I know that Jon & Kate Plus 8, minus Jon, plus hair extensions is old news by now. This time last year, they were bringing in the big bucks for People, US Weekly, and Star. A year later, we are all kind of tired of the saga that was portrayed blow by blow on TLC and the news. It felt so icky, watching a divorce play out right before my eyes in prime time television. But it's over now. So why is it that every one in a while, I google Jon G. to see what he is up to? I think because I am hoping he will have some sort of turnaround. An "aha" moment where he renounces his single ways and tries to return to family life.
Now, when I used to watch the show, I was always on his side. He seemed to be nice to the kids, and he put up with Kate. But when tabloids started reporting that he had been seen with other women, I hoped it was just a case of a slow news day and someone trying to drum up some business. Numerous pictures and stories later, the truth was out: Christian family man turned Ed Hardy-wearing chain smoker leaves his wife for younger woman. And then women. Many.
For a long time, many people defended him, citing Kate's treatment and harsh words. "Can you blame him?" was the sentiment. But I guess as a mom, it is every woman's worst nightmare that our husbands will wake up, get fed up with whiny kids, late night emergencies, and moms in sweatpants with peanut butter on them, and make a break for it.
Parenthood is tough. It has been a miracle to see Larry turn into a father before my eyes. It has made me love him even more than I thought I could. But parenthood can put a strain on a marriage. Gone are the lazy Saturdays and late movies and spontaneous spending. Maybe not completely vanished, but they require a lot more planning. I wouldn't trade either one of my babies for any amount of late movies or new clothes, don't worry. But being a mom has changed who I am.
I guess the harsh reality is that many of us moms in the trenches of motherhood cannot compete with 20somethings with disposable income and little to no responsibility. And Jon Gosselin went from in my eyes, a nice guy who took care of his kids, to a adolescent skirt chaser who has completely forgotten about the little ones he used to take such care of. I just keep checking on him, hoping that sooner or later he will come to his senses.
No kidding! I think Jon must've had a breakdown or something. But the real question is how DOES he get all those women?! He's not exactly pleasing to the eye!
Posted by: Lindsay Ferrier | 01/21/2010 at 10:45 AM