Jon and Kate Plus 8 official Thread, Part 2!!

[lacrosse_lady72]

I had always wondered, did Jon and Kate stay on-site for their Honeymoon at Disney? And if they did, where did they stay?

And where did they stay when they just took Mady and Cara? I always thought it was Poly but I am not sure...

I do know they were at WL for the most recent filmed trip...

TIA

 

[mousetravel]

Kate was acting totally ridiculous about the receipts. Did anyone else feel like she was overreacting? I was yelling at the TV, telling her to SHUT UP ALREADY!!!

 

[DreaGirl]

Kate was acting totally ridiculous about the receipts. Did anyone else feel like she was overreacting? I was yelling at the TV, telling her to SHUT UP ALREADY!!!

Me! I'm glad I'm not the only one.

 

[OhMari]

it's been an incredible winter, for sure!

we were lucky - while 90% of my county lost power, our main retail center did not, so we were able to get water and necessities. My family is blessed with good friends.. the ones who had power took very good care of us until a room at a local hotel became available.

it was much, much worse about 30 miles southwest of here. they're telling those people it may be a month before they have power.

The company my dh works for is sending down trucks to help restore power.
These guys usually lay pipeline for gas, but since it is winter, most are layed off and the company is able to contract with power companies and send extra help.


And, to back on topic, I can relate to Kate getting upset with Jon for not using a coupon. I laughed when I saw her going through a kitchen drawer looking for the receipt, and then a few moments later, Jon bringing them downstairs, after he told he didn't know where they were. My dh does the same thing to me. Sometimes he doesn't even give me the receipts. I will usually see it online when I am checking our bank account.

 

[tinkgurl]

I thought tonight's episode was sweet. I liked the reminiscing!! DS3 is enthralled when the kids are on. He laughed and laughed when Joel said "I fall every day."

I got kinda sad when Jon was going through his different memories in the rooms at the old house. Like when Alexis was in the doorway telling the camera that "Hannah pooped in her unnawears."

I also laughed at Joel's "I fall every day." And when they were taping Jon wiping Alexis off from eating and Leah is sitting next to them and says to the camera "What are you looking at?!"

 

[newtodis]

Holy cats - I did it! I'm got a million other things to do but I'm now officially caught up and the J&K+8 dis board info. Thanks everyone for a great thread. Like I said earlier, I just found the thread but not a huge fan of the show....Kate's a little looney for me but those kids are adorable. My boys (4 and 2) like watching the other kids and I have to admit that I do feel a little bit better when either of them point out the "bad" choices. DS4 will say "they should be doing A instead of B" (like "nice hands" instead of "hitting") but then I ask him why he does those things if he knows they're not nice! DS2 just yells at the tv "NOT NICE!" I honestly hope they're being smart about the money they're making and it all works out in the end.

Alright...can't wait to try and stay up with the newest info as I'm just kind of facinated with this for some weird reason.

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

Kate was acting totally ridiculous about the receipts. Did anyone else feel like she was overreacting? I was yelling at the TV, telling her to SHUT UP ALREADY!!!

I didn't think she overreacted even the slightest. How long have they been married.... almost 10 years now????? It's Jon's own stupidity at fault, he should have known by now. I would be mad and annoyed too.

 

[Zandy595]

Aw shoot, I missed the show last night. When do they put them on TLC.com? I looked, but there weren't any recent episodes there to watch.

 

[luvflorida]

Kate was acting totally ridiculous about the receipts. Did anyone else feel like she was overreacting?...

Yes!!

My turn to chime in here. I've been following this thread since the beginning, but only reading, never posting.

I have watched the show from the very beginning. I love watching the little ones as they grow. They are the cutest kids. However, the way that Jon and Kate interact with each other makes me cringe. At different times, I've felt sorry for Jon and/or Kate, depending on which one is yelling at or humiliating the other. I do believe they both love all eight of their kids, and I do believe that they try to do what they feel is best for the kids. I just feel the way they talk to each other in front of the kids can't be good.

I know all kids process their surroundings in different ways and have different levels of sensitivity and empathy, but I know those kids have to be processing the way that their parents speak to each other. Some of the things that I see and hear in that house (and of course I'm only going on what is portrayed on the television screen) make me extremely uneasy.

I just wish they would show a little more empathy in that family. The coupon issue was just nuts. Kate spoke to Jon like he was a three year old: "What did I tell you to do with coupons? What are you supposed to do? Tell me again?" I know that isn't verbatim, but close to it. The tone in both of their voices sometimes is scary.

There have been far too many incidents where one of the parents (usually Kate) has totally embarrassed the other in public. Again, the way they yell at each other, the derogatory tone of voice, and the put downs make me cringe.

I will continue to watch the show because I love following their story, but I agree, sometimes it's like a train wreck. I wish them all the luck in the world, and I seriously hope everything works out for the best for all of them. The kids do seem happy and well-adjusted (I think Mady's behavior needs to be addressed more) so there must be a lot of love in that family, and maybe we just don't see more of that side of things.

The last episode made me cringe in a whole different way. When the little ones were running around outside and one of them fell down, he darn near landed on a very large rock. Then the cameras showed one of them running with a very long stick. Thank heavens the boy in front didn't turn around and run into it. I know they can't be watched 24/7, but there are so many of them running all over the place, I'm surprised someone hasn't required stitches yet!

My last thought: I wonder what Dr. Phil would say to Jon and Kate if they were ever on his show? Could be interesting!

 

[OhMari]

Holy cats - I did it! I'm got a million other things to do but I'm now officially caught up and the J&K+8 dis board info. Thanks everyone for a great thread. Like I said earlier, I just found the thread but not a huge fan of the show....Kate's a little looney for me but those kids are adorable. My boys (4 and 2) like watching the other kids and I have to admit that I do feel a little bit better when either of them point out the "bad" choices. DS4 will say "they should be doing A instead of B" (like "nice hands" instead of "hitting") but then I ask him why he does those things if he knows they're not nice! DS2 just yells at the tv "NOT NICE!" I honestly hope they're being smart about the money they're making and it all works out in the end.

Alright...can't wait to try and stay up with the newest info as I'm just kind of facinated with this for some weird reason.

Yes!!

My turn to chime in here. I've been following this thread since the beginning, but only reading, never posting.

I have watched the show from the very beginning. I love watching the little ones as they grow. They are the cutest kids. However, the way that Jon and Kate interact with each other makes me cringe. At different times, I've felt sorry for Jon and/or Kate, depending on which one is yelling at or humiliating the other. I do believe they both love all eight of their kids, and I do believe that they try to do what they feel is best for the kids. I just feel the way they talk to each other in front of the kids can't be good.

I know all kids process their surroundings in different ways and have different levels of sensitivity and empathy, but I know those kids have to be processing the way that their parents speak to each other. Some of the things that I see and hear in that house (and of course I'm only going on what is portrayed on the television screen) make me extremely uneasy.

I just wish they would show a little more empathy in that family. The coupon issue was just nuts. Kate spoke to Jon like he was a three year old: "What did I tell you to do with coupons? What are you supposed to do? Tell me again?" I know that isn't verbatim, but close to it. The tone in both of their voices sometimes is scary.

There have been far too many incidents where one of the parents (usually Kate) has totally embarrassed the other in public. Again, the way they yell at each other, the derogatory tone of voice, and the put downs make me cringe.

I will continue to watch the show because I love following their story, but I agree, sometimes it's like a train wreck. I wish them all the luck in the world, and I seriously hope everything works out for the best for all of them. The kids do seem happy and well-adjusted (I think Mady's behavior needs to be addressed more) so there must be a lot of love in that family, and maybe we just don't see more of that side of things.

The last episode made me cringe in a whole different way. When the little ones were running around outside and one of them fell down, he darn near landed on a very large rock. Then the cameras showed one of them running with a very long stick. Thank heavens the boy in front didn't turn around and run into it. I know they can't be watched 24/7, but there are so many of them running all over the place, I'm surprised someone hasn't required stitches yet!

My last thought: I wonder what Dr. Phil would say to Jon and Kate if they were ever on his show? Could be interesting!

Welcome to the thread and your posts.

 

[C.Ann]

Kate was acting totally ridiculous about the receipts. Did anyone else feel like she was overreacting? I was yelling at the TV, telling her to SHUT UP ALREADY!!!

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She tends to have a pattern to her behavior.. Either she totally overreacts - or doesn't react at all - like when Maddy was kicking the living daylights out of her little sister last week..

I thought I was going to get lucky last night and actually see some episodes where there wasn't the constant whining and melt-downs with the kids, but once the zoo episode came on, my hopes were dashed..

I often cringe at the way Jon and Kate speak to each other - in front of the kids and out in public.. At times it's downright humiliating and certainly not setting a very good example for the children..

Soon the little ones will be off to kindergarten.. At what point are they going to be treated in an age-appropriate manner and expected to behave in an age-appropriate manner? Something tells me there are going to be tough times ahead with the little ones - and definitely with Maddy..

I give it one more season and they'll be off the air.. Without the little ones being home all day - every day - there's really nothing to tape..

 

[Wonders10]

I am back on my "obsessed with Jon and Kate" kick. I watched the shows but wasn't all that interested. And now I am back to really looking forward to Monday nights.

I have a questions regarding the new house and the fridge. I thought I went back far enough, but it could have been mentioned. If it was, sorry!

In the episode where Kate is cleaning the fridge, shelf by shelf, it looks like the fridge is the same on the outside as the cabinets...the wood as opposed to white, black, etc. But last night, the fridge was stainless steel! So after all that cleaning, they got a new fridge anyway? Not that I care really. I think both are good looks, but more of an observation.

 

[TheZue]

I am back on my "obsessed with Jon and Kate" kick. I watched the shows but wasn't all that interested. And now I am back to really looking forward to Monday nights.

I have a questions regarding the new house and the fridge. I thought I went back far enough, but it could have been mentioned. If it was, sorry!

In the episode where Kate is cleaning the fridge, shelf by shelf, it looks like the fridge is the same on the outside as the cabinets...the wood as opposed to white, black, etc. But last night, the fridge was stainless steel! So after all that cleaning, they got a new fridge anyway? Not that I care really. I think both are good looks, but more of an observation.

Somebody earlier in this thread mentioned that they had owned that fridge and it was terrible. Really prone to mold. Now if she spent all that time getting in between all the vents with a qtip only to come back in a week and see it all moldy again I'd bet she probably bought a new one. I probably would have at that point lol.

 

[Singleminnie]

I hope Kate cleaned their old house before putting it on the market or the new tenants moved in. My DDs could not believe she was throwing trash around and not picking it up, yet she complained about the mold/dirt, etc they found in their new house.

I watched the following episode where they were heading South on vacation and stopped to look at the horse farm and land. Heard Kate say they would have to build b/c they couldn't find a house to fit them and their needs. She also said they were moving where it is warm, but I hear this new house is not far from where they were living, not in a warmer climate.

 

[kidzmom3]

another website says the house is in Wernersville PA and that it cost 1.3 million dollars.

 

[C.Ann]

I hope Kate cleaned their old house before putting it on the market or the new tenants moved in. My DDs could not believe she was throwing trash around and not picking it up, yet she complained about the mold/dirt, etc they found in their new house..

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I couldn't believe it when she remarked that what she loved about moving was that she could just leave the mess and walk away from it - after droning on and on about how filthy the house was that they purchased..

Talk about a "Me, me, me" mentality.. Does she realize how bad she makes herself look when she says and does things like this? Or does she think she's so "special" it just doesn't matter?

She's in for a BIG surprise when their television show goes "bye-bye" and they become plain old "regular" folks - with a whole bunch of whiney, disrespectful, unruly kids.. She needs to wake up - and soon!!

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

I sure hope they plan on building onto that house. One room is not big enough for 3 boys, Cara & Mady and Leah & Alexis- they all got shafted on the room situation, lucky for Hannah.

IMO, every child deserves their own room, especially with so many siblings. It's not fair for the child to not have that kind of privacy.

I hope they use some of those millions they have to add-on to their house.

 

[Lizbee]

I do enjoy the show- Kate and Jon are just normal people- living a nice life. In the entertainment business (TV Shows) you do earn a pretty good chunk of money and she does give me some pretty good tips at times and are generally good people.

 

[C.Ann]

I sure hope they plan on building onto that house. One room is not big enough for 3 boys, Cara & Mady and Leah & Alexis- they all got shafted on the room situation, lucky for Hannah.

IMO, every child deserves their own room, especially with so many siblings. It's not fair for the child to not have that kind of privacy.

I hope they use some of those millions they have to add-on to their house.

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I found that very odd too - that their main objective was "more room for the children" - and then the only one to get a bedroom of her own was Hannah.. That might "fly" with the other kids right now, but the backlash later on is going to be brutal..

I can't even begin to imagine Cara & Mady continuing to share a room until they leave home - not with Mady's attitude..

I don't necessarily think it's a bad thing for kids to have to share a room, but when you single one child out (no matter what the reason) and give that one child a bedroom of their own, that's just begging for problems..

 

[cheermom1]

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I found that very odd too - that their main objective was "more room for the children" - and then the only one to get a bedroom of her own was Hannah.. That might "fly" with the other kids right now, but the backlash later on is going to be brutal..

I can't even begin to imagine Cara & Mady continuing to share a room until they leave home - not with Mady's attitude..

I don't necessarily think it's a bad thing for kids to have to share a room, but when you single one child out (no matter what the reason) and give that one child a bedroom of their own, that's just begging for problems..

yep have to agree. right now we have three boys sharing a room but they are only here every other weekend and holiday HOWEVER we are desperately trying to find a way to get one more bedroom or more room something! and I think they could have come up with a better solution than that! but that is my opinion.