For the record, this episode was very disjointed. They tried hard to build drama (failed) and the focus was the party and talking about the relationship. But they didn’t do a very good mesh.
They start the train wreck by saying that they are two different people and it’s hard. They are on a new confessional couch, but not at the same time (until much later, and it was for a short time).
Kate: immediately bitches that she can’t control the paps.
Jon: whines he didn’t sign up for this. Jon said he never read a tabloid magazine until he was in one- Right.
Kate: whines that it affects your privacy.
Jon: denies any wrong doing- he never cheated and he was just hanging out and he doesn’t care who believes him- very defiant. And he says Kate only, “knows what she knows”. Whatever that means.
Kate: What makes Kate most pissed off is that Jon made mistakes and while she’s doing “what she’s supposed to do” with bodyguards and working --- no one is going to “take her down” because of that. What this really means is that no one is taking her gravy train away over a piece of ass that she couldn’t keep her hands off of.
Jon: says that one day the kids are going to Google him and he hopes they understand it is crap. He apologizes to his family.
Kate: is pissed and angry. She says she’s been dealing with it for at least 6 weeks if not longer.
Jon: resents the duties of taking care of the kids.
Kate: says he does have help and he isn’t doing it alone.
Jon: is angry at her. Yet he doesn’t feel great about her and wants her to travel (meaning he doesn’t want to be around her).
Kate and Jon: No one knows what the solution is.
Kate: admits being a bitch, er “hard” over the last 10 years. She regrets it. Did she push him to this? No, because everyone is responsible for his own actions. She doesn’t know what the solution is--- uh, end the show maybe? None of this is what Kate envisioned for “us, him” “he’s made some very poor decisions”. Yes, Kate, we realize you’re playing the martyr card. It isn’t working.
Then it is on to the 5th birthday party. The day before the party (which is a week late, btw) she takes them (by herself) to pick out decorations. If we remember, she still had the bodyguard with her that day. We see the kids at the table belching before shopping. They are going to have a bouncy party. We see them throwing away breakfast dishes… more landfill for paper plates, and cups. No recycling present!
Kate went “by herself” because Jon needed a weekend off. Sorry, Kate, but we saw those pictures and your body guard was right there with you!
The furniture in the house is hideous, by the way- Goodwill rejects. Now, TLC seems to think we want some cute kid time. Problem is that these kids are past cute and on to monsters and disrespect. Jon says the boys wrestle and are the three stooges. The girls roam around and so do the boys. Where the hell is a parent? We get to hear one kid call another a “butt pooper”. Nice.
They finally get to the store. Kate says she stops Joel from saying Paparazzi… but that isn’t true. He didn't say "there's the paparazzi." She said, “Be quiet, the paparazzi are watching us,” and he said, "What are paparazzi." Kate says she won’t let them say paparazzi--- they have to say the “p people”. Whatever, we know it is all lies, Kate.
I noticed we didn’t get to see much shopping. Methinks it was much more stressful than Kate lets on. They finally get everything and go home. Kate actually seems to bring in everything alone…
Kate blabs about the book tour. She calls it a combined book tour—bullshit- she had 2 book tours. No publisher combines tours. She is appreciative of fans—because they pay her salary. She even likes us nay-sayers. I feel strangely sullied.
Kate says Jon wants to “bust out and make everything go away.” She said it isn’t. At least Jon admits it is a business. He did all this because he loves his kids and family. Not one mention of loving his wife, Kate.
Kate whines that she’s being called the baby sitter's, er no-no-nanny's name. News flash—interact with your kids more often. But are the kids happy, healthy, safe and loved? If yes, Kate can keep raking in the cash. Are they safe when Jon is whoring? If yes, Jon can go whoring and Kate can continue to ignore the situation.
Kate gives the kids candy for being good at the store. I see Runts and other assorted, non-organic food stuffs on the table. They stuff the bags and Kate whines about the assembly. I am surprised they are having friends over—must be paid extras.
They had to get “crafty” to ditch the paps….. As we know, the paps were on it and found them anyway. Danny and Clark, part of the TLC staff, were helping, so Kate didn’t have to do it alone (or pay anyone extra). Just like I am sure she didn’t do the kids hair or clothes.
So the kids and paid extra children show up. With other moms that must have been paid too. Mady and Cara get to invite one kid. One of the bouncy things had water in it-“someone” was going to take care of it—more help for Kate. Jon played the bitch and did Kate’s cake finding for her. Kate bitches because the kids aren’t playing enough—“should we just have a party with food next year”. Again, she threatens the children because she doesn’t think they do things the way they should. Bitch.
Kate says she’s “dying of freezing”. Love her backwoods Pennsylvania speech.
Kate is shudders with an orgasm over the paps in the woods. As much as she says she shuns them, she sure spends enough time strutting for them.
Jon asks one of the kids who she invited. She said, “Graydon” and he is her “buddy”. Jon looks so checked out- or high. She says “Daddy, I don’t want you to leave anymore” Where was he? Surely not spending the night with Deanna or his mother! Jon made a lame excuse about taking about work—what work? He’s at loose ends, remember?
So then a magician is coming. Kate kisses all the kids—a birthday kiss—thanks mom! Ick. Nast.
Kate farts with the chocolate cake with peanut butter icing. And she fakes a cry about her kids being 5. Jon is trying to light the candles and it is windy. He’s getting them but she says “Light the 5, PLEASE light the 5”.
Now come the piñatas…. Jon tells a girl to hit it hard like her brothers—positive reinforcement. Wonder if the candy is organic? One kid says “thank you for my birthday mommy” and she didn’t hear him until another mom said “oh that’s sweet” and the nice Kate face came on….
Then for the 5 year montage……..And then commercial before the real drama….
They don’t know where they are. Kate says she’s into everything she’s doing for the kids. She works, breathes and wakes up because of her kids. She won’t let any of this harm them. You can’t stop it dumb ass. Jon quit his job to stay home 2 years ago. He does what he does for his kids.
What the future holds? Kate says she’s here every minute working doesn’t require her to be away. Jon says he’s there for his kids.
Kate cries and doesn’t want to ruin her makeup. What a great priority. The birthday photo could be the last family picture. Trying to be the martyr. Looking back and realizing that parents with multiples have triple the divorce rate and knowing they were going to beat it- she doesn’t know if she can say that now. They are two different people- they weren’t before? She’s tried for 6 months to fix the problem and she doesn’t know. “It’s so complicated”. They pulled off the party if nothing else. No Kate, it isn’t complicated. Stop the show and work on your marriage or shut the fuck up and get a divorce and try to keep a “family” show as a single mom and a so called “Christian”. WHICH, BTW, NOT ONE MENTION OF GOD. BY EITHER OF THEM. NOTHING. WHERE WAS GOD IN ALL THIS GARBAGE? I call bullshit on their Christian act.
Jon says they love their kids and it doesn’t matter if they are married. All of that is between him and Kate. As long as they are safe, taken care of and loved- it doesn’t matter- it is their business. So then get out of the public eye and keep your dick out of skank vagina!
Kate needs to go to bed knowing she has done her best. Then stop the show and work on your relationship, you dumb fuck.
The final scene makes zero sense in this episode. They are having a cookout at the house now. The kids are eating hot dogs while he’s grilling a TON of chicken and scallops. Why? Feeding the crew? Imaginary friends?
Jon says he can’t picture the future. So they put up the family show for the kids. Kate continues to wear the hideous dresses. Jon says if you can be friends whether you’re married or not, it benefits them in the long run. Kate claims that there isn’t the kid’s fault and they deserve the best from both of them- “doing the best for the kids.” That’s right, make sure the kids don’t get sick so that you can’t pimp them anymore.
They are clearly separated and pimping the kids (still) and the new situation for ratings. Next week where Mady and Kate have mommy-daughter time must have been torture for Mady. Hint: Jon and Kate- if you are supposed to work on your marriage, you need to be together. If you aren’t going to work on it, just separate and don’t rape the public by keeping them guessing. If it is between you and Kate, Jon, then stay off the show. Don’t be a part of it. Grow some balls.
Kate’s life is full of choices, as Jon said his mother told him life was. Kate chooses to be a bitch, to pimp her kids and to keep the gravy train rolling. She has no one to blame but herself.
Jon chooses to voice his opinions through Kevin and Jodi and will not stand up for himself much. He chooses to stay with Kate or to work with whatever arrangement they have. He has no one to blame but himself.
The kids choose to be cooperative; because I am sure there is hell to pay if they don’t. They have no one to blame but faulty laws and bad parents. I am sure they will each write a fantastic book about their lost childhoods.
All in all I think this season will blow. They will try to make their marriage drama into something more than it is, since Jon has a contract that lets him screw anyone he wants. They are doing a lot of crossovers- Emerill, Ace of Cakes, American Chopper-- probably to try and cut the awkwardness of this season. Additionally, I wouldn't be surprised to see a marriage counseling session that tells them to be together, so this is what they do. Kate's book tour has to be winding down, she has another book to get out. Which will mean more travel. Overall, I give this a big yawn.
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I missed the first 4 minutes. Did Jon discuss his "affair" already? All I see is Kate talking about having to do it all "by myself"
I think I'd rather watch Intervention.....
I watched...it made me sad.. I feel sad for the whole family...
1) Why does she need a team of people to help her with a birthday party? Many moms and/or dads do this all the time MOSTLY on their own. I have been to parties planned and executed by single dads and moms too. 2)I did notice that Jon helped too--bringing the cakes, helping with the activities etc. There may be even more that we are unaware of. WHO KNOWS. BUT this is what dads do--good dads--again so what
3) Kate--yes mentioned several times that she is totally focused on her children, everything is all about them etc. But when you watched her interact in her home, she seemed distant--like she has forgotten how to interact, how to speak to or handle her kids. Do christian moms threaten to LEAVE their children if they do not get out to the car? She mentioned over and over how tired she was--welcome--allmothers and fathers get tired--however everyone knows it and we know it, we don't need to say it over and over to people. IT COMES with being a parent--of one or 8 children!
4)Jon-seems like he really does not want to do this show anymore. I wonder if he signed a contract and has to--with TLC. or Maybe their new home and lifestyle depends on the money they earn frm the show and books--I am sure there is no maybe there. I am sure he like all dads wonders how he will be able to support his family--and you can tell he loves his kids. As I am sure Kate does too. But his agony and all is apparent. He would prefer a more private life.
5)Jon denied any REAL infidelity--just admitted wrong choices. But if that were true, I would think Kate would not be so hostile to him. She obviously knows way more than all of us and the media for that matter. More people would respect him if he would have just admitted his wrongdoing and said he was wrong and was either going to try to rebuild his marriage or has found that he no longer wants to be married. OR just to plain say its MY business and we are working on it. But to say--I don't care if you believe it but its not true--seemed really poor --sorry Jon but you have earned a great deal of money by MAKING your family public! We didn't all write you and beg you and MAKE you film your family for the last 5 years!
6) Kate--yes we can see you are sad, angry, and EMBARRASED. But the tears, although they seemed genuine, appear to be for more. It seems that the ride you have been on--writing books, claiming to be of high christian values etc., is coming to an end. Why would people spend money on a book--about your life with the kids and your husband---Its a wash! You do not value FAMILY--where is all your family? Parents? Siblings? For any parent to purchase your book, they will either pay to read lies, or they must want to learn how to break all ties with their immediate families.
It is sad that these children ONLY have the two of you! Grandparents play an important role in the lives of children,as do cousins and aunts and uncles. OKAY so many families have broken ties within them--but whole ropes are BROKEN in your family!
7)Kate mentiones she must leave the kids to WORK! Jon had to quit to help at home, you quit to work at home, NOW you feel you MUST leave your kids, when you claim you didn't want to miss all the important events of their lives! SELL your BOOK--you can do it without leaving those little ones all the time. YES--it will cost you a little--but welcome to budgeting! We all have families and must cut corners and such to be home more with our kids.
My theory..
IT IS OVER.... Like many marriages! Best thing would be to outright admit it on TV, and show how divrced parents can still be MAJOR in their kids lives and show them love etc.
I wish you luck--but in an effort to promote the privacy of your kids, I will no longer watch--I certainly will not buy any magazines etc. about your story--maybe that too will reduce all the cameras snapping photos of the kids!
I am only one--but if other parents and people would ALL put these KIDS before the entertainment--maybe they have a chance of a more private REAL LIFE.
Haven't seen the episode yet. Was the birthday cake organic?
Did see some of the other episodes over the weekend - Kate shopping at Sam's Club. What section did she find the organic PopTarts, Eggos, and Goldfish crackers?
What a phoney.
this blog is way too unnecessarily cruel
Then don't read it!
i won't. i was looking for info about the show and stumbled upon this blog. bye!
Smell ya later!
The whole paparazzi thing...I live near their house and have to drive past it on my way to work, grocery store, etc. I have never seen paparazzi. They live on a curve on a hill on a narrow road...there is no where anyone could park.
i agree...family is very important...you can have 20 siblings but that will never compare to 100's of relatives...specially when they are together all the time...normal ppl need outside love and care...IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD...the kids need to be able to express themselves to other humans not with those they see all day everyday...and not babysitters and aunts you only call when you need something...why cant you ever go to just visit and say hello...i also feel that they should stop the show its been long enough and the sanity of you and your children is way more important than money...if you cant afford that pretty big house you can move again it will be okay...and no Kate you're not on your own...no, you're just single...wow is it so hard to take the kids to the store and feed them...you act like you dont have enough money to support them (like my mother with only 2 children...single...im going off to college...and we're gonna be evicted)...i mean is it hard to bring in groceries?...i think you should let it go now or your kids might grow up resenting you for your selfish actions...they might blame you for not trying to make it work with their father or for cutting them off from the outside world...your living with them on your own but you have financail help from all directons
Kate acts like everything is so dramatic in her life. Bringing in groceries? Please. She could have had those kids bring in several bags and been better off. The kids are old enough to do chores and help.
OK, suffered thru the first half of the premier. Here's my two cent$:
1. Why does Kate keep having to remind us that when she does something, she always does it 'by herself' or 'alone.' She'll admit that Jon stays with the kids 'alot', but is quick to point out that 'he has help.'
2. Kate's double parking outside of PartyCity just illustrates her entitlement attitude. Why would we expect her to be a good mother? She can't even drive.
3. Where did Kate change her clothes at the party? She's setting up in a skirt, but then breaks out the pants when the guests arrive. Seriously? A wardrobe change at a birthday party? Get over yourself.
4. Do you think all the invitations had release forms in them?
5. Did you notice the 'Eight Little Faces' book in the shelf of the interview room? Also, since 'Eight Little Faces' is bombing, I love how Kate is trying to push 'Multiple Blessin8s' instead.
6. I almost fell over for the clip at the book signing when the teenage girl told Kate, 'Say hi to Jon.' Kate replies, 'Ok, biggest fan.'
More observations if I can will myself to finish the episode.
Thank you for that write-up. It's the best play-by-play of a J&K+8 episode I've ever seen!!!
That was a sensational comment! I just wish J&K would forget the $$ and the "bottom line" and focus on making their marriage work. There are 8 others to consider here--and J&K's selfishness is disgusting. (I can't stand the way they talk to each other...) If they decide to split, the repercussions of THAT decision will be everlasting and something that they will live with forever! So go ahead, be just another "statistic!"
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