I started watching Jon and Kate plus eight, sometime last year. I watched reruns and then newer episodes..and have been watching ever since. I started because it was fun to see the kids, how the family operated etc. It was very relaxing opposed to so many other tv shows..kind of like watching kittens play for an hour. But now-it is some other show, entirely. Not only is it on the television but their faces are on all of the magazines as you stand in the check out aisle. Its no longer enjoyable, its uncomfortable and weird. Jon and Kate sat apart, talked apart for the last several episodes. It was like watching your parents pretend as if nothing is wrong, even though you know deep down inside you–they are not speaking and not happy. It’s uncomfortable. Nothing about those shows felt good. Now, they are talking about a big reveal episode, for tomorrow night. The big news will be revealed–and it sure doesn’t seem like good news will be coming. The only good news they could give me, is if they decide to take the show off the air and work on their relationship and family–without the cameras.  Somehow–i doubt that will be the case. Jon is reportedly looking at apartments in NYC. Somehow this cutesy show has become a circus of media and misery.

I only wish they would consider trying to work things out for their kids–without the cameras.  Those kids have too much “stuff” now in print and photos–to see eventually..and divorce never feels good. Regular children of divorce know what it feels like..but having your business on tv and magazines, without your ability to change that (children have no choice in the matter) is going to make for an even harder road..in my opinion.

Those 8 kids..to them–i wish for peace and quiet some day soon..