Jon and Kate Plus Eight

Originally Posted by Kappamd

Did anyone see Monday's episode? I was so shocked to see Kate break down the way she did! That's a side of her they've never shown.

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I know - but I think it is totally understandable. I get terribly frustrated when traveling by air even when I don't have kids - never mind 8 of them - and I have a delay. Add the kids, lacks of sleep, and frustration together and I'm not a bit surprised. I'd cry, too! (That's one reason I swear I would rather drive my 4 kids places - at least I can pull over when I want, go when I want - I have some control.)

I don't blame Kate for breaking down. I was surprised that it took 10 hours and 1 missed approach for it to happen. I liked how she said that a lot of people think they're crazy for taking a vacation like that with the kids, but she's right -- why deny the kids this experience when they're given this great opportunity? And did you see the guy sitting in the last row? I wonder what his Southwest experience was like that day! The kids must have enjoyed riding the "hair pain"!

I also liked how Kate precautionary measures in protecting the 6 pack -- taking black tape to cover their first names on their backpacks. It's a scary thought thinking strangers could lure the babies like that.

And poor Alexis! I didn't know she slept in the basement away from everyone because she wakes up the other kids. I didn't sleep in my own room in my own bed until I was 5, I think. At least the basement at night isn't too scary for her!

The e-mail episode was also funny. It's nice how Jon and Kate can be so open and candid like that. "Our children DO sleep!" I mean, can you imagine the Duggars talking about how they make time for intimacy?