so condescending. Did I just catch her on a bad couple of days?

**Melanie** · 02-09-2008, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by BelleCiavo

I've only seen this show one or two times, but I always thought the wife was witchy to her husband, her tone of voice with him was so condescending. Did I just catch her on a bad couple of days?

This makes me think of the opening of the show when they say something like "while raising two sets of multiples doesn't always bring out the best in us....."

I'm the first to admit that I'd definitely be a lot more witchy than she is if I were in that situation. I think they do remarkably well, and Jon does a good job of giving it back to Kate when she deserves it. I think it's a good match.

**bleukarma** · 02-11-2008, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by Melanears

This makes me think of the opening of the show when they say something like "while raising two sets of multiples doesn't always bring out the best in us....."

I'm the first to admit that I'd definitely be a lot more witchy than she is if I were in that situation. I think they do remarkably well, and Jon does a good job of giving it back to Kate when she deserves it. I think it's a good match.

I agree. It seems like they have an understanding with each other that sometimes the stress of having 8 kids is going to make them be mean to each other but they truly love one another. Later they seem to do a good job of laughing off how mean they were. I think they both understand that they are both in a stressful situation.

In the new season Jon gets a job where he stays home more and Kate was so thrilled and Jon was happy to spend more time with his kids and his wife. It was nice to see!

**offwego** · 02-11-2008, 09:02 AM

I also think as the kids have gotten older they have gotten better. I love the way you can really tell the different personalties now.

**Dopey's Girl** · 02-11-2008, 11:17 PM

I love Jon, Kate and the 8. They are such sweet kids! It is my very favorite show...I never miss an episode!

Sure Kate can get a bit

sometimes, but she has 8 kids under the age of 8...any one with that amount of stress and isn't

isn't right in the head!

**pixiesmimi** · 02-26-2008, 12:38 AM

Did you see John and Kate Plus Eight tonight? They packed up the van and a trailer and took all the kids to WDW. It was fun to watch. This may have been a repeat since I just started watching the show but I enjoyed it. Just made me want to go again SOON! I loved their comments about the strollers and wanting to buy some for their clan.

**pixiesmimi** · 02-26-2008, 09:40 AM

Sorry if I sound like I was from another world last night. I didn't see this thread and they moved my post to this thread. I really enjoyed watching them at the park and wished they had shown the rest of their trip. Maybe they will sooner or later. Having been with several toddlers lately, I can sympathize. What good friends these other girls are to always go with them on their trips to help with the kids.

This particular show wasn't scheduled to run last night and had I not been watching the two previous episodes, I wouldn't have seen this one because I was just getting ready to turn the channel.

**wdwgrl377** · 03-12-2008, 12:01 AM

Ok so I just love this show!!! Does anyone else watch it?

I love Monday nights when the new episodes air and I watch them when they repeat later on that night or in the week. I just think it's a neat show to watch. It's true like Kate said one time that this is what goes if people were to peek into our windows.

All the children are adorable! One of the twins, Mady can be a little annoying to me at times, but she's a 7yr old, and like Jon & Kate have said she likes attention and wants to be in control. Also, I'm not saying all 7yr olds are like that, but I was glad during one episode they commented on her behavior and that they were working on it.

I absolutely loved, LOVED the special one hour show of them all taking the family to WDW!! Kate is a Disney fan herself, and even has a Winnie the Pooh tattoo on her ankle. That is my favorite episode of all time seeing them and the children at WDW and meeting the characters!

Just wondering if anyone else out there in Intercot land watches this show? I just like to hear different peoples opinions on this show.

**Melanie** · 03-12-2008, 01:20 AM

I just saw the one the other day where they flew to Denver. Oh. my. goodness.

I could never have done it, and I'm surprised Kate didn't have more of a breakdown. And bless those friends of theirs.

That house they stayed in was really nice!