Jon Gosselin @jongosselin1
there is nothing to tell, so dont follow me. they had enough over the last 6 years.go ask the other parent im not saying sh*t
And when asked what his biggest regret was he said:
Jon Gosselin @jongosselin1
Trusting in others with out knowing the ramifications and outcomes that came with other peoples plans for me, whoops
Stay strong, Jon. For the kids.
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 966 Newer› Newest»Although some people don't think much of that bunch of snacks for the party, I just imagined the kids thinking "Yay Mommy did NOT make us her organic creations (crap)!"
I agree it was really nice to have the party for Mady-like an average non-celeb child. A simple party because they are proud of her. Kate could have gone over the top like those parents who spend tens of thousands on birthday parties.
Do you know what pisses me off the most about kate's tweet about braces for all 8? RIght before she closes on her 1.2 mil house she "speaking" at churches getting love offerings for braces and college times 8. Surley at $25k an engagement she has more than enough to fix the kids teeth without whining or doing her "woe is me" number
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It is negative because Kate tweeted about it. It is negative because Kate wants praise and a medal for doing what normal moms do. It is negative because it's private. Or should be! Peraonally I think the party is fine but if Kate doesn't want criticism the simple solution is not to post photos of it! She knows exactly what she's doing and she loves it.
Jon doesn't tweet photos of things about the kids and won't talk about them so I don't know how I would react.
Because it's Kate, she gets ripped a new one for not throwing a party worthy of an Oscar night celebration.
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Damn right she gets ripped. She'd BETTER treat her children well after the good life she's lived at their expense.
Focus On What Matters for a Change said... 200 Find me a comment by Kate dissing another mom for the quality of the food
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Actually, without trying to feed into any sort of controversy, she very recently dissed every other mom at the school her kids attend by writing "My kids are known to have the best lunches at school". Inferring, of course, that every other kids have the misfortune of taking lunches far less 'amazing'. I'm no particular fan of either of the Gosselins, but it is only Kate who has continued to put every detail of their childrens' lives out there on the public airwaves. If she continues to expose such personal things as her kids' schedules, her super-Mom abilities (cooking, crafting, etc.) then they will continue to be commented on. Especially because she is evidently not super or amazing at any of these things. She appears to be average at best, and not even average in many instances. Having said that, I'm just an ordinary wife, mom, sister, daughter, working woman myself. I'm pretty sure even my little life couldn't hold up under the intense scrutiny Kate has subjected herself to. I would never put myself in a position where every morsel of food, every hair on my head, every outfit I choose, or every too-big or un-ironed item of clothing my kids might be seen in, could be put under such a magnifying glass. She really should stop doing this.
Damn right she gets ripped. She'd BETTER treat her children well after the good life she's lived at their expense.
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We obviously have a different idea of what it means to "treat your children well." I don't happen to believe that expensive food on fine china equates to "treating your children well" and do not for one second think that a store-bought cake and shrimp on a plastic platter amounts to poor treatment.
Kate is just as ordinary and mediocre as any of us. Yet for some reason thinks she has some kind of authority to teach us how to be better moms and women and even to lose weight. It's laughable if not pathetic.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said...7 Kate is just as ordinary and mediocre as any of us. Yet for some reason thinks she has some kind of authority to teach us how to be better moms and women and even to lose weight
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I totally agree with this Admin and have long thought that Kate is actually rather unskilled in the 'domestic arts'(!) like raising kids, cooking, being a wife, etc. I think she blogs and tweets about what she WANTS to be, thinking she's already achieved it (and "out-achieved" every other woman who might be peeping in on her false world). She appears to be a shallow, self-centered woman with no ability for taking an objective look at herself or for filtering what comes out of her mouth. Socrates wrote: "The unexamined life is not worth living". Dr. Phil says "You can't change what you don't acknowledge". Many versions of the same theme. Kate's ego was probably always there, just made completely unmanageable by her brief stint with fame. She isn't really any of the things she claims to be - her pictures, words, behaviors and attitudes have proven this time after time.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 3
...Peraonally I think the party is fine but if Kate doesn't want criticism the simple solution is not to post photos of it! She knows exactly what she's doing and she loves it.
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Same principle holds true here. If someone posts a comment on a public forum, the possibility of criticism of that comment exists. If you are not open to opposing viewpoints, make your blog private and by invite-only. Simple solution.
With respect to Jon, I can only say this: he withdrew from the exploitation of his kids. Period. I do not believe he did it for any self-serving purpose - I think he wanted to stop exposing them for a long time before he pulled the plug on Kate's ambitions to continue the exposure. This is why she cries, in my opinion. This is why she remains so angry after all this time. As for his behavior right after their separation? A comment above states that Jon needs to "earn back the respect he lost with his trail of sluts". And who would these sluts be? And what do any of us really know about his state of mind at the time? I know lots of people from my own circle who have gone a bit nutty after escaping from a bad marriage. Not saying it's right, just that it's common. People with a solid grounding of morals and values, eventually leave the childish things behind and go back to a more normal life. I'm guessing Jon is one of those people. We really have no idea what he endured, but we do know what we saw with our own eyes on the 'unscripted' TV show. I saw a woman who disrespected her husband totally, who dishonored his wishes by continuing a (she says) purely innocent but very time-consuming relationship with another man. I saw that she broke him in every way it is possible for one human being to break another one. I don't blame him a bit for acting out for a short time. I wonder what kind of a saint wouldn't have done exactly the same thing.
We obviously have a different idea of what it means to "treat your children well."
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That she should treat them as well as she treats herself is the point. How about taking Mady to Nobu in NYC for starters? If that sounds ridiculous it's because it is. Of course she doesn't need to make a big celebration simply because Mady's in a play, but why does Kate think she herself is worthy of a fine dining experience every time she makes an appearance anywhere.
Focus if I weren't open to your comments I can delete them. I haven't. But same holds true for you telling people how to think by tellig them to focus on what matters. Who decides what matters, you?
I think it's great that Mady got a celebration.
I think it's sad (and telling of Kate) that she had to make a public statement about it complete with pictures.
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Who decides what matters, you?
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Yes, I am the sole arbiter of what matters. LOL. Of course people are free to pick apart an innocuous party to celebrate a kid and I am free to find it utterly ridiculous.
Focus: Yes, I'm sure Mady was pleased. However, it is Kate's hypocrisy and boasting that earned the public scrutiny, not if the food was store-bought or small in amounts. It is the old say one thing, do another.
When she speaks to the parents of children with special needs, I hope she doesn't mention she knows how they feel because one of her children wears glasses and some might require braces on their teeth.
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Kate only cares about herself. Since when did Kate do anything for anyone? She ditched her own parents for GODS sake. Me and my husband took care of my parents until they died. I had a sibling die 2 years ago also. We helped her until she died. I give much but expect little in return because I love to help people when I can.
Oh Focus, take a FRICKIN chill pill and get off your soap box.
1. Mady's party was mediocre and again displays Kate's ignorance regarding nutrition and proper food portions for growing kids. NO ONE would say boo if Kate didn't post that picture of the sad set up and if she didnt constantly pat herself on the back about how nutritious, organic, and superior she felt their diets are. NO ONE would care if she didn't have her ignorant nose in the air and actually say that Jon is willing to settle for a mediocre life for her kids but she wants only the best for them. This statement has been proven wrong many times over and the sheer audacity of it still resonates
2. You state that some of us here differ from you as to what 'treating the children well' means. Tacky party aside, what do you think that Kate has actually done right? Put aside all things material for a second; has she EVER treated the children well? Treated them like human beings with feelings? Like individuals? Hell, she's not even nice to them, not even a little. Then she brags about her stellar mothering skills. No wonder people can't stand her
3. Okay, now look at the material things. That sad little party with too-little food, so joyless. Probably put together with a minimum of time and effort and money. Why skimp on her kids yet never miss a tanning or Botox appointment? Why dress them in ill-fitting and wrinkled clothing when she is rarely seen in the same outfit twice? Why let them go out in public with messy hair when she spends over 2 hours in hair and makeup before she leaves the house?
4. Your point that you should be able to post whatever you want even if it is clearly the opposite of what most people feel here is valid, I guess. But why? Don't you have better things to do?
Katie Cry-duh said... 18
Oh Focus, take a FRICKIN chill pill and get off your soap box.
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You might try doing the same.
1. Mady's party was mediocre and again displays Kate's ignorance regarding nutrition and proper food portions for growing kids.
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Oh for crying out loud. Poor nutrition and meal size? It was a freaking party. I challenge you to measure the nutritional value of the average kid party and find it much different than this.
2. You state that some of us here differ from you as to what 'treating the children well' means. Tacky party aside, what do you think that Kate has actually done right? Put aside all things material for a second; has she EVER treated the children well? Treated them like human beings with feelings? Like individuals? Hell, she's not even nice to them, not even a little. Then she brags about her stellar mothering skills. No wonder people can't stand her
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Unlike you, I don't claim to know Kate and her children. From my limited experience watching them on television, I saw her treat her children well on occasions and make parenting choices with which I disagreed on others. Beyond that, I'm not playing into your drama.
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3. Okay, now look at the material things. That sad little party with too-little food, so joyless. Probably put together with a minimum of time and effort and money. Why skimp on her kids yet never miss a tanning or Botox appointment?
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Wow, you were able to tell from a single photo that a party was joyless? You must have amazing powers.
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4. Your point that you should be able to post whatever you want even if it is clearly the opposite of what most people feel here is valid, I guess. But why? Don't you have better things to do?
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One could ask the same question of you. Don't you have anything better to do than spend hours on end following and critiquing Kate Gosselin's every move?
Actually, I do have better things to do and am out of here. Enjoy your Sunday.
People are going to talk about Kate. As long as she tweets about her kids and keeps posting stupid pictures.
As to the kids being "hot messes" at the play, in some (perhaps twisted) way I think it's a good sign. It means that Kate is letting them dress themselves, instead of investing all her self-worth into making them little matching dolls. Now that she is doing all the mememememememe stuff like hair, wardrobe, etc. she is at least featuring herself (ho-bag that she is) and letting the kids be kids. Who sometimes prefer to be "hot messes" instead of dressed-up mannequins, after all.
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Pity Party said... 132
Whatever Jon decides to do to make a little nest egg for himself and his kids would pale in comparison to what KT has done and will continue to do in the future.
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Exactly! All of the Kate supporters who cry "Kate is a single mom and has to do whatever it takes to support eight kids" should sit back and take a look at the fact that this works both ways. Jon has child support to pay, as well as provide for his own living expenses. He's not living in a huge McMansion, nor accumulating an array of vehicles on a whim, getting expensive personal maintenance (hair, tanning, nails, etc.) and also has to provide meals and entertainment for when he has his custody time.
If something comes his way to increase his income and standard of living, I say go for it.
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Agreed PatK. I still think it's hilarious that Kate finds it "necessary" to primp when she has nothing to primp for: No TV gigs, no "secret pap meetings", she deludes herself into thinking that she *must* be perfect at all times, while taking food out of the children's mouths. But Pat, you make a great point that Jon never did such things & made a living just fine as an...ahem... "regular" person & still provided fun times for the kids so it seems.
There is no need to spend spend spend in order to make anyone, especially kids, more happy, when it's obvious from the photo above that all children need is love & affection.
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I am the proud mother of four children, two that are biologically ours and two that we adopted from China. After giving birth to one with special needs (my son is severely Autistic), we chose to adopt children with special needs. Thus, some of the challenges that we live with, in addition to Autism, are ADD, Spina Bifida, hip displasia, speech delays, cleft lip, sensory integration dysfunction, and PTSD. As a loving parent to these beautiful children, I am beyond offended that any group that is supposed to represent and support those like me, would ever dream of having Kate as a guest at their function. She has absolutely NO clue what it takes to be a mother who lives from day to day with children who struggle to do what others take for granted. What advice could she possibly offer someone like me about how to raise children with special needs? Has she ever held a five year old's hand as he is wheeled into neurosurgery? Has she ever held a scared orphan as they cried themselves to sleep night after night? Did she have to wait until her son was nearly six to finally hear him say "mama"? Well, I have. It just makes my blood boil when I hear that a spoiled brat like Kate Gosselin is being held on a pedestal to be an "example" for those like me.
If Kate is so worried about her finances she could sell that million dollar house. Just look at all the money she would save. I would never take advise from Kate she's rich and acts hard up for cash. She is a liar can't stand people who lie.
Tala said... 13
I think it's great that Mady got a celebration.
I think it's sad (and telling of Kate) that she had to make a public statement about it complete with pictures.
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Jon's twitter says it all, doesn't it...that there is nothing to tell. She needs to leave them out of her twatting too and stick with exagerrating about all the other impressive achievements she's accomplished.
MommaofFour, I hope you'll make your eloquent points to those who chose to select Kate as their speaker.
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Yes, the issue is the hypocrisy and boasting about EVERYTHING. This is true of every photo she has posted, regardless of the subject. She is and has the most amazing of everything. Remember, Kate doesn't settle for mediocre, at least in her mind. It all boils down to presentation. If you are going to brag about everything you have and do then take some pride in it. Don't brag for days (Valentine's Day) and then post a photo of something that took a few minutes.
If that's the way she wanted to present Mady's party, fine, just don't post it for the world to see; the same way with her menus and CC blogs. It certainly wasn't necessary to use china, silver and crystal along with fine linens for the party, but she could have used the appropriate sized bowls, pottery. etc. and done a better presentation if she wanted to post it. These few changes wouldn't have cost a penny. In other words, when having pizza delivered, take a minute to place plates on the table, drinks in glasses and place the pizza on a large plate instead of placing the box on the table. Then you can take a photo to show the whole world if you're Miss Amazing.
Focus, bye. Have a great Sunday too
I agree MommaOfFour, Kate doesn't know what its like to see children suffer with illnesses . She's no mother of the year more like freebie queen of the year.
Oh please, nobody takes the pizza out og the box.
Freebie Kate said... 24 Now really isn't the time to sell a house. Many many are hanging onto their homes hoping the day will come when they can get the money out of them that they paid for them to begin with.
I too think 'hot messes' is sort of a cruel way to describe children. Devil's advocate here, but they could have been playing all day and gone to a play at 4 (speculating) and it showed. It's a Saturday.....they have all day to play. We used to go to church on Saturday night and we probably looked 'hot messish' too sometimes. My mom was a lot like Kate - concerned with her appearances but not so much ours. She probably fixed herself up a little for church, but just sort of let us go as is, but that was OK. We would have rebelled against having our hair tugged one more time or changing our clothes.
My mom and grandma used to french-braid our hair so tight that your scalp would hurt if you frowned. But by the end of the day, half the hair was out and it looked like bedhead with stragglies sprouting all over. If we had pigtails, they would never be even by end of day, no matter how tight they were tied in the morning. One would be higher than the other, maybe more toward the back of the head or whatever, because we were active little kids.
I agree about not selling because of the housing market right now. But Kate acting broke when she owns a million dollar house makes me sick.
Momof4, 23 -- God bless your every day.
This is what KG looks like with out make up and no tan.
http://www.justjared.com/2012/02/26/kate-gosselin-i-am-lonely-without-that-person/
I don't have children, but I recently went to my cousins birthday party. His mother and the other mothers at her school, I swear, are in competition mode to see who can throw the most lavish birthday party for their kids. Even the goodie-bags for the party-goers to take home are more expensive than the parties I used to have myself when I was a child!
These parents, and I am not downing anyone at all because I know parents just want to give their little ones the best times of their lives, put gift certificates INSIDE the goodie-bags to stores for $20 to 25.00 and this is not even for the child having the birthday party! It boggles my mind! It's a constant one-upping.
My little cousin, who I chatted with briefly at the party told me that she was having a great time but "there weren't a lot of gifts on the table". That broke my heart to hear that. It makes me feel as though kids feel entitled to anything and everything and to being spoiled. So, it was nice that Kate gave her daughter ANY kind of party for any kind of celebration AND singled her out.
Isn't it usually the little kids getting most of the attention? I'm not defending Kate at all, but it's good that Maddy (?) got some kind of attention. And really who cares if it wasn't over the top? I think that's a great thing. It shows her, and the other kids, that not everything has to cost tons of money for a super-fun time for once. I'm sorry it took forever to get to my point.
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DomUnique, we are in the same boat. I too am just agog at the lavish treatment every single party gets! Recently, a friend was complaining to my husband about JUST HOW HARD it was to plan a Harry Potter-themed birthday party for their daughter. They had to get costumes, create scenes from the movie, get the goody bags together, hire a wizard, etc. She's SEVEN!!!! My husband listened to it all and said, "Do you know what you're suffering from? Affluence!" The guy took it in and busted out laughing. My gosh, what happened to baking a cake or cupcakes at home, playing a few games, opening a few gifts, and calling it good?
I too thought (and stated earlier) that I think it's good that Mady enjoyed a little celebration in her honor only, especially after she was the one who threw an absolute fit over the fact that the little ones were getting so many parties. The only thing I laugh at is that Kate shows pictures of this very mediocre (not that there's anything wrong with that) table and tweets it out to garner more praise for herself.
Mommaoffour -- God Bless you.
Focus -- the issue isn't that Mady got special attention, which she clearly needs and craves. The issue is that Kate brags about how awesome and amazing she is and how she goes miles and miles out of her way to create these wonderful experiences for her kids, then proceeds to demonstrate just how underwhelming it all is. If she'd just tweeted that she was having a little celebration for Mady that would have been fine, although it would have been better to have said nothing at all. She's the one who put it out there for all to see and (not) admire.
TLC set up all those parties for Kate's kids and paid for them.
Kate's entire life is one big exaggeration.
She said she would win DWTS, she sucked and should have been voted off first but didn't stick around anywhere close to winning.
She said she would kill this marathon, she finished nearly dead last.
She brags constantly about things she does for the kids but the end result is nothing more than mediocre (which is FINE but why act like everything is so over the top wonderful? I don't get it.)
Jon's engaging and fighting back with people who attack him. I understand the temptation to respond, but he needs to say nothing. I just don't like twitter.
PJ's Momma,
Yes, I do see that point. She should definitely keep things about her children to herself. But shit, if that happens, Kate would cease to exist. Oh no!!
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MommaofFour your story is inspiring.
If anything someone like YOU needs to sit down with Kate and beat some sense into her, and not the other way around.
*Dom* - you are awesome!
Kate is still selling her kids on twitter. Maybe her fans will feel sorry for her and will send her gift cards.
Ok, I'll admit to being lazy. For me, pizza goes from box to mouth. I hope I didn't offend anybody I love.
I see more drive by's on a Sunday again...
Taking what Focus said, I agree to a point, does it matter if it's on china, fine linen's etc. No, it's fantastic that Kate is recognizing Mady's performance with a family celebration, as much as many of us would do for our children.
Does it get nit picky, yes, sometimes, because she frustrates everyone so much with the lies and exaggerations.
Don't boast about your fabulous recipe's, homemaking, mothering skills while stating that you're above mediocre and that your kids deserve more & better, while consistently doing the exact opposite. Don't hold yourself up as a superior example if you're only mediocre and then blog and posts pictures that contradict your exaggerations.
Guess what I'm willing to admit it, I'm mediocre! I live a 'normal' life, some things are boring, others quite exceptional . I make mistakes, I'm not perfect, but I do the best I can do and I learn as I go, I do not put myself or my life out there and brag about how fabulous, amazing and wonderful I am, nor have I ever expected my children to support me, nor exploited them to that end.
I see more drive by's on a Sunday again...
Taking what Focus said, I agree to a point, does it matter if it's on china, fine linen's etc. No, it's fantastic that Kate is recognizing Mady's performance with a family celebration, as much as many of us would do for our children.
Does it get nit picky, yes, sometimes, because she frustrates everyone so much with the lies and exaggerations.
Don't boast about your fabulous recipe's, homemaking, mothering skills while stating that you're above mediocre and that your kids deserve more & better, while consistently doing the exact opposite. Don't hold yourself up as a superior example if you're only mediocre and then blog and posts pictures that contradict your exaggerations.
Guess what I'm willing to admit it, I'm mediocre! I live a 'normal' life, some things are boring, others quite exceptional . I make mistakes, I'm not perfect, but I do the best I can do and I learn as I go, I do not put myself or my life out there and brag about how fabulous, amazing and wonderful I am, nor have I ever expected my children to support me, nor exploited them to that end.
Major Khater you didn't make an organic pizza? Oh the shame.
Smoochie, I'm mediocre too, and I love it.
I might just order pizza tonight for the Oscars and we'll eat it straight out of the box.
Do I go on twitter and brag about my amazing Oscar party then post a bunch of mediocre pictures? Nope, sure don't!
I hope that one day Joel gets a special party, too
I have to say about disheveled kids, I do think Kate is lazy, but I agree with OP I also don't think six kids should be lined up in front of mirrors and meticulously made up every hair in place and outfits match matchy and powder their noses. Just let them be kids.
There will be plenty of time for kids to primp in front of the mirrors--in fact they will probably spend a lot of the teen years doing that. Why rush it? I don't think a kid should be doing more than running a comb through his hair and throwing on some clothes unless it's a major occasion. Angelina Jolie's kids often look pretty disheveled. But that's because it's obvious she lets them be KIDS and doesn't care what people think. Life is not Stepford.
But is this because Kate actually feels that she just wants them to just be kids, or more because she's just lazy? I'm going with LAZY.
So I guess Kate puts her pizza on a silver platter. and announces it on twitter.
And that Kate doesn't tweet about it
I hope that one day Joel gets a special party, too.
Like those special days each child would get periodically? (snark).
Each of those children should be celebrated individually. I've been trying to block out a lot of what I saw when I watched (stopped long before the end) and the recollection of Joel mastering the 2 wheel bicycle stands out. :)
I find it weird people ask Kate questions about her kids. And she tells them way to much info about her kids. You never know what weirdo you may be talking to one twitter.
I find it weird people ask Kate questions about her kids
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These people think they are their family. And they think they have a right to know what is going on with them. Fortunately Jon recognizes how creepy it is to indulge such fantasies. Kate, however, doesn't seem to have one freaking clue.
Dear Focus,
i am really glad you finally had something better to do this afternoon, have fun doing it, don't hurry back anytime soon.
BUT, let me explain something to you - there is a world of difference between formal/lavish and simple/fun. What annoys people is the hypocrisy of Kate - everything is amazing, but it's not. She maintains that what she does is beyond ordinary, but it's not. And then she photiographs this ordinary stuff, posts it to the world, further violating her children's privacy. She's a major fake. So yes, china is not necessary but if you are the SuperMom you say you are, why not bake some cupcakes, take the shrimp out plastic, fill the bowls - so many small touches to make your presentation more 'amazing'. Honestly, don't think she really knows how to do this - maybe if she actually had friends, went to parties, shared tips, I know I learned so much from my circles over the years.
That's about it, hope you don't actually return to read and comment.
Admin: you can add Kate is also one big walking contradiction. She is always contradicting herself. Or Kate has ONE big problem with memory loss. She does not remember what she has said, 5 min ago or 5 years ago.
I think the way Kate acts has to do with her growing up. Kate was the 3rd child, 3rd girl, kid in the middle. I'm sure that when her brother was born, he was treated like a little prince, which means Kate was ignored, a lot. Thus giving way to her probably doing anything to get attention. There was another sister born after her brother, she is the youngest and gets alot of attention, being the baby. The 2 oldest are the pride & joy. Where does that leave Kate in the middle. Looking for attention. Kate as a kids & teen must have been a real pain, in her household. This would explain why Kate craves the attention, good or bad. It's a need in her. Kate is insecure, immature, attention getter, selfish, Kate likes to take the fun out of things, including when it is the kids turn to shine, Kate will make it about her. And that pic of the food, Kate just made it about her, even if it was for Maddy. It's see, look what I made, are I not wonderful, I'm such a wonderful mother. NOt Maddy was amazing, we had a party for her, all her favorites, and I even invited her dad, & family to come and celebrate, we are so proud of her. Not Kate, it's my party and It's my party, only I Kate can celebrate. If you don't live here you can't COME. SAD!
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When she speaks to the parents of children with special needs, I hope she doesn't mention she knows how they feel because one of her children wears glasses and some might require braces on their teeth.
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Okay, that made me laugh. Especially since it wouldn't surprise me in the least. I hope she has someone to write her speech for her.
Here's a thought: maybe why Kate won't let Jon back on the property, even for a party or birthday party, is cause Kate might fall back in love with Jon. Kate is not over him. And why she bashes him every chance she gets, is cause she gets mad at herself, cause she still has feelings for Jon. So, when she gets those feelings, she throws Jon under the bus. Makes perfect sense.
Kate say's UM way to much. And her fake tears are getting old. Like DR Lillian says she's not even crying you see no tears.
Major khater: you did not offend me. It makes perfect sense. Who wants to do extra dishes. Eat, out of box, use napkin, or paper plates, eat, put plates, napkin in empty box and throw in recycle can(where I live we have a big blue garbage can for paper, glass etc). Nothing wrong with that. But I guess Kate will complain tomorrow, that she had to spend half a day cleaning up, like she complained after valentines day.
Kate's kids are big enough to put their plates in the sink. I gave my kids little chores when they were that young.
Major Khater, I don't think Bill's Mom was saying SHE does all that for pizza, but just making the point that if Kate is going to portray herself as the second coming of Martha Stewart, she could put a bit more effort into her mediocre spreads before taking pictures and blasting it out on twitter. I think we all eat pizza straight out of the box, but aren't trying to pretend it's anything but normal!
Maybe Kate could call up some of her old volunteer's . Oh wait she treated them like crap. No one will ever help her in her home town again.
OT - just popping in to wish Hey Jude well.
Freebee Kate: I agree with you. But Kate still sees those Tups as preschoolers, not capable of doing anything on their own. A couple of months ago Kate referred to the tups as preschoolers, only recently got rid of the baby chair things. The fact she still makes their plates up, is cause she is having a hard time believing that they are not babies anymore, but school kids. Kate still I'm sure picks out their clothes too(other than school uniforms), and anything else.
Kate is faker then the weave she wears.
Kate's crazy the tups are not preschoolers. My 19 month old Grand daughter helps my Daughter put her toys in her toys box. Kids love to help and Kate needs to teach her kids how to do things. They will grow up thinking people should do everything for them.
I thought that was Kate own hair? she must spend a lot of money on that fake weave. And her bleached hair.
Westcoaster said... 58
Dear Focus,
i am really glad you finally had something better to do this afternoon, have fun doing it, don't hurry back anytime soon.
BUT, let me explain something to you - there is a world of difference between formal/lavish and simple/fun. What annoys people is the hypocrisy of Kate - everything is amazing, but it's not. She maintains that what she does is beyond ordinary, but it's not. And then she photiographs this ordinary stuff, posts it to the world, further violating her children's privacy. She's a major fake. So yes, china is not necessary but if you are the SuperMom you say you are, why not bake some cupcakes, take the shrimp out plastic, fill the bowls - so many small touches to make your presentation more 'amazing'. Honestly, don't think she really knows how to do this - maybe if she actually had friends, went to parties, shared tips, I know I learned so much from my circles over the years.
That's about it, hope you don't actually return to read and comment.
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Was ready to respond to Focus, but you, and others, said it perfectly. There's absolutely NOTHING wrong with having a mediocre party with paper plates and store-bought items...the problem, as stated above, is the HYPOCRISY of it all...having to BROADCAST to the world that you've done what any loving mother would do for her child...the pretension is ALL KATE'S...pretending and postulating that she's Supermom, when, in fact, she is JUST MEDIOCRE...it's making it ALL ABOUT HER instead of all about her child. Everything Kate does is to glorify herself, and that's the bottom line. She is totally self serving.
Regarding Jon’s twitter account-he said that he wanted his account to be verified because there are some fake accounts in his name, and wanted people to know this account was really him. Some of those fake account have trashed the children-so I understand his reasons for wanting to be verified. In order for an account to be verified, the account MUST be public. If you have a verified account, and you go private, you lose your verified status.
Kate’s account was verified immediately, which as I understand, is unusual. I am under the impression that it was TLC’s idea for her to open a twitter account in the first place. I don’t know what the verification process entails, but maybe TLC was able to speed up the process for Kate.
Jon has had his account for almost 3 years. When his account was private, most of us were not privy to whom he tweeted , what he said or how he reacted to certain people tweeting him. Now that his account is public, we are.
As long as he does not talk about the children, Kate or anything related to them, I don’t think people should judge how he handles himself on twitter.
As long as Kate continues to tweet about the children, violate their right to privacy and use them to stay relevant, her tweets will be subject to criticism.
Bet Kate won't watch the Oscares. That would mean acknowleging others successes. Not her style.
Kate's kids were on TV for to many years. You would think she would allow them to have some privacy now. She should shut up about her kids on twitter. No one really cares about Kate without her kids being the main topic.
Amy2 said...
Of the two Jon has the smarts, been smacked around by a TV network and has come out the otherside. I believe with the right guidance and maturity on the subject, Jon could do a good job.
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Dee3 said.....
And Jon...who tends to be a very friendly, self-deprecating and decent sort of guy....may come out smelling like a rose as the trend reverses
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I m sure that other posters will have covered some of what I have to say. I got interrupted this morning, and am posting it before I get caught up.
I definitely agree that Jon has the ability to succeed in the entertainment business. He has social skills, is easy-going, and has intelligence and quick wit. That is the kind of person that people gravitate towards, want to support and want to have succeed. Clearly, he can follow directions and work hard. Needless to say, Kate possesses none of those traits.
I hope that if he is moving in that direction, that he aim higher than a reality show along the lines of "Divorced Dads Club". But, as long as the kids aren't being filmed, I really don't care. They may be the first children to have their most private moments recorded for eternity and available internationally--but, they won't be the first to have a parent who works in entertainment and all that entails.
Whatever professional step he makes, hopefully he will remember that his most important role is that of role model to his kids. Kate's grifting and public exploitation of her children has generated a groundswell of support for him--but, it will erode quickly, if he can't keep it light and clean on twitter. Doing nothing is always a choice he can make, when being baited. I wish he would stop rising to the bait and either ignore, block or say, simply, "No comment". The careless profanity makes him look like a guy with serious arrested development issues, not the caring and thoughtful dad that we know he is. If they haven't already, the twins will be seeing all of this--he needs to keep this in mind with every action he takes--unless he is going for the bad boy, arrested development, image.
Personally, I would definitely watch him on DWTS. I think that would be a great way to relaunch himself--I think it would bring out the best of him and he would earn some respect. I might even send an email to the show.
I wonder who's idea it was for that blog Kate writes? I have only read it twice and it bored me to death.
PJ's momma, yes I too eat pizza out of the box, but then I don't pretend to be the "Amazing Miss Katie" who always does everything amazingly amazing and proves it by posting photos for the world to see. I was referring to what I would if I were in the above situation. You understood exactly what I was saying because I'm mediocre. Thanks for your input, always enjoy your comments.
It pains me to defend Kate on any issue but I think she has a couple of busboy bins on her countertop filled with rinse water, so the kids can put their dirty dishes in them before they go in the dishwasher (the dishes that is, not the kids). It was on one of the episodes, so maybe they were only props for filming purposes, which is likely the case.
Shutup. I'm trying to be fair.
I'm not seeing what Jon's doing that's so wrong and horrible. He made his twitter public. Is that it?
All this stuff about a book, interviews on TV, finding ways to make money off the kids again is pure speculation. I'm seeing people getting mad about things that aren't even true, right?
Anyway, others already answered this, but it's true and bears repeating: Kate goes on and on about how AMAZING everything is that she touches, how MUCH work and preparation went into everything she does, then she tweets a photo and it's a single slice of bacon and a mini muffin or a little bowl of salsa and chips and a shrimp ring and a sheet cake.
No one's saying there's anything wrong with those things. But why go on and on about how AMAZING everything is when it's really just average stuff? Does she think if she says it, it'll be true? Wishful thinking? Or does she really think just because SHE did something, it's automatically 1000 times better than if someone else does it?
No idea, and I really don't care to dive into the unhealthy dysfunction of her mind for too long. But it's weird and extremely hypocritical. And that's what I criticize.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhbNJ4zJA1A
2:18 really just makes my mouth drop open. How is wearing glasses make a child, a person not normal? I mean what is the big deal? It seems like it's the biggest inconvenience to Kate at that time. So because her son wears glasses he isn't normal? Someday he might see this how do you think it's going to make him feel? "Oh, mom doesn't think I'm normal." Yeah that's nice Kate.
I'm not seeing what Jon's doing that's so wrong and horrible. He made his twitter public. Is that it?
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Yes. He's not talking about the kids. He's not talking about Kate. He's not posting pictures of anything or proclaiming what a superior Daddy he is. He's not changing jobs from his IT job. He's not talking about former girlfriends.
He's done what any other parent on twitter has done.
Regarding Jon's "sluts"? He dated a nanny and a schoolteacher. Talk about girls gone wild!
Er, a nanny, a school teacher, a drug-addicted magazine publicist, his ex-wife's plastic surgeon's daughter and Ellen. Whoever the hell she is.
People are seriously upset about the fact Jon has finally found his voice, so to speak? I'm not worried at all, I know he's going to be okay.
I agree with Facts. The nanny, Jon supposedly 'did' while on property while the kids were asleep. The publicist and Hailey were not wise choices either, especially when under so much scrutiny (remember the stoned video in France with Hailey?). Ellen seems fine. But Jon made some very bad mistakes and seems to be working hard to improve himself after realizing that he made those mistakes, not only for the public to see (and judge), but possibly his children too.
Ellen. Whoever the hell she is 83
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I think she's just a woman that Jon had a relationship with. Nothing more, nothing less.
And with the exception of the "plastic surgeon's daughter" the rest is based on tabloid speculation and sensationalism. We don't really know.
I've never been convinced that Jon dated Kate Major. SHE says they had a relationship. He denied it. Since he has been upfront about all his other relationships, I tend to believe him.
And let's not forget...a woman who cheats on her husband is called an adulteress. Or in this case Ms Assholery. (thanks again, Dallas Lady)
Auntie Ann said.....
Yep, me too. And of all the words she messes up, shouldn't screw up "breathe".
Remember this miserable witch moment?
I don't know how he put up with her. If I were him I think I would have put my elbow in her face.
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You know--I actually thought that was a cute and relatable moment. At that time, they were still affectionate with each other, which was very clear in their body language. Healthy marriages include moments like this, and are not, in an of themselves, signs of trouble. It was good-natured exchange, and a good example of Jon at his laid back, good-natured best.
I just celebrated my 31st wedding anniversary, so, not an expert, but, very experienced. Somedays, I am easily distracted or irritated by my husbands' sounds when he is eating (kitchen is just outside my home office) particularly if I am trying to focus on something else I am doing. Nothing personal about it-- If I am already irritated or in a bad mood, every little background sound becomes amplified--it is just how I am wired. I usually move away or close the door--problem solved!
I just don't think this was a major indication of the problems ahead. They were divided on major issues, not minor character flaws. What ended that marriage was that they had deep disagreements about critically important life decisions, including personal, family and professional goals.
What is so striking to me was how pretty and natural she was, so much more open and seemed like a happy person (if that word can be applied to Kate). Yes, she was overbearing, controlling, and disrespectful--the signs were all there. But, fundamental, healthy, positive tools for relationships could have been learned in a few marital therapy sessions. Genuine affection is something that can't be learned, and it is sad that it was squandered and thrown away so carelessly.
Re Twitter verification:
Huffington Post has this article:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/04/twitter-verified-account_n_1183170.html
No one knows how the verification process works.
Ex Nurse said... 89
You know--I actually thought that was a cute and relatable moment. At that time, they were still affectionate with each other, which was very clear in their body language. Healthy marriages include moments like this, and are not, in an of themselves, signs of trouble. It was good-natured exchange, and a good example of Jon at his laid back, good-natured best.
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I don't know Ex Nurse. It's one thing to kibbitz in the company of friends and family, but she liked to humiliate him all the time and always in front of the camera. I suppose I'm looking at the clip in hindsight. And from that viewpoint, nothing she did looks good now.
Oh and thanks for the HP article Ex.
I think Kate bitched at Jon from the time he woke up until he went to bed. I could never do that all day to my husband. I would be worn out just from the bitching I did all day.
Auntie Ann--
Yeah, I get your point and it is a good one. Hindsight is always 20/20, isn't it? ;D
Jon denied dating Kate Major and reportedly was shocked she would say such a thing.
I agree with AuntieAnn. I think Kate tried to embarrass Jon any way she could/correct his grammar to make herself look better (ha!) She also made him repeat things to her liking- rephrase or use her words etc. I felt from the Toy R Us episode on that it was not good-natured normal spousal banter.She teased him about his speech, clothes, glasses, breathing, manners, weight, actions, lack of helping her, parenting (' Daddy's mean')exercise, Korean cooking, mess made while playing with kids(Pumpkins, Play-doh), disrupting her routine(putting 6 beds together and he had to stop for 3 hr-nap, clapping that she needed it, her hands in his face) Etc.
I always thought Lohan and Kate Major were trying to set-up Jon in some compromising positions. I bet Jon didn't bite because if he had sex in Lohan's home, there would be a sex tape.
That food spread looks a little meager for 10 people. (I'm counting Steve.) That looks like more the quantity I would put out for 4 people. Looks like there's only enough for a nibble of each thing per person.
So much for the hostess with the most-est.
And what about the friends she supposedly invited?? Not much for them to eat.
I watched Lohan and Kate Major on DR Drew's Celebrity Rehab. Those two are real unstable crazy people.
I was perplexed as to the amt of food at her 'celebration' as well. But, in her thinking, perhaps ANY food given not at meal time is considered a luxury and should be small in portion..
Perhaps this was given before the school activity? If that's the case, then the kiddos probably didn't need to be stuffed to the gills.
What is sad though, is her idea of a grand celebration. This lady really has no idea how to make a table look festive.
I still stand behind my theory most of her issues stem from whatever she feels was lacking in her childhood.
This lady still has come cash...what unemployed mom tweets that stupidity she did this morning, something about she can't wait to run run run? how stupid! :)
Kate must have nannies watch the kids while she runs. Or maybe the twins have to babysit them. How many single mothers have nannies? my Dad's Mom had 11 kids and she never had anyone's help.
I thought the same Tweet-le.
Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said... 26
MommaofFour, I hope you'll make your eloquent points to those who chose to select Kate as their speaker.
MommaofFour I admire you so much. I don't know if I could do it with one special needs let alone a few.
Thank you for being so welcoming! I have been a long time lurker of this site, but have never posted before today. In the early days of Jon and Kate Plus Eight, I was quite amused by what I saw. Her household mirrored mine with the noise and chaos...her eight toddlers were as much a handful as my four children (which tend to be a bit more high maintenance than typically developing kiddos). My husband, like the Jon that we met in the early days, is much more laid back and prefers to do things like pay with the kids and help with bath time. I, on the other hand, am more organized and do more of the household chores, homework, and therapies. Quickly however, I began to identify less and less with the Gosselin family and began to use Kate as a barometer of "what NOT to do as a mom".
Now, I simply find the whole story of the Gosselins to be a fascinating tale of greed and deception. I am amazed by how one woman can stir up so much emotion in so many people. Most of us have never met her, but she can surface such adoration in her fans and such anger in the rest of us. It is a crazy social experiment, orchestrated by a media giant and a greedy pair who allowed it to spin out of control. My heart breaks for those kids, not only because they have had to live it, but moreso because they may never truly realize how wonderful childhood can be. None of us can realistically change that for them, but we can surely reflect on our own parenting in the wake of all of this so that our beautiful children can benefit from all that we have learned.
Anyone else wondering why Kate's had the kids two weekends in a row (this one and the last, which was a 4-day wknd)? Their spring break starts at the end of this week, and I suspect Katie Irene will be on the move--with Steve, of course, not the kids. Wonder if she's planning some training with Rod Dixon for her next marathon? Would have to be someplace warm, of course--L.A. anyone?
PURE speculation on my part, but I think something's up. Too quiet on the Wernersville front.
If Presidents day is one of the long weekends where they alternate years, that could explain the double weekends. If it's Kate's year she gets them regardless if it results in double weekends.
Gift of grab: I think she just doesn't have anything going on.
MommaOfFour said... 103
Thank you for being so welcoming! I have been a long time lurker of this site, but have never posted before today. In the early days of Jon and Kate Plus Eight, I was quite amused by what I saw. Her household mirrored mine with the noise and chaos...her eight toddlers were as much a handful as my four children (which tend to be a bit more high maintenance than typically developing kiddos). My husband, like the Jon that we met in the early days, is much more laid back and prefers to do things like pay with the kids and help with bath time. I, on the other hand, am more organized and do more of the household chores, homework, and therapies. Quickly however, I began to identify less and less with the Gosselin family and began to use Kate as a barometer of "what NOT to do as a mom".
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Welcome, Momof4! Great post...look forward to hearing more from you. You and your husband sound like a great team! I also use Kate as a reference of what not to do.
As I recently posted, I have a very close friend that has a severely disabled (cerebral palsy) 7 year old son. Her son's father is her ex-husband, is an active alcoholic and is only peripherally involved in his life. I didn't know her before her son is born, but she has often said that she feels blessed to be his mother. He is, literally, the light of her life. Contrast that with Kate's own stupid remarks about one of the boy's "decent" astigmatism that kept him from being "normal", in the Youtube clip posted by Marie #81--and the even stupider label of "The Professor".
That clip was notable, for other reasons. In the introduction, at 00:09, you can see one of the very young girl tups being handed out of the BBB, dangling by her wrist--WTF--who does that? Also, here were some of the words used to describe some of the kids: Sneaky, Controlling, Wild, Stubborn--Yikes. And, anyone that thinks that Kate hasn't had the shape of her eyes changed--check out that clip.
Dallas Lady - you mean she didn't walk the red carpet tonight? Shocked. I'm Shocked.
Gift of grab said... 104
Anyone else wondering why Kate's had the kids two weekends in a row (this one and the last, which was a 4-day wknd)?
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Nah. See the whole thing about the custody arrangements boils down to this: NOBODY here knows what they are. There's the theory that Jon has them three weekends per month. I doubt anyone can point to a reliable source to verify that, it's just speculation.
Additionally, people like to guess which parent the children are with for any particular weekend based on Kate's tweets or the occasional tabloid photo. This is a fairly unreliable method for determination of someone's whereabouts.
So basically, don't assume to know where the children are on any given weekend. And if you choose to, keep in mind we don't know what the arrangements are so none of us can declare with any certainty, "hey it's Jon's weekend!"
MommaOfFour, loved your posts!! You are so right, what can Kate have to say to a family with a special needs child? You on the other hand would be a great speaker and I would come to hear about your life experiences any day. My goodness, this organization couldn't find one "Reece's Rainbow" family or a representative to come and speak? I follow many blogs of families who have or are in the process of adopting a special needs child and if you want to read wonderful blogs, those are the ones to follow!!! After reading them, I come here for a laugh because Kate just doesn't have a clue. Many adoptive families have more children than Kate and like MommaOfFour, several may have one or more special need. The thing is in every blog I follow it's always about the kids, what the kids need, what the kids give to the family, loving on the kids, the blessings of that child, it's never about mom. A reality show that presents a different family like this every week is one I would watch every week. I just want to thank every family who has adopted a child, any child because they all are special and deserve a family. I have not adopted myself but I have sponsored several children in foster homes in China and donate to families adopting, it is the least I can do. MonnaOfFour, you are one of many wonderful adoptive moms that I am jealous of. Thanks for posting here.
Check Please 109 - excellent points.
Once a Viewer said... 15
Focus: Yes, I'm sure Mady was pleased. However, it is Kate's hypocrisy and boasting that earned the public scrutiny, not if the food was store-bought or small in amounts. It is the old say one thing, do another.
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Yes, Once, I agree that what had people upset was Kate's repeated hypocrisy and boasting. That being said, what I observed most people "focusing on" was the fact that she was offering up store bought food. So I get why Focus was seeing the tree instead of the forest.
Smoochie said... 48 - Very well articulated, much better than I could have done.
There will come a day, and I am convinced it will be sooner rather than later, where we will know less and less about the goings on in the Kate Gosselin household. She will quickly top the "Whatever happened to" lists, I am sure of it.
It doesn't matter what you post to try and compensate for the measly breakfast you served your kids that you claimed to pre-prep a day before. Nothing will ever erase the image of those tiny, empty plates that you bragged about. So they got 2 eggs and a piece of toast. Better than than a tablespoon but still no hurrah.
Get a grip, "Buddy," I have no interest in the children's schedules, but I enjoy reading the tea leaves as to Kate's agenda and future prospects, as do others here, and that was the context in which I mentioned it. Her MO of dissembling and dropping hints about her "career" makes her almost as interesting as Carmen San Diego. If you read here much, you'll know I rarely mention the kids. I have no direct knowledge of their schedules, nor do I care to.
And yes, Pity Party, from 2 eggs to 12 in under two weeks seems a lot like overkill, doesn't it?
I thought it was nice for Maddy to have a celebration for ehr play performance. What I also thought was how "staged" the party spread looked. It is almost as if Kate sets up these parties or spreads specifically to take pictures, as everything seems so carefully placed. I hope the children don't sense this, whether it is for Christmas, Valentine's day, the play, etc. I hope they feel that the reason their mother went to the trouble to have these celebrations is because she wants to take a publicity photo for twitter. At times, I have wondered when pictures are taken of hot food is of whether or not the food has become cold while the pictures are taken. In all, how nice it would be if the kids could just have their special days without the pictures ending up on twitter.
sorry folks, must amend my last post to read that I hope the children DO NOT feel that their mother is providing these celebrations so that she can take pictures for twitter. I should not post before I have both my contacts and my coffee in!
12 eggs. I guess the kids who don't like eggs changed their minds?
She can't keep her numbers or her lies straight anymore. I think she is slipping.
I have often thought the same thing....I hope the kids don't know that she's putting the pics on Twitter. What an invasion of privacy for them. Sigh.
Kate,
Regarding your latest tweet:
14 eggs for 6 people is roughly two eggs per person. There is nothing at all unusual or scary about this, even for kids who are nearly eight. They are not tiny birds, they are growing kids and two eggs sounds about right.
10 slices of toast is also not all that unbelievable, as that's also only about one and a half slices per kid.
You've always said only a few of your kids will eat eggs, congratulations on forcing the rest to eat them now. What a victory. Unless you're lying again and just can't remember your other lies, as usual.
No one believes for one hot minute you made some eggs one way and other eggs a different way. You made them all the same way, doled them out on sectioned plates and slammed them on the table. We've seen you in action, you aren't fooling anyone.
It's hard to believe you think 2 eggs and 1 1/2 slices of toast is a scary amount for kids who are closer to 8 than 6 and refer to them as a hungry army. I guess you *should* be scared about the teen years, but not because of your food bill. You should be scared because I guarantee they will not put up with being barely fed for long and will let you know it one way or the other.
One last thing: I suspect you tweet things like that for the attention it gets you in your mention feed and here. Ok, you got some attention for it. But as I'm sure you know by now, even a couple hundred "haters" aren't going to get you back on TV.
Without the tiniest bit of affection,
Dallas Lady
Dallas Lady, thanks for that breakfast math. You are correct. The food per person -- especially the toast -- is not extreme. However, Kate is!
Love you, Dallas Lady!
The kids who didnt like eggs may like them now. Some kids tastes change weekly- the cereal they liked last month, they cant stand this month. Some kids are influenced by their peers- so the 1 or 2 of the G kids that didnt eat eggs may eat them now just because all the rest of the children do. Also, maybe Kate didnt prepare the eggs in a way the kids would like, and now she knows how they like them- I know some people wont eat soft scrambled eggs, but will chow down on hard scrambled. Or the kids are starving and they get what they get. :) I just dont see Kate as lying about the kids and their taste or distaste for eggs. Children are such funny creatures.
She said she fed an army of 7 year olds. So the twins didn't get breakfast today?
I would find interesting to know what another mother of eight feeds her children for breakfast- and the quantity. She could tweet Kate and they could compare notes on meals- now that would make me laugh.
Dallas Lady #122: APPLAUSE.
I have three kids left at home (3 already flew the coop). Today for breakfast, I fixed 10 pigs in a blanket, crumbled and cooked half a pound of sausage for breakfast burritos..one kid ate some of the pigs and a bowl of cereal, another kid made three breakfast burritos (scrambled eggs, sausage and shredded cheese in a tortilla), and the third one ate some leftover biscuits, gravy, hashbrowns, and bacon from yesterday..I always keep bananas and banana bread on the counter, so I am sure some of that was eaten as well, or at the very least stuffed that in a lunch.
I also let my kids (two 13 yr olds, and an 18 yr old) make their own lunch, one to make them more responsible, and two, so they can pack something they will eat (but, I give it a look-see to see if there is enough substance).
Kate has no idea what it is to cook for a bunch of kids. When all six lived at home, it was absolutely unreal the quantity! All my girls were involved in athletics, and those appetites could rival any teenage boy! :)
Everyone have a blessed day.
Obviously Kate is responding to comments on how little she serves her kids, so who knows if this 'huge' egg and toast' chow-down is the truth. It's not a lot of food, but it's ok...I think Kate tries to cover up what is criticized and then try to do one better by having a party or a 'run run run' or tweet something 'that's all for the kids.' I wouldn't be surprised if she made clothing remark or take a photo to negate the awful 'hot mess' comment. What a way to live your life !
Once A Viewer: agreed. Very crazy and unproductive way for her to live her life.
Besides, whatever happened to her assertion that she pays no attention to criticism?
Kasi d. @ 113m,
Sorry to disappoint you, but I am 'hey jude.' This is me,not Hippie chick; I have always used this name.
Wish it was HC, but she will come back soon, I hope.Right hippie, please do, we miss you here!
Dallas Lady said... 122
Great post. She obviously does read here and just makes it up as she goes along. Otherwise, why bother with her recent twitter about breakfast?
I find it pathetic that she will not go quietly into the night, and continues to exploit her kids to keep herself relevant,as she knows she is nothing without them.
I noticed that too Mel..."army of 7 yr olds"
does she not have EIGHT, COUNT'EM, EIGHT KIDS?
Dallas Lady,
Kate better invest in a few more chickens and buy a pig if she thinks her 7 yr. olds eat a lot.Did the twins get a pass on breakfast, or did she just forget them? She better worry about the teen years,she has no clue.
My three girls could out -eat their father growing up and he had a big appetite. Te, he, he,ha,ha,ha,ha ha,ha, Kate. Can't wait to hear about you going to buy more farm animals, save lots of change in that jar! Cracking myself up here, ha ha ha ha.
MommaOfFour,
My daughter was adopted from China in 2002. I consider it a tremendous blessing to be someone who has been touched by adoption. Most people never get to experience it. I'm also graduating this summer with my masters in Speech-Langauge Pathology and I look forward to working with children who have special needs in the area of communication. That's yet another blessing in my life! Thank you for sharing. The world needs to hear more from people like you and WAY less from wanna-be celebs.
Spot on, Dallas Lady.
Did anyone else notice, last night Kate's travel agent tweeted a link to a cruise that wasn't even Kate's? It was advertising an RC cruise to the Bahamas with Deena from Jersey Shore (!), scheduled for September.
Needless to say, that tweet has since disappeared. Quite the faux pas, especially since the agent even changed her original twitter handle to "kategosselincruise."
Hmmm, wonder if Kate noticed it . . .?
Gee...correct me if I'm wrong - and I'm never wrong - but wasn't it Kate herself who once said something along the lines of, "I never pay attention to negative things said about me" ????
So, a few weeks back, she posts a picture of a pathetic-looking breakfast that would have Oliver Twist begging, "Please, sir, may I have another?" - and consequently, gets slammed on Twitter and blogs about starving her children...and then what do we read this morning? Just another of Kate's weak attempts at damage control. So very typical.
The fact that she dedicated her "marathon" (and believe me, I use that word very loosely here) to the haters - instead of her 8, count 'em, 8 kids - said it all.
She does, indeed, pay close attention to what the haters say.
Once again, I guess Kate's latest post proves that she reads (and reacts to) the comments on her sad photos and descriptions of her amazing mothering abilities. I'm sure it enrages her every single time. I am quickly coming to the conclusion that she is not a very intelligent woman - she hasn't made the connection between the criticism she receives and the information she puts out there herself. If it wasn't so sad, it would be hilarious. And to whomever said earlier that she's having a problem keeping her lies straight, that's evidently so true! Simple solution to both these problems. Stop putting out such ridiculous information about your family. Stop lying. It's easy really. I'm not impressed by a few eggs and a bit of toast for the kids - it would be fine under any other circumstances, but since a year ago she was tweeting about going through boxes of cereal, dozens of eggs, loaves of bread, etc. this description of today's breakfast seems a bit skimpy. It's all such nonsense. She just needs to stop. It's becoming more absurd and ridiculous every day.
Kate tweeted..."woah- where'd u find k cups of blonde veranda??! I haven't seen them yet and make my own in French press!!! Tell me where! :)"
Kate cuts corners (or says she does) on everything that has to do with the kids but when it comes to herself money is no object. If she's so damn thrifty shouldn't she continue making these on her own? K-cups are approximately 48 cents a cup.
@Kateplusmy8 If anyone has any questions Kategosselincruise.com I will be in the office until 2:30 1800-388-SAIL! Or email me
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I guess the fish aren't biting.
any questions Kategosselincruise.com I will be in the office until 2:30 1800-388-SAIL! Or email me
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I e-mailed Cindi last week saying I was really interested in going (even though I'm not) and asking some legit questions about how involved the twins would be and if they are part of the events. No response. Maybe you might want to respond to people who are interested Cindi.
I wonder how many people have signed up for the cruise?
I wouldn't imagine her most of her fans can afford to go on this cruie, or get a parent to take them. :)
If I was planning a vacation this year, I certainly wouldn't want to spend it with a celebrity. I would spend it with my own family.
gotyournumberKate said... 139
Kate tweeted..."woah- where'd u find k cups of blonde veranda??! I haven't seen them yet and make my own in French press!!! Tell me where! :)"
Kate cuts corners (or says she does) on everything that has to do with the kids but when it comes to herself money is no object. If she's so damn thrifty shouldn't she continue making these on her own? K-cups are approximately 48 cents a cup.
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So true, gotyournumberKate!
She's not thrifty, she's shifty. Yup, Shifty Grifty is hoping a box of Veranda Vanilla Blonde k-cups will arrive now.... Put out that call, Kate!
What strikes me about Kate's comments is that she actually seems surprised to find those 8 kids are still there and hungry! It's as if she is having her own
'ground hog day' experience every morning!
Does Kate actually see herself dishing out her portion-controlled meals as these kids become teenagers? As they grow up, safety in numbers will tilt in their favor, and they may actually have some say in the kitchen, and perhaps even in their individual lives, one can only hope. Her day of reckoning is coming, and it will take place right under her own roof.
Kate SO reads here!
Anyway, did she ever even metion what part Mady had in the play? When my daughter was in a dance recital or play, we always just gave her a bouquet of flowers. I just have to wonder if Mady's party was worth the role she had? Sounds to me like it was more of an excuse to show off herself than anything Mady did.
I was just reading back a little on the woman who tweeted a photo of vanilla blonde k-cups. She's been trying to get Kate's attention for a while. Looks like the coffee tweet finally did it! Amazing that she just happened to tweet that she was having Kate's FAVORITE coffee brand and FAVORITE flavor in K-CUPS before her RUN. Hm... Anything to get the Queen's attention?
Then a few days ago, she joined the creepy people who say, "Thanks for sharing your kids." Geez, they're children, not potato chips!
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Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8
Go to: kateplusmy8.com to read 'Baby Colors'--an endearing conversation I had w/ my kids in the BBB this am... Just posted! Enjoy! :)
xxxxx @xxxxxxx
@Kateplusmy8 *tears* such a beautiful story! Man, I love your kids! Thanks for continuing to share them with all of us! :)
I'm glad Kate didn't mention Mady's role in a way, but she would make a terrific Queen of Hearts! She has a dramatic way about her at times. I 'like' Mady although I'm afraid she's assimilating...you know...
I think Kate only didn't mention Mady's role because she probably had a small part. Which is fine and great and who cares, but Kate doesn't want to admit she wasn't the starring role. Sad.
Where does she think that Blonde blend of K-cups comes from? Starbucks, of course, which OWNS the Blonde Veranda blend. Big sign when you walk in, "We now have Blonde Veranda k-cups!"
Grifting as usual. She should have put Starbucks on her question so they could send her some....
Brava Dallas Lady! What a twit that woman is, and so transparent. Read here much? I don't think her new fave coffee is available in k-cup yet, but let the grifting begin.
@Kateplusmy8 *tears* such a beautiful story! Man, I love your kids! Thanks for continuing to share them with all of us! :)
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It makes me so sad and sickened that these people honestly feel they love these kids and have a right to have them "shared" with them. They don't really love those kids, because if they did, they would think about how detrimental it is for them to constantly have to expose themselves to so many strangers.
You know who really care about the kids? Us. By NOT wanting Kate to reveal so much private information about them, we prove we care. Would it be nice to know what they are up to after watching their show for so long, sure, but not if it invades their privacy. I'm happy not to know a single other thing about them for the rest of their childhoods.
Mature, responsible adults want what's best for the kids, not for themselves.
Whoops, guess 'her' coffee is available in k-cup, and yes, the grifting is now on.
Just some tidbits about coffee addiction:
Several studies have found caffeine intake to be extremely high in individuals with psychiatric disorders. Another interesting finding is that the degree of fatigue experienced is often related to the quantity of caffeine ingested.
"Caffeinism" is a state of chronic toxicity resulting from excess caffeine consumption. Caffeinism usually combines physical addiction with a wide range of debilitating effects, most notably anxiety, irritability, mood swings, sleep disturbance, depression, and fatigue. *********************************************
I bring this up because as long we have been exposed to Kate Gosselin, she has needed coffee to start in the morning, and think of all the pap photos of her prancing around with her Starbucks. Since I believe she reads here, she may want to ditch the coffee pots in her bedroom. I mean, who does that?
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/012352.html#ixzz1nb5BMzYI
Kate's sure-to-win Pulitzer Prize winning blog is now posted on CouponCabin...to save you all a click/hit to their site, here is her AMAZING advice! Enjoy!
Traveling Kate Style
With thoughts of my first ever cruise AND of my first ever celebrity cruise in my head , I thought it would be fun to write a little bit about travel.
My family enjoys traveling very much. I constantly relive my many adventures with my kids. The memories are worth the hassle and the key to enjoyment is in the way you pack and travel with kids.
If you’re planning on traveling over spring break or summer (or better yet, this August aboard The Allure of The Seas with me, Cara and Mady!), here are a few travel tips that save my sanity every trip:
1. When packing, label suitcases with clearly visible names for quick access and decreased confusion.
I always pack the boys in one bag, the little girls in another, and Cara and Mady still share a bag as well. I label each bag with tags that say the same. It helps me grab the correct bag quickly and identify which bags are missing, which does happen on occasion.
2. I always pack a small medical / first aid kit for each trip.
I resist the urge to buy the prepackaged kinds. I pack my own kit personalized for our family in a small clear Rubbermaid container with medications that my kids are familiar with. This has saved me many times when someone has a headache, a papercut, an itchy rash or a bee sting!
3. Pack suitcases with pajamas and toothbrushes on top.
I learned this a long time ago when we arrived at our hotel very late at night and I had eight very grouchy and tired kids on my hands. The last thing I have time for is a deep search in three different suitcases. At that hour, I need instant gratification upon opening each bag.
I really hope these few quick tips help you travel more efficiently and peacefully. I enjoy the organizational challenge of traveling with my 8 kids and I can’t say there is anywhere I wouldn’t accept a challenge to go with them.
Good luck and safe travels. Hope to bump into you somewhere out there!
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Included on the blog is a photo of her from - I think - her Australia trip from a year ago - captured by a pap (supposedly); she's holding two of the kids' hands. Way to pimp out the kids, Kate, by posting their photos on your job website. Bleh.
And...I have to say....
Thank GOODNESS for her first tip of labeling the suitcases with a name - because, like, OH MY GAWD, I would NEVER have thought of that tip MYSELF!!! WHAT an idea! Labeling a suitcase with a name??? WOW!
I bow down to you, Oh Kate, in your infinite wisdom. What did we EVER do without you??!
What I find so disburbing about Maddy's "photo spread" was one day--maybe years from now, or decades--when a stranger mentions the photo spread and recalls the details of it to Maddy.
Maddy is going to stop in her tracks and think how does this stranger know about this. When Maddy asks the stranger, "how do you know about the shrimp and black and red theme", the stranger is going to answer that her Mother tweeted all about it to the world. That is so wrong and creepy. The filming is over and yet Kate is still exploiting them to stay in the news and wanting the world to believe that she is the greatest mother of all time. And apparently it is working. Kate was invited to be the feature guest speaker for Mothers.
Nothing wrong with those tips other than they are just plain common sense, but what the hell does that have to do with couponing or even saving money???? LOL! Her blog has morphed into I will give you general life advice because I'm so very learn-ed. I'm going to ditch my cable plan, this is way more entertaining. Seriously, an editor at CC didn't sit down with her and suggest she maybe throw in one or two saving money tips?
"Since I believe she reads here, she may want to ditch the coffee pots in her bedroom. I mean, who does that?"
I've seen movies. Crack addicts also have their stuff on the night table.
2. I always pack a small medical / first aid kit for each trip.
I resist the urge to buy the prepackaged kinds.
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I don't know about you all but I often have to resist this nagging urge deep in my gut to BUY A PREPACKAGED FIRST AID KIT!!!!
What a super mom!! Making eggs and toast for your kids' breakfast! Someone call the press!
And her Coupon Cabin blog is laughable. Me, me, me, cruise, cruise, cruise!!!
I constantly relive my many adventures with my kids
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Who does this? It's super creepy.
Well, whoever came up with the idea that she lives through her 'episodes' got it bang on. She now lives in the past, reliving her trips. I am totally creeped out.
Sorry, that link inadvertently got posted and it's a broken link anyway.
Yes, I agree that Kate did not mention Mady's role because it was a small part. If it had been a large part, she would have announced it. I'm not saying the party was a bad idea, a nice one in fact, it's just that why post anything about it except to have something to blog or twitter about. I feel bad that those kids can't have any privacy because EVERYTHING is put out in public by their mother. I'm so afraid we're hear next about the girls starting their cycles. All this will do is make the kids secretive from their mom. Not good when they are teenagers.
I constantly relive my many adventures with my kids
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Who does this? It's super creepy.
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Notice she said MY many adventures, not our. Does she mean she talks about her trips without the kids to them constantly??? What a douchebag!
Exactly, who does this? Vacations are nice memories and you might say "remember when" OCCASIONALLY or maybe look at the photos once in a blue moon but constantly reliving them? Weird.
Guys, I don't think Kate is "over" her show being cancelled, not by a long shot.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 158
I don't know about you all but I often have to resist this nagging urge deep in my gut to BUY A PREPACKAGED FIRST AID KIT!!!!
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Hmmm...this could be serious. Perhaps a sit down with Dr. Drew is in order...how often do you have these urges? Do they come on suddenly? Do they build up over time?
Have you developed coping mechanisms to resist these urges?
Because...you MUST resist the urge to buy prepackaged first aid kits. It could have dire consequences if you don't.
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Sorry. I'm on an anti-Kate roll today. Seriously, knowing she gets paid to write that crap is pi@&ing me off today. Can you tell?!
When my family travels by air we always mix up the contents of each bag. That way , if a bag gets lost, there will still be at least a few clean clothes for every person. I read that tip years ago, and I always do it. We sort the stuff once we've arrived so we're organized during our visit.
She packs boys in one bag and girls in another? That is a horrible sentence. The 'tips' are so so. I travel a LOT (and pay too!) and my tip would be to have your toothbrush, some basic toiletries, and a change of underwear in your carry-on, so if your bag doesn't make it, you can still be and feel presentable. At the end of a long flight (Munich next week, woo hoo!), you can freshen up before disembarking. I often chuckle when thinking of the hundreds and hundreds of cases of morning breath those poor immigration officers must deal with each day.
Admin's right, none of them have a thing to do with saving money. But since she's never paid for a trip herself.........
PJ's momma,
Yes! That's another great tip - to have some toiletries in your carry on bag. I did that on a trip to China, and during a layover it felt SO good to brush my teeth and freshen up a bit. My travel mates were jealous. : )
Celebrity...gah!!
Yes, we know you & the kids want to travel...
What else did she cram in...oh, yes, some common sense ideas that every person who goes on a trip follows and thought of all on his/her own!! No substance per usual.
No comfort items? Chewies? I hope they've outgrown gnawing on cloth diapers...the twins can pack for themselves I would think...geez. When will CC recognize they hired a lemon?
One time I stocked up on some of those pre-packaged Advil things that come two pills to a package. And then I took it on a trip. But turns out I didn't need them. Just knowing I had them though was a comfort. Does this count as a pre packaged first aid kid? Is that part of the nagging urge?
I wonder if Kate knows what a laughing stock she is and how absurd she sounds.
PJ's momma said... 165
She packs boys in one bag and girls in another?
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And now we know the secret in how she survives those long flights, such as to Australia, with the kids. And here we always thought it was due to a nanny watching over the kids...little did we know, she just packs the little ones and checks them into the baggage hold area.
PJ's Momma: You're hired. Signed, CC.
Have fun in Munich!!
Sooverit, your tip to mix things up is great too. I never thought of that, but I doubt my husband would go for it. We're going to China in May as well, very excited!
The last hour of a long plane ride I pretend I'm just waking up for the morning and wash my face, brush my teeth, put on some lotion, etc. It really does go a long way in helping you get through jet lag and feel good.
And also helps in fighting off those prepackaged first aid kid urges.
Was that it? The CC blog? She gets paid for that? Wow, talk about phoning it in. Yes, I think we all should start labeling our suitcases. I guess that is what that tag is for, who knew.
Oh THAT'S what those suitcase tags are for!!! All this time I just thought it was a cute fashion accessory. I'm going to go fill mine out with my name right now.
I can one-up Kate's tip. Which is a tip most people know. Buy some heavy-duty colored ribbon/string to tie to suitcases. Each kid gets a color or at least each gender gets a color in a big family. Waa-laa, not only can you find your suitcase easily but some stranger probably isn't going to mistake it for theirs when it's going around the conveyer belt.
Why were her traveling tips on CC? I could see it as a blog post on Kateplusmy8, dumb as it is, but CC is failing in the editorial department. She is worthless as any type of consumer expert.
If she had any problems packing in the past for her kids, it's because she packed so darn much stuff. Oh yeah, Kate doesn't do carry-on bags because she has Stevie to do the heavy lifting with those checked bags.
As for her latest CC blog entry: Where are the money saving tips? I thought the point of CC was saving money? Labeling the suitcases and packing jammies on top are TIME savers. I thought her job was to write about how she saves money raising her EIGHT, count 'em, EIGHT kids.
She can't even do the CC job right. She's a crappy mother and an even crappier writer.
The only thing left for her as far as being news worthy is if she could manage to come up with an original idea.
TLC stinks said... 175
Why were her traveling tips on CC? I could see it as a blog post on Kateplusmy8, dumb as it is, but CC is failing in the editorial department. She is worthless as any type of consumer expert.
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Sorry - my bad.
I should have mentioned that following her brilliant, extremely-knowledgeable article, CC has a bunch of travel-related coupons, such as Priceline, accessories for traveling, etc.
Kate herself should have put a "lead in" in her blog, such as a sentence that said, "Check out below for some great deals on traveling". She can't even be bothered anymore to plug the coupons that follow her amazing tips.
Kate always mentions how the kids ask when they're going to travel again. I think it's odd, really. Kids live in the now, not the past like Kate. I would expect the kids to wonder when they're going to see their extended family and loved ones.
The CC blog was so off point that it's an embarrassment. I would not have the stones to advertise my gig while being paid to write for something completely unrelated. She's got Stonehenge stones, I tell' ya.
Besides, her "advice" once again is so basic. Honey, I pack better than you for my dogs.
PS, Kate, did you (once again) get permission to use the pap photo? You know, the same paps that you constantly bitch about and perform self-absorbed dances to? You can't just pilfer their work. I hope one day you get called on using work that is not yours.
Coupon Cabin... seriously. Are you such a bunch of amateurs that you don't know this?
PJ's momma said... 149
Where does she think that Blonde blend of K-cups comes from? Starbucks, of course, which OWNS the Blonde Veranda blend. Big sign when you walk in, "We now have Blonde Veranda k-cups!"
Grifting as usual. She should have put Starbucks on her question so they could send her some.... ----------------------------
She probably privately RT Starbucks to avoid criticism- she does read here. And I don't think she will ever stop grifting- the world owes her. I have never in my lifetime seen a woman who thinks she is so entitled to freebies. Jon and Kate cooked up their scheme before the kids were even born, milked every company and person they could to get what they wanted for free. Add in TLC who paid for endless perks, including food, nannies, bodyguards, paid help,medicaid, private nurse, clothing for all kids and her and Jon when filming (wardrobe), endless trips, toys, house/yard improvements, etc.. it is pathetic that Kate thinks she is still entitled to these things. Problem is, instead of being grateful for all of the perks she received, she believes she should still receive them, simply because she has 8 kids she chose to have. Always remember her original premise, that she was entitled to the nurse for an additional year, because society owed it to her.
Sadly, her mind set has not changed one bit.
Kate always mentions how the kids ask when they're going to travel again. I think it's odd, really. Kids live in the now, not the past like Kate. I would expect the kids to wonder when they're going to see their extended family and loved ones.
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Exactly, kids live in the now. Nor do the little kids have a concept of "travel" like Kate does. They understand, get on airplane, at a new place, fun. I highly doubt they are constantly talking about wanting to travel in general. Or if they are, it's because they saw it makes Kate happy when they talk about it. I can't imagine what a turnoff a kid like that is at school who won't shut up about trips. I doubt this is what is happening, but still.
oh, I assumed it was on CC- why post it so early re: the cruise?? Are they all traveling?? I thought it was weird she included 'packing the little kids"
Ugh, a Shoka diary entry...Shoka's groomer picks him up in his SUV and Kate is 'his person." I don't know what the point of the story was, although Kate said she used Google (LOL) to check the spelling of "skidattle." ?????
Ya know, Kate, that coffee you love to drink so much, well, now is the time to smell it.
Yep, it's time to smell the coffee...I've never seen anyone make a living, and certainly not one to maintain your standard of living, by running, drinking coffee, and tweeting teenagers.
And Kate, you really need to deal with the discontentment in your life. Anyone that lives in the past is unhappy and unwilling to move forward.
The best thing you could do for yourself is get some counseling.
Army of 7 year olds? I think not.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071006182002AAJAM85
The twit doesn't even have a squad!!
(sorry don't know how to many that link clickable!)
Oh so agree. Underwear in a carry-on. After arriving in Japan with baggage still in States, I learned my lesson. Never pack make-up in checked bag either.
I've had colored ribbon torn off a checked bag, so I bought some velcro colored handle covers at Target for my bags (they come in several colors). Works great. Even wrote my name in permanent marker on the handle cover. Also have a name tag on the bag (duh, Kate).
Those Shoka diaries are face palmers. She even talks about how much THE DOG LOVES HER!!! And how sweetly she talks to him. Uh huh. And she talked to him all the way home - hahahahahaha - she was probably on the phone complaining about her pain in the ass dog.
And Kate, it's 'skedaddled', not 'skidattled', you nitwit.
If Kate is a great organizer, then my mom must be an organizing genius. She not only had to organize and pack for our family of eight but had to do it on her own (my dad saw her job as packing while his job was driving.) In addition to the clothes we would need, she also had to pack food and the various items we would need both during the ride and at the destination. We couldn't afford trips that involved airfare and we rarely stayed in hotels; our family trips were mainly to cabins for swimming/fishing/playing with the kids in the other cabins. My mother had to plan and pack clothing, food, games, equipment, toys and books and had to figure out how to fit it all in a station wagon that also had to transport eight people. Her "vacations" also included having to take care of the duties she handled at home- cooking, cleaning, doing laundry when we stayed at places with laundry facilities, and making sure we were having fun. She managed to do it all on a shoestring budget and without the help of nannies/helpers/bodyguards. When we were little we were too young to realize that our vacations were not vacations for Mom; in fact, they were more work for her in that she had to do everything in a new setting with only what she had packed rather than in her familiar home with her usual cooking/cleaning items. For us kids, our vacations were fun and gave us many good memories. We had no idea that our vacations weren't "fancy"- we were having too good of a time swimming and playing hide'n'seek in the woods. We didn't have a lot, but we had enough.
Marla
I think I'll apply for a job a CC. I smell an opening there soon.
TLC stinks said... 187
I think I'll apply for a job a CC. I smell an opening there soon.
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I can only think that the reason CC keeps Kate around is for her D-list status and ability to get clicks. Her last blog was a throw away. There was not one tip in there 1) to save money and 2) that anyone doesn't know already.
I'm sure Kate is adept at packing with all the free travel she and Jon have been given. I would think that she'd have something insightful is all.
We always used duct tape adhered to a suitcase...it's not terribly attractive, but when you have little ones and lots of luggage to keep up with, a 12 inch strap of tape (on both sides) is instantly recognizable..now it comes in all sorts of nifty colors and designs!
Shoka is nothing more than a guard dog, and I bet a million bucks, it was Steve who recommended she bring the dog back (if indeed it is the same dog) to discourage anyone trespassing. Now, I have to say that having a dog on that large property is smart, but to pass the dog off as a family member is such a lie.
I agree she was hired because of her D-List status and clicks. If I worked at CC I would be embarrassed by her stupid blogs, and yes, she has no business plugging her own cruise on CC web site. Like I said, someone is not doing editorial duty there.
If CC is embarrassed by her blogs, how do you think Shoka feels about her writing his? lol
Kate's been super busy today! Made the biggest, best-est breakfast evah for the most special-ist kids, and wrote two silly blog posts. I bet she is exhaust-ish.
My 3 lazy (but loved) dogs are asleep this morning. They get up only to follow the sunshine across the floor. They don't know how to spell skedaddle. Not only does Kate commercialize her kids -- she shamefully promotes the DOG, too.
Tucker's Mom said... 178
Kate always mentions how the kids ask when they're going to travel again. I think it's odd, really. Kids live in the now, not the past like Kate. I would expect the kids to wonder when they're going to see their extended family and loved ones.
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I doubt the kids care about when they're going to travel again.
That's just freakin' Kate putting words in their mouths again- you know, like she puts words in Shoka's mouth...
She's a proficient embellisher.
It is not a compliment to say that you read both of her books in one day.
Steven King takes a day and all nighters!
I skimmed her "letters" book on display in some store. If it takes more than a hour to read, it would mean you needed to take a barf break.
I think the size of the kids' breakfasts depend on the mood Kate is in when she wakes up. She seems extremely "up" today.
Knows Quality said... 154
Kate's sure-to-win Pulitzer Prize winning blog is now posted on CouponCabin...to save you all a click/hit to their site, here is her AMAZING advice! Enjoy!
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Well, there you go. Another money saving blog entry from Katie Irene. I hope that Coupon Cabin has stucco walls in their offices- it's going to make climbing up the walls easier everytime Kate submits a new post.
Great choice, CouponCabin! I hope she's worth the money you are paying her.
I would think that Kate has some kind of iron clad contract with Coupon Cabin. Her blogs are pathetic and have no useful information. Coupon Cabin is also responsible for getting her on Dr. Drew last week and she failed miserably at that. The couponer who followed her put her to shame. I would think CC would want an actual couponer who is enthusiastic and knowledgeable as opposed to a dried up, D-list, reality star. She has nothing to offer.
RE: The 7 year olds breakfast.....I guess they didn't get that "bus snack" this morning. I thought they didn't eat much at 6am Kate. They waited until they got on the bus to eat their "pre packed, the night before" bus snacks!. For cripe sake, if your going to keep informing the world of your every move, keep you stories (lies) straight.
"I enjoy the organizational challenge of traveling with my 8 kids and I can’t say there is anywhere I wouldn’t accept a challenge to go with them."
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Oh yeah Kate? Then how about a camping trip to Alaska? Wanna give that another go? Apparently it can be a lot of fun for kids if their mother doesn't have a stick up her ass.
A quick question, in case anyone's done the math or is a travel agent and understands how celebrity cruises work (I'm sure this was discussed when the cruise was first announced, so pardon my redundancy). How much does Kate stand to make from the cruise, provided it sells out?
I'm just trying to think what her income will be this year. I think at this point it's confirmed that there was a contract in place until February and as others have said, I think TLC allowed her to continue with some of her perks within reason of course. We know she has the Coupon Cabin gig - do we think that is a salaried position, pay per blog post, or was there a one time fee for x number of blogs? There was the marathon. Then, there is the May speaking engagement. And the cruise in August. I'm sure I'm missing things, so feel free to fill in.
So, what's a reasonable amount of income to assume she's generating from those activities? Could Kate maintain her standard of living based on the known gigs she has lined up?
Don't know why this popped into my head this morning, but it did.
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