Thoughts on Multiples and T.V. Shows

I decided to watch "Quints By Surprise" on TLC the other night. I guess I have some random thoughts to write about regarding this show

A. I like that their older daughters name is Eliot. Spelled incorrectly :-) but I still adore the name

B. Seriously, how "Surprising" can it be to have 5 babies at one time when you do fertility treatments? When you have at least 5 eggs and inject some very healthy/"clean" sperm, what do you expect to happen? Really?!

C. I wonder how they deal with having QUINTUPLETS and a 5 year old? That is the part of having twins that I find the MOST difficult: managing having 2 young children that are sometimes demanding on my time and still finding time to spend special time with my 4 year old. I won't lie, it's hard. Some days I feel like a failure at it. I want her to know that I love her more than anything, that she is just as important to me as her brothers, and I'm always trying to find ways to balance my time. The fact that El is so independent may make it more difficult, simply because I know she is fine with playing in her room and making crazy art projects. I hope I can always find ways to do things with her that are unique to things that I do with the boys.

D. The mom of the quints, Casey Jones, was talking about how people always ask her "How do you do it?" I could immediately relate to that! I am asked that all the time (and I ONLY have 3 kids!) Her response was exactly how I feel, "You just do it." It's sooo true. When this is your life (for me: 3 fairly young kids, multiples, a hubby gone half the year, etc) you just adapt. I think God knows what He's doing...He's smart like that. He gives us what we can handle (or learn to handle). Granted, some days are hard. It's a lot of work. But, no one ever said life was going to be easy, did they? I'm probably guilty of thinking the same thing about other women, "How do THEY do it?" But, I think I too need to get rewired. We're all different and all capable of amazing things!


NOW...onto "Kate Plus 8"..

A. I am sad that their marriage didn't work out. Sad for her, sad for Jon, sad for the kids. Just stinks all around.

B. Sad the way the spotlight has clearly changed her. I honestly don't think I can watch it anymore. It seems too fake. What mom walks around NYC in shorts, a top that her fake boobs hang out the sides of, and HIGH heels? (see PIC) Can't you just wear some flops and a tank? I know, that's my style I'm trying to put on her, but the heels are just way too much. You KNOW that is NOT comfy. I can barely walk from the parking lot into church when I try to wear heels half that high.

C. I'm probably judging her and that's no good. I just wish that the media didn't get to them. That they kept their cozy life, with no cameras, ugly hair-do's, 9-5 job, smaller house, flabby tummy skin, going to church, good relationships, etc. Bet if they did they'd be WAY more content with less than they now have with "more".