ARE YOU KIDDING ME??

UPDATE: I forgot to mention something last night (in the midst of my ranting). How come no one (The View, tabloids, Entertainment Tonight, bloggers, etc) has brought up Jon's earrings?? Am I the only one who thinks it's a little ridiculous he got both ears pierced? Oh Jon, are you having a mid-life crisis at 32?? If I were Kate, I'd rip those suckers right out!

For years, as you know, I have loved and adored Jon and Kate Plus 8. Even Kate's nagging didn't really bother me because, hey, I can sympathize. I am so over the show now because, let's face it, there really is no show. After tonight's episode they're going to have to call it Jon OR Kate Plus 8. I am so frustrated that I have followed this family for years, read their books, was one of Kate's few supporters, and I no nothing more than that they "don't hate each other and they are in it for their kids". Could someone just please come out and say if there was, in fact, and affair? If so, why is Jon so angry with Kate? Years of pent up anger? I'm so confused.

I have one question that I would really like answered: Why on earth would you renew your vows, then less than a year later, get divorced? I know that they didn't "plan" on this happening, but couldn't they pull a little bit from how they felt last summer? How can a couple go from vow renewal to divorce in the blink of an eye? I realize they're under immense amounts of stress, but some was self-induced. Did they really have to make this severe jump?

I know I am not a marriage expert, but I simply felt compelled to comment on this topic one more time. I honestly felt as if I knew this family because of how long I've watched them, read their words, and shared in their devotionals. Is it silly to be saddened by all of this? They are a real family, going through a real tough time, needing real prayers. I think it is a terribly sad situation that requires more prayers than ever. I am saddened by all of this. Am I alone in thinking this??

Funny the way it is...

Hey there, friends. I have pictures from our weekend to share with you, but those will have to wait until tomorrow. For now, I'd like to share a couple random thoughts with you. First off, one of my favorite groups, Dave Matthew's Band, has a new song out and I absolutely love it. As you know, I'm a fan of irony and all things that make one say "Hmmmm....". Just take a gander at these lyrics, they really get you thinking (the most moving lines, to me, are in bold):



Lyin’ in the park

On a beautiful day

Sun shine in the grass

And the children play

Siren’s passin’

Fire engine’s red

Someone’s house is burning down

On a day like this



The evening comes and we’re hangin’ out

On the front step

And a car goes by with the windows rolled down

And that war song is playin “why can’t we be friends?”

Someone's screamin’ and cryin’ in the apartment upstairs

Funny the way it is



And if you think about it

Somebody’s goin’ hungry

And someone else is eatin’ out



Funny the way it is

Whether right or wrong

Somebody’s heart is broken

And it becomes your favorite song



The way your mouth feels in a lover’s kiss

Like a pretty bird on a breeze

Or water to a fish

But a bomb blast brings the building crashin’ to the floor

Hear the laughter while the children play war



Funny the way it is

And if you think about it

One kid walks 10 miles to school

While another’s droppin’ out



Funny the way it is

No matter right or wrong

On a soldier’s last breath

His baby’s being born



Standin’ on a bridge

Watch the water passin’ under me

It must have been much harder

When there was no bridge just water

Now the world is small

Remember how it used to be

With mountain, and oceans, and winter’s, and river’s and stars



Watch the sky the jetplanes

So far out of my reach

Is there someone up there lookin’ down on me?

Boy chase a bird

So close but everytime

He never catch her

But he can’t stop trying



Funny the way it is

And if you think about it

One kid walks 10 miles to school

While another’s droppin’ out



Funny the way it is

No matter right or wrong

On a soldier’s last breath

His baby’s being born



Funny the way it is

No matter right or wrong

Somebody’s broken heart

And it becomes your favorite song



Funny the way it is

And if you think about it

One kid walks 10 miles to school

While another’s droppin’ out



Standin’ on a bridge

Watch the water passin’ under me

It must have been much harder

When there was no bridge just water

Now the world is small

Remember how it used to be

With mountain, and oceans, and winter’s, and river’s and stars







See???



It got you thinking, didn't it? How many times have you been at a picnic, the zoo, a park, or anywhere else fun with your family and you suddenly heard the sound of sirens in the background? Do you give them a second thought? While you're having the time of your life, someone else could be fighting for theirs. It's the way life is and yet it completely boggles my mind. Irony.



I challenge you stop what you're doing for just a moment to pray for whomever may be in that ambulance, or for the recipient of that fire engine. I just think that we should all become a little less oblivious to the world around us...I too am quite guilty of this. Ok, that's it, I'm off my soap box.



Wait, no I'm not. I have one more thing to comment about. As you know, I mostly just blog about my adorable sunshine, Wip, but I actually have some "celebrity" gossip to comment on. The only reason I decided to blog about this is because I am genuinely upset about this, as silly as it sounds. Oh yeah, if you haven't guessed yet, I'm talking about Jon and Kate.



I have loved and followed this family since the beginning of their sextuplet's story, 5 years ago. I watched all the specials early on, I've read their books, and I've seen all the episodes. Kate was even the one who turned me onto eating Organic. Seriously, I love this family. I know that Kate can be overbearing to some, but I absolutely adored her and Jon's relationship and the way they interacted. It was real.



This is why I'm so upset that they are in the situation that they are. I watched the season premier tonight (of course), and it was just the saddest thing to see. Jon has changed. Kate has changed. I mean, I know that I don't actually know these people, but after watching their lives for 5 years, you feel like you are a part of their clan. Just look at Kate 5 years ago. She was a true mama- belly fat, no make-up, sweat pants, you get the idea. Flash forward to now: she's freakin' hot! I'm happy that she hasn't let herself go, but you can just see how she's evolved into a star, for lack of better words, since the show has gotten bigger.



I'm seriously considering not watching the show anymore because it's not uplifting, inspirational, and lighthearted- as it once was. I sincerely hope that they can work whatever issues they have out, because they are real people, with real lives, and real children.



Ok, that's it for me. Thanks for reading about my silly reality TV obsession. I know Sean's sick of hearing about it!!

I hope, as usual, you have a great night and an even better tomorrow!