Jon and Kate Plus Eight

[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.

[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by 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.

that's the one! I loved that!

Disney is 15 hours for us (although we won't be going for anothe year or two). As for leaving at 4pm for a trip, our 2 year old hates riding in the car so when we do travel we always leave in the afternoon (and we don't let him nap first). That way, he will nap in the car, then we stop for dinner, let them run around for a while and then get back in the car. Then they fall asleep for the night and we can drive in relative peace! in the morning, we are there and we didn't have to survive the torture of the 2 year old awake!

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

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

That was so funny. Poor guy was sick and just threw up and Hannah and Alexis just had to get into it right in front of him.

Those potty training episodes were also funny. Never have I seen so much excitement for peeing and pooping.

With the exception of Kate's brother and sister/brother in law, we never really get to see Kate's or Jon's immediate families. Kate said in the birthday episode that their immediate famlies are not a part of their daily lives and that's why they have pseudo-grandparents like Nana Janet around. I always thought that was strange. I understand that not everyone gets along with their parents/siblings, and I can't help but wonder if it's the way it is because they just don't want to be in front of the cameras.

[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by OTW

With the exception of Kate's brother and sister/brother in law, we never really get to see Kate's or Jon's immediate families. Kate said in the birthday episode that their immediate famlies are not a part of their daily lives and that's why they have pseudo-grandparents like Nana Janet around. I always thought that was strange. I understand that not everyone gets along with their parents/siblings, and I can't help but wonder if it's the way it is because they just don't want to be in front of the cameras.

I actually ventured to the TLC message board about this show and was scared sh*tless by some of the people on there. Seriously stalker-ish and WAY too critical. But I did learn that Jon's father passed away after the twins and before the 6-pack (and he was part of thier life). As for his mom, she is around but they are not close. Same goes for Kate's parents- they are alive but they are not part of her daily life-- they aren't a part of her brother's life either.

We did meet Gammy (Jon's Mom's Mom) on the 3rd birthday episode.

Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

I actually ventured to the TLC message board about this show and was scared sh*tless by some of the people on there. Seriously stalker-ish and WAY too critical. But I did learn that Jon's father passed away after the twins and before the 6-pack (and he was part of thier life). As for his mom, she is around but they are not close. Same goes for Kate's parents- they are alive but they are not part of her daily life-- they aren't a part of her brother's life either.

We did meet Gammy (Jon's Mom's Mom) on the 3rd birthday episode.

I know what you mean. I went there once and I just couldn't believe at some of the things they were saying! I was reading somewhere that the family was on public assistance after the 6 pack was born (obviously before they caught the eye of the Discovery Channel). Anyway, some lady from the Gosselin's old town wrote something criticizing Kate in her blog. Beth (Kate's friend to the rescue/babysitter/home redesigner) commented back and defended her friend. It was quite entertaining.

It was neat to learn more about Jon's dad when they took the kids to the dentist. It's nice that Jon and the kids still go to the office his father started.

Funny what you learn on message boards. The boys' last names are in honor of Jon, Kevin (Kate's brother), and Thomas (Jon's dad). And the girls? Faith. Hope. Joy.

[ForeverRoses]

And Mady's middle name is Kate.

Now I sound like one of the stalkers. I swear, I have no plans to visit central Penn. to try and find them!

The entry that I couldn't believe was the one saying the protective services should be called because the kids were left outside while Kate was inside making lunch. HELLO -- they were filming the kids outside, so at a minimum a camera guy and a sound guy were outside as well.

Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

And Mady's middle name is Kate.

Now I sound like one of the stalkers. I swear, I have no plans to visit central Penn. to try and find them!

The entry that I couldn't believe was the one saying the protective services should be called because the kids were left outside while Kate was inside making lunch. HELLO -- they were filming the kids outside, so at a minimum a camera guy and a sound guy were outside as well.

If you're a stalker then I'm one too!

Aside from their technical duties, I have to wonder how involved the camera guy, sound guy, and Jen the Producer get when it comes to the kids. I know they try to stay out of it as much as possible, but if Colin and Alexis are beating the crap out of each other (which seems to be the norm -- they won't be taking each other to the prom!), do they let them beat the crap out of each other? Do they intervene? Do they scream for Kate to break them up?

[KDAngel]

I don't watch the show, but I like seeing the kids every 6months or so growing up more.

[Acorn#2]

Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

But I did learn that Jon's father passed away after the twins and before the 6-pack (and he was part of thier life)

Jon's father died when the sextuplets were 8 months old.

Kate's ego has definitely taken over.

She was just absolutely horrible to Jon last night in the "Favorite and Embarassing Moments" episode.

Seriously Figure 8 Films? Would it be possible to get an episode without Kate in it?

Also, the person "in the know" with JK8 posted this over the weekend:

Local family members are going on August 12. I think the Gosselin's will be there for 2 weeks around that date. I heard the Jon and Kate will renew their wedding vows.

[TrueBlueKappa]

Originally Posted by OTW

She was just absolutely horrible to Jon last night in the "Favorite and Embarassing Moments" episode.

No kidding! I almost couldn't watch. I felt so bad for poor Jon.

[ForeverRoses]

I was busy baking a birthday cake so I missed it this week! And yes, I let my kids eat the cake.

I need another JK+8 marathon so I can catch up.