Sorry for the 2 or 3 week lapse but I have to be honest with you guys I had a serious case of Jon and Kate overload. I had to escape. I mean between my kids wanting to watch every episode that comes on the boob tube and that da*n beautiful life commercial I really had to step away. Then when they (TLC) decided to show a marathon of Jon and Kate I was done. I love the show, I love watching Jon and Kate but I just needed a break. However, I found myself missing them and needing to feel the void that was left in my life ( just kidding...though I am ready to get back to blogging about everything Jon and Kate.) Speaking of blogging...I know I said that I would try to write everyday or every other day, well it seems like the minute I said it everything started to hit at once and being the procrastinator that I am I put this off. But no more. I again am sorry and will blog and try to check my email often. But enough about me...
So to talk about what I really came on here to blog about. Well the first being tonight's show. God bless the twins. They tried didn't they? But to tell you the truth I don't know if I could have handled that many kids either. I know I could handle breakfast and everything, but trying to keep them occupied the whole day...well that would be another story. I would probably have put out a few board games and well...to be honest I would have put on a movie and plopped them in front of it. Sorry but Spongebob, Dora, Diego, Veggietales, whoever I feel comfortable with would be put on and watched while I cleaned and prepared to do a craft activity with. And I have to be honest I don't see my son as the real crafty type. So there goes that activity in a couple of years.
Anyway I don't know about anyone else but I found myself cringing with annoyance at this episode especially with Mady. God bless her, I really mean it, but her whining drove me up a wall. Now before you let your claws out let me explain myself and what I mean by this. My 5 year old has a birthday coming up and seems to be going through some type of growing pains. So she has turned into a combination of Mady and Cara...okay let me clarify she has become a bit of a Mady. She likes to control her younger sister and often whines, yells, and gets mad when something doesn't go the way she planned it. I am currently trying to find the patience not to go crazytown and take her with me. But I guess hearing that whine which is very familiar in my household drove me up a wall. However I do have to give them both credit for trying. They really tried hard. And it can be hard sharing the "mommy" duties with each other because they both seem to be very competitive. I found it very funny when they didn't want to clean up the messes after breakfast or the art project. The kiddie side of them really came out. It was cute because I see my kids doing the same thing. I hope they really do have a new found appreciation for what Kate does during the day. Contrary to popular belief I do think that Kate does do work around the house and it is tiring.
Okay so I am deviating from the topic but I must say this. I think whether you have 2 or 8 kids its tiring to cook, clean, clean up after them, do clothes and all the other things around the house. Being a mom is one of the toughest and hardest jobs out there. And I truly believe that you really understand what parenthood is all about when you have 2 or more kids. I hope some people do not take it the wrong way, but when I had just 1 kid it was truly a piece of cake. I mean really how hard is it to clean up after one kid. Now two...you really have your hands cut out...don't get me started on three or more you might as well give it up unless you have a system for keeping your house immaculate that you haven't shared yet.
Soooooo....back to the episode. I took some notes (I know I know...try not to shoot me) since this blog is so long already I will open with one and then hopefully ( fingers crossed) I will write about the others tomorrow. Here is the first note I took:
1. High Chairs-- Okay...I love Jon and Kate and I really love the kids...but come on the tups are 4 years old and in pre-school do they really need to still sit in high chairs? I think it is about time they sit in chairs at the table. No I don't think it is hurting or stunting their developmental growth...I just think it is unnecessary.
What do you think? Is this necessary or do Jon and Kate need to let them go?
6 comments:
It's AWOL. It stands for Away With Out Leave.
The high chairs are insane. They look silly and it puts the kids at a hard angle to eat since they are so tall now. It also scares me every time I see one of them clamoring to get in them. I'm afraid they are going to tip it over while they are climbing in. I feel that it would also set the tone for some other behavior in the house. Big boy or girl chairs at the table might lead to some big boy/girl behavior. It's all about what you expect of them.
Sorry I had to delete my first comment, I realized I wrote something 2x..
I love your blog, and I dont think you need to apologize for your absence, I know your a mommy and life happens. :-)
I thought the episode was a bit boring, I agree that Mady was very annoying at times, and Cara's cry was a bit annoying. I think Mady though hit home for me. I tend to be the same way, I get annoyed and frustrated when my kids dont listen or dont follow direction. Poor girls though they gave it there best shot.
As for the highchairs, I dont have a problem w/them. I was even thinking about getting one for my 3 1/2 yr old. A few weeks back she fell out the dining chair and really bumped her noggin, so I was thinking to myself, I need to get her one of those restraunt style h.chairs like J&K8..lol
I truly doubt that Mady and Cara wanted to "play mommy" to the tups.
The scenario was totally thought up by the producer.
Yes, all of the episodes are thought up by the producers of the show. You can see that they are not doing a very good job of it.
It's falling flat.
Imaging kids that age in high chairs and wearing bibs!
I don't really think anyone but the parents should have imput on weather their kids are in high chairs and wear bibs. What works for them might not work for others, and I really don't think its anyones business.
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