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Kate Gosselin: My TV mom idol!
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Kate Gosselin: My TV mom idol!
Move over, Kelly Ripa! My new TV mom idol is Kate Gosselin from "Jon and Kate Plus 8." For the uninitiated, it's a reality show on TLC centered around the family of Jon and Kate Gosselin, parents to one of the only set of sextuplets in the U.S. Yep, sextuplets! Crazy, right? But wait! I'm not done yet. Add to that, the twins that they had prior to the sextuplets and they have a very full house. It's nuts to watch -- just see what is required to feed them all one meal and you have to hand it to Kate and Jon.
But it's not all just high drama. They're great parents! Funny and charming and they have great rapport. I know that we'd be friends if only we moved to Pennsylvania. So...here's my top 5 reasons why Kate is my mom idol (I feel like David Letterman): 5. She's hilarious. Just because you've given birth to sextuplets and twins doesn't mean you'll be interesting or funny in front of the camera. Thankfully, Kate really is! And we can all use a few more laughs in our day, right? 4. She's organized. Check out the way she organizes laundry. Or plans her supermarket shops. Or packs for trips (yes, they actually go away on vacation! She's fearless, I tell ya!). If she can do this for 8 kids, I know I can do the same for my one son. 3. She's real. Sure, she gets flack for badgering her husband Jon, but who hasn't been there? On my best (and worst) days, I am like Kate. 2. She knows her kids. Really knows them! Never mind the fact that she has 8, count 'em 8, to get to know. She knows their likes and dislikes, quirks and personality traits of each and every one of her kids (did I mention her kids are absolutely ADORABLE??!). She takes time in each day to have some one-to-one time with each one and sees the importance of doing that. 1. She helps other moms through the power of TV. Honestly, I can watch a half hour episode and instantly feel prepared to clean, organize, plan, cook, play... and I actually do it! Thank you, Kate! I don't know how long they plan to have cameras filming their daily lives but am hoping it will continue for many years to come! 5 comments from 5 users
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posted by
crzkb
on Aug 12, 2008 at 09:55 AM
I LOVE this show! Yes, she is totally hillarious. A bit of a germ-a-phobe, even with 8 kids. For those who are interested, TLC usually has a Jon and Kate Plus 8 "marathon" on Wednesday nights, and it's on every day at 4:00.
posted by
hmoeckli
on Aug 12, 2008 at 04:59 PM
It's seem to be on every time I turn on the t.v. It's is oddly addicting, and I'm so thankful I only have one when I'm done watching it.
posted by
creatress
on Aug 12, 2008 at 05:34 PM
Issues I have with Kate. 1) She hits her husband... a lot! My husband thinks it must be in John's contract to stay married to her for the good of the show. Hahaha. posted by
mom2jmcd
on Aug 12, 2008 at 10:09 PM
I love the show so much I DVR it so I can watch it when I need a boost of motivation. My kids love the show too. My daughter is the same age as Mady and Kara and my son was born a few months after the sextuplets so I can relate to what Kate is going through as far as the kids ages go, but I only have two. I think I also relate to Kate because I'm a lot like her. I fired THREE cleaning ladies and figured I might as well pay myself to clean my house because no one will clean it like me. My kids do art projects at Nana's house because I hate the mess. Don't get me wrong, I love art...my kids and I spend a lot of time at museums and my daughter and I are going on a museum tour in the bay area this fall...but I like buying it, not making it. I think John and Kates kids have a good balance in their two parents because all the stuff that Kate won't let them do...John encourages (like getting dirty) and a lot of households I know are just like that...including mine. I am disgusted by dust, clutter, crumbs, and dirt which is why I can totally relate to how much Kate cleans. And although I don't hit my husband and I am known to be the louder one of us two but I always treat him with respect (and he'll tell you the same.) I don't care for how Kate talks to John most of the time but other than that I love her, him, the kids, and the whole show. posted by
mrskatiekuj
on Aug 13, 2008 at 08:01 PM
I agree. I also think that she gets hammered for yelling/slapping her husband, but of course this will get shown the most on TV - it makes great entertainment. I am sure they have a great relationship, and I'm sorry...but trying to go anywhere in public with 8 children under the age of 8...and I'd be yelling too!!
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