Jon and Kate Plus 8, Official Thread-Part 4

[Promomx2]

Maybe that's how Kate got her new figure, from her "friend" that gave her the tummy tuck. Perhaps he worked on the top part of her body.

 

[happygirl]

I caught the end of one of the shows today, the one where the get the dogs, and I saw all the younger kids in highchairs but Hannah. Now isn't she the favorite one? I know I am reading more into it but it just seems odd to me that she is the only younger kid that can sit in a regular chair.

It seems to me like they are sit in those chair someone posted not to long ago that those highchairs are just regulars chairs now.

 

[MICKEY4EVER!]

Yes, I agree but just because that was the way it WAS doesn't mean it is that way now. 6 months agao I didn't get up and jump on the treadmill either. I think we can take one look at Kate and see she is exercising somewhere, sometime. You just don't wake up one day and look like she does--tummy tuck or not.

That's all I'm suggesting. Man, y'all don't seem to understand that things change in people's lives. I think at one time Jon was really into his family and kate. Not so much anymore. Things change. Kate keeps saying everything is "for the kids" (and well, he does too but we know that is not true either). I don't think everything Kate does is for the kids anymore. I think that has been their pat answer and they have continued to give it but the reality is, they aren't fooling anyone anymore.
It sounds good (for the kids...) but it really does not appear to be truth.

I think what Madge was trying to say (and correct me if I'm wrong Madge) was that at one time, Kate's appearance wasn't as important as it seems to be now. She was not a morning person before, but now she gets up at 5 am to keep herself in shape.

I believe it is to keep up her "celebrity" appearance. Look at her now, she is completely tanned, manicured nails to perfection, high heels and mini skirts, leather jackets, perfect hair, blah, blah blah. Not that I begrudge anyone that, but her priorities are different now, it seems.

 

[happygirl]

I think what Madge was trying to say (and correct me if I'm wrong Madge) was that at one time, Kate's appearance wasn't as important as it seems to be now. She was not a morning person before, but now she gets up at 5 am to keep herself in shape.

I believe it is to keep up her "celebrity" appearance. Look at her now, she is completely tanned, manicured nails to perfection, high heels and mini skirts, leather jackets, perfect hair, blah, blah blah. Not that I begrudge anyone that, but her priorities are different now, it seems.

She might have became a morning person when Jon left. I have seen lots and lots of pic of Kate wedding video and the honeymoon video to Disney she has all been a high maintence person

 

[jpaxton1118]

It seems to me like they are sit in those chair someone posted not to long ago that those highchairs are just regulars chairs now.

This was not that long ago, when the got the dogs. It looked like they were sitting in the wooden kind you get at a resteraunt. I knew it had been talked about, so I was just wondering if the special child was only allowed to and not the other ones.

 

[happygirl]

This was not that long ago, when the got the dogs. It looked like they were sitting in the wooden kind you get at a resteraunt. I knew it had been talked about, so I was just wondering if the special child was only allowed to and not the other ones.

I don't know maybe she has having a fit or a tantrum maybe she was doing eating.

I don't think any of the kids are faves. If there was a fav it would be Joel or Alexis

 

[brockash]

I caught the end of one of the shows today, the one where the get the dogs, and I saw all the younger kids in highchairs but Hannah. Now isn't she the favorite one? I know I am reading more into it but it just seems odd to me that she is the only younger kid that can sit in a regular chair.

This isn't directed to only you, but to everyone that thinks J&K for whatever reason chose Hannah as their favorite I mean really, do you really think that? Do you have a favorite child of your own? I mean I suppose ppl. may have a certain child they get along with better than the others, but really would you say that you play favorites with one of your children? I would certainly hope that I don't, and I don't think I do, but for those of you that think Kate does, do you? We need to remember that Kate is a mom just like the rest of us. I highly doubt she's some evil mom trying to play favorites with her favorite child. There could be many reasons why Hannah may or may not have been sitting in the high chair that day, or why she may or may not have gotten to eat her cupcake at the 4th b-day episode if she did or did not eat her dinner, or why she has her own room in the new house. I really don't think it has anything to do with them playing favorites, they're all their kids for goodness sakes, and I'm sure just like any other mom on here, she loves her kids all the same.

 

[3prettyprincesses]

I think what Madge was trying to say (and correct me if I'm wrong Madge) was that at one time, Kate's appearance wasn't as important as it seems to be now. She was not a morning person before, but now she gets up at 5 am to keep herself in shape.

I believe it is to keep up her "celebrity" appearance. Look at her now, she is completely tanned, manicured nails to perfection, high heels and mini skirts, leather jackets, perfect hair, blah, blah blah. Not that I begrudge anyone that, but her priorities are different now, it seems.

I agree. Holy cow, I'm lucky to wash my hair (I'm a stay at home Mom and homeschool) and get a shower in much less tan, get my nails done and forget about getting up at 5:00am! Her priorites are different, most Moms of young children I know don't look like that...who goes to Target in a mini skirt and heels? Not a 34 year old Mom, at least that I'm aware of where I live...

She might have became a morning person when Jon left. I have seen lots and lots of pic of Kate wedding video and the honeymoon video to Disney she has all been a high maintence person

Most people tend to look good for their wedding photos/videos right? That's the one time you really want to be sure you look good. The honeymoon videos/pics she looked normal...hair in a messy ponytail and shorts with a shirt. Compared to now, well, it's obvious (to me) that she is working hard to keep her image up because she is on TV and followed by the paps. For the record, I have no problem with looking good. I wish I looked good more often actually! I'm just saying that Kate seems to be 2 extremes. Look at the Hollywood celebs, they always look good because they know people will be following taking pictures.

 

[happygirl]

I agree. Holy cow, I'm lucky to wash my hair (I'm a stay at home Mom and homeschool) and get a shower in much less tan, get my nails done and forget about getting up at 5:00am! Her priorites are different, most Moms of young children I know don't look like that...who goes to Target in a mini skirt and heels? Not a 34 year old Mom, at least that I'm aware of where I live...



Most people tend to look good for their wedding photos/videos right? That's the one time you really want to be sure you look good. The honeymoon videos/pics she looked normal...hair in a messy ponytail and shorts with a shirt. Compared to now, well, it's obvious (to me) that she is working hard to keep her image up because she is on TV and followed by the paps. For the record, I have no problem with looking good. I wish I looked good more often actually! I'm just saying that Kate seems to be 2 extremes. Look at the Hollywood celebs, they always look good because they know people will be following taking pictures.

I try to always look good, I can tell you that no one is taking my pic lol. We really can't judge cause we never know what she looked like before the twins or after the twins.

 

[focusondisney]

Hi all! Do't post too often but iI try to read this thread every day or I get too far behind!!

I agree that Kate's priorities really seems to have changed. When she said last week that they have both changed, I agree. But I think the difference is Kate became a" celebrity" & acts like it. But Jon reverted to who he was in his early 20's, party boy. I think Jon woke up & wondered what happened to his life, like how did I get here. Not excusing his behavior at all, just that I've seen it before, men who get married & have a family, then just can't do it. Poor kids, a dad who wants to be a party boy & a mom who wants to be a diva. I've always thought a big part of marriage was compromise, sometimes giving up things you want if it will make your partner happy. But as we saw with last season's closing episode, these 2 don't seem willing to compromise for the other anymore.

I keep thinking before too long this show will be more suited to MTV or VH1 than TLC. Maybe that's where we'll see the kids in a few years & that will be so sad!

 

[DreaGirl]

This isn't directed to only you, but to everyone that thinks J&K for whatever reason chose Hannah as their favorite I mean really, do you really think that? Do you have a favorite child of your own? I mean I suppose ppl. may have a certain child they get along with better than the others, but really would you say that you play favorites with one of your children? I would certainly hope that I don't, and I don't think I do, but for those of you that think Kate does, do you? We need to remember that Kate is a mom just like the rest of us. I highly doubt she's some evil mom trying to play favorites with her favorite child. There could be many reasons why Hannah may or may not have been sitting in the high chair that day, or why she may or may not have gotten to eat her cupcake at the 4th b-day episode if she did or did not eat her dinner, or why she has her own room in the new house. I really don't think it has anything to do with them playing favorites, they're all their kids for goodness sakes, and I'm sure just like any other mom on here, she loves her kids all the same.

I think that Kate said in Multiple Blessings that she has an special bond with Hannah. That may have brought on the speculation. I know she has said on the show that "Hannah needs me more."

 

[KristiKelly]

It's possible Kate's image change, clothes, tan, exercise, etc could have something to do with Jon's wandering eye. Maybe she feels like she's having to compete with 20 y/o's & she wants to show him that she can still look good. Doesnt seem very Katelike but maybe.

 

[phamton]

I think that Kate said in Multiple Blessings that she has an special bond with Hannah. That may have brought on the speculation. I know she has said on the show that "Hannah needs me more."

She did mention the special bond with Hannah. She said it was because she was able to hold her first when the others weren't able to be picked up and held. She said that she bonded with her first and later bonded with each of them.

 

[MICKEY4EVER!]

She might have became a morning person when Jon left. I have seen lots and lots of pic of Kate wedding video and the honeymoon video to Disney she has all been a high maintence person

Really? It's been awhile since I saw those videos, but I didn't get that at all. I'll have to check it out again and see if I notice that.

 

[C.Ann]

That's interesting, I suppose it is like a taste of her own medicine since she doesn't get to choose whether or not she wants the paps in her face taking pictures, etc. I really wonder what the kids think about the show...I remember Mady's no camera sign on her door and wonder how many of the others feel that way?

As far as editing goes, Kate said on Larry King Live that TLC does the editing and that she has no control over it unless it pertains to the kids and is something she's not comfortable with. That made me wonder if she and Jon view the completed footage before it's aired? If so, how can she have been OK with all her little kids vomiting and laying on the floor sick or the time Jon had to help Collin "manually" with his constipation? Or how about the numerous times poor Mady has had a meltdown? I just can't imagine allowing my kids to be filmed like that.

And I'm going to say again, J&K are making a lot of $ per episode in a time where people are losing their jobs, houses, healthcare, etc. Seriously in one maybe 2 episodes they make more than most people make in an entire year. It's just ridiculous to me that we should feel like they NEED the show in order to live. If they couldn't afford the new house (which I think they could) then why buy it? Speaking of the new house, it was purchased by their lawyer so you know that the house is most likely in J&K's corporation's name. Kate is no fool and I'm sure researched the ins and outs of setting up a corporation and what they can get from it.

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Wonder how many DISer's here have video taped their own children in scenarios such as the bolded part - to add to their "happy childhood memories" for their children to be able to look back on in later years (as well as the rest of the world to see now)?? I'm guessing not many.. Kate has mentioned on a number of occasions that the kids "love" watching the videos of their show, so I'm assuming they have seen that footage already.. Wonder if they also saw that lovely Season 5 premiere??

As long as it's a source of income though - "for" the children - I guess that makes it okay..

 

[MICKEY4EVER!]

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Wonder how many DISer's here have video taped their own children in scenarios such as the bolded part - to add to their "happy childhood memories" for their children to be able to look back on in later years (as well as the rest of the world to see now)?? I'm guessing not many.. Kate has mentioned on a number of occasions that the kids "love" watching the videos of their show, so I'm assuming they have seen that footage already.. Wonder if they also saw that lovely Season 5 premiere??

As long as it's a source of income though - "for" the children - I guess that makes it okay..

I can honestly say I have no videos of my vomiting child or manually helping him poop! But I do have him melting down a time or two! I wanted him to see that when he got older. I thought it would be cute for him to see.

 

[newtodis]

I can honestly say I have no videos of my vomiting child or manually helping him poop! But I do have him melting down a time or two! I wanted him to see that when he got older. I thought it would be cute for him to see.

Agreed! You can bet DH's mom gave me pictures of his 21st birthday of him laying in her front yard puking (sorry TMI) that were included in his scrap book for this 30th birthday. For the record there were no other vomit or bathroom pictures (that I can recall) included in the book! As for my kids, heck yeah I have pictures/video of the kids melting down at different events. One whole page of DS4's baby book is the faces he made when he cried. I don't think there's anything wrong with that. Kids get sick...it's a fact of life. Now the helping with the bathroom in the back of the van, that's way over the line IMO.

 

[nuke]

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20282369,00.html

I called this one! Woo-Hoo for me.

 

[Epcot luvr]

I called this one! Woo-Hoo for me.

Well ther you go, they are good friends. That explains the b**b job and any other nips and tucks. Always good to have doctors or lawyers in the inner cirlce, $avings.

 

[nuke]

Well ther you go, they are good friends. That explains the b**b job and any other nips and tucks. Always good to have doctors or lawyers in the inner cirlce, $avings.

I'm sure Jon will be sporting a slimmer waistline soon. Lipo can be your friend.