What About Beth?

After watching an interview on Fox, I realized that the hosts interviewing the Gosselins must not even do a minimum amount of research on their subject. If you were doing an interview based on a book, wouldn't you wonder where the other author is? Wouldn't you mention all the authors named on the book? Although I don't fault anyone for not wanting to read this nonsense, in most interviews regarding a book, the interviewers have actually read the book,. Either the interviewers and their staff are incompetent or the Gosselin publicist has forbade questions regarding Beth. I go with the former since Robin Roberts mentioned Beth during GMA.
I wonder what is going through Beth and Bob's minds these days? What about their lovely daughters, one of whom was the twin's best friend? Do they still attend school with her? What about the precious older girl that was coincidentally registered with Nannies For Hire? Do the tups ask about her or Beth?
I had a chance to skim through Multiple Blessings at the bookstore. I read that Beth and Aiden have a special bond and that Beth would take Aiden home alone with her. He considers Beth one of his "mommies".
I really doubt that Beth cowrote the book to make money. But, you would think she would want a little recognition, or would she? Is she embarrassed to be associated with the Gosselins? I hope Beth realizes that no one sees her in a bad light for trying to protect Kate and for trying to help Kate get "her" story out.
I have to admit curiosity has the best of me right now and I would love to know what exactly happened between Beth and Kate to have caused them to part ways.

Those Poor Kids

As most Mondays begin as another boring school day for most kids, Mady and Cara face more teasing at school. What is it going to take for their parents, Jon and Kate to realize that the show has affected their children well being? "We will quit the show when the kids are no longer comfortable doing it", says Kate. Comfortable? What do the tups know? Kate has said herself that the tups know nothing else. Their entire lives have been lived in front of the cameras. Under the glaring hot lights, under the glaring scrutiny with Uncle Soundman and Auntie Producer following their every move. What else do they know?
The last statement issued after the segment yesterday frightens me, "Peterson is calling for an end to the show if it is harming them. How about halting production allowing experts to come in? When I refer to experts, I also think Kate's mental well being should be examined as well as the tups. How many lies does she need to caught in, how many family members does she need to kick to the curb and how many innocent lives does she have to destroy before anyone steps in?

CNN Headline News - Jon and Kate Plus 8

I watched the "teaser" for the upcoming segment on Jon and Kate plus 8 possibly exploiting their children but after almost 2 hours, the segment has not aired.
If anyone has seen the segment or has any information as to when it will be shown or where to find it, please post a comment.
Thank you!

It's Staged, They ARE Working!

I know I mentioned that I do not watch the show anymore, but I find it difficult to avoid all the reruns. I caught a few snippets of the episode where the tups go to preschool. A few things didn't make sense. First, let me preface this by saying it has been mentioned on various blogs that the tups do not attend the preschool associated with their church which is an hour away although the preschool shown on the episode sure looked like the church they attend. It has been mentioned many times that they attend the same school as their sisters which is a 20 minute drive away.

Did anyone else notice the same red couches, the same room and the same hallway and double doors that we saw in the episode where they attend church prior to torturing their kids with cupcakes? I also noticed there were no other children, parents, cars or teachers around. The parking lot was empty, the playground was empty. If this is the preschool associated with the school that the twins attend, there should have been much more going on. The preschool is supposed to be at a K-12 school, either the whole school was on a field trip or this episode was staged at their church to appear that it was the first day of preschool for the tups. It was probably filmed on a weekday when no one was around. TLC probably donated money so they could use the church as a set. This way they avoid having to have releases signed and it throws the public off.

There also are so many discrepancies in the "time" factor. They say the school is an hour away, and Jon tells us they have to leave by 11:15 to arrive 15 minutes early after they tell us their school begins at 12pm. Also, they are not the sharpest tools in the shed but I seriously doubt they would drive an hour each way for preschool.

Makes sense to me but why lie? Security? Who knows but if it is true, it's another indicator that the kids are working and it's not on a reality show.

GO AWAY KATE!!!!

In a tribute to Pennmommy's son (yes I realize it was a hoax), I stopped watching Jon and Kate Plus 8. About the same time, the new season of Dancing with the Stars began, so it was an easy decision. In the beginning, Kate Gosselin captured my heart while she clipped coupons to make the most of her budget and juggled 8 kids while her husband worked long hours away from home. But, a few episodes after the Surviving Sextuplets and Twins special I began to notice discrepancies in Kate's stories, a few things didn't add up. It was the episode where she buys an organic macaroon cookie and tells us that these cookies are "healthy" because they are organic that made me try and contact her. My background is in Health and Fitness and I have taken many nutrition courses and have given lectures on the subject. I honestly thought she didn't know any better, so I googled her to try and e-mail her the facts on organic food. Was I surprised with what came up after I googled Kate Gosselin! Many stories and accounts that did not show Kate in a positive light. As the "seasons' continued, Kate's sense of entitlement and her neurosis got worse. She became very unlike-able to me. In fact, I really began to despise her. Although, I have to say she is a smart woman, she sucked us in with her innocent act but the more I read, the true Kate Gosselin was revealed and is apparent on television through her reality show. What is truly unfortunate is that 8 innocent children are sucked into her fantasy world as are many viewers.

I don't miss the show at all, but lately I can't seem to get away from the Gosselins. They are everywhere! Last week, I purchased People magazine because one of my favorite actors and philanthropists, Paul Newman passed away and his gorgeous face graced the cover. I can't think of two more opposite families than the Newman family and the Gosselin family. Paul Newman lived his life to give to those more unfortunate than him, the Gosselins live their lives to take from those more unfortunate than them. I feel bad that I bought anything Gosselin, but I had to have the People magazine, I am saving it just like I saved the People magazine issue that featured Princess Diana after she died. I went to the grocery store the other day and what do I see at the checkout stand? The Gosselin family on the cover of you guessed it, Good Housekeeping magazine! I turn the TV on last week and guess who was on the promo for the Regis and Kelly show? She's in the Sunday paper, she's on the television, she's at the grocery store and she's even in the issue of People magazine with Paul Newman, her polar opposite!
Please, Kate Gosselin GO AWAY!!!!!!!!

Is Pennmommy a fake?

It sure looks like we've all been had. I can't tell you how many tears I shed for this grieving mother. We grieved for this woman because of the love that we have for our own children, we couldn't imagine losing a child. We grieved for this woman because we've lost someone close to us in the past. We've all had someone in our lives that we have lost whether it was a family member, a close friend, even a neighbor or a favorite teacher.
Now, I am reading that some of us were blinded by hate for the Gosselins and that is why we believed pennmommy. Quite the contrary, we were blinded by love. Love that we have for our own children, family members and friends. Our love is so strong, we couldn't read between the lines, we knew a few things didn't seem right, but we didn't question because of our love. We all hugged our kids a little tighter last week, we all forgave a little easier last week and we all prayed a little more than usual last week. The prayers were not wasted, prayers are never wasted.
So, yes we've all been had but not because of our disdain for the Gosselins but for the love of our own. So my kids got a few extra hugs last week, I prepared my family meals with a little more effort, I smiled at strangers last week so even if I've been had, I made out ahead so did my family.
After doing a little reading at various sites, it's sad that some posters have to direct their anger towards a website. Or, the one that I love to read "I knew it all along". Yeah, right! And I predicted the last big earthquake. Sure, we may have had doubts but how in the world would you know how elaborate this hoax was all along!
We should all be relieved that there is no dead teenager named Jason. Thank God.
We've been hoaxed. It is what it is.

Condolescenses for Pennmommy

As many of you know, Pennmommy has lost her dear sweet son Jason.
You may leave condolescenses for her and her family here.
We have added the song "Somewhere Over The Rainbow".