~ Kate Plus Eight ~

[whitneyNC]

I disagree about "whatever works for them". Their peers seeing them on TV in high chairs is a big deal when you are over 6. When you are 6, you don't want to be seen as a baby. Adult "little people" don't request a high chair or booster seat in a restaurant even though some (like Jen) are smaller than the Gosselin tups. They wouldn't want to sit in a high chair because they are adults and high chairs are baby equipment. Most 6 year olds don't want to either. It is not the norm. People notice.

 

[MAKmom]

I'm five feet tall..I'd love a higher chair, so I'm not down in a ditch when I eat...especially at some of the booths restaurants have. She has other chairs for her table, so I guess I'll just assume it is to get the kids up higher. It's a lot more comfortable to eat when you aren't down so low, when you're short..and I think I'm short at 5 feet. Whatever works for them.

I think it is a great idea turning the wooden high chairs into reg chair for them so they eat in comfort. The Gosslin kids do not look very tall to me. I used booster seats for my kids on the dinning room chairs.

 

[DMRick]

I guess I don't think of them as high chairs, but just wooden chairs that are higher since the bars are out. My grands high chair is plastic, but it's adjustable and once they got bigger we used it as a chair at the table. Never gave it another thought. Different strokes for different folks. I guess it bothers some and doesn't others.
Take a foot off of me and sit in one of my chairs and I think my nose would rest on a regular size table LOL.

I think it is a great idea turning the wooden high chairs into reg chair for them so they eat in comfort. The Gosslin kids do not look very tall to me. I used booster seats for my kids on the dinning room chairs.

 

[madge]

The bars are removed, so I assume she is using them as just higher chairs, so the kids can be closer to the table. Prob more comfortable for the kids than having to be on their knees to be high enough for the table.

that doesn't make sense, though. they were in regular chairs for a time and did just fine. I remember seeing that in one of the JK8 episodes at the new house.

 

[DMRick]

I don't know what to say..maybe they didn't do so fine. Maybe their knees got tired.

that doesn't make sense, though. they were in regular chairs for a time and did just fine. I remember seeing that in one of the JK8 episodes at the new house.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

They are six and 1/4 years old. Not 3. They are probably 4 feet tall. It is NUTS.

My 7yo could probably still use a booster.


We are watching the episode right and I feel like I am watching a different show.

Also, I've been on my own since November 30th. 4 more weeks of flying solo. Kate's so called "whining" about doing it alone doesn't bother me. One can have all the help in th world, but it will never take the place of a parenting partnership.

One of my first scheduled tasks once we are moved in...Momma is going for a massage and I don't give two flips what it costs!


I was expecting Kate to be much ruder than she was based on the comments here.

And I live in a glass house, so the last thing I can do is call Kate out for "rude" and "selfish" indiscretions that I have experienced myself in the past 6 months.


it ain't easy and folks even at church didn't realize I was alone. But as told here---people will perceive you as whining, so I just kept waiting for people to ask. Many never did--even when they knew I was alone.

 

[Buckalew11]

I had to laugh at the lunch she served them. 1/2 of a sandwich isn't enough for those kids especially all that outside playing and running around. Yes I know she gave them fruit and told them they could have more of it, but she sure didn't say they could have another sandwich. My 9 year old would starve to death on what she feeds them, and no he isn't fat, in fact he is pretty thin. Also he is way smaller than Maddy and Cara and they are a little older than he is.

I do think the older ones are starting to see what a crack pot their mother is, I saw some crazy looks being shot her way. Also when Kate was screaming about "it is like dealing the kindergartners, Cara said they ARE kindergartners. I have always liked Care, but I am starting to like Mady. I sure hope she gives Kate a run for her money, Someone actually needs to stand up to her. She was positively horrible on last nights episodes.

DD (16) and I share sandwiches or make a half a sandwich most of the time. I didn't see anything wrong (besides it being gaggy egg salad) with the lunch except I need a few chips with my sandwich!

I think Kate was being sarcastic when she chose the phrase "it is like dealing with a bunch of kindergartners." She seemed to search for a comparision, came up with that and seemed to find it funny since it was the truth--which Cara pointed out and the whole moment had me .

OK- here goes,.... I tried, I really did but I agree with some others that Kate is the same old Kate.

Quote of the night "I am in charge and that's never going to change, so shush!!"

They go through 3 dozen eggs a day- how is that possible???

I also thought it was interesting that she said whoever disobeys will be the one who has to clean it and that it is very nasty.....

Collin loves to have a purpose and a job, well I guess Kate will exploit that over the next 10 years since she is all alone and has 26 acres to care for all on her own.

She thinks she has gotten better with her nuance stuff?? Really????

Is it just me or does it seem like she is trying to cut back on costs, the eggs, the water filters etc.

Glad she finally wants the kids to have privacy when they are playing outside.... too bad she doesn't realize that the TV cameras are also taking away from their privacy as well. Although it was a cameraman that was there to make sure Collin didn't touch the hot power-washing hose!!! And it was the camera crew that she asked for help with the rooster issue... Guess she has help afterall.

OK last thought..... for someone who is so controlling, she really doesn't show any control.. Her screaming like a banshee and ridiculous complaining about being alone and taking care of everything on her own is not doing anything for her children, especially the girls. Her kids are not going to remember that she had a maintenance book, they will remember the complaining and crying and lack of control of her mouth...

Well, she is in charge and always will be. Not so sure why that was the quote of the night. Maybe I'm not getting it?

I thought she meant 3 dozen eggs a week. 3 dozen a day would be A LOT!!

Yeah, I'd be trying hard not to be the disobedient child for sure. I hear chickens are nasty!

I do think she seems to be tring harder and doing better with her quirks. But heck, we've all got'tem, not sure I want to get rid of all mne. LOL. I sleep on white, high thread-count sheets--I'm not sleeping on floral sheets, no way, no how.

I think it is good to see her watching her pennies. I'm sure with a lot of kids it is even more of a necessity than I have with one. And I watch closely (coupons anyone?! )

I really liked the episodes - they were much more like the old Jon and Kate - just them at home. I liked the fact that she seemed to be paying for the services instead of getting them donated and turning the show into one big commercial.

The chickens were so much better than I thought they were going to be. But it makes sense - Kate has always been a practical person, a dollars and cents kind of girl. I did think it was a bit much for her to expect the cameraman or whoever she was addressing to get the henpecked rooster out of the coop - sure it was probably disgusting, but just because he's the nearest guy around doesn't mean she should use them whenever something gross comes up. And I guess I don't understand the whole chicken/egg thing - wouldn't a rooster fertilize the eggs they want to eat anyway? I thought people with chicken coops didn't get roosters? We'll see how long they last, but she did talk to them about where they would go in the winter, so it seems she has put a lot of thought into it and it isn't just a whim for the show.

Just gotta say, I'd have to turned toward any male in sight for help with a hen-pecked chicken.

 

[emer95]

I'm a petite adult, and I have the bad habit of sitting on one of my feet when I eat so I can reach the table better, so the high-er chairs don't bother me a bit. I can sympathize with beign a shortie.

However, I found this episode (and that last one) to be a great big YAWN. I ended up turning the channel before it was finished. I think I am just so over Kate and her 8. I wish they could just be left alone to have a normal life.

 

[mhsjax]

DD (16) and I share sandwiches or make a half a sandwich most of the time. I didn't see anything wrong (besides it being gaggy egg salad) with the lunch except I need a few chips with my sandwich!

I think Kate was being sarcastic when she chose the phrase "it is like dealing with a bunch of kindergartners." She seemed to search for a comparision, came up with that and seemed to find it funny since it was the truth--which Cara pointed out and the whole moment had me .



Well, she is in charge and always will be. Not so sure why that was the quote of the night. Maybe I'm not getting it?

I thought she meant 3 dozen eggs a week. 3 dozen a day would be A LOT!!

Yeah, I'd be trying hard not to be the disobedient child for sure. I hear chickens are nasty!

I do think she seems to be tring harder and doing better with her quirks. But heck, we've all got'tem, not sure I want to get rid of all mne. LOL. I sleep on white, high thread-count sheets--I'm not sleeping on floral sheets, no way, no how.

I think it is good to see her watching her pennies. I'm sure with a lot of kids it is even more of a necessity than I have with one. And I watch closely (coupons anyone?! )





Just gotta say, I'd have to turned toward any male in sight for help with a hen-pecked chicken.

Glad you think 1/2 sandwich is enough for a growing child. I don't. She says her kids suffer from low blood sugar, all that crap she is feeding them isn't helping. I rarely see protein on their plate, usually I see "organic" crackers and yogurt and some other silly stuff. Oh and ton's of juice, I watched an old on just the other day and Jon said he filled their juice cups, she said they drank it, you need to keep refilling. Yeah, she knows what she is doing.

The quote of the night was because she said it so hateful, it was like a litle kid going nana nana boo boo. She should be a little better than that. And I don't believe for one second that she was being sarcastic about the kindergartners, I think mid sentence she realized how stupid she looked. And yeah Cara's tone indicated that she thought her mom was acting like an idiot.

Also to the other pp that said that guy shouldn't have put is tools there on her counter, true, maybe he shouldn't have, I too have a problem with purses and things on my counters, however lunch wasn't being prepared at that time, also she wouldn't even let him stand at the sink. Most people test water at the kitchen sink. I can't wait until her kitchen plumbing goes, they will have to put her in a straight jacket to get anything fixed. She was just very rude to the guy. If it was me, I would have marched right out of there and told her that she could get someone else, to over bearing for me.

Like I said earlier, I was actually enjoying Kate the last few episodes and even defended her on several occasions, but know longer she is back to her old nasty, hateful, she is the only one who ever does anything, I am better and work harder than anyone person.

Oh and by the way, all that complaining she did about taking care of all of that land and house. Let's all remember that scene of her standing at the sink and saying "all mine". Well you bought the farm lady, you take care of it.

 

[DMRick]

it ain't easy and folks even at church didn't realize I was alone. But as told here---people will perceive you as whining, so I just kept waiting for people to ask. Many never did--even when they knew I was alone.

I'm sorry. You actually taught me a lesson with this paragraph. I need to be more aware when someone might like a little help. I'm making chocolate chip cookies tonight to send to my grandson who is away for two weeks, and I know just the family to drop off the extras. (I'll tell them to thank you LOL).

 

[MAKmom]

Glad you think 1/2 sandwich is enough for a growing child. I don't. She says her kids suffer from low blood sugar, all that crap she is feeding them isn't helping. I rarely see protein on their plate, usually I see "organic" crackers and yogurt and some other silly stuff. Oh and ton's of juice, I watched an old on just the other day and Jon said he filled their juice cups, she said they drank it, you need to keep refilling. Yeah, she knows what she is doing.

The quote of the night was because she said it so hateful, it was like a litle kid going nana nana boo boo. She should be a little better than that. And I don't believe for one second that she was being sarcastic about the kindergartners, I think mid sentence she realized how stupid she looked. And yeah Cara's tone indicated that she thought her mom was acting like an idiot.

Also to the other pp that said that guy shouldn't have put is tools there on her counter, true, maybe he shouldn't have, I too have a problem with purses and things on my counters, however lunch wasn't being prepared at that time, also she wouldn't even let him stand at the sink. Most people test water at the kitchen sink. I can't wait until her kitchen plumbing goes, they will have to put her in a straight jacket to get anything fixed. She was just very rude to the guy. If it was me, I would have marched right out of there and told her that she could get someone else, to over bearing for me.

Like I said earlier, I was actually enjoying Kate the last few episodes and even defended her on several occasions, but know longer she is back to her old nasty, hateful, she is the only one who ever does anything, I am better and work harder than anyone person.

Oh and by the way, all that complaining she did about taking care of all of that land and house. Let's all remember that scene of her standing at the sink and saying "all mine". Well you bought the farm lady, you take care of it.

Yogurt is a protein. Eggs are also.

Would you really risk loosing your income by leaving a job site because you thought the homeowner was overbearing

 

[mhsjax]

Yogurt is a protein. Eggs are also.

Would you really risk loosing your income by leaving a job site because you thought the homeowner was overbearing

I know the eggs and yogurt are protein, however, I am sure she is feeding the kids yogut that is loaded with sugar as are most kids yogurts, I know she says she uses a lot of egg, but I rarely see the kids eating them. I have a blood sugar problem so I speak from experience. Oh year, lets not forget the peanut butter and fluff. (aka sugar) oh yeah, its ok it was organic, guess what, it still drives your blood sugar crazy and she states very often that her kids have issues with blood sugar.

How about some of the other points I brought up, what do you have to say to them. What about all the sugared up juice they drink. What about her complaining about taking care of all that land when she shure had no probelm bragging about it.

And yes some people actually do turn away business because of customers and still succeed. Shock and surprise.

You can give me the rolling eyes face as much as you want, the woman is high strung and not a nice person. I have the same reaction for you defending everything that she does.

 

[mhsjax]

My 7yo could probably still use a booster.


We are watching the episode right and I feel like I am watching a different show.

Also, I've been on my own since November 30th. 4 more weeks of flying solo. Kate's so called "whining" about doing it alone doesn't bother me. One can have all the help in th world, but it will never take the place of a parenting partnership.

One of my first scheduled tasks once we are moved in...Momma is going for a massage and I don't give two flips what it costs!


I was expecting Kate to be much ruder than she was based on the comments here.

And I live in a glass house, so the last thing I can do is call Kate out for "rude" and "selfish" indiscretions that I have experienced myself in the past 6 months.


it ain't easy and folks even at church didn't realize I was alone. But as told here---people will perceive you as whining, so I just kept waiting for people to ask. Many never did--even when they knew I was alone.

Don't lump some of our feelings for Kate with what we think about people like you who don't have a hubby, there is a difference in asking for help and being an overbearing person that isn't nice.

My hubby was out of town for 10 days, and I had all sorts of help from soccer coaches and things like that getting my kids to different activities.

There is a big difference between Kate and a normal person asking for help IMHO.

 

[disneyfans95]

I know the eggs and yogurt are protein, however, I am sure she is feeding the kids yogut that is loaded with sugar as are most kids yogurts, I know she says she uses a lot of egg, but I rarely see the kids eating them. I have a blood sugar problem so I speak from experience. Oh year, lets not forget the peanut butter and fluff. (aka sugar) oh yeah, its ok it was organic, guess what, it still drives your blood sugar crazy and she states very often that her kids have issues with blood sugar.

How about some of the other points I brought up, what do you have to say to them. What about all the sugared up juice they drink. What about her complaining about taking care of all that land when she shure had no probelm bragging about it.

And yes some people actually do turn away business because of customers and still succeed. Shock and surprise.

You can give me the rolling eyes face as much as you want, the woman is high strung and not a nice person. I have the same reaction for you defending everything that she does.

Hang on, you can NOT base anything on a one hour edited show.. Let me repeat that.. Edited show..

Come on..

 

[mhsjax]

Hang on, you can NOT base anything on a one hour edited show.. Let me repeat that.. Edited show..

Come on..

NO but I can based on watching all of the episodes. I can form an opinion of how I think she is, I mean the show started when the tups were 16 months old, they are now 6. I think I can see a pattern.

You don't have to repeat anything for me, I DO understand that shows are edited. And frankly if I was edited to look like that, I would quit. But hey if you think it is ok to look as bad as she does then more power to you.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Don't lump some of our feelings for Kate with what we think about people like you who don't have a hubby, there is a difference in asking for help and being an overbearing person that isn't nice.

My hubby was out of town for 10 days, and I had all sorts of help from soccer coaches and things like that getting my kids to different activities.

There is a big difference between Kate and a normal person asking for help IMHO.

I don't take personal offense. But if people can have such opinions of someone they don't know, I can only assume you'd have similar opinions of those you do know. You don know me, so I don't worry at all. I simply gave my opinion and saw a different show than portrayed here.

 

[mhsjax]

We all form opinions of people we don't know and you can't tell me any different. They may be opinions that the person is good, or funny or hard working or evil, spoiled. Any of the above or any combination of the above. They didn't come out with the sayings of first impression for nothing. Or was that just geared towards those of us that have a less than stellar opinion of Kate.

As I stated there is a difference in someone needing help, as almost all of us do at one time, and a person who seems to feel so entitled, and with the way that word is thrown around her at the dis boards, I can't believe more people don't say it when explaining Kate's behavior. Well they do just not on here. It's kind of like you get what you deserve, IMHO and in watching the kids grow up form 16 months to 6 years, I think we can have a pretty good idea of her basic personality, and I think it is a stinky personality. I don't care that she has help, frankly I think she needs help, she can't do it all alone, it is too much, she should just be a little nicer about it. she tends to look the gift horse in the mouth way too much.

 

[DMRick]

Oh crud, this one is going to end up closed too. I see it coming.

I'll say it again. I happened to like the show. Actual individual personalities are all in how we see them. One person may think someone is not nice, another may not see it. There are several online places where we can read all about Kate's personality, both good and bad. We could argue that til the cows (or the chicken's, or even the dogs) come home, but all it will get us is a closed board, once again. Like her, don't like her doesn't matter to me. I do like talking about the kids and the show, and what she is up to, and I hate to see us get all riled up and try to convince each other how we should each feel about her. I'm trying really hard to sit on my hands and not bring Kate's personality into it in this thread. There are so many places where we can go to put her down or defend her..whatever.

Are there other's who feel like I do, and just want to discuss the show and the kids? Maybe what her new show will be like, how they will take care of the chickens, if she uses botox or got the girls fixed, will Mady have another meltdown, will Collin ever figure out how to get across the hose, without getting into if she's a sweetheart or not? How many shows will they have, and is it better for the kids that there are a lot less shows, and that we are seeing them at home some of the time. Do we like it that Kate is trying to figure out how to figure out the running of the house, or do we wonder, just when does the lawn get mowed? Or is it just me?

I haven't a clue what she feeds the kids when they aren't being taped, or if it's sugar free yougart, or fruit loops, or meat for diner. No way I can know that, I just know that that egg custard looked good and the egg salad not so much, but most of the kids seemed to like it for lunch.

 

[mhsjax]

Oh crud, this one is going to end up closed too. I see it coming.

I'll say it again. I happened to like the show. Actual individual personalities are all in how we see them. One person may think someone is not nice, another may not see it. There are several online places where we can read all about Kate's personality, both good and bad. We could argue that til the cows (or the chicken's, or even the dogs) come home, but all it will get us is a closed board, once again. Like her, don't like her doesn't matter to me. I do like talking about the kids and the show, and what she is up to, and I hate to see us get all riled up and try to convince each other how we should each feel about her. I'm trying really hard to sit on my hands and not bring Kate's personality into it in this thread. There are so many places where we can go to put her down or defend her..whatever.

Are there other's who feel like I do, and just want to discuss the show and the kids? Maybe what her new show will be like, how they will take care of the chickens, if she uses botox or got the girls fixed, will Mady have another meltdown, will Collin ever figure out how to get across the hose, without getting into if she's a sweetheart or not? How many shows will they have, and is it better for the kids that there are a lot less shows, and that we are seeing them at home some of the time. Do we like it that Kate is trying to figure out how to figure out the running of the house, or do we wonder, just when does the lawn get mowed? Or is it just me?


I haven't a clue what she feeds the kids when they aren't being taped, or if it's sugar free yougart, or fruit loops, or meat for diner. No way I can know that, I just know that that egg custard looked good and the egg salad not so much, but most of the kids seemed to like it for lunch.

I don't see the difference in what you like to discuss, Example: weather the girls got fixed or she had botox, really personal to me, but I guess that is ok because it isn't her personality. Or Mady having a melt down, last time I checked that was part of a personality. Sorry I have an opinion that doesn't agree with a lot of others here, but you seem to forget that I actually had kind words to say about her a couple of weeks ago, but I just see something else this time. The way I see it, you can discuss all things Kate, or not. You can't have it both ways.

We seem to talk about celebs all the time and pass judgment, with no thread closings. Also people will write and ask opinions about something that their spouse did, others will jump in and start accusations and judgements without having even laid eyes of the person or knowing their name, So I think that people like Kate are game for opinions about their personality. I don't care what others think, but I will express my opinion on the matter, just like I defended her many times about the bikini she wore and having her blood sugar issue at Discovery Cove. So I can see some good in her, but last night wasn't it at all. I would be ashamed to see myself acting like that on TV.

 

[longstangetrip]

Oh crud, this one is going to end up closed too. I see it coming.

Threads get closed when posters are blatantly rude and sarcastic to and about one another. The last one got very disrespectful. Threads don't get closed because the posters dislike and talk negatively about a celebs' personality.

Kate is controversial everywhere. People dislike her or are in the strict business of defending all of the odd things that she says and does. There is little in between it seems.