Ok. I will talk about it.

I've been hearing, reading, seeing, and totally hating everything NEGATIVE going towards this family the past few months.

I didn't want to talk about it because I don't know them myself and don't know the REAL story here.

But being a big and faithful fan of their family/show, I want to put it out there that I do hope that Jon and Kate (as two mature and grown adults) will get some counseling or resolve all this "tension". I didn't see the whole episode last night because I was at work, but from what I have seen ... it was just sad.

Sad because of the fact that they seem to be either afraid or just too hurt with each other to not even talk with each other. Or even touch each other. Plus when they do their interview on their chair, they were pretty much trying so hard not to touch each other and stay at polar opposites of the couch. This shouldn't be. They need to resolve it.

Whether or not they stop the show, they NEED to resolve it.

Therapy, counseling - ANYTHING to release that anger and tension between them. Because whether he did cheat on her or not, they should talk about it and get out everything they are feeling - sadness, hurt, anger - so they can somehow move on.

If not for the sake of their marriage but for the sake of their EIGHT CHILDREN!!!!!!!!!!

Those kids are probably already noticing that their parents aren't interacting the same way they used to and they are going to be the ones suffering the most.
They will probably start becoming sad, angry, and completely disconnected from each parent.

I'm no psychologist but that is what I see happening with these kids. Kids pick up on many different things and think that this is what a marriage is supposed to be and not know any better. Again, I am no expert but that is what I see happening if Kate and Jon don't get their marriage straight.

And if they end up splitting up, they need to do it with the children in mind - talk to them, explain to them about everything that they could possibly understand at their age, and let them know they can talk to them and that they love them no matter what.

But for the sake and happiness of their children, and if Kate and Jon really still love each other and don't want to break their vows to each other, they will work on it and stay together and keep working on their marriage without being hateful against each other.

I really have faith in this family to be able to pull through because of what they have already accomplished these past 5 years. (with and without all the fame and glory of having a reality TV show)

And even though this seems like I am being negative about them, I am not. I am just sad to see such a great family grow so cold and far away from each other.

I know there are many who thought Kate was bitchy and destructive towards Jon, and some of that stuff might be true, but that is the way she was. And you know what? That is probably the way her mom was towards her dad or vice versa. She probably was never "taught" the way to treat her husband... ok maybe I'm being biased here... sorry.

But like I said kids pick up on these things and I hope to all that is good and mighty that those 8 wonderful kids don't pick up any negativity from all the bad press and hope that they are not being teased/bullied at school.

Ok. I'm done. I hope this somewhat made sense on what my opinion is about this family.

I will keep them in my prayers and thoughts so that everything turns out well.

I hope you join me in the positive thinking about this family.

If not, I respect that as well.

Would you like to share?

"Hey kids, wanna go on a shoplifting binge with mommy and daddy?"

Check THIS stupid STUPID idiotic story out.

Idiots!

What did you think was gonna happen?????????

Dr. Phil ain't gonna help you with the attorney bills!

*throws hands up in the air*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNA!

So this is a little late ... of course...

but better late than sorry!

So happy birthday Donna!

It was on Feb. 28 and we had a fab party at her house with just fam ... it was loads of fun!

don't mean to brag but this is what we got her as a present... and this and this {which she opened and used right away!} and this as well...

plus a gift certificate to here... i was good and didn't keep it to myself... haha

i love spending time with Kevin's family. they are awesome and so warm and nice... i love them all...

ESPECIALLY Kevin.

=)

fun times

For such a sad occasion Kev had to buy a black tie ... and he got to get a bright red one too... (it was buy one get the 2nd 1/2 off!)
And i got this really cute pic of Kev and his nephew Justin.
Kev was teaching Justin how to tie a tie because Kev is the best in all his family... to tie a tie.
Since he's the only one who has to wear one to work.

Aren't they adorable and handsome at the same time?!?!
Justin has such a close resemblance to Kev it is uncanny! And all his nieces and nephews A.D.O.R.E. him!
He's the cool and young uncle for all of them.

The one in the grey sweatshirt is Kev's middle bro Greg.
He's the "joker" of the fam... you have to meet him (or know someone like him to understand what I mean).
And the one in the brown (right next to Kev) is his niece Jess.
She just turned 12!
(we'll get to her then!)

And these two lovely ladies are: Kev's mom and Kathy, Kev's sister-in-law (Greg's awesome wife).
I had a pic of Kev's dad but accidentally deleted it.

So that's what happened before Tues (before the funeral).

I will not go into too much info of the funeral because I don't want to recall all the sadness.
Just know that it was a wonderful service all around.

May he R.I.P.

Kev's grandfather passed away on thursday....

what an awful feeling to lose a husband, grandfather, brother, father, great-grandfather.

I just hope he is in a better place and not suffering like he was.

God Bless him and all of the family.

Baby-faced boy Alfie Patten is father at 13

I cannot believe this story!

I mean I know it happens and all that but... come on.

This boy is just a baby himself. I just cannot believe how young kids are having babies.

Just the other day I helped a 16 year old deliver her baby.

It's incredibly sad to know how little education is given to teenagers about sex and the outcomes of not being protected by a condom.

So what do you think?

Should kids be taught about sex, using condoms and about STD's in school?

If so, when should this education start? When they are 11??? I mean girls can start menstruating (able to have babies) by the age of 9!

So when is the appropriate time to talk to kids about sex???

I have nieces and cousins who are entering that phase where they like boys and girls and it is frightening to me to know that they are able to become pregnant if they do not know about sex... and how complicated their lives will turn out if they have a baby at such a YOUNG age!!!

I don't know. Maybe I am being just an old haggard to think this but kids under the age of 18 should NOT be having babies.

At least when you are 18 you are considered an "adult" and can somewhat make your own decisions and can possibly raise a family. Maybe even 21!

On the other hand, I am glad these two didn't give up and end up opting for abortion. {which i am not against.... I am a ProChoice person}.

But I cannot imagine how they are going to be able to raise this kid in such an injustice kind of world....

*sigh*

That's my take on this story... and many other kids having kids...

So what do YOU think???