Jon and Kate Plus Eight

You know JK8's popularity is getting ridiculous when the lady interviewing you for a new job brings it up during your damn interview.

So, to celebrate the 6 pack's 4th Birthday, they went to a bakery 75 miles away from their house last night. Kate mentioned that the kids didn't want to do a carnival this year (much to HER dismay) and that they just wanted a fun family day. For some reason, I find that hard to believe.

I was really disappointed in her last night. The kids couldn't have a good time without hearing her complain about getting messy. Kudos to Jon and the bakery people for putting up with her!

[greeklawgirl]

Originally Posted by OTW

So, to celebrate the 6 pack's 4th Birthday, they went to a bakery 75 miles away from their house last night. Kate mentioned that the kids didn't want to do a carnival this year (much to HER dismay) and that they just wanted a fun family day. For some reason, I find that hard to believe.

I completely agree. What self-respecting 4 year old doesn't want a birthday party?!

Also, I was upset that they didn't let the boys eat their cupcakes. Normally I am all in favor of rules like "don't eat your dinner, don't get your dessert" but come on! It was for their birthday...relax the rule just this once!

[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by OTW

You know JK8's popularity is getting ridiculous when the lady interviewing you for a new job brings it up during your damn interview.

Tell me about it. On vacation last week (it was a family reunion with my 3 sibilings and all 6 of our little kids) my mom kept mentioning that we needed two more kids to be just like that Kate woman on TV! And then when we went to do laundry, again, "imagine having 8 kids..."

While I do really enjoy the show, I am starting to wonder about adverse effects on the kids growing up. Kids are mean, but Moms are MUCH worse and kids hear the comments that other Moms make. I hope they can have a somewhat normal childhood.

Originally Posted by greeklawgirl

I completely agree. What self-respecting 4 year old doesn't want a birthday party?!

Also, I was upset that they didn't let the boys eat their cupcakes. Normally I am all in favor of rules like "don't eat your dinner, don't get your dessert" but come on! It was for their birthday...relax the rule just this once!

Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

Tell me about it. On vacation last week (it was a family reunion with my 3 sibilings and all 6 of our little kids) my mom kept mentioning that we needed two more kids to be just like that Kate woman on TV! And then when we went to do laundry, again, "imagine having 8 kids..."

While I do really enjoy the show, I am starting to wonder about adverse effects on the kids growing up. Kids are mean, but Moms are MUCH worse and kids hear the comments that other Moms make. I hope they can have a somewhat normal childhood.

You know, I admire Kate for surviving two sets of multiples, but I can't help but think she "parents" the way she does just because "she can". The big 'ol ego gets in the way. She mentioned in a previous episode that she was very over disciplined as a child (while Jon was very under disciplined), and I find it funny that she's doing the same with her kids.

I can't wait to see the kids grow up. She'll have a ball dealing with discipline then!