Jon and Kate Plus 8, Official Thread-Part 3

[bambii]

kate look so much more relaxed about things her face is more softer looking.. and she can joke.. know it just seems like she is stressed about everyting..

 

[themilesfamily]

Actually is was Multiple Blessings. If you look at the clips where she's signing books and at the books people are holding in line, it is Multiple Blessings. During the interview she talked about how it took a year and 1/2 to write it and that she re-lived it all and couldn't believe it was their story, story of what they'd gone through. So you were right the first time!

Oh, thanks! I was getting so confused!

You know, when she was asked that question, that would be have been a really nice moment to acknowledge Beth Carson's contribution.

I've watched a few shows here and there today, and the parts that make me sad are the moments where you can tell Kate is really trying to do something special for her family -- like the Valentine's Day surprises or the trip she planned for Jon to Key West as a surprise, stuff like that. You can tell this woman WANTS to do good things for her family -- but she's got these negative patterns that just end up ruining everything. Controlling behaviors, demeaning others, bossing people around, freaking out when things get stressful.

I hope she really opens up to the possibility of change when they go into counseling -- if they do -- because that could make a difference.

 

[themilesfamily]

I have this bookmarked -- I think it's excellent for any marriage where one person tends to dominate -- I think it would be a good resource for J&K! It's long, so I'll just post a few parts:

http://www.youareatarget.com/unhappy10.html

10 Rules for an Unhappy Marriage

1. Find as much as you can to get annoyed about on a daily basis. Get angry about the annoyances so that you create an atmosphere of hostility in your home. If anyone suggests you need anger management, be sure to cite all the annoyances that caused this, so they know it’s not your fault.

3. When you start an argument, make sure that you win it through intimidation and anger. If your partner suggests that you are manufacturing things to get angry about, make sure to accuse them of starting it or claim their behavior is what causes your outbursts. When you’ve made them mad enough to fight back, be sure to declare that they are, in fact, the one with the anger problem.

4. When you criticize, do it often and for every infraction you can think of—like windows up or down, turning lights off and on, how they load the dishwasher, where the thermostat is set, when to use the dryer—and make sure that if they do what you demanded the last time, this time it’s wrong.

5. Make certain your partner cannot easily express their own opinion. If it’s different from yours, let them know you consider this a betrayal. If your partner questions anything you do, turn it into a challenge and them into the enemy. This way you have more things to be angry at and you can accuse them of creating the disharmony.

8. Give your partner the cold treatment whenever they stand up for themselves and don’t give in to your demands. Better yet, find something immediately to blame them for so they never feel comfortable. It’s good to occasionally do something really considerate so you keep them off balance and you don’t lose your hostage.

9. When you have done something wrong, don’t admit it. In fact it works best if you twist the facts, ignore them, “forget,” and deny what really was said and done. Then quickly, without addressing the issue, point out something they might have done wrong, or accuse them of thinking of doing something wrong. Apologize once in a while when what you did was really blatant, so you can say that you are honestly working on the marriage and you never get credit for it.

It takes two to make a marriage and only one to bring it down. The one who brings it down will refuse to see where they are at fault, seldom admit they are wrong, and constantly criticize the other person. When the target of the disapproval points out the constant criticism, anger, and control issues, the one working on a unhappy marriage will claim that they are the victim and being blamed unjustly. These are the perfect 10 steps to an unhappy marriage. Remember, it works if you work it!

 

[Dr_Finkelstein]

I know pampers and huggies generally give free diapers for the 1st year for multiples.

Oh I wish they did!!! Would have saved me a fortune! You have to have super super multiples to qualify for that little perk!

They definately don't do it for twins, don't even do it for triplets anymore....they may do it from quads and above but I'm not sure (don't know anyone with quads!)

There are now so many twins/triplets being born due to fertility treatments that the nappy companies would bankfrupt themselves! LOL!

 

[Mom2Nick]

Everyone here is so on top of things so I'm sure this has already been posted on popeater.

Jon & Kate Nannies
http://www.popeater.com/television/...elevision/article/jon-and-kate-nannies/492012


There are pictures of them riding motorcycles with the American Chopper guys.

All I can say is HELMETS PEOPLE!
I know PA does not require motorcyclists to wear a helmet, but for God's sake you have 8 beautiful reasons to protect your brain (what little they may have as of late). Those kids need your heads intact, not scrambled on the pavement! Can I go smack them both now?

Well I guess times have changed. On "Cara's Day" she refused to go ice skating because she is a mother of 8 and cannot afford to be hurt. (Like a mother of 1 can afford to be hurt either @@) Now here she is on the road with no helmet? Probably didn't want to mess up her hair and block her face for the publicity shot.

 

[newtodis]

Cake Boss: That guy is obnoxious. I've seen him before on Food Network's Challenge shows and he was very snotty and obnoxious then; I'm surprised they've given him his own show. Why, so we can see more people being paid to be idiots??

Little People: It's a new show about a different little people couple, but the original "Little People, Big World" will be back with a new season. Their current season ended a week or so ago.

Jon and Kate: I'm just really speechless and can't add anything constructive about them to the thread, so I just read.

Thanks! Yeah I've seen that guy on FN before and thought "wow he's kind of rude" but could see where it would be an "interesting" show.....still haven't decided if I'll watch it or not - I'm really interested in the cake decorating as stuff like that fascinates me.

Like I said, I didn't follow the other little people so I wasn't sure about them - thanks for clearing that up!

Ok ladies, who's watching the marathon right now??

We watched off and on yesterday and will probably do the same today and tomorrow. I went through and dvr'd everything that I didn't think I'd seen before or didn't sound familiar by the description. I should have taken notes - there were things I caught that I didn't notice the first time or were ironic because of the current situation or I had questions on but of course couldn't remember them by the time I could sit down here!

I have this bookmarked -- I think it's excellent for any marriage where one person tends to dominate -- I think it would be a good resource for J&K! It's long, so I'll just post a few parts:

http://www.youareatarget.com/unhappy10.html

10 Rules for an Unhappy Marriage
These are the perfect 10 steps to an unhappy marriage. Remember, it works if you work it!

Thank you for posting these! DH and I's marriage is far from perfect and I think these will certainly help to serve as little reminders for each of us!


Alright....DH's still at the race today so between trying to play with the boys, clean the house and watch J&K+8, I've got to work on planning DH and DS4's surprise birthday trip to Disney in July!! Another busy day in the life of a mommy

 

[newtodis]

Here's a Gosselin's quiz for anyone with time to take it! (I'm not sure if this is the same one from the TLC website that's like 10 questions - I think so but not 100% sure!)

http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=108569174545&h=i6qjW&u=0ApnZ&ref=nf

 

[MichelleVW]

I have this bookmarked -- I think it's excellent for any marriage where one person tends to dominate -- I think it would be a good resource for J&K! It's long, so I'll just post a few parts:

http://www.youareatarget.com/unhappy10.html

10 Rules for an Unhappy Marriage

I think my EX husband wrote those!

Here's a Gosselin's quiz for anyone with time to take it! (I'm not sure if this is the same one from the TLC website that's like 10 questions - I think so but not 100% sure!)

http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=108569174545&h=i6qjW&u=0ApnZ&ref=nf

I took that yesterday, it was funny because on the 2 I got wrong Jon said, "Oh...that's horrible" !!

 

[1stluvispooh]

Well I guess times have changed. On "Cara's Day" she refused to go ice skating because she is a mother of 8 and cannot afford to be hurt. (Like a mother of 1 can afford to be hurt either @@) Now here she is on the road with no helmet? Probably didn't want to mess up her hair and block her face for the publicity shot.

So true, you know in that one shot she is looking right at the camera and smiling!

 

[1stluvispooh]

You know you've been readeing this thread too much when:
You dream your on a Disney vacation with Jon & Kate plus 8

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Oh, thanks! I was getting so confused!

You know, when she was asked that question, that would be have been a really nice moment to acknowledge Beth Carson's contribution.

I've watched a few shows here and there today, and the parts that make me sad are the moments where you can tell Kate is really trying to do something special for her family -- like the Valentine's Day surprises or the trip she planned for Jon to Key West as a surprise, stuff like that. You can tell this woman WANTS to do good things for her family -- but she's got these negative patterns that just end up ruining everything. Controlling behaviors, demeaning others, bossing people around, freaking out when things get stressful.

I hope she really opens up to the possibility of change when they go into counseling -- if they do -- because that could make a difference.

I agree, I think Kate did work hard to make little things special for the kids and Jon. I loved those episodes where J&K took them out on their special day. That was a wonderful idea and you could tell that both J&K and the individual kid loved it.

Oh I wish they did!!! Would have saved me a fortune! You have to have super super multiples to qualify for that little perk!

They definately don't do it for twins, don't even do it for triplets anymore....they may do it from quads and above but I'm not sure (don't know anyone with quads!)

There are now so many twins/triplets being born due to fertility treatments that the nappy companies would bankfrupt themselves! LOL!

Ok, I just love that you call diapers "napppy's"! It sounds more baby like to say nappy instead of diaper!

Here's a Gosselin's quiz for anyone with time to take it! (I'm not sure if this is the same one from the TLC website that's like 10 questions - I think so but not 100% sure!)

http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=108569174545&h=i6qjW&u=0ApnZ&ref=nf

This was so stinking cute! I just took it and missed 2 though. Adorable, I loved how the little kids popped up when you got a question correct.

 

[3prettyprincesses]

You know you've been readeing this thread too much when:
You dream your on a Disney vacation with Jon & Kate plus 8

Actually for me, I know that I've been reading this thread too much when I watch an episode of J&K and think, hey we just discussed that on the thread!

 

[Dr_Finkelstein]

Ok, I just love that you call diapers "napppy's"! It sounds more baby like to say nappy instead of diaper!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/may/24/northernireland-health-sextuplet-dunamore

A couple in Northern Ireland have just had sextuplets, the first set in Irish history. Apparently they were conceived naturally and the couple initially thought they were expecting twins. They don't want any publicity.

I also found this story from a couple of years ago, I guess this couple were wanting some of the J&K freebies!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2006/apr/15/usa.suzannegoldenberg

 

[wdwgirl03]

Ok ladies, who's watching the marathon right now??

I am! Yesterday the Disney one was on, I love that one. My favorite part is when they are talking about the ice cream incident and the producer asks Kate if she overreacted and she says no. I love Jon's reaction to her.

I am very curious to see the season premiere, but the commercials are so sad.

 

[mousey]

Maybe they will ask Kate to be on next season's "Dancing with the Stars". Can you imagine the behind the scenes dancing practices?? Since its based on fans calling in and voting--she might have a chance of dancing a few weeks!

 

[newtodis]

You know you've been readeing this thread too much when:
You dream your on a Disney vacation with Jon & Kate plus 8

LOL So true!

Maybe they will ask Kate to be on next season's "Dancing with the Stars". Can you imagine the behind the scenes dancing practices?? Since its based on fans calling in and voting--she might have a chance of dancing a few weeks!

That would be awesome! They could have the "match of the spouses" they were supposed to have this season with Jewel and her hubby but with J&K instead! I'd watch that season for sure!!!

 

[barkley]

Maybe they will ask Kate to be on next season's "Dancing with the Stars". Can you imagine the behind the scenes dancing practices?? Since its based on fans calling in and voting--she might have a chance of dancing a few weeks!

if they incorporate couple's counseling in this season's shows i figure it's going to end up like "breaking bonaducci" (and my was'nt that a tremendous support to that marriage/family)

 

[Disneylover79]

OK I am joining this thread kind of late...but I am a J&K fan, and I am very sad about all of the recent events.... I can't wait to see tomorrows season premier so we can see the story from both of them... I agree with a PP in that the commercials are sad.... I hate to think how they would function without each other.... wow 8 kids by yourself....oh well we will see and I will keep my fingers crossed that they can grow and get over this.... ok on with the thread

 

[3prettyprincesses]

OK I am joining this thread kind of late...but I am a J&K fan, and I am very sad about all of the recent events.... I can't wait to see tomorrows season premier so we can see the story from both of them... I agree with a PP in that the commercials are sad.... I hate to think how they would function without each other.... wow 8 kids by yourself....oh well we will see and I will keep my fingers crossed that they can grow and get over this.... ok on with the thread

I used to be a J&K fan till season 4 when it was clear that something just was not right between them. I agree, the commercials for the next season make me want to cry. I truly hope J&K can work through this and come out together. It will be very difficult for their little ones if they can't. Watching the marathon yesterday was sad because it's obvious that they've changed. Maybe all this horrible media and backlash will cause both of them to wake up and realize they have 8 beautiful kids worth fighting for (no pun intended!).

 

[madge]

Me too, I've never seen it questioned that Kate doesn't give Beth credit for the book they wrote together.

Kate wrote the book. that's what she said in her speech here. there is no mention of Beth or Jon helping.