Jon & Kate’s New House
February 8, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Multiple Births, News & Media, Parenting
Jon & Kate took their 8 children to explore and meet their new home in PA. But it is a bit harder while they are getting ready to go the toilet overflows and they have to fix it and then all shoes need on. But I must admit, that when I began watching the show I couldn’t stand these people. The kids are older now and can do more on their own so I think that’ll help bring less stress into this house. I mean these kids are 4 & 8 now, they can function on their own.
When they arrived Leah thanked her mommy as they pulled in, Kate says that is the only thing she needed to hear. Once inside the kids were let loose to explore and have fun. Yeah there was a bit of screaming and excitement but we all expect that with a new house. It has new adventures, it is bigger.
The two oldest will get their own room that they can share together but the younger ones will have to ask to go in. I think this is definitely needed, Hannah will also get a room of her own because she gets migranes. The girls and boys get their own separate bathrooms too, cause boys are messy. I love that comment.
#1 Rule: No kids in the room after the move.
haha but Kate gets moody and tells Jon that he needs to say the rule as well.
But once outside they explore the ground, kids find a dead mouse but thankfully it isn’t picked up. Ikkk. The area looks beautiful. Course you get to listen to the two talk about it and Kate makes him pick a new word when he says “Nose poke.” Okay Kate has a few issues but I’ll leave it at that. I think she just tries being a mom to everyone, including Jon.
But the bigger house seems like a place that was definitely needed. Here is something none of them discuss but they will have more privacy and be out of the press a bit. With them being Jon & Kate plus 8, I’m sure going out front to see tons of people is nerve wrecking, not to mention people knocking at your door for autographs. I’m sure Kate feels this too, but Jon has more space as do the kids. I’m sure this will help Kate too, they won’t be all right under foot. I hope the move proves to be what this family needs.
What do you think? Good move or bad?
I have a shepherd and it was a lot of work to train her. She was 9 weeks when we got her. If Kate & Jon think this is gong to be a walk in the park (raising 2 dogs) good luck. Shepherds are very smart animals and they learn fast, if they have a good trainer. I don’t think Kate knows much. I would have started off by leashing them, (the dogs) and walking them into the house behind the humans. That way they learn who the bosses are right off the hop. I also would say kennel train these guys because the house is huenormous and these little guys need to know where their place in the family is. Unless Kate is planning to sit up all night so she can take them out every 1 1/2 hrs to pee,she better have a good plan. These dogs have to respect all the humans in the family, not just Kate and Jon. Good Luck you guys because this is nothing like raising kids. They will bite back, LOL
I agree totally with you – it would be irresponsible to have two big dog (even if Kate says that they are only ‘outisde’ dogs) without the proper training. She has a trainer that travels with her to Ca whenever she has a book signing. The dogs need proper training for everyone’s sake. Jon, Kate and the children should all participate in the proper training techniques offered by a certified trainer. In Kate’s last episode with the solar panels, she approached the dog hoping to get the dog to do something (I forgot) and, after repeated back and forth with the dog (the dogs do not speak our language) she gave up, and said “Oh, well, I guess she does not want to do that”
Someone has to tell her to get a TRAINER!!!
CAN YOU PLEASE SEND ME HER EMAIL??? THANKS REGARDS, CIRA
I think this show sucks, who cares about this,kate trying to be a movie star,and a bunch of screaming kids, i doint get it.
Hi When Kate declared that the kids
were not allowed in their bedroom in
the new house. What are they supposed to do when they get sick in
the middle of the night and need their
parents help? My parents had a door on their bedroom that was never closed. I think that Kate and Jon should change their minds about that rule.
Kate reminds me of someone that does not seek out good advice. She is a know it all and that only makes one ignorant. I am becoming less of a fan. She needs to lighten up on her family. Now that she has 2 puppies to abuse – well – good luck. I don’t think she has the heart to be a dog owner, let alone a 2 dog owner. One of those kids will get hurt due to their ignorance and they will take it out on the dog. This is my prediction. Trust me on this, I had a very alpha, male standard poodle, but I have years of experience too. There is a BIG difference between an 8 pounder and a 65 plus pounder.
They better start watching the dog whisperer before they need him to make a house call. LOL
This show needs to be pulled. What a terrible example of a mother and wife Kate is showing our children. My kids like to watch the show, but I am getting rid of it so they don’t even think that that is a way to treat any human being, especially family. Gag me.. is all I can say.
“Jon & NEW MATE plus 8″
should be the new show!
I can’t watch anymore with Kate’s cold demeanor, always barking orders. As they say: It’s not what you say, but how you say it”.. It makes me uncomfortable for Jon.
I really love the show and hope it continues longer. I feel like they are a Christian couple but Kate is too overbearing with Jon. They need to be a couple that works together and show the world how Christians can be a positive influence on their family. I fear that eventually Jon will get fed up and lash out and there will be marriage problems down the road. The thing that most people don’t realize is that Christians are only humans who also make mistakes but have God to fall back on for forgiveness unlike people who judge them and do not forgive.
Just wanted to clear up the fact that the amy that posted about the show needing to be pulled is NOT the same Amy that is in favor of being positive and promoting no bashing of others.
I would like to know who has actually seen and driven by this fantastic house? If you have, SHARE THE ADDRESS because I for one would like to send them a CONGRATS card.
Just because I think Kate has changed, doesn’t mean they don’t deserve what they have. I would like to be in their shoes, but my family isn’t as interesting (well, maybe dysfunctioal, but no more so than anyone else). That’s entertainment and we eat it up.
Hey, I found their adress …and it is 298 Heffner Rd, Wernersville, PA
Hope that helps
For all those that watch the show, did any of you see the one lately with the puppies? I blogged it here and would love your comments: http://www.babylune.com/jon-kate-plus-8-add-dogs/
Caring for many children is tough. I have half as many and THANK GOD the stuff that I say and yell is not on TV. Think about how you would look if your life was put on TV. We tried to make that rule that our kids could not come into our Master Bedroom good luck with that rule
They wanted this!!! So too bad suck it up! She is rude… Jon should put her in her place… Christians? She needs to seek prayer and guidance… Like respect her husband… Be kind… They wanted this expliotation so they made the money now they are unhappy they can’t go anywhere.. Give me a break! Know one should judge them but what you see? Kate is brutal and has changed we don’t care for it either it does need to be pulled. Leave your bedroom door open for your children? For goodness sakes? She certainly doesn’t act christian like…
Jen: I totally agree.
I’ve taught school for quite a while and I’ve also taught preschool. While I loved the kids I taught, many times I would look at the clock in relief that they would be going home soon. I’ve had 6-13 preschoolers in my classroom and it can get pretty nerve wracking. I can’t imagine how Kate does it.
I’m growing annoyed with how you some of you are putting yourselves on pedestals and saying “I would never do . . .” or “Can you believe the way . . .”. You don’t know what you would do or say. You have no clue what it’s like to have that many kids all the same age. It’s easy to stand on the outside looking in and pointing fingers. It’s not like Kate is calling them names or beating them. She is trying to be organized and to show the children love. I think we all need to take a moment to reflect upon our own not-so-proud parenting moments and show some humility and grace for her.
In the meantime, I think I’ll be unsubscribing to these comments because I’m tired of negative and nasty comments filling my inbox. The world is full of enough of it already.
Thanks Eliza for all you do.
Kate is constantly interruptly and correcting Jon and if he interrupts her, she jumps all over him!! She is such a control freak and B****!
you are soo right! at first i thought kate was a kind, loving mother, and i thought she talked to jon with r e s p e c t, but i guess not. i feel bad for all of the kids, and the show should be pulled off the air. if you see any of their videos on youtube, or dailymotion, kate talks about how they were really poor, and you can even see on some of their past episodes, that they talk about using coupons, tlc is paying for their house and anything else they have. good luck to the kids, and good luck to jon – abby
Hey I say those of you who don’t like her then stop watching ..who cares.
The fact that they are making a ton of money and complaining about it… They should be grateful! It brought them a lot of material things and she still a b***h… Get over yourself…
Wow I am shocked reading some of these comments. There is nothing wrong with Kate. If anything the stress of the media is probably getting to her but she’s still taking care of herself and her family the best way possible. Obviously Jon can handle Kate and he clearly has his moments too with the attitude and comments. I think Kate is a wonderful mother who is doing the absolute best she can and she’s done wonderfully with all of her well behaved children. She has never said she does it all on her own she has always thanked God and everyone for their help and support. Who really cares if she takes 4 hours or 100 hours to clean her fridge? What difference does that even make? They put their lives out there for everyone’s viewing pleasure and have to deal with all of the ignorance like most of the comments on this board every single day. Who cares if they used their money to purchase a mansion. Would it be better if they lived off of welfare and had all the taxpayers supporting them? I highly doubt that most of you would pass up buying a mansion if it were possible for you too. I say let them be happy and be blessed with all that life has brought them. Keep up the good work KATE and Jon
Yeah! They wanted it! So I don’t feel sorry for them… They got what they asked for! And now they don’t like being known? Get over it.. It comes with the territory..
First of all I must say, and I think alot of you will agree, watching that show is like driving past a car wreck, you just can’t help but look! There are things about the show that I like, the 6 little ones & Jon. I do not care for the twin girls and most especially Kate. I can honestly say that I’ve stopped watching the show start to finish, if I happen to be switching channels and notice the little kids on I will sit and watch until Kate comes on. I totally agree that the kids w/the exception of Mady are well behaved, but Kate alone cannot take all the credit and we certainly cannot give her full credit either. They have put their lives out there for all to see, who’s choice was that? If Kate’s excuse for her bad behavior is that she is stressed, then stop filming!!! Geez…when we get tired of doing something that we don’t have to do, we stop! I was taught that you are on your best behavior when in public, I learned that as a young child, kinda like Kate has taught her kids, but they also learned that you critize your spouse in public and show no respect for them either. To say there is nothing wrong with Kate is well….wrong.
I agree… I love the little ones too! Thats what we prefer too. The twins are hard to watch… They are like there mother… She also with her funky haircut like a reverse mullet? Lady in the front and what in the back?
I’ve noticed when the show first aired, into a few episodes. Jon called the last years show, a season and Kate flipped out. Now she readily calls them episodes and seasons, so she’s getting savay about tv personalities. She used to say, “we are just a normal family that happens to have 8 kids and for some unknown reason, people like to watch”. Do you remember the one where she pulled down her pants in the front and showed her belly before the tummy tuck and then after it? She isn’t that way anymore with us, she talks to the crew but not her viewers. I think they were more personable back then, Jon says they’ve learnt alot since then and now treat this more like a job. kate has a new book out too so she’s jetsetting all over while Jon stays home with the kids. To the women who said, if we don’t like the show then stop watching. One actually called some of us jealous b&t#%es. I want to know why they keep reading the posts if they feel that way? Just watch the show ladies and stop posting. Or is it, you’re just like the rest of us, you gotta say somthing too.
Gotta finally say something! Ugh! She is always gone? And Jon is always home! She also tried to get her Boob job too along with the tummy tuck? Remember that.. For goodness sakes she was getting it for free?
The last show I noticed Kate has lost a lot of weight. Ithought she looked terrible. Maybe after they are settled she’ll gain some weight. As for the house I would not want to clean it.
I feel as with any Famous personalitys you will have people that love them and people that hate them. I really could care less either way. Ya Kate acts quite anal at times, but to be honest we all have our flaws only differance is that hers are broadcast on TV. If Jon was really that affected by them I am sure he would not agree to do the show. The happen to live down the road from me, but as I said I do not really care about their life I have enough to worry about with my own. Just felt the need to add my 2 cents.
They are a reality show…. They are those 15 minutes of fame and its over… You have to have talent to be famous… Not a reality show… Is the 15 minutes over yet? Should be…
Hi ?????K
If you would share their address with me I would appreciate it. You can send it to my private email and not post in on this “angry” website. These people really need to have something more important to worry about. I would love to send them a “best wishes” card for their new house. I would even be willing to send it to you if you would stuff it in their mailbox. Thanks.
Kathi at (kesforce@msn.com)
Kathi -is this an angry website? Last time I looked it was a website made for comments either bad or good. We do have other things to worry about, but just like you we have time on our hands to voice our opinions about Jon & Kate. Do you think Kate will give a rats-A that you sent her a card?….LOL
Opinions are like butt-holes … everyone has one and they all stink. LOL that one Jolyn.
The tabloids are having a field day with them and want them to fail. I hope Jon & Kate are on top of this. I feel they are doing an excellent job. The price of FAME!!
I love how Kate yelled at Jon for not using a coupon and saving 30 bucks when they just moved into a 1.3 million dollar mansion. Is thirty bucks really that much, then? They should have saved the money for the truckload of bills they’ll wish they didn’t have to pay when all of their kids have to go to college.
OH my goodness you people!!! If you don’t like it then don’t watch it!!! It’s really that simple. And how dare anyone say bad things about the twins. They are only children. You all should be ashamed of yourselves and get a life… oh wait you’re all too busy judging others. I wonder what we would see if camera’s came into the complainers homes!!!!
Oh shut the hell up jmac!! Sure bring the cameras into my house for thousands of dollars per episode! If they can’t take the criticism, they need to get off the air. Until they do, I will keep watching Kate be a maniac bitch to Jon and hope he puts her in her place one of these days! They don’t need you to fight their battles. YOU are the one who needs to get a life. I’m sure they are just fine in their mansion. More than you will ever have.
Ditto…
awwwe Lisa my dear… sounds like you are the one who most definately needs a life you got soooo offended you’re worried about what people on tv have and you don’t. I’m not fighting their battles but for people to talk very ugly about some childrent is very rediculous. No I might not ever own a mansion but I bet I’m way better off than your trailor park trashy self!!
I think Kate’s horrible!! She ’s always cutting Jon down if it’s not about HER. And as a mother, let the kids be kids get off your high horse Kate. I use to watch the show, but I don’t anymore because of Kate.
Jmac…
Have a good day!
I live in the city of Torrance, CA. We have no “TRAILER” parks around here, you stupid whore. Learn how to spell…you are the one who obviously has NO education. You can’t spell for shit. YOU are “RIDICULOUS”. I own my home, bitch! My family has enough sense to keep property in the family, unlike yours! Go suck on that! I didn’t say crap about those kids. I said it’s my opinion that Kate is a raging bitch who treats her husband like crap and she IS. I’d say the same about you, but you’re probably a 500 lb. hag who couldn’t find a husband anyway. Oh well…too bad for you! lol
Kate is a fame whore so anything goes, even Jon stepping out with a blonde college student, in her mind bad press is better than no press. The children are badly neglected by their parents. They don’t spend any time with them unless it is for a show and when the taping ends the parents are off pursueing their pleasures – Jon and the college kids, Kate the speaking tours, it is no wonder the little kids cling to any stranger that enters their home.
hey Lisa,
don’t let people like her get you down. You have way too much class to let someone drag you to their level. We should just stick to the topic of Jon & kate plus 8 and 2 puppies,
Hannah,
You’re right. I shouldn’t have gone off on her the way I did. Sorry about that.
Yes, we should stick to the subject.
Ahhh Lisa you make me laugh this is so amusing to me. You have clarified that you have no life but to sit around and judge others with your opinions and you know what they say about those. My comment was to those who did say mean things about the twins. If you are not one of those then obviously my comment didn’t pertain to you and yet again you felt it necessary to run your fat ignorant mouth. 500 lbs no sweetheart I go to the gym at least 5 times a week. Glad to know that you are lazy however, that your family made it where you could sit on your fat ass and not earn your own living!!! you lucky bitch. I, probably unlike you, am very happily married. So I’d say the whore in this conversation is you because some poor bastard has to put up with your nasty ass probably someone you let shack up in your family hand me down property
Diddo to you Kathi!
And good luck w/that card!
First let me say that I think all of you are just HATERS!!! You are wishing that it were you on your own tv program. I think Kate is doing a WONDERFUL job raising her children. What is wrong with how she punishes them etc…Lets ask ourselves..Have you ever watched an episode where ANY of the children were rude or disrespectful to others…I can’t remember, so to me, she must be doing something right. All of you that have commented on this site…Do you have sets of multiples?? I come from a family with a set of twins, and my sister just had a set a twins, and trust me…its not easy to do all day and night while the husband is at work, so Kate must put her foot down. And so what…if she wants to talk to him, that is between them. Oh..I forgot..all of you have perfect marriages and none of us women tend to treat our husbands like children. If you say you’ve never done that, I would have to tell you to re think your marriage because at some point, it has happened. My husband and I have 6 girls the youngest being 16 and with the way my husband works, I have to pretty much deal with everything on my own…so until you walk a day in her shoes…..LEAVE HER ALONE!!!! MIND YOUR BUSINESS AND STAY OUT OF THEIRS. IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT, DON’T WATCH IT. AND FOR SOME OF YOU, FOR NOT LIKING HER, YOU KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT THEIR LIFE, WHICH ONLY MEANS YOU ARE STILL WATCHING THE SHOW.
I’m always happy to see people do well. The only thing I think is odd is Kates comment when one of the kids said Oh Thank you mommy for this house and her comment was well that is why mommy and daddy’s work but they dont work! That whole family has purchased that house including the children. And it is a bit over whelming we live in a time when most of us are lucky to be holding on to our homes and its sad that even in a 1.3 million dollar home this women still does not seem to be happy. It is sad to me so much space and no friends or family to fill that space and someday when all the filming is done I just wonder what type of lives they are all going to have. They have alot of material objects but that is about it. I think the show has lost its charm this is no longer a typical struggling family with 10 family members.
As a mother of 5, Grandmother of 10, and Great Grandma of 4, I love this show. I enjoy all the kids acting like normal kids, and admire Kate for how organized she is which I believe is the secret of maintaining any type of control when you have so many children. Yes, they are making between $60,000 – $90,000 PER EPISODE for their show. But, this has to be invested long term for all the years ahead of them when the kids are no longer in the lime light, and their needs will be costing more and more money than they are now. I wish them all the luck in the world and hope and pray Kate does not end up another Single Parent raising all these children on her own.
I do enjoy watching the show since I, myself, am a family person.
I have raised two children and also had to work during some of that time, which made it just as complicated as raising multiples.
Whenever we went out as a family we were always complimented on how well our children behaved…..That is because we taught them how to behave that way, not only out in public but also at home.
I would just like to suggest that some of your children should be taught how to act better while out and about. I have noticed that on many of the adventures,that their are some that do nothing but act up and do not seem to appreciate the wonderful opportunities that they are able to do…… Possibly spoiled……..You call it a melt down, however, good behavior should always be enforced.
Perhaps when they all get somewhat older, you might consider taking them around to places that are not so visited like…..the slums……so they will appreciate where they have been……..and please quit treating Jon like a child.
This is sincerely and with love……….
I love those kids, very cute. What is wrong with Kate? Theres rumors about Jon maybe having an affair. Could you blame him with her always nagging him? Im a woman & do not think cheating is by any means “right” But this lady does nothing but control & speak down to Jon. Then theres Maddie. She is just like her mother, and shes only how old? Well, I am happy they have a bigger house.Do they have neighbors? hope the kids have friends near by. Thanks
Oh ya, Hey Kate, If more than One person is telling you that you are overbearing & rude take the hint ok? I agree with many others, Get off your high horse & let those children be kids already, You treat them like theyre in there teens. Is that why your parents stopped coming around miss kate? You should be ashamed of yourself, its NOT about you! Yuk, you make me so flippin angry. You are not “all that”" Trust us!!!!
I totally agree with Randi!! It’s not right IF Jon cheated on Kate, but hey.. can you blame him? Her controlling ways would drive anyone away. Not to mention being treated like crap on every “episode” of this show. You don’t have to look too close to notice that she is also not a loving person. When one of the kids goes to hug her she’s almost surprised. I have never seen her being loving to Jon… maybe the earlier episodes where she appreciated his help. They also used to have ‘friends’ and ‘family’ occasionally around. The sister in law who used to babysit and let them have GUM…she is no longer in the picture because Kate drives everyone away with her bitchiness.
For those who say .. don’t watch.. They made the decision to thrush their family into the public eye with this reality show and they’re making tons of money for it. Jon stopped working a long time ago and they took field trips all due to us.. as viewers… So us buttholes have a right to our opinions.
THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO GOOD REASON FOR A HUSBAND OR WIFE TO CHEAT ON THEIR RESPECTIVE SPOUSE. SECONDLY, YOU PEOPLE DO NOT LIVE IN THEIR HOME OR IN THEIR MINDS AND REALLY DO NOT HAVE A CLUE AS TO WHETHER THIS “GOSSIP” IS JUST THAT OR FACT. GET A LIFE AND FIND SOMETHING WORTHWHILE TO WORRY ABOUT. I NEED TO GET A LIFE AND STOP READING THIS GARBAGE.
Last episode Mon.3/16/09 for the season.I hope Kate is not so uptight the next season. I hope she gives Jon some slack.I realize Kate is very busy trying to keep the family income in tacked. I also understand they are receiving help with the house and the children.
And I also wonder if Table of 12 will become more popular than Jon & Kate +8 because I saw the first episode and that family seems more loving than Jon&Kate+8. That family is anything goes plus a loving mom who is caring for a disable sextuplet.
From all of the comments I have seen Kate is not well liked. If the show is cancelled I hope they have other means of surviving.
I saw that table foe 12? I loved it too.. They were loving and the couple were cute too they laughed a lot! I would rather see that show make it…
Kate treats Jon like crap! I have been following the show since they very first started and she is getting worse and worse. She degrades Jon, and knowing those kids watch those interviews where she treats him like that is sad. Kate needs to take a chillaxitive!!! Her kids are healthy, she has a good husband, she gets a nice house, nice stuff, trips, and alot more. She isnt suffering!!
I got to say kudos to John. He has been a patient and forgiving husband to his wife. I would not have taken it as long as he has. He has been a good father to the children as well. Kate is reportedly gone alot. Kate talks to John and often her own children like they are subhuman all to often.
hello, Jon & Kate I watch you and your family everytime it is on even if I have watch it already. I think you are a wonderful mom Kate the kids are blessed to have you and to keep you house so clean and organized. how do yuo do it.