Back to the bloggings of Jon and Kate

Sorry about taking so long to write again...so much drama and not just on the Internet. Life just keeps on getting interesting.

Anyway, I like so many others saw Jon and Kate last week on Regis and Kelly. I will have to agree with everyone else that the pencils were not a good idea. But I think (IMHO) that the production assistants didn't think the kids would actually pick up the pencils. Which is stupid because every little kid I know will definitely pick up a ginormous pencil and try to use it. ( To write with or as a weapon depending on the child). But I do not think it was done on purpose, or last minute. Contrary to popular belief, shows actually start prepping for their guest at least one week in advance if not more. I believe that the person who chose those "props" didn't have any children and thought the set would "look" more kid friendly. But overall, I think Jon and Kate did a good job. I can see they were a little preoccupied with their kids and what they were doing. Which is a good thing instead of letting them run wild. (Which is a blessing to see, because I have been around some parents who let their kids run wild then get mad when ask them to reign them in.) Anyway, there was not much of anything that they talked about. I kept wondering why Kelly said she admired Kate so much. Don't get me wrong, I love the organizational tips she (Kate) gave out on their website, I have really put them into practical use, but overall I think she's like any other stay at home mom. The only difference between me and her is her bank account ( and the fact that she has 5 more kids) okay so there are some big differences but still. I guess that's why I feel relateable to Kate. She seems like a person I could call on the phone complain about my day, and know she understands what's it like to keep more than one child at home all day under the age of 5. Okay, maybe I am going a tad bit overboard, but I think Kelly put on the flattery's a little too much. But Jon and Kate didn't seem to show any stress over what has been said of them. And that's a good thing.

Which brings me to the People Magazine spread. I would have loved to have brought it, but since I am being overly conscious of what I spend my money on now a days I just looked at it while in line at the grocery store. It seemed to be a pretty good article, and I can understand what Kate is saying about online and the comments being made. I know I get defensive if someone doesn't like what I wrote, but hey I am glad that people are reading it and having something to say about it. It seems to be that it can't bother her too much or something would have been said or done by now. Anyway, I am hoping I will be able to splurge on the Good Housekeeping magazine when it comes out. Not because the Gosselin's are on the cover, but because they usually have some great Thanksgiving recipes. That was a great cover to be on. Guaranteed exposure with the holidays coming up and everything.

As far as Kate and Jon in Birmingham. I thought it was a good Q&A. They seemed relaxed and like everyday people. I can see why they are uncomfortable about being celebrities. They have never claimed to be experts in anything, yet people ask them like they are. To be honest, if my son is not potty trained by the time he is 3 1/2, I'm going to the doctor not Kate. I love Kate and think the M&M thing is a good incentive. I've started doing that with room cleaning for my girls, and the results have been 75% good so far. (I'm still working on the other 25%, but that's just plain stubbornness from my girls). So I understand why Kate seemed a little bit loss. It's like if someone came to me and asked me about potty training a little girl. Even though I did potty train two, they trained in completely different ways. My oldest took longer, and my youngest was afraid of the toilet for about a month (the flushing sound got her, still does when we are out.)
But neither Jon nor Kate seemed uptight or ready for it to be over with. Yes, I know we only saw bits and pieces, but if their behavior was really horrible don't you think we would have heard about it now. I know there would be at least one person dying to tell the world "we were right they are uptight and not appreciative". Thanks pinkcupcake for sharing even though it wasn't meant for everyone's eyes. And I am sorry you had to take it down.

Finally, the show on Monday. Even though the net was much more interesting on Monday, I did see bits and pieces of the show. It was not as excitement filled as I thought it would be. It was quite boring, and reminded me of any picture my family tries to take and we only have 5. Next week looks to be hilarious with Jon being at home by himself. I bet those kids don't know what to do with themselves (in a good way). Just like my kids do when I am not there. Just thinking about how bad my girls hair look when I get back is enough to make me laugh.

Anyway, now that the net saga about the other blogger is over, I hope we (me included) are a little bit more skeptical about "insider" knowledge when it pops up all of sudden. At least for me, until someone like Paul Peterson or any other real child advocate cries foul...we all should remember it's just a show.