I often wondered what would have been the last straw with me as far as the Gosselins are concerned. Was Kate going to carry on with her lies, insult my intelligence one too many times or was it that the tups were just not that interesting to watch anymore. None of the above.
It was hearing about Pennmommy's son. A woman who took time out of her own schedule to volunteer for a stranger. That stranger? Kate Gosselin. Time that is lost now, time that she could have spent with her family, with her son. The son that she is now holding vigil over as he sits in a coma. Pennmommy gave her time to Kate Gosselin so that she could have an easier time raising her babies. One of the babies that Kate not so long ago said to "I don't even want to hear you breathe". Kate must not remember that there was a time that her babies struggled for each breath they took.
How can I watch this woman on television that fired this volunteer because she thought she stole "yogurt' from her refrigerator? Pennmommy volunteered her time to make Kate's life easier, will Kate even send Pennmommy a card, a wish, a prayer? Only if it is done on camera.
Kate accused Pennmommy of being a "thief' for the missing yogurt.
Kate Gosselin you are the thief! You are a thief of precious moments! You have stole away moments that Pennmommy could have been with her family. You, Kate Gosselin are nothing but a thief.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
PennMommy (Update Oct. 1, 2008)
For those of you who know who Penn Mommy is, we just recieved this comment, please pray for their family.
momof5 said...
PM's son William just posted an update about his brother on GWoP's new site. His brother is in a coma and they aren't sure of the extent of damage yet from the stroke. PM and family can use all of the prayers and support you can send their way!!
Update from one of our readers:
PM's son left another message at GWoP saying that at least 12 people have now called the hospital switchboard trying to get information on his brother and the family. He has asked everyone to get the word out so these crazies will stop. PM and family do not need this harassment. PM's son is very, very ill. Please help get Will's message out!
Another Update: October 1, 2008
As it stands, Jason will never be able to breath on his own and his brain is damaged from the stroke. They are deciding whether to move him to a long term facility as soon as the doctors allow, or letting him pass and harvesting his usable organs for donors.
momof5 said...
PM's son William just posted an update about his brother on GWoP's new site. His brother is in a coma and they aren't sure of the extent of damage yet from the stroke. PM and family can use all of the prayers and support you can send their way!!
Update from one of our readers:
PM's son left another message at GWoP saying that at least 12 people have now called the hospital switchboard trying to get information on his brother and the family. He has asked everyone to get the word out so these crazies will stop. PM and family do not need this harassment. PM's son is very, very ill. Please help get Will's message out!
Another Update: October 1, 2008
As it stands, Jason will never be able to breath on his own and his brain is damaged from the stroke. They are deciding whether to move him to a long term facility as soon as the doctors allow, or letting him pass and harvesting his usable organs for donors.
GWOP Shut down
Well, well, well
It looks like the Gosselins got their wish and had GWOP shut down or at least it looks that way. I was mistaken and had thought that Pennmommy had her blog shut down but have been informed that it was her decision to close the blog due to her son's health.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Pennmommy's son and I apologize for the misinformation.
Thanks for correcting me.
It looks like the Gosselins got their wish and had GWOP shut down or at least it looks that way. I was mistaken and had thought that Pennmommy had her blog shut down but have been informed that it was her decision to close the blog due to her son's health.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Pennmommy's son and I apologize for the misinformation.
Thanks for correcting me.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Emotional Abuse
I looked up emotional abuse and here is what I found. It said that if you can respond yes to more than just a few of these, your partner is probably abusing you. I will let you make up your own mind as to why I posted these.
Humiliate you privately or in public.
Criticize you, call you names, yell at you.
Hit or push you, even "accidentally".
Interrupt you.
Ignore your feelings.
Have unpredictable mood swings, alternating from good to bad for no apparent reason.
Disrespect you.
Present a wonderful face to the world and is well liked by outsiders.
Ridicule or insult you then tell you it’s a joke, or that you have no sense of humor.
Give you a hard time about socializing with your friends or family, or not allowing you to socialize with them.
Try to convince you he or she is "right," while you are "wrong”.
Act immature and selfish, yet accuse you of those behaviors.
Complain about how badly you treat him or her.
Try to control decisions.Questions your competence?
The other person places unreasonable demands on you and wants you to put everything else aside to tend to their needs. It could be a demand for constant attention.
You are subjected to constant criticism, and you are constantly berated because you don't fulfill all this person's needs.
Parent-child pattern of communication is most obvious when the abuser takes an aggressive stance.
The underlying judgmental "I know best" tone the abuser takes in situations is inappropriate and creates unequal footing in peer relationships.
The other person may deliberately start arguments and be in constant conflict with others.
The person may be "addicted to drama" since it creates excitement.
When the abuser disallows and overrules any viewpoints, perceptions or feelings which differ from their own.
Someone wants to control your every action. They have to have their own way.
Trivializing, which occurs when the abuser suggests that what you have done or communicated is inconsequential or unimportant.
Drastic mood changes or sudden emotional outbursts.
Humiliate you privately or in public.
Criticize you, call you names, yell at you.
Hit or push you, even "accidentally".
Interrupt you.
Ignore your feelings.
Have unpredictable mood swings, alternating from good to bad for no apparent reason.
Disrespect you.
Present a wonderful face to the world and is well liked by outsiders.
Ridicule or insult you then tell you it’s a joke, or that you have no sense of humor.
Give you a hard time about socializing with your friends or family, or not allowing you to socialize with them.
Try to convince you he or she is "right," while you are "wrong”.
Act immature and selfish, yet accuse you of those behaviors.
Complain about how badly you treat him or her.
Try to control decisions.Questions your competence?
The other person places unreasonable demands on you and wants you to put everything else aside to tend to their needs. It could be a demand for constant attention.
You are subjected to constant criticism, and you are constantly berated because you don't fulfill all this person's needs.
Parent-child pattern of communication is most obvious when the abuser takes an aggressive stance.
The underlying judgmental "I know best" tone the abuser takes in situations is inappropriate and creates unequal footing in peer relationships.
The other person may deliberately start arguments and be in constant conflict with others.
The person may be "addicted to drama" since it creates excitement.
When the abuser disallows and overrules any viewpoints, perceptions or feelings which differ from their own.
Someone wants to control your every action. They have to have their own way.
Trivializing, which occurs when the abuser suggests that what you have done or communicated is inconsequential or unimportant.
Drastic mood changes or sudden emotional outbursts.
Writing Sponsors
I have been writing sponsors of Jon and Kate Plus 8. Many never respond, which is fine, they don't have to respond, I figure I have done my part by letting them know how I feel. I have also stopped buying certain things that are used as product placement on the show.
After seeing Kate's recipes and reading so many articles about Kate being the new spokesperson for the Grain Foods Foundation, I decided to contact the Grain Foods Foundation. I have sent them 2 emails, from two different email addresses. Both times I have gotten a message that these letters have been blocked and they were sent back. This makes me wonder, why do they have a contact email address if they are not willing to hear from people. Also I wonder, are they getting so many letters that they will not accept anymore. If anyone has any luck contacting the Grain Foods Foundation, would you please let us know? Here is their website contact page and there is also a link to their contact page on the right side of this blog under Jon and Kate Plus 8 Sponsors.
Thanks,
Stewie
After seeing Kate's recipes and reading so many articles about Kate being the new spokesperson for the Grain Foods Foundation, I decided to contact the Grain Foods Foundation. I have sent them 2 emails, from two different email addresses. Both times I have gotten a message that these letters have been blocked and they were sent back. This makes me wonder, why do they have a contact email address if they are not willing to hear from people. Also I wonder, are they getting so many letters that they will not accept anymore. If anyone has any luck contacting the Grain Foods Foundation, would you please let us know? Here is their website contact page and there is also a link to their contact page on the right side of this blog under Jon and Kate Plus 8 Sponsors.
Thanks,
Stewie
Friday, September 26, 2008
The Plugs
The company that gave Jon his new plugs are using Jon to now plug their business. For anyone who want the details of Jon's balding head and to see pictures of his hair transplant, they are now available the New Hair Institute . This just makes me wonder, what are these people willing to do for a freebie? We know they were willing to leave their sick children. Thank goodness that Aunt Jodi and Uncle Kevin were still in their lives at that time, so the kids could be well taken care of by people that love them.
This is what the site says...
Jon Gosselin, father of eight young children and co-star (with his lovely wife Kate) of the hit TLC reality show Jon & Kate Plus Eight, came to New Hair Institute to restore his hair. He was presenting a Norwood Class 5 hair loss pattern and had a single procedure of 2087 grafts. The surgery took place in late March 2008, and was filmed for a special 1-hour episode of their show, which finally aired in early June 2008.
We'll post updates as they are available, but for now here are 3 photos from before his procedure and 3 photos from immediately after. You'll note the redness in the after photos, which did subside soon after (these photos were taken minutes after the last graft was placed). Click the photos to enlarge.
This is what the site says...
Jon Gosselin, father of eight young children and co-star (with his lovely wife Kate) of the hit TLC reality show Jon & Kate Plus Eight, came to New Hair Institute to restore his hair. He was presenting a Norwood Class 5 hair loss pattern and had a single procedure of 2087 grafts. The surgery took place in late March 2008, and was filmed for a special 1-hour episode of their show, which finally aired in early June 2008.
We'll post updates as they are available, but for now here are 3 photos from before his procedure and 3 photos from immediately after. You'll note the redness in the after photos, which did subside soon after (these photos were taken minutes after the last graft was placed). Click the photos to enlarge.
Good Deed, Gosselins Yard Sale Gives Back
The Gosselin family is giving back. Of course they will be the first to tell you or show you that they are. They have updated their website letting us know just how much they are giving, well from a yard sale that is. Since the yard sale day was a "work" day, as in filming day, I wonder why they didn't chose to give the income they made from filming that day to charity too. I wonder if they will update us on how much their website takes in and what portion they are giving to charity. Most people donate and don't expect any recognition, but not Jon and Kate, here is their latest good deed!
On Saturday, September 20th we had a yard sale to benefit The Pediatric Cancer Foundation. We raised $1106.61 of which 100% will be donated to PCF, our favorite charity. If you would like to learn more please click on the following link www.pcfweb.org.
This is a great charity and we don't mean to take anything away from the work the charity does, we only care to reflect on the way in which Jon and Kate must announce how they are giving back. Well Jon and Kate, it's about time!
On Saturday, September 20th we had a yard sale to benefit The Pediatric Cancer Foundation. We raised $1106.61 of which 100% will be donated to PCF, our favorite charity. If you would like to learn more please click on the following link www.pcfweb.org.
This is a great charity and we don't mean to take anything away from the work the charity does, we only care to reflect on the way in which Jon and Kate must announce how they are giving back. Well Jon and Kate, it's about time!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Woman's Day
Woman's Day is telling us how Kate Gosselin feeds 10 people on a budget, oh boy, I wonder if we will get more of Kate's fine recipes too? I find this to be another ad for the Grains Food Foundation, we really need to start writing this company.
Ok how does she do it? Here is a link to the article and the story.
Contacting the Grains Food Foundation
Jennifer Geiger
978.468.8958
jennifer.geiger@mullen.com
If you're interested in participating in the campaign or becoming an investor, please contact:
Judi Adams, MS, RD, PresidentGrain Foods Foundation
490 Bear Cub DriveRidgway, CO 81432
Phone: 970-626-5183
Fax: 970-626-5814
How She Does It: Kate Gosselin
Learn this mother of eight’s secrets for feeding her family on a budget
By Jennifer Rainey Marquez Posted September 22, 2008
She may not wield a lasso or own a red cape, but 33-year-old Kate Gosselin is a real-life Wonder Woman. As a mother of 7-year-old twins and 4-year-old sextuplets, the star of TLC’s reality show Jon and Kate Plus 8 gives viewers a peek at what it’s like to manage a household with eight energetic kids running around underfoot. Now, the former nurse is partnering with the Grain Foods Foundation to spread the word about creating healthy lunches on a budget for schoolkids. WomansDay.com recently chatted with Kate about how she feeds a family of 10 without breaking the bank, her passion for healthy food and how many boxes—yes, we said boxes!—of cereal she goes through every morning.
This is a big year for you—the first that all eight kids are in elementary or preschool. Can you describe your typical routine getting the kids ready for school?
I’m all about planning ahead. Otherwise, I don’t know how I would function in the morning, because I am not a morning person! I pack the twins’—Cara and Mady’s—lunches the night before, so that everything’s ready to go the next day. I also lay out the little kids’ lunches in my mind. I’m always thinking: Can I turn that roast turkey into a turkey sandwich tomorrow morning? We live an hour from the preschool, so the little kids and I have to get a very early start.
An hour each way is quite a trip! Is it tough to keep six 4-year-olds entertained in the car?
It’s really the same as having two kids in the backseat, except multiplied by three (or four, when the twins are with us). They’ve got built-in playmates, so on the days that they’re getting along, they can usually entertain each other. My main trick is to have plenty of snacks on hand—I’ve been known to make sandwiches in our van. Hungry kids are cranky kids!
What type of lunch do you usually send the kids off to school with?
I make eight lunches every morning, and I try to mix it up from day to day. I’m a big believer in whole grains, so I do a lot of sandwiches on whole-wheat bread: They love easy stuff like peanut butter–and-jelly and ham-and-cheese. Today I made grilled cheese sandwiches. Nothing is better than a toasted sandwich—the crunch, the melted cheese. I like to use my toaster oven to make homemade panini. And the kids also love whole-grain chips and salsa, or vegetables they can dip. [Ed. note: The Grain Foods Foundation has created an online tool at grainpower.org where you can track how much money (and calories) you're saving each day by packing a lunch. You can also download coupons, get sandwich recipes and register to win a year’s worth of free groceries.]
How do you deal with feeding eight picky eaters who may want different things for each meal?
Well, I’m not a restaurant, so I’m not taking requests. Each of the kids does have their own favorite foods or things that they hate to eat—they don’t have identical tastes. To encourage them to try new foods or eat things they may not like, I try to make the food fun. I’ll take a slice of whole wheat and pair it with enriched white bread, and then after cutting the sandwiches into quarters, flip two of the quarters over to make a checkerboard. Or, I might use cookie cutters to make the sandwiches in the shape of their initials. Sometimes I do a color theme, like all orange foods. The little kids like to guess what the theme is. They’re usually pretty good about eating fruits and veggies, but they’re getting pickier as they get older. Sometimes it’s a matter of sneaking it in—like I’ll make oatmeal in the morning and blend in fruit purée that they can’t detect.
I’ve heard you say that you try to cook with organic ingredients. Why is that important to you?
When I can use organic, I do. It can be more expensive, so it’s not always possible, but I just feel like foods that are grown naturally and locally help the earth. I buy most of my produce at local markets or farmers’ stands. And I feel better serving my kids foods that haven’t been sprayed with pesticides or chemicals.
We all have days when we don’t want to cook an elaborate dinner. Do you have any tips for making fast, easy meals?
It’s almost impossible to create a 10-person meal quickly, so I’m big on making things ahead and then freezing them. The kids love spaghetti, so I will make a homemade spaghetti sauce and then stick it in the freezer. It’s so easy to thaw it on the stove while the pasta’s heating up. And I also freeze a lot of soups ahead of time. I try not to get to the point where I’m in a pinch, because I don’t want to be faced with eight starving, cranky children.
I saw one episode where Jon made a special Korean meal for the family. Does he help out with the cooking regularly, or was that a rare event?
I make about 99.9% of our meals, and that .1% percent he cooks is when we’re making Asian food. Evidently, Jon is the master of Asian cooking in the house! It’s actually a great treat when he does it because I get a bit of a break—although I hate having him mess up my kitchen. But I actually really enjoy cooking, and I make everything from scratch. I love seeing how many healthy calories I can pump into my family. It’s a labor of love for me.
You guys must go through a lot of food in a week!
You have no idea. We go through a loaf of bread in one meal. I guess the bright side of that is, it doesn’t ever have a chance to go stale. We use two to three boxes of cereal in a single morning. Milk, we pretty much go through a half-gallon during breakfast alone. When I’m making eggs for breakfast, we use close to two dozen!
Wow! Do you have any secrets for feeding such a large family on a budget?
Well, I try not to take the kids shopping with me, because it’s tough to get through the supermarket without ending up with some extra treats in the cart. I’m definitely a coupon clipper. I stock up when something is on sale—I can tell you what the normal price is for almost anything, and what a good sale price is. In our state [Pennsylvania], we also have something called rain checks, which means if a store is out of a sale item, you can get a voucher for the same item at the same price. For me, comparison shopping is a fun challenge, and I love knowing that I’m getting the best deals.
Is it tough to create healthy meals that don’t break the bank?
I was always a healthy eater, even before I had kids, so I try not to compromise nutrition for cost. And honestly, cooking a lot from scratch means you don’t have to buy the expensive processed stuff. When you buy the ingredients in bulk and make it yourself, you can make each serving for half the price of what you’d buy it for premade.
I’m sure it’s difficult to keep a household organized with eight young children. Do the kids help out with chores?
Yes! Our twins, Cara and Mady, are old enough now that they can feed the little kids breakfast if we’re having cereal. They even did it this morning on a school day! I try to encourage them, even if they don’t do it exactly the way I would have. And the little kids help put toys away. Soon I’m going to start a chore assignment where they rotate every week. Honestly, with everything that I have to get done in a day, it really does help when they pitch in. I give them a job, and it’s done before I can turn around. They’re fast!
What one thing do you do that makes the most difference in terms of keeping things organized?
For me, it’s all about maximizing my time. I plan everything out to the nth degree. For example, as you can imagine, we have a lot of laundry. To avoid confusion, I wash each category of clothes together—meaning the twins (who share a room) have their clothes washed in one load, or Jon and I have our clothes washed in one load. That way, once they’re out of the dryer, I know that everything is going back to the same room and the same closet.
Can you tell us a little bit about your book Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving With Twins and Sextuplets that’s coming out this fall? Why did you and Jon decide to write it?
We actually started writing it to get down all of our memories from when the kids were little, before we forgot them. And the best part of it is that we have it for them—so they can know how much we love them, how much they were wanted and why we do what we do. It also shows our viewers what we were doing before the show started in 2005. I saw the cover the other day, and I just gasped! I love having such a beautiful family portrait and a record of our memories.
Ok how does she do it? Here is a link to the article and the story.
Contacting the Grains Food Foundation
Jennifer Geiger
978.468.8958
jennifer.geiger@mullen.com
If you're interested in participating in the campaign or becoming an investor, please contact:
Judi Adams, MS, RD, PresidentGrain Foods Foundation
490 Bear Cub DriveRidgway, CO 81432
Phone: 970-626-5183
Fax: 970-626-5814
How She Does It: Kate Gosselin
Learn this mother of eight’s secrets for feeding her family on a budget
By Jennifer Rainey Marquez Posted September 22, 2008
She may not wield a lasso or own a red cape, but 33-year-old Kate Gosselin is a real-life Wonder Woman. As a mother of 7-year-old twins and 4-year-old sextuplets, the star of TLC’s reality show Jon and Kate Plus 8 gives viewers a peek at what it’s like to manage a household with eight energetic kids running around underfoot. Now, the former nurse is partnering with the Grain Foods Foundation to spread the word about creating healthy lunches on a budget for schoolkids. WomansDay.com recently chatted with Kate about how she feeds a family of 10 without breaking the bank, her passion for healthy food and how many boxes—yes, we said boxes!—of cereal she goes through every morning.
This is a big year for you—the first that all eight kids are in elementary or preschool. Can you describe your typical routine getting the kids ready for school?
I’m all about planning ahead. Otherwise, I don’t know how I would function in the morning, because I am not a morning person! I pack the twins’—Cara and Mady’s—lunches the night before, so that everything’s ready to go the next day. I also lay out the little kids’ lunches in my mind. I’m always thinking: Can I turn that roast turkey into a turkey sandwich tomorrow morning? We live an hour from the preschool, so the little kids and I have to get a very early start.
An hour each way is quite a trip! Is it tough to keep six 4-year-olds entertained in the car?
It’s really the same as having two kids in the backseat, except multiplied by three (or four, when the twins are with us). They’ve got built-in playmates, so on the days that they’re getting along, they can usually entertain each other. My main trick is to have plenty of snacks on hand—I’ve been known to make sandwiches in our van. Hungry kids are cranky kids!
What type of lunch do you usually send the kids off to school with?
I make eight lunches every morning, and I try to mix it up from day to day. I’m a big believer in whole grains, so I do a lot of sandwiches on whole-wheat bread: They love easy stuff like peanut butter–and-jelly and ham-and-cheese. Today I made grilled cheese sandwiches. Nothing is better than a toasted sandwich—the crunch, the melted cheese. I like to use my toaster oven to make homemade panini. And the kids also love whole-grain chips and salsa, or vegetables they can dip. [Ed. note: The Grain Foods Foundation has created an online tool at grainpower.org where you can track how much money (and calories) you're saving each day by packing a lunch. You can also download coupons, get sandwich recipes and register to win a year’s worth of free groceries.]
How do you deal with feeding eight picky eaters who may want different things for each meal?
Well, I’m not a restaurant, so I’m not taking requests. Each of the kids does have their own favorite foods or things that they hate to eat—they don’t have identical tastes. To encourage them to try new foods or eat things they may not like, I try to make the food fun. I’ll take a slice of whole wheat and pair it with enriched white bread, and then after cutting the sandwiches into quarters, flip two of the quarters over to make a checkerboard. Or, I might use cookie cutters to make the sandwiches in the shape of their initials. Sometimes I do a color theme, like all orange foods. The little kids like to guess what the theme is. They’re usually pretty good about eating fruits and veggies, but they’re getting pickier as they get older. Sometimes it’s a matter of sneaking it in—like I’ll make oatmeal in the morning and blend in fruit purée that they can’t detect.
I’ve heard you say that you try to cook with organic ingredients. Why is that important to you?
When I can use organic, I do. It can be more expensive, so it’s not always possible, but I just feel like foods that are grown naturally and locally help the earth. I buy most of my produce at local markets or farmers’ stands. And I feel better serving my kids foods that haven’t been sprayed with pesticides or chemicals.
We all have days when we don’t want to cook an elaborate dinner. Do you have any tips for making fast, easy meals?
It’s almost impossible to create a 10-person meal quickly, so I’m big on making things ahead and then freezing them. The kids love spaghetti, so I will make a homemade spaghetti sauce and then stick it in the freezer. It’s so easy to thaw it on the stove while the pasta’s heating up. And I also freeze a lot of soups ahead of time. I try not to get to the point where I’m in a pinch, because I don’t want to be faced with eight starving, cranky children.
I saw one episode where Jon made a special Korean meal for the family. Does he help out with the cooking regularly, or was that a rare event?
I make about 99.9% of our meals, and that .1% percent he cooks is when we’re making Asian food. Evidently, Jon is the master of Asian cooking in the house! It’s actually a great treat when he does it because I get a bit of a break—although I hate having him mess up my kitchen. But I actually really enjoy cooking, and I make everything from scratch. I love seeing how many healthy calories I can pump into my family. It’s a labor of love for me.
You guys must go through a lot of food in a week!
You have no idea. We go through a loaf of bread in one meal. I guess the bright side of that is, it doesn’t ever have a chance to go stale. We use two to three boxes of cereal in a single morning. Milk, we pretty much go through a half-gallon during breakfast alone. When I’m making eggs for breakfast, we use close to two dozen!
Wow! Do you have any secrets for feeding such a large family on a budget?
Well, I try not to take the kids shopping with me, because it’s tough to get through the supermarket without ending up with some extra treats in the cart. I’m definitely a coupon clipper. I stock up when something is on sale—I can tell you what the normal price is for almost anything, and what a good sale price is. In our state [Pennsylvania], we also have something called rain checks, which means if a store is out of a sale item, you can get a voucher for the same item at the same price. For me, comparison shopping is a fun challenge, and I love knowing that I’m getting the best deals.
Is it tough to create healthy meals that don’t break the bank?
I was always a healthy eater, even before I had kids, so I try not to compromise nutrition for cost. And honestly, cooking a lot from scratch means you don’t have to buy the expensive processed stuff. When you buy the ingredients in bulk and make it yourself, you can make each serving for half the price of what you’d buy it for premade.
I’m sure it’s difficult to keep a household organized with eight young children. Do the kids help out with chores?
Yes! Our twins, Cara and Mady, are old enough now that they can feed the little kids breakfast if we’re having cereal. They even did it this morning on a school day! I try to encourage them, even if they don’t do it exactly the way I would have. And the little kids help put toys away. Soon I’m going to start a chore assignment where they rotate every week. Honestly, with everything that I have to get done in a day, it really does help when they pitch in. I give them a job, and it’s done before I can turn around. They’re fast!
What one thing do you do that makes the most difference in terms of keeping things organized?
For me, it’s all about maximizing my time. I plan everything out to the nth degree. For example, as you can imagine, we have a lot of laundry. To avoid confusion, I wash each category of clothes together—meaning the twins (who share a room) have their clothes washed in one load, or Jon and I have our clothes washed in one load. That way, once they’re out of the dryer, I know that everything is going back to the same room and the same closet.
Can you tell us a little bit about your book Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving With Twins and Sextuplets that’s coming out this fall? Why did you and Jon decide to write it?
We actually started writing it to get down all of our memories from when the kids were little, before we forgot them. And the best part of it is that we have it for them—so they can know how much we love them, how much they were wanted and why we do what we do. It also shows our viewers what we were doing before the show started in 2005. I saw the cover the other day, and I just gasped! I love having such a beautiful family portrait and a record of our memories.
Regis and Kelly Show
Jon and Kate Gosselin are scheduled to be interviewed on Regis and Kelly on October 3rd. I found this information out from the Musings From The Moon blog, you can find the post there. I have already written the show and stated why I think they should not interview Jon and Kate, I also suggested questions that the viewers would like answered if they do indeed interview the two. I am hoping you will take a few minutes to do the same.
Here is the link to write Live with Regis and Kelly.
Here is the link to write Live with Regis and Kelly.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The Swimming Gosselins
This story appeared in The Star, the newspaper of Cleveland County, NC. I will let you draw your own conclusions about Jessica's comments and about the questions she was asked by the producer.
Local woman to appear on 'Jon and Kate Plus Ei8ht'
Saturday, Aug 16 2008, 5:23 pm
Want to watch? Jessica Barkley of Shelby will appear in several episodes of "Jon and Kate Plus Ei8ht" starting Monday at 9 p.m. on the TLC network.
SHELBY - Eight doesn't seem like that big of a number. As far as birthday's go, you're looking more forward to 10. Eight doesn't roll off the tongue like a dozen. Fingers and toes combined, you've got way more than eight. But eight children in a pool all looking to you for instruction ... well, eight gets some respect.
Jessica Barkley, better known in her hometown of Shelby by her maiden name, Koenig, is at home in the water. She's been a lifeguard, a swim teacher and competitive swimmer.
She was working her second summer in Ocean Rescue at Corolla Beach in the Outer Banks when she heard about some special visitors.
Jon and Kate Gosselin, along with their 8-year-old twin daughters, Mady and Cara, and their 4-year-old sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah and Joel were staying at a nearby beach house.
"Cool," Jessica thought. She had been watching a lot of the family's show "Jon and Kate Plus Ei8ht" on the TLC network.
Only a day or so later, her supervisor Sylvia told Jessica she'd been given the task of teaching the twins and sextuplets to swim.
"Sylvia told me, you know they're looking for someone to teach the kids to swim," Jessica said. "Then it was, and you're going!"
Jessica and Sylvia spent two weeks with the family. The first week, the television show's film crew was there to record all the action. The second week it was just the family. But the children didn't note the difference.
"The camera didn't make any difference. They acted the same when the cameras were gone. I thought they might have been more hyper being filmed ... but no, that's them!" Jessica laughed.
The producer asked Jessica questions as the children continued their lessons.
"What was the progress? Was there a difference between the boys and girls? Was it as crazy as we expected?" Jessica listed.
Just as Jessica had seen on the show, Kate was super organized while it seemed Jon would go with the flow.
"Kate had everything stacked ... each kid had their floaties, all the towels stacked up, everyone had their certain color, they each had their certain toy," Jessica said. "You'd see Jon bringing out this box of floaties."
After lessons (imagine a 4-year-old's energy times six) Jessica said she and Sylvia would be exhausted.
"We'd get in the car and look at each other a go 'we need a nap.'" she said.
At the end of the two weeks, Jessica left with more than a new and deep appreciation for the energy of 4-year-olds. "The family gave me this signed picture with 'thank you' on it," Jessica said.
You can find the story here.
Local woman to appear on 'Jon and Kate Plus Ei8ht'
Saturday, Aug 16 2008, 5:23 pm
Want to watch? Jessica Barkley of Shelby will appear in several episodes of "Jon and Kate Plus Ei8ht" starting Monday at 9 p.m. on the TLC network.
SHELBY - Eight doesn't seem like that big of a number. As far as birthday's go, you're looking more forward to 10. Eight doesn't roll off the tongue like a dozen. Fingers and toes combined, you've got way more than eight. But eight children in a pool all looking to you for instruction ... well, eight gets some respect.
Jessica Barkley, better known in her hometown of Shelby by her maiden name, Koenig, is at home in the water. She's been a lifeguard, a swim teacher and competitive swimmer.
She was working her second summer in Ocean Rescue at Corolla Beach in the Outer Banks when she heard about some special visitors.
Jon and Kate Gosselin, along with their 8-year-old twin daughters, Mady and Cara, and their 4-year-old sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah and Joel were staying at a nearby beach house.
"Cool," Jessica thought. She had been watching a lot of the family's show "Jon and Kate Plus Ei8ht" on the TLC network.
Only a day or so later, her supervisor Sylvia told Jessica she'd been given the task of teaching the twins and sextuplets to swim.
"Sylvia told me, you know they're looking for someone to teach the kids to swim," Jessica said. "Then it was, and you're going!"
Jessica and Sylvia spent two weeks with the family. The first week, the television show's film crew was there to record all the action. The second week it was just the family. But the children didn't note the difference.
"The camera didn't make any difference. They acted the same when the cameras were gone. I thought they might have been more hyper being filmed ... but no, that's them!" Jessica laughed.
The producer asked Jessica questions as the children continued their lessons.
"What was the progress? Was there a difference between the boys and girls? Was it as crazy as we expected?" Jessica listed.
Just as Jessica had seen on the show, Kate was super organized while it seemed Jon would go with the flow.
"Kate had everything stacked ... each kid had their floaties, all the towels stacked up, everyone had their certain color, they each had their certain toy," Jessica said. "You'd see Jon bringing out this box of floaties."
After lessons (imagine a 4-year-old's energy times six) Jessica said she and Sylvia would be exhausted.
"We'd get in the car and look at each other a go 'we need a nap.'" she said.
At the end of the two weeks, Jessica left with more than a new and deep appreciation for the energy of 4-year-olds. "The family gave me this signed picture with 'thank you' on it," Jessica said.
You can find the story here.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Permission to Post by Paul Petersen
We recently contacted Paul Petersen, a former child actor who is now an advocate for other child actors. Mr. Petersen is currently trying to get Jon and Kate Gosselin to realize the harm that can come to their children from living in front of the cameras. That is really what this blog wants more than anything, for the Gosselin children to have the chance at a normal childhood. I for one would like to thank Mr. Petersen for his attention to this subject and for all he does for the children!
Please check out his website... A Minor Consideration at http://www.minorcon.org/
Mr. Petersen granted us permission to post the following article.
Time to Exit, Jon & Kate
August 27, 2008
The future of the “Plus Eight” is the real issue, Jon and Kate, and it’s time for you to listen. Your children are changing right before our eyes, and all of the changes aren’t healthy.
Consider us your Fire Alarm. The “former kid stars” that belong to AMC know this world better than anyone. We were very tolerant when “Jon and Kate + 8” first started, intrigued and sympathetic as we witnessed a loving mad house struggling to cope with an almost unimaginable blessing.
But, you know the old curse, “Be careful what you wish for because you might just get it.” Raising children is not theater, and we don’t care how much money is on the table. Little kids need secrets and silences, especially as they enter the world of schooling and making new friends.
Please examine the motives of all the people who give you advice and stand to make a buck off your children…including yourselves…especially you two. Not all change is good. For those of us who know what to look for, Fame has a subtle but corrupting effect on everyone it touches, and it has touched your children…and you.
It’s not too late to limit the damage. Remove the cameras from your house, dismiss the film crew and tell them thanks. Whatever deals you have made can be undone, and we have the lawyers to help you. Disavow any and all contracts.
What started as a documentary has turned into dangerous distortion of childhood, parenting, and what passes for acceptable risk in the age of the Internet. The bulls-eyes you have painted on the foreheads of your children will only grow larger with time.
Parenting is not now nor has it ever been a spectator sport.
Mr. Petersen also wrote us the following.
It’s the Process, Jon & Kate
Our unedited letter to the Los Angeles Times regarding the theatrical release of “Hound Dog.”
Dear LA Times (Susan King),
I expect more of Hollywood's hometown newspaper than providing cover for Industry apologists. We make movies here, Susan, and we understand the process, which begins with “the script.” A schoolteacher who presented this “Hound Dog” script to a 6th grade class would almost certainly be terminated and probably prosecuted. Dakota Fanning spent 7 weeks in North Carolina doing this film...seven weeks of living this part. It's the process, Susan, involved in making of a film like this to which we object. Who is going to protect Dakota in the years to come?
Parents who put their children up for sale are not to be trusted (are you listening, Lynne Spears?). Writers who claim 1st Amendment rights but have to hire a child to act out their fantasies are just not covered by the Amendment, Susan. The impact of the process on children is not what it is for adults. North Carolina has no laws to protect kids in Entertainment, and their film commission brags about this absence. That's why edgy films like "Bastard out of Carolina," "Lolita (the 2nd one)," and "Firestarter" with the very young Drew Barrymore were shot in that state. Of course, you can't break a law when none exists, can you?
What's happened to the footage that was shot but doesn't appear in this version of "Hound Dog?" Can you imagine the internet trade and predictable YouTube videos when the “bonus footage” is added to the sure-to-come DVD? Heavily-edited footage means that there is more to this experience than will ever be seen, yet Dakota was there, Susan. She did the work, acted out the part, and she was not yet a teenager! Look at the person beneath the character, please. Consider the history of Jodie Foster whose stalker nearly killed our President, or Brooke Shields who was the victim of a stalker for nearly 20 years. Think about the internal workings of a gifted young actress whose job is to make you "believe." Can you understand how in the process of making the role real this young actress might be affected? Do you have any idea what this sort of notoriety can bring…forever?
Dakota Fanning will be affected by this experience her entire life, believe me. We must be more careful with our children. The process can be lethal, and for Dakota this film will attract entirely the wrong kind of attention.
It's Show Business, Ms. King...not Show Art.
Sincerely,
Paul Petersen,
Founder,
A Minor Consideration
www.minorcon.org
Please check out his website... A Minor Consideration at http://www.minorcon.org/
Mr. Petersen granted us permission to post the following article.
Time to Exit, Jon & Kate
August 27, 2008
The future of the “Plus Eight” is the real issue, Jon and Kate, and it’s time for you to listen. Your children are changing right before our eyes, and all of the changes aren’t healthy.
Consider us your Fire Alarm. The “former kid stars” that belong to AMC know this world better than anyone. We were very tolerant when “Jon and Kate + 8” first started, intrigued and sympathetic as we witnessed a loving mad house struggling to cope with an almost unimaginable blessing.
But, you know the old curse, “Be careful what you wish for because you might just get it.” Raising children is not theater, and we don’t care how much money is on the table. Little kids need secrets and silences, especially as they enter the world of schooling and making new friends.
Please examine the motives of all the people who give you advice and stand to make a buck off your children…including yourselves…especially you two. Not all change is good. For those of us who know what to look for, Fame has a subtle but corrupting effect on everyone it touches, and it has touched your children…and you.
It’s not too late to limit the damage. Remove the cameras from your house, dismiss the film crew and tell them thanks. Whatever deals you have made can be undone, and we have the lawyers to help you. Disavow any and all contracts.
What started as a documentary has turned into dangerous distortion of childhood, parenting, and what passes for acceptable risk in the age of the Internet. The bulls-eyes you have painted on the foreheads of your children will only grow larger with time.
Parenting is not now nor has it ever been a spectator sport.
Mr. Petersen also wrote us the following.
I have attached a companion piece in hopes that Jon & Kate will soon realize that they have involved their children in a process they do not understand.
It’s the Process, Jon & Kate
Our unedited letter to the Los Angeles Times regarding the theatrical release of “Hound Dog.”
Dear LA Times (Susan King),
I expect more of Hollywood's hometown newspaper than providing cover for Industry apologists. We make movies here, Susan, and we understand the process, which begins with “the script.” A schoolteacher who presented this “Hound Dog” script to a 6th grade class would almost certainly be terminated and probably prosecuted. Dakota Fanning spent 7 weeks in North Carolina doing this film...seven weeks of living this part. It's the process, Susan, involved in making of a film like this to which we object. Who is going to protect Dakota in the years to come?
Parents who put their children up for sale are not to be trusted (are you listening, Lynne Spears?). Writers who claim 1st Amendment rights but have to hire a child to act out their fantasies are just not covered by the Amendment, Susan. The impact of the process on children is not what it is for adults. North Carolina has no laws to protect kids in Entertainment, and their film commission brags about this absence. That's why edgy films like "Bastard out of Carolina," "Lolita (the 2nd one)," and "Firestarter" with the very young Drew Barrymore were shot in that state. Of course, you can't break a law when none exists, can you?
What's happened to the footage that was shot but doesn't appear in this version of "Hound Dog?" Can you imagine the internet trade and predictable YouTube videos when the “bonus footage” is added to the sure-to-come DVD? Heavily-edited footage means that there is more to this experience than will ever be seen, yet Dakota was there, Susan. She did the work, acted out the part, and she was not yet a teenager! Look at the person beneath the character, please. Consider the history of Jodie Foster whose stalker nearly killed our President, or Brooke Shields who was the victim of a stalker for nearly 20 years. Think about the internal workings of a gifted young actress whose job is to make you "believe." Can you understand how in the process of making the role real this young actress might be affected? Do you have any idea what this sort of notoriety can bring…forever?
Dakota Fanning will be affected by this experience her entire life, believe me. We must be more careful with our children. The process can be lethal, and for Dakota this film will attract entirely the wrong kind of attention.
It's Show Business, Ms. King...not Show Art.
Sincerely,
Paul Petersen,
Founder,
A Minor Consideration
www.minorcon.org
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Paul Petersen Strikes Again, A New National Enquirer Article
I would like to thank Musing From The Moon for letting me know that she has posted a new article from the National Enquirer, September 29th edition. It is about Paul Petersen's concerns for the children on Jon and Kate Plus 8. When you click on the article, you may click on it again to make the article big enough to read.
http://blog.psychic-wisdom.net/2008/09/21/jon-and-kate-plus-8-in-the-national-enquirer/
http://blog.psychic-wisdom.net/2008/09/21/jon-and-kate-plus-8-in-the-national-enquirer/
How much do Jon and Kate Gosselin make a year?
I had to post this from one of our readers, Libby, she has broken down a few things for us that I find very interesting about how much money Jon and Kate may take in a year.
Has anybody ever done the math on these people? They supposedly get 65,000/episode...x 50= $3,250,000.
They supposedly do 2 speaking engagements/week at a charge of $25,000/which would be $400,000/month x 10 (give them 2 months off...hee,hee)= $20,000,000...that would now be $23,250,000 + selling pics at $20 each to how many people?..est.(theater of 5,000 people) if each bought one picture that is $100,000/speaking engagement at approx. 80/year= $8,000,000 okay now we are at a total of $31,000,000+love offerings and stuff that is sent to them, plus all of the freebies from sponsors. They can end this now and never have to get a job and still be set for life!
These are just estimates of course but how far off can I be?
So I was thinking, let's see how much that would be if Jon and Kate only made 10% of that amount. That would still be $3,100,000 a year.
The average salary in PA is about $59,000 a year, it would take someone more than 52 years to make $3,100,000.
If they indeed make $31,000,000 a year, it would take the average person in PA more than 520 years to make $31,000,000. Excluding all the freebies of course.
And if you are wondering about some of the freebies, well we know that they have a chef who cooks for the "cast" and crew at least 3 to 4 times a week, which TLC must pay for and I bet you anything there is enough food leftover that they can eat for the other 3 or 4 days of the week. We also seen them do an hour long commercial, I mean show, for the farm where they get their year supple of meat, so we have to assume that was free. We know they take several trips a year that are fully paid for. We know that TLC has permanent lights hanging in the house which should tell you that TLC is footing the bills for the electric. Most if not all of their clothes are free, all you have to do is notice the name brands being shown. Most if not all the toys are donated for the kids. TLC pays for their assistant Jenny to help watch the kids, now that Aunt Jodi has been kicked to the curb. Their old website listed, the websites for the companies that took their family pictures, gave them the bibs they use, gave them the strollers they used and so on. I am guessing that since they have a gardener now, that TLC pays for that, I would assume doing yard work would be beneath the Gosselin's at this point. Anyways, I think you have probably figured it out, the Gosselin's probably don't pay for much, if anything. So even though the average person in PA may make $59,000 a year, they have to pay a mortgage, buy food and clothes and pay their own utility bills. Something I don't believe the Gosselin's have done in years. So even if they only did make 10% of what Libby figured out, which I really doubt, they are still sitting pretty, in fact, I wouldn't be surprised if they make more than the estimated $31,000,000.
You can check out Libby's blog at:
http://libby-sometimesiwonder.blogspot.com/
Has anybody ever done the math on these people? They supposedly get 65,000/episode...x 50= $3,250,000.
They supposedly do 2 speaking engagements/week at a charge of $25,000/which would be $400,000/month x 10 (give them 2 months off...hee,hee)= $20,000,000...that would now be $23,250,000 + selling pics at $20 each to how many people?..est.(theater of 5,000 people) if each bought one picture that is $100,000/speaking engagement at approx. 80/year= $8,000,000 okay now we are at a total of $31,000,000+love offerings and stuff that is sent to them, plus all of the freebies from sponsors. They can end this now and never have to get a job and still be set for life!
These are just estimates of course but how far off can I be?
So I was thinking, let's see how much that would be if Jon and Kate only made 10% of that amount. That would still be $3,100,000 a year.
The average salary in PA is about $59,000 a year, it would take someone more than 52 years to make $3,100,000.
If they indeed make $31,000,000 a year, it would take the average person in PA more than 520 years to make $31,000,000. Excluding all the freebies of course.
And if you are wondering about some of the freebies, well we know that they have a chef who cooks for the "cast" and crew at least 3 to 4 times a week, which TLC must pay for and I bet you anything there is enough food leftover that they can eat for the other 3 or 4 days of the week. We also seen them do an hour long commercial, I mean show, for the farm where they get their year supple of meat, so we have to assume that was free. We know they take several trips a year that are fully paid for. We know that TLC has permanent lights hanging in the house which should tell you that TLC is footing the bills for the electric. Most if not all of their clothes are free, all you have to do is notice the name brands being shown. Most if not all the toys are donated for the kids. TLC pays for their assistant Jenny to help watch the kids, now that Aunt Jodi has been kicked to the curb. Their old website listed, the websites for the companies that took their family pictures, gave them the bibs they use, gave them the strollers they used and so on. I am guessing that since they have a gardener now, that TLC pays for that, I would assume doing yard work would be beneath the Gosselin's at this point. Anyways, I think you have probably figured it out, the Gosselin's probably don't pay for much, if anything. So even though the average person in PA may make $59,000 a year, they have to pay a mortgage, buy food and clothes and pay their own utility bills. Something I don't believe the Gosselin's have done in years. So even if they only did make 10% of what Libby figured out, which I really doubt, they are still sitting pretty, in fact, I wouldn't be surprised if they make more than the estimated $31,000,000.
You can check out Libby's blog at:
http://libby-sometimesiwonder.blogspot.com/
Friday, September 19, 2008
Recipes
We have all heard about the wonderful Monkey Munch that Kate makes for the kids. And remember when Kate said something about people who use recipes aren't real cooks? Well, I'm not saying anything about Kate who actually used a recipe for her Monkey Munch, oops! Now finally, Kate is giving out some of her delicious recipes. If anyone tries this one, please let us know how it turns out, just make sure you follow the recipe closely, it's a toughie.
PB & APPLE
2 slices whole-wheat white bread or oatmeal bread
Peanut butter 1/2 apple, thinly sliced and drizzled with a tiny amount of lemon juice
Spread each slice of bread with peanut butter. Place thin apple slices on one slice. Close sandwich and cut into triangles.
Yum, yum!!!!!!!!!
I just found this on a Michigan news page. So I guess Kate is getting even bigger in the food world. Yes, this page allows comments.
Kate Gosselin's Brown Bag Tips
Web Editor: Denise Pritchard 10 days ago
Variety is the slice of life. We all may love tuna on white bread, but why not spice up your lunch-life and try a new variety of bread? Perhaps peanut butter on toasted cinnamon raison bread or turkey and cheese on 7-grain bread? Try a new type of bread every day of the week!
Toast it! Nothing is better than a toasted sandwich ? the crunch, the melted cheese. Delicious! Just because you are packing your lunch doesn't mean you need to miss out on life's little pleasures. For those working moms and dads, most office kitchens or lunch rooms have a toaster oven ? put it to good use and make your very own homemade panini. Everyone will have lunch envy, we promise!
Made with Love. Packing a healthy delicious lunch for your kids is another way to show you love them. Not only do you care about what they are eating ? this is a perfect opportunity to show you're thinking of them, even when you can't be with them. Include a note in the lunch bag or scribble words of inspiration on a napkin. And if you want to get really creative, use cookie cutters to transform your child's sandwich into a work of art ? or even into their initials. These little surprises are sure to bring a smile to their face.
BYOS ? Bring your own sandwich and SHARE! This is part potluck, part tea party. Gather your buddies at work and one day a week everyone brings in their favorite sandwich. The catch (and the fun) is ? everyone will cut their sandwiches into tiny squares, the modern day cucumber sandwich, and share! Even better the second time. There's no better way to save on time and money than with leftovers. When cleaning up after dinner, instead of putting the leftovers into storage containers or even the trash (gasp!), take out the bread and sandwich bags and get to work. That leftover chicken and veggies will make a delish wrap.
Tick Tack Dough. Mix up the bread in their sandwiches, using 1 slice whole wheat and 1 slice enriched white and then after cutting the sandwiches into quarters, flip two of the quarters over to make a checkerboard. It is a great way to start introducing kids to whole grain bread. Kids love fun-looking food, even if it's good for them!
It's ok to judge a BAG by its cover. Most women love to show off a new handbag ? why should your lunch bag be any different? There are a host of insulated, environmentally friendly options in fashion-friendly colors and designs. Sticking to the traditional brown bag? Have the kids add ribbons, name tags or their own drawings and packing a healthy, tasty and creative lunch will become a family tradition.
http://www.wzzm13.com/life/programming/local/take_five/links_story.aspx?storyid=98354
PB & APPLE
2 slices whole-wheat white bread or oatmeal bread
Peanut butter 1/2 apple, thinly sliced and drizzled with a tiny amount of lemon juice
Spread each slice of bread with peanut butter. Place thin apple slices on one slice. Close sandwich and cut into triangles.
Yum, yum!!!!!!!!!
I just found this on a Michigan news page. So I guess Kate is getting even bigger in the food world. Yes, this page allows comments.
Kate Gosselin's Brown Bag Tips
Web Editor: Denise Pritchard 10 days ago
Variety is the slice of life. We all may love tuna on white bread, but why not spice up your lunch-life and try a new variety of bread? Perhaps peanut butter on toasted cinnamon raison bread or turkey and cheese on 7-grain bread? Try a new type of bread every day of the week!
Toast it! Nothing is better than a toasted sandwich ? the crunch, the melted cheese. Delicious! Just because you are packing your lunch doesn't mean you need to miss out on life's little pleasures. For those working moms and dads, most office kitchens or lunch rooms have a toaster oven ? put it to good use and make your very own homemade panini. Everyone will have lunch envy, we promise!
Made with Love. Packing a healthy delicious lunch for your kids is another way to show you love them. Not only do you care about what they are eating ? this is a perfect opportunity to show you're thinking of them, even when you can't be with them. Include a note in the lunch bag or scribble words of inspiration on a napkin. And if you want to get really creative, use cookie cutters to transform your child's sandwich into a work of art ? or even into their initials. These little surprises are sure to bring a smile to their face.
BYOS ? Bring your own sandwich and SHARE! This is part potluck, part tea party. Gather your buddies at work and one day a week everyone brings in their favorite sandwich. The catch (and the fun) is ? everyone will cut their sandwiches into tiny squares, the modern day cucumber sandwich, and share! Even better the second time. There's no better way to save on time and money than with leftovers. When cleaning up after dinner, instead of putting the leftovers into storage containers or even the trash (gasp!), take out the bread and sandwich bags and get to work. That leftover chicken and veggies will make a delish wrap.
Tick Tack Dough. Mix up the bread in their sandwiches, using 1 slice whole wheat and 1 slice enriched white and then after cutting the sandwiches into quarters, flip two of the quarters over to make a checkerboard. It is a great way to start introducing kids to whole grain bread. Kids love fun-looking food, even if it's good for them!
It's ok to judge a BAG by its cover. Most women love to show off a new handbag ? why should your lunch bag be any different? There are a host of insulated, environmentally friendly options in fashion-friendly colors and designs. Sticking to the traditional brown bag? Have the kids add ribbons, name tags or their own drawings and packing a healthy, tasty and creative lunch will become a family tradition.
http://www.wzzm13.com/life/programming/local/take_five/links_story.aspx?storyid=98354
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Damage Control
I thought it would be interesting if we started listing things that Jon and Kate say, that many of us see as damage control. If you know of a specific thing that you think was Jon and Kate trying to cover something up, or trying to explain away why something happened, or why something was said, please share it with us.
I will start.
On the September 15, 2008 show, Kate says... Alexis chooses to sleep in the dungeon, like a bat.
Previously, I believe Jon had said that "they" put Alexis in the basement because she was waking the other children up in the middle of the night. I know this started a lot of people questioning how safe it was for a child to be alone in the basement. Once again, DAMAGE CONTROL!
I also wonder why Kate would choose to call the place where the kids often play, where the family watches TV together, and where Jon and Kate do their interviews, a dungeon, something just seems off to me.
I will start.
On the September 15, 2008 show, Kate says... Alexis chooses to sleep in the dungeon, like a bat.
Previously, I believe Jon had said that "they" put Alexis in the basement because she was waking the other children up in the middle of the night. I know this started a lot of people questioning how safe it was for a child to be alone in the basement. Once again, DAMAGE CONTROL!
I also wonder why Kate would choose to call the place where the kids often play, where the family watches TV together, and where Jon and Kate do their interviews, a dungeon, something just seems off to me.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Another flop
I can't say I saw one thing last night on Jon and Kate Plus 8 that excited me. It's not as though I have to be entertained all of the time, but it is why I watch TV.
I used to be entertained watching the kids play and interact with each other. It used to entertain me to watch these kids eat a banana, because I feel if I smile at simple things, well that is entertaining. Yet each time I watch this show, I find myself less and less entertained. It seems that 90% of the show is seeing mom and dad sit on the loveseat and explain why they did what they did or why they said what they said. I really don't care why Jon and Kate did anything, really, I don't give a crap. I really don't see this show being around much longer, if it can't keep a simple person like me entertained anymore, how in the world will it keep people who expect to be really entertained hooked?
I used to be entertained watching the kids play and interact with each other. It used to entertain me to watch these kids eat a banana, because I feel if I smile at simple things, well that is entertaining. Yet each time I watch this show, I find myself less and less entertained. It seems that 90% of the show is seeing mom and dad sit on the loveseat and explain why they did what they did or why they said what they said. I really don't care why Jon and Kate did anything, really, I don't give a crap. I really don't see this show being around much longer, if it can't keep a simple person like me entertained anymore, how in the world will it keep people who expect to be really entertained hooked?
Friday, September 12, 2008
Jon and Kate Plus Eight (Dead Hermit Crabs)
This is from the Peta.org site
http://blog.peta.org/archives/2008/09/jon_and_kate_pl.php
On a recent episode of the popular TLC reality show Jon and Kate Plus Eight, the family wondered why their pet hermit crabs were all dying. We at PETA have that answer, and we think it's important that Jon and Kate and other folks understand why hermit crabs should never, ever be kept as pets.
Hermit crabs don't belong in a home or aquarium or whatever for several reasons:
Hermit crabs are very social by nature—in their natural habitats, they live in colonies of up to 100 or more.
They only live in warm parts of the world and cannot survive in places where the temperature drops too low.
They must live in very humid climates because hermit crabs breathe through stiffened gills that are kept moistened by the humidity.
They will only lay their eggs in the ocean and will not reproduce in captivity—that means that every crab in every tourist shop and pet store was ripped away from their family.
So what can you do? Let the hermit crabs stay in their natural habits with their families. Never buy a hermit crab or support a store that sells them. If you see a store selling them, let people know what's wrong with the practice. If you have kids, they can learn all about hermit crabs by taking PETA's Hermit Crab Quiz.
Posted by Carrie Ann Harris
http://blog.peta.org/archives/2008/09/jon_and_kate_pl.php
On a recent episode of the popular TLC reality show Jon and Kate Plus Eight, the family wondered why their pet hermit crabs were all dying. We at PETA have that answer, and we think it's important that Jon and Kate and other folks understand why hermit crabs should never, ever be kept as pets.
Hermit crabs don't belong in a home or aquarium or whatever for several reasons:
Hermit crabs are very social by nature—in their natural habitats, they live in colonies of up to 100 or more.
They only live in warm parts of the world and cannot survive in places where the temperature drops too low.
They must live in very humid climates because hermit crabs breathe through stiffened gills that are kept moistened by the humidity.
They will only lay their eggs in the ocean and will not reproduce in captivity—that means that every crab in every tourist shop and pet store was ripped away from their family.
So what can you do? Let the hermit crabs stay in their natural habits with their families. Never buy a hermit crab or support a store that sells them. If you see a store selling them, let people know what's wrong with the practice. If you have kids, they can learn all about hermit crabs by taking PETA's Hermit Crab Quiz.
Posted by Carrie Ann Harris
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Kate, You Make Me Blush
First of all, I would like to begin by asking the question, "Does anyone mention to Kate that she looks like crap while being interviewed?" Last week it was her hair, this week it was the blush. If, there are "good" moments of Kate with her family, Jen Stocks is not capturing them or she is purposely trying to portray Kate in a bad light. I personally believe what we see on the show is the best they can come up with, which brings me to the episode I've nicknamed "The Show Must Go On".
The show begins with the cast, oops I meant the family shopping at a Sporting Goods store so that they can purchase brand new equipment for a backyard campout. The purchase included:
2 six man tents
10 sleeping bags
10 lanterns
4 air mattresses
8 mini dustpans (Kate's favorite purchase)
10 marshmallow forks
24 batteries
1 box glow necklaces/sticks
3 Huge Koosh balls, marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate bars
Firepit? Did they own this already? Firewood
Adding everything up had to come close to three thousand dollars. What bothers me the most about this episode and frankly most of the episodes is how they flaunt their spending in front of their public especially since both of them are unemployed.
Our economy is suffering, people are being laid off, home sales are down, the unemployment rate is up, foreclosures are rampant and college tuitions are astronomical. The average American family consists of two working parents and 2.5 kids and they could never afford such an extravagance backyard campout as featured in last nights episode. "It's a cheap family outing" says Jon, way to rub it in our faces. Sure it is, Jon everything is cheap to you because your kids earn everything for you and your lovely blushing bride (pun intended). Even if a family could afford to purchase all the gear just to camp in the backyard, what family is dumb enough to do so? You phone a family member, a friend, a neighbor to borrow tents and you make the marshmallow sticks. I guess family and friends are a scarce commodity in the Gosselin household, you do what you always do. Exploit your children! This leads me to the V-tech ads. I'm not going to bother mentioning much about this part, in my opinion it proves that the Gosselin children are nothing but a marketing machine and just adds more fuel to the proverbial fire. Speaking of rubbing things in our faces, how many kids are now going to have to have that silly V-tech game system? I wonder if there was no show, no freebies and Kate and Jon worked like the rest of us, would they go out and actually purchase (with their money) this thing? Kate, have you ever thought of reading to your children? It actually helps preschoolers learn how to recognize letters and numbers. But, it might be too much to ask of Princess Kate who can't be bother with raising her children.
Back to "The Show Must Go On". Due to inclement weather Jon has set up the tents in the garage. Since both these parents don't work and the kids are not in school, why does this campout have to take place on that night? Oh yeah, production schedules... The kids let Jon know that they want to camp outside and not in the garage so Jon checks the weather and decides the rain is far away and moves the cast, crew and set out to the backyard. Jon decides to roast marshmallows with the kids over the fire pit while Kate is not around. He gives all the kids these incredibly long and sharp metal sticks and allows them to roast, burn and eat to their little hearts content. I thought it was a good idea but personally, I would never allow my children at that age to use those weapons to roast marshmallows. So, where the hell is Kate through all of this? She only shows her face to micro manage, blame and attack her husband and children. I think TLC's way of "damage control" is to keep Kate out of the camera as much as possible. Kate is only present when it is time to stuff her face with a smore and go to bed. But, she makes sure she is in a comfortable tent with only a few of the kids. When the twins ask her if they can come in to sleep with her, she yells "no, you're ok". Sorry folks, I have to say it, what a bitch! The Gosselins sleep through the night with the sound of rain hitting their tents, Jon gets up to cover the twins tent with plastic, again what the hell does Kate do? ever? But, of course the next morning she is the first one out of the tent and she runs into the house yelling, "they make houses because people should sleep in houses". Way to ruin the fun as usual. I'm sure she wanted to be the first one in to hit the craft service table to make sure her face was stuffed before attending to her family. Jon tells us that he doesn't see the family camping together, maybe just Cara and one of the boys. So, it's a good thing you went out and spent all that money on the equipment! I'm sure they'll fetch a pretty penny for it at a garage sale. Way to rub it in our faces again Jon, speaking of rubbing into faces.....Kate rub your blush in!!!!
And, what was up with the "exciting news". Oh my gosh, if it is that they are going to Hawaii, I am going to scream!!! Another way to rub into our faces what us poor working suckers that don't exploit our children can't afford. Or, rumor has it they are adopting a baby or maybe she's pregnant (I doubt it). Speculation is that a baby will make the show last longer. How would that make the show last longer? How boring to watch Kate at home with a baby and it's nanny. I vote for the surprise being they're going to Hawaii and renewing their farce of a marriage. YUK!!
The show begins with the cast, oops I meant the family shopping at a Sporting Goods store so that they can purchase brand new equipment for a backyard campout. The purchase included:
2 six man tents
10 sleeping bags
10 lanterns
4 air mattresses
8 mini dustpans (Kate's favorite purchase)
10 marshmallow forks
24 batteries
1 box glow necklaces/sticks
3 Huge Koosh balls, marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate bars
Firepit? Did they own this already? Firewood
Adding everything up had to come close to three thousand dollars. What bothers me the most about this episode and frankly most of the episodes is how they flaunt their spending in front of their public especially since both of them are unemployed.
Our economy is suffering, people are being laid off, home sales are down, the unemployment rate is up, foreclosures are rampant and college tuitions are astronomical. The average American family consists of two working parents and 2.5 kids and they could never afford such an extravagance backyard campout as featured in last nights episode. "It's a cheap family outing" says Jon, way to rub it in our faces. Sure it is, Jon everything is cheap to you because your kids earn everything for you and your lovely blushing bride (pun intended). Even if a family could afford to purchase all the gear just to camp in the backyard, what family is dumb enough to do so? You phone a family member, a friend, a neighbor to borrow tents and you make the marshmallow sticks. I guess family and friends are a scarce commodity in the Gosselin household, you do what you always do. Exploit your children! This leads me to the V-tech ads. I'm not going to bother mentioning much about this part, in my opinion it proves that the Gosselin children are nothing but a marketing machine and just adds more fuel to the proverbial fire. Speaking of rubbing things in our faces, how many kids are now going to have to have that silly V-tech game system? I wonder if there was no show, no freebies and Kate and Jon worked like the rest of us, would they go out and actually purchase (with their money) this thing? Kate, have you ever thought of reading to your children? It actually helps preschoolers learn how to recognize letters and numbers. But, it might be too much to ask of Princess Kate who can't be bother with raising her children.
Back to "The Show Must Go On". Due to inclement weather Jon has set up the tents in the garage. Since both these parents don't work and the kids are not in school, why does this campout have to take place on that night? Oh yeah, production schedules... The kids let Jon know that they want to camp outside and not in the garage so Jon checks the weather and decides the rain is far away and moves the cast, crew and set out to the backyard. Jon decides to roast marshmallows with the kids over the fire pit while Kate is not around. He gives all the kids these incredibly long and sharp metal sticks and allows them to roast, burn and eat to their little hearts content. I thought it was a good idea but personally, I would never allow my children at that age to use those weapons to roast marshmallows. So, where the hell is Kate through all of this? She only shows her face to micro manage, blame and attack her husband and children. I think TLC's way of "damage control" is to keep Kate out of the camera as much as possible. Kate is only present when it is time to stuff her face with a smore and go to bed. But, she makes sure she is in a comfortable tent with only a few of the kids. When the twins ask her if they can come in to sleep with her, she yells "no, you're ok". Sorry folks, I have to say it, what a bitch! The Gosselins sleep through the night with the sound of rain hitting their tents, Jon gets up to cover the twins tent with plastic, again what the hell does Kate do? ever? But, of course the next morning she is the first one out of the tent and she runs into the house yelling, "they make houses because people should sleep in houses". Way to ruin the fun as usual. I'm sure she wanted to be the first one in to hit the craft service table to make sure her face was stuffed before attending to her family. Jon tells us that he doesn't see the family camping together, maybe just Cara and one of the boys. So, it's a good thing you went out and spent all that money on the equipment! I'm sure they'll fetch a pretty penny for it at a garage sale. Way to rub it in our faces again Jon, speaking of rubbing into faces.....Kate rub your blush in!!!!
And, what was up with the "exciting news". Oh my gosh, if it is that they are going to Hawaii, I am going to scream!!! Another way to rub into our faces what us poor working suckers that don't exploit our children can't afford. Or, rumor has it they are adopting a baby or maybe she's pregnant (I doubt it). Speculation is that a baby will make the show last longer. How would that make the show last longer? How boring to watch Kate at home with a baby and it's nanny. I vote for the surprise being they're going to Hawaii and renewing their farce of a marriage. YUK!!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
In Search of Gosselin's Speaking Engagements
This blog is in search of any info about Jon and Kate Gosselin's speaking engagements. If you are aware of any events that we have not found, please let us know. Many of the places holding the events have websites and calendars, but Jon and Kate are not listed on all of these sites. The Gosselins used to list their speaking engagements on their site... sixgosselins.com. They no longer have them listed.
Jon and Kate Gosselin - Cancelled
Ticket Info:
Tickets are $10. No reserved seating. Childcare by reservation only.
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Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, Abington, PA
September 14, 2008
Jon and Kate Plus 8 Registration
We are excited to be hosting the cast of "Jon and Kate Plus 8" on Sunday, September 14 at 10:00 am. Completing the requested information below will pre-register you for this event. We are asking only those within a 15 mile radius of the church to pre-register and attend, as there is limited seating available. Thank you for understanding. This event is free, but please come prepared to give in a love offering toward the Gosselin’s. Due to the increased response for this event, we have rented Keswick Theatre, a local production theatre around the corner from the church in Glenside, Pa. This will provide much more seating. Children will be included in the service, sitting with their parents. Don’t worry, the service will be a fast paced, multi-media experience that will keep your kids’ attention.
Jon and Kate Plus 8 Registration
We are excited to be hosting the cast of "Jon and Kate Plus 8" on Sunday, September 14 at 10:00 am. Completing the requested information below will pre-register you for this event. We are asking only those within a 15 mile radius of the church to pre-register and attend, as there is limited seating available. Thank you for understanding. This event is free, but please come prepared to give in a love offering toward the Gosselin’s. Due to the increased response for this event, we have rented Keswick Theatre, a local production theatre around the corner from the church in Glenside, Pa. This will provide much more seating. Children will be included in the service, sitting with their parents. Don’t worry, the service will be a fast paced, multi-media experience that will keep your kids’ attention.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
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Southern Women's Show
Orlando
October 11, 2008
Meet Jon & Kate! Meet the stars of TLC's reality hit "Jon & Kate Plus 8" and their eldest twins, Cara and Madelyn! Jon & Kate Gosselin have been blessed with twins and sextuplets in the past three years. They will be appearing on the Fashion & Entertainment Stage on Saturday, October 11th at 1pm.
(Thanks to Beachluvin for this info)
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First Assembly Of God
4131 W Roy Furman Hwy
4131 W Roy Furman Hwy
Waynesburg, PA
October 19, 2008
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Noel Memorial United Methodist Church
520 Herndon St.
Shreveport, LA
November 1-2, 2008
Jon and Kate Gosselin - Cancelled
Ticket Info:
Tickets are $10. No reserved seating. Childcare by reservation only.
CANCELLED! Jon & Kate Gosselin from TLC's Jon & Kate plus 8
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Jon and Kate Gosselin’s speaking engagement at Noel has been cancelled. There are no plans to reschedule. If you purchased tickets online, your money has already been refunded. For those individuals who purchased tickets by check or cash, refunds will be made by check. If you purchased by check or cash, please bring or mail your tickets to the church office at 520 Herndon Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 with a short note requesting a refund. Please allow 2 weeks for your check to be processed.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Jon and Kate Gosselin’s speaking engagement at Noel has been cancelled. There are no plans to reschedule. If you purchased tickets online, your money has already been refunded. For those individuals who purchased tickets by check or cash, refunds will be made by check. If you purchased by check or cash, please bring or mail your tickets to the church office at 520 Herndon Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 with a short note requesting a refund. Please allow 2 weeks for your check to be processed.
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Hershey Lodge & Convention Center
Hershey, PA
November 14-15, 2008
Guest Appearance - Kate Gosselin (TLC's Jon & Kate Plus 8)
Group Registration: $35 for both days
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Mount Of Olives Lutheran Church
24851 Chrisanta Dr
Mission Viejo, CA
Mission Viejo, CA
January 24, 2009
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First Christian Church
634 N Mulberry St
Elizabethtown, KY
Elizabethtown, KY
March 8,2009
We have scheduled Jon and Kate Gosselin of the popular television show, "Jon & Kate Plus 8" to come and speak on Sunday, March 8, 2009.We are still in the process of scheduling additional special guests to come and participate in a multi-week series called The CORE. This series of Sundays will explore all the different facets of day-to-day living and how God Himself is at the core of the healthy, fulfilling life.
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Roswell United Methodist Church- Roswell, GA
From TLC's hit show Jon and Kate plus 8
Jon and Kate Gosselin
Friday, March 20, 2009
7:30 p.m.
RUMC SanctuaryTickets:$15 lower level premium
$5 lower level behind premium seating (if available) and balcony
Premium Tickets go on sale December 1, 2008
All others on sale January 5, 2009
Jon and Kate events normally sell out!
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Update: Someone has posted that some of these events have been cancelled, we only listed ones that we found at churches or on iticket, so we are not sure which ones are still on the schedule and which ones are not. We did post one that we knew was cancelled it is shown in red.
Thank you
We just found this, it is about an old speaking engagement:
Jon & Kate Event at Mt. Zion Lutheran School Has Been CancelledOn April 18, 2008 the Jon & Kate Event planning committee at Mt. Zion Lutheran School was informed that, due to a change in their TV production schedule, Jon and Kate Gosselin have to cancel their trip to Colorado on May 17, 2008. We have been informed that both events scheduled in Colorado for that weekend are canceled. The event planning committee, parents, members, staff, and friends of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church and School are profoundly disappointed that this event will not occur. Much planning, time, energy, expense and excitement have already been expended in order to present this event to our community. We sincerely regret any inconvenience that this cancellation may have caused.
Ticket Refunds
Because hundreds of tickets have already been sold, now the planning committee’s primary focus is to inform and refund those who have purchased tickets. If you have purchased tickets, please know that you will receive a full refund including the $1.50 per ticket handling fee (to cover the online PayPal fees and postage), if applicable, you have been charged. It is the planning committee’s goal to have all refunds processed and returned by May 1, 2008. If you purchased your tickets through the Mt. Zion website, via PayPal, you will receive a refund on your credit card through the PayPal system. If you purchased your tickets in person, either at Mt. Zion Lutheran School, MOPs groups, etc. your check, which has not been cashed yet, will be returned to you by postal mail. If you have not received your refund by May 8, 2008, please contact us at mtzionevents@gmail.com or 720-514-2249.
Ticket Refunds
Because hundreds of tickets have already been sold, now the planning committee’s primary focus is to inform and refund those who have purchased tickets. If you have purchased tickets, please know that you will receive a full refund including the $1.50 per ticket handling fee (to cover the online PayPal fees and postage), if applicable, you have been charged. It is the planning committee’s goal to have all refunds processed and returned by May 1, 2008. If you purchased your tickets through the Mt. Zion website, via PayPal, you will receive a refund on your credit card through the PayPal system. If you purchased your tickets in person, either at Mt. Zion Lutheran School, MOPs groups, etc. your check, which has not been cashed yet, will be returned to you by postal mail. If you have not received your refund by May 8, 2008, please contact us at mtzionevents@gmail.com or 720-514-2249.
Friday, September 5, 2008
What is on your prayer list?
I thought I would post some old pages from Jon and Kate's website. These are a few examples of their "Prayer List" and the "How you can help" page from the Gosselin's old site.
How can I donate?A. Monetary donations can be made payableTo:
Gosselin Sextuplet Fund Address: 1652 Dauphin Ave. Wyomissing PA 19610
If you feel led to contribute to the tuition for pre-school, please add pre-school to the memo line.
6-9 months and 9-12 month winter one piece outfits for boys and girls
15 passenger van
Gift cards to Wallmart or Target for our very basic needs. (paper-towels, laundry detergent, fabric softener, Platex® bottle liner drop-ins)
May 7, 2004
15 Passenger Van
My father passed away on January 13, 2005 at 7:41pm. We love him very much and we pray that Jesus will take care of him. Kate and I pray for a strong marriage that through all this stress our relationship stays intact. We pray that others may see how difficult our lives are right now and that we are trully thankful for everything our church has done for us. We pray that Mady and Cara continue to be strong and loving through this time of need and stress. We ask the Lord that we have faith in him and we rely on him to provide for us spiritually and financially.
We ask others to please pray for us as we go through terrible financial and family hardships. It is hard to let people into our personal lives but we are praying that people could walk in our shoes for one day and understand that God has given us these children and we are responsible to raise them the best we can. Please pray that Kate and I can do this with help of all our awesome volunteers that God has provided us. Amen.
Jonathan and Kate Gosselin
A quick update on our family: The twins are doing great. They will start Pre-K in a few weeks. As for the babies they are all walking except for Alexis who seems to be a bit complacent. They are all eating very well and holding their own bottles. We finally purchased a van ourselves. It is a 2004 Dodge Sprinter Passenger Wagon. It is perfect for our family exactly 10 seats for all of us. There are some pictures of it under the heading "OUR VAN!!!" We are so excited we can actually travel together with all our kids and all their stuff (2 triplet strollers). We recently visited our local Sam's Club. And we are attending church on a regular basis. Thank the Lord our God for all his wonderful blessings! Stay tuned for more detailed updates. Again a huge Thank You to everyone who has been by our side helping with all our beautiful children.
Kate and I pray for a strong marriage that through all this stress our relationship stays intact. We pray that others may see how difficult our lives are right now and that we are trully thankful for everything everyone has done for us. We pray that Mady and Cara continue to be strong and loving through this time of need and stress. We ask the Lord that we have faith in him and we rely on him to provide for us spiritually and financially.
We ask others to please pray for us as we go through terrible financial and family hardships. It is hard to let people into our personal lives but we are praying that people could walk in our shoes for one day and understand that God has given us these children and we are responsible to raise them the best we can. Please pray that Kate and I can do this with help of all our awesome volunteers that God has provided us. Amen.
Jonathan and Kate Gosselin
Just the ten of us... and wow is life busy, wild and crazy! I continue to try to keep life organized while thinking for ten! Jon struggles to keep his eyes open after his LONG days at work! Cara and Madelyn, our big 5 year old helpers are winning the hearts of all of their "kids" as the call them. They are my right and left arms during the day! And, yes, the babies... who are now "little people" more than babies! They, of course, are running, climbing, breaking things and doing everything imaginable. They are starting to show concern and care for each other which is so neat to watch! They say several words and of course the girls talk alot more than the boys - - even some two word phrases! the favorite is "NONONONONO" when a brother or sister has gotten out of line!
And as for our little house... I feel sorry for it! It has every nook and cranny crammed with something or someone! Needless to say, we're literally bursting at the seems! Our biggest prayer request at this time, is a house that we fit into and can afford... it's going to literally take a miracle...and for now, we'll keep praying!
Other than that, we're all well! Your continued prayers are much appreciated as we need patience with each other and the strength to get through each and every day! Thanks to all who continue to remember us!
Please have a love-filled Holiday as I know we will!
-Kate Gosselin-
How can I donate?
Gosselin Sextuplet Fund Address: 1652 Dauphin Ave. Wyomissing PA 19610
If you feel led to contribute to the tuition for pre-school, please add pre-school to the memo line.
6-9 months and 9-12 month winter one piece outfits for boys and girls
15 passenger van
Gift cards to Wallmart or Target for our very basic needs. (paper-towels, laundry detergent, fabric softener, Platex® bottle liner drop-ins)
Prayer list
May 7, 2004
15 Passenger Van
6 New Infant Cars Seats - Thank you Graco6
New Cribs - Thank you Delta Enterprises
Clothing in good condition for infants 3 months and up
Diapers and formula3
Baby swings
2 Collapsable Strollers for 3 babies each - Thank you Chicco USA and local donators
June 28, 2005
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NEW PICTURES ARE IN THE PHOTO SECTION UNDER 1ST BIRTHDAY CATEGORY.
NEW PICTURES ARE IN THE PHOTO SECTION UNDER 1ST BIRTHDAY CATEGORY.
My father passed away on January 13, 2005 at 7:41pm. We love him very much and we pray that Jesus will take care of him. Kate and I pray for a strong marriage that through all this stress our relationship stays intact. We pray that others may see how difficult our lives are right now and that we are trully thankful for everything our church has done for us. We pray that Mady and Cara continue to be strong and loving through this time of need and stress. We ask the Lord that we have faith in him and we rely on him to provide for us spiritually and financially.
We ask others to please pray for us as we go through terrible financial and family hardships. It is hard to let people into our personal lives but we are praying that people could walk in our shoes for one day and understand that God has given us these children and we are responsible to raise them the best we can. Please pray that Kate and I can do this with help of all our awesome volunteers that God has provided us. Amen.
Jonathan and Kate Gosselin
August 8, 2005
WE FINALLY GOT A VAN!!!
CHECK OUT ALL THE NEW PICTURES IN THE PHOTO SECTION
WE FINALLY GOT A VAN!!!
CHECK OUT ALL THE NEW PICTURES IN THE PHOTO SECTION
A quick update on our family: The twins are doing great. They will start Pre-K in a few weeks. As for the babies they are all walking except for Alexis who seems to be a bit complacent. They are all eating very well and holding their own bottles. We finally purchased a van ourselves. It is a 2004 Dodge Sprinter Passenger Wagon. It is perfect for our family exactly 10 seats for all of us. There are some pictures of it under the heading "OUR VAN!!!" We are so excited we can actually travel together with all our kids and all their stuff (2 triplet strollers). We recently visited our local Sam's Club. And we are attending church on a regular basis. Thank the Lord our God for all his wonderful blessings! Stay tuned for more detailed updates. Again a huge Thank You to everyone who has been by our side helping with all our beautiful children.
Kate and I pray for a strong marriage that through all this stress our relationship stays intact. We pray that others may see how difficult our lives are right now and that we are trully thankful for everything everyone has done for us. We pray that Mady and Cara continue to be strong and loving through this time of need and stress. We ask the Lord that we have faith in him and we rely on him to provide for us spiritually and financially.
We ask others to please pray for us as we go through terrible financial and family hardships. It is hard to let people into our personal lives but we are praying that people could walk in our shoes for one day and understand that God has given us these children and we are responsible to raise them the best we can. Please pray that Kate and I can do this with help of all our awesome volunteers that God has provided us. Amen.
Jonathan and Kate Gosselin
October 4,2005
Today we were on the Martha Stewart show. It was very exciting and we enjoyed the whole experience. I'd like to thank Martha and her wonderful staff for having us on the show. We would also like to thank TwinsClothes.com for provding the coordinating clothing by LeTop. More to come...
December 13, 2005
Update
Just the ten of us... and wow is life busy, wild and crazy! I continue to try to keep life organized while thinking for ten! Jon struggles to keep his eyes open after his LONG days at work! Cara and Madelyn, our big 5 year old helpers are winning the hearts of all of their "kids" as the call them. They are my right and left arms during the day! And, yes, the babies... who are now "little people" more than babies! They, of course, are running, climbing, breaking things and doing everything imaginable. They are starting to show concern and care for each other which is so neat to watch! They say several words and of course the girls talk alot more than the boys - - even some two word phrases! the favorite is "NONONONONO" when a brother or sister has gotten out of line!
And as for our little house... I feel sorry for it! It has every nook and cranny crammed with something or someone! Needless to say, we're literally bursting at the seems! Our biggest prayer request at this time, is a house that we fit into and can afford... it's going to literally take a miracle...and for now, we'll keep praying!
Other than that, we're all well! Your continued prayers are much appreciated as we need patience with each other and the strength to get through each and every day! Thanks to all who continue to remember us!
Please have a love-filled Holiday as I know we will!
-Kate Gosselin-
Novemeber 24, 2006
For a video sneak preview of our sequel that will air on January 23, 2007 at 8pm (Eastern Time).
Feb 18 2007
These are the airdates of our new Series –
Jon & Kate plus 8
April 10th
April 17th
April 24th
The month of May - All repeats
June 5th
June 11th
Jon & Kate plus 8
April 10th
April 17th
April 24th
The month of May - All repeats
June 5th
June 11th
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Thumbtacks In Their Heads
Several people that have looked at Jon and Kate's new website had been bothered by the Kid's Corner, which showed pictures of each of their children, the pictures had thumbtacks, several were stuck in the child's head or hair. Of course Kate's favorite kids didn't have thumbtacks stuck in their heads, they were located beside the child's head.
So Jon and Kate proclaim that they don't care about what people say and they don't read anything negative, well I am guessing that they do read it, or at least someone affiliated with them read what is being wrote. I checked out their new website today to see if anything had been updated and sure enough, the thumbtacks are gone.
Hurrah for Jon and Kate finally giving a crap!!!!!! I applaud them. I have seen several other things on their site that bother me, but I have decided not to post them, I really want to see if these things change if nobody mentions them. We will see just how much they really do care about how they come off, or if they only make corrections when people that are not exactly fans take offense to certain things.
So Jon and Kate proclaim that they don't care about what people say and they don't read anything negative, well I am guessing that they do read it, or at least someone affiliated with them read what is being wrote. I checked out their new website today to see if anything had been updated and sure enough, the thumbtacks are gone.
Hurrah for Jon and Kate finally giving a crap!!!!!! I applaud them. I have seen several other things on their site that bother me, but I have decided not to post them, I really want to see if these things change if nobody mentions them. We will see just how much they really do care about how they come off, or if they only make corrections when people that are not exactly fans take offense to certain things.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Is the show getting to Kate?
Kate's breakdown at the end of tonight's episode while on the couch is a strong indication that the show is getting to her. How could anyone endure so much negativity without breaking down? The usual stoic Kate, along with her out of control hair tonight finally broke down. She broke down after explaining how different their life is now compared to when they stayed at the condo post tups. Kate, we know what your were trying to tell us. Your life was much easier pre-exploitation.
You should have thought about that Kate before you signed your family's privacy away for your own greed. Are the spa days worth it? Is it worth it not to have your family and friends in your life? Kate, maybe your parents would have toured the NICU with you since they were so involved with the twins at the time. Or, Kevin and Jodi would have come with you. Are you enjoying your vacations? Are you looking forward to your new 8000 square foot custom home to film more of your families private moments? You sold your family for the almighty dollar Kate and now it's finally coming back to bite you.
You know Kate, if you had just shown a little appreciation. If you weren't such a bitch. If you stopped putting down your husband. If you learned to listen and stop talking through your a** all the time, you wouldn't have so many people wanting to bring you down. You see Kate, women love to help other women. Women stick together, always have. Since the beginning of time, women stayed together and gathered while the men went out and hunted (or got a job). They gathered, chatted and helped raise each others young. Women want to help. But, you push everyone away. Whether it be your own relatives or friends, you push them away. You've pushed strangers away that came to your rescue when you needed it most. Women that wanted to help you feed your babies, fold your laundry, cook your meals, babysit your kids, do your shopping and anything else you requested of them. And now, you push us viewers away. Yes, Kate it is you. Not Jon, not the kids, it's you!
We tuned in and you captured our hearts. The way you clipped your coupons and hugged your babies. But once we were drawn in, you began to push us away. Whether it be your sense of entitlement, your incessant need to berate your husband in front of us women, the way you treat your kids or Kate just your general bitchiness.
The last straw Kate for me? When you told poor Joel that you better not even hear him breathe. Images of Joel with tubes up his nose struggling for each breath came to mind. Did you think about that when you were spreading your germs at the NICU tonight? Didn't think so.
Oh did that feel good. No way in the world is Kate ever going to read this, but boy it felt good to vent!
Jon and Kate Gosselin Give Back
Well blow me away, in tonights episode, we actually witness Jon and Kate Gosselin giving back. Yes indeed, they were able to catch on film Kate giving the The Ronald McDonald House they stayed at after the tups were born a check. Of course we have no clue how much the check was for, but Kate did make reference to the McD House adding on. So did they give them enough to build a new wing? Well I doubt that, but I would imagine they could afford to do so, if they wanted to.
Do we see the real Jon and Kate?
I have been to forums where many people claim that we do not see the "real" Jon and Kate Gosselin and we are only seeing a few minutes of their lives. While it is true that none of us may really know them, what we see is supposed to be reality and what they do and say on the show is what they are really doing and saying. So I think for the most part, we do see the "real" Jon and Kate. I even think that Kate would tell you the same thing, in fact, she has, this is what Kate wrote on her very own website...
However, that is why our show is a reality show…you get the good, the bad and the ugly and we are determined to be the exact same people that we are when the cameras aren’t there.
However, that is why our show is a reality show…you get the good, the bad and the ugly and we are determined to be the exact same people that we are when the cameras aren’t there.
The Twins Relive a Nightmare
Whoever thought up the great idea to take the family to the hospital to relive Kate's pregnancy and labor is thinking out of their asses. Don't try and tell me that the tups asked to go there, please TLC give us a little credit!
Honestly, do they ever think? Do they really think that Cara and Mady want to relive their mother's hospitalization? How fun for them to be reminded how serious their mother's condition was. We must remind ourselves she was pregnant with 6 babies when the human body was designed to carry only one. She put her life at risk as well as the babies. In addition, she placed stress on her family especially the twins.
Can you imagine being 4 years old and your mother is in the hospital but you don't really understand why? What are they thinking when they visit their mother? Why all the tubes, mommy? Why can't you come out of the hospital? Why can't you stand up and hug us? Do they realize how scary it was for them? Of course not, because their first priority has never been about the kids, even when it was only Cara and Mady.
Once the babies were born, their health was precarious. How scary for the twins to be introduced to 1 -2lb babies with tubes and machines coming and going out of each of their siblings. Not knowing when the sextuplets were going to come home or even come out of the hospital at all. Don't think they were too young to understand, they could sense how dire the situation was.
Add to this all the financial stress at home due to Jon not working, don't doubt for a second that stress was not felt by the twins.
Don't forget the twins were displaced while their mother was hospitalized. I don't care what people think of hospitals, this is no place for the children to go on an outing. People die in hospitals each day. How many people are walking out the front doors that just lost a loved one or just left a loved one that is unrecognizable because they were in a horrific accident? A hospital is not a playground or a theme park not to mention the germs the children unknowingly expose to the patients. It is a hospital and it should be a private place where people can visit their love ones and for patients to receive the treatment they need in private without cameras following money grubbing parents like Jon and Kate around. Another brilliant idea!
How about an episode where the family engages children in crafts or other activities at a low income day care.
How about an episode where the family engages children in crafts or other activities at a low income day care.
Question for the viewers
As we have all seen, Jon and Kate Gosselin are now on a vacation frenzy, well at least an outing frenzy. Each week we see them haul all 8 kids to somewhere new and we get to watch as Kate has her meltdowns and as they hustle their poor children from one ride to another. We see the special privileges they get, such as going behind the scenes to meet characters or having an entire skating rink to themselves. TLC of course is paying for all these wonderful trips, but for good reason, this is a REALITY show and we all want to know how the other half lives, you know the half, the half that doesn't have to work or pay for anything.
On their new and improved (cough) website, a viewer asked...
What is your favorite family trip so far and do you have a “dream” trip that you would like to take someday?
Kate's response to where they would like to travel was...
And there is a place that we would love to go someday as a family to “retrace” Jon’s steps when he was 19. But I will keep that as a mystery for future shows…it may happen and it may not but we can always dream, can’t we?
Oh boy, another hint by Kate that they want more.
So my question to viewers is this, where would you like to see the Gosselins go for another vacation?
On their new and improved (cough) website, a viewer asked...
What is your favorite family trip so far and do you have a “dream” trip that you would like to take someday?
Kate's response to where they would like to travel was...
And there is a place that we would love to go someday as a family to “retrace” Jon’s steps when he was 19. But I will keep that as a mystery for future shows…it may happen and it may not but we can always dream, can’t we?
Oh boy, another hint by Kate that they want more.
So my question to viewers is this, where would you like to see the Gosselins go for another vacation?
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