Despite popular opinion that Kate Gosselin from TLC’s “Jon and Kate Plus Eight” is an emasculating shrew who has driven her husband to run from his marital vows like they have the swine flu, I am not ashamed to say that I love this woman.
- She Runs a Tight Ship Because She HAS to. Sure she might overreact at Jon not using a coupon or at handing six white-clad toddlers chocolate ice cream cones, but she does the budgeting and laundry (among countless other tasks) for TEN PEOPLE. I do it for four and often sit in the corner, gripping my knees, rocking and going to my “happy place.”
- The Reverse Mullet. When you have eight kids, personal grooming time is shorter than Mini Me. Short of shaving her head, she ’s not going to find an easier, yet still feminine hairstyle, even if it is all business in the back and a party up front.
- She’s a Feminist. Kate’s a SAHM to the whole brood AND has a writing career/speaking engagements, while looking hot and keeping the household running. Jon’s ready to jump ship after six months of staying home, saying how hard it is for him and that it’s “different” for women. No, Jon, it makes us crazy too, we just deal with it and take care of our responsibilities.
- She’s Real: It would be easy for Kate to pretend to be Donna Reed just for the sake of a camera and millions of viewers, but even though she’s taken heat for it, she is truly herself regardless of her critics, and that is a lesson that at least 8 people can learn from.
