Jon and Kate Plus Eight

[Kappamd]

Has anyone seen this show? I usually watch it on TLC, but I guess its on Discovery Health too. I usually get really annoyed with those shows about big families (the Duggars anyone?), but I cannot stop watching this!

[When Doves Cry]

I know! This is the only "big family show" I like.
It's very addicting

I am so glad you posted this because I was just about to!

I love Jon & Kate Plus 8. They got my attention when I saw "Surviving Twins and Sextuplets" special. I had no idea they got their own series until halfway through the first season.

A lot of people question Kate's parenting style and talk a lot of isht because they think the Gosselins are exploiting their family, but I don't think it's like that at all. They can live comfortably because of the show now. They were able to move to a different town into a bigger house...Kate got to quit her nursing job...and Jon doesn't have to work from 6-6 anymore because he was able to quit his government job and work for Beth's husband.

It's so neat to see the kids grow up. They were 16 months old when we first met them, and now they're three and a half!

Who's your favorite? I like Collin and Leah. Alexis is adorable too when she's not screaming her head off.

[SoCalGirl]

I only discovered this show this year. I got my mom hooked on it too. We both love Maddy because she's such a drama queen! Kara is cool because she just does her thing and seems to be the most independent. Of the little ones I like Aaden best because he's such a lil sweet heart.

My mom watches it too!

For those who have never seen the show:



http://sixgosselins.com

Jon mentioned that he's half Korean/half Caucasian and the kids really have those Asian features. They're just so darn cute.

I still don't know how Jon and Kate pulled off their 19 hour road trip to Disney World.

[Scully]

Originally Posted by OTW

Jon mentioned that he's half Korean/half Caucasian and the kids really have those Asian features. They're just so darn cute.

Those kids are all going to grow up to be gorgeous.

[ForeverRoses]

I LOVE this show. And if I had 8 kids, I'm sure I would be screaming my head off most of the time as well! They seem so real-- the actually argue and then make-up like a normal couple. and the kids aren't perfect. I could see myself being friends with these people, as opposed to most of the other big family shows (Duggers, etc.).

BTW, did anyone see the episode where Aiden gets sick and one of the little girls is rubbing his head to help him feel better?

[SWTXBelle]

We were watching that one last night - and LAUGHING. "He's gonna throw up on your hand."

Disney is now 12 hours away - we start around 4 in the afternoon and drive through the night. When I lived in Houston it was a 20 hour drive - yikes.

[SoCalGirl]

My biggest problem with that road trip is that they left home around 4pm. Who does that? You start road trips, especially with kids, at the crack of dawn. Load the car the night before and strap the kids in their seats while their still half asleep in the morning.

[Tippiechick]

Originally Posted by SoCalGirl

My biggest problem with that road trip is that they left home around 4pm. Who does that? You start road trips, especially with kids, at the crack of dawn. Load the car the night before and strap the kids in their seats while their still half asleep in the morning.

My family always waited until the afternoon to leave for trips. 1) Daddy always wanted to get in a half day's work before leaving, 2) Momma could spend most of the day getting everything ready to go and packed, and 3) I would end up falling asleep soon after leaving and be out for the night...

Now that I am an adult, our family leaves in the afternoon. I drive all night b/c I am an insomniac. Tank and Max sleep. Then, in the morning, Tank drives and Max plays games/watches tv while I sleep. It works out really well for us.

[ZTAMich]

Originally Posted by SoCalGirl

My biggest problem with that road trip is that they left home around 4pm. Who does that? You start road trips, especially with kids, at the crack of dawn. Load the car the night before and strap the kids in their seats while their still half asleep in the morning.

We always left early to avoid rush hour traffic, espc. during holiday weekends. We would usually get to breakfast on the other side of NYC around 8. It was great!

[SWTXBelle]

I much prefer driving through the night - kids are asleep, and roads are less crowded. Only works if you are a night owl, I guess.

[BabyPiNK_FL]

I LOVE this show, but sometimes I wonder-Jon is like half white, but the kids look so asian (at least to me) and I wonder if Kate ever feels left out looks wise-I'm sure she'll show up in them more prominently in the future, but they look even more asian than their dad sometimes! I date interracially and it makes me wonder if my kids will even look like me if I married that way!

They are very cute and very real and I just love Kate's parenting style and Jon's laid back attitude. Those kids are the most adorable and well-brought up.

[SWTXBelle]

She once commented that she'd like at least ONE to look like her. Genetic roulette - my brother is the spitting image of my grandfather.

[Kappamd]

I still don't know how they did the Disney trip. Keeping track of that many kids? I know they brought help, but still....WOW.

Plus the kids are totally adorable. I wish I could have them as neighbors.