My first episode of Jon and Kate plus 8

I've heard about this show but I've never seen it. I'm in the process of reading their book and frankly, it exhausts me. :) For those who aren't familiar with the show, basically Jon and Kate had twins and 3 years later instead of having 1 more, they had 6!!!. They have a tv show on TLC that's been on for a few seasons.
So tonight Andrew is with his aunt and cousins, the girls are in bed and my head hurts way too much to do much. I realized that a Jon and Kate marathon was starting so I decided to see how it is for these people.
Here are some thoughts:
1) I do NOT like the way Jon and Kate talk to each other. I wanted to yell at the tv "This is your spouse, people! Not your dog!" I will admit that I can snap at Josh; especially about once a month, but 1) he doesn't snap back and 2) I quickly apologize. Also, I don't think I've ever said anything as harsh as what these two say in day to day conversation.
2) I like clean. Before the girls, I was a HUGE germ-a-phobe!!! Here is a tip for those who don't have multiples: If you have multiples, LET IT GO!!! Kate was freaking out about the kids walking barefoot on the hotel room floor. She got mad b/c the kids kept trying to get off the bed without their shoes. Hey, I agree the hotel floor is gross, but we are talking about just surviving with multiples. LET IT GO!!!
3) Messes happen; calm down!!! So they are at Disneyworld and one of the sextupelets spilled some ice cream on her top. Kate starts freaking out and yelling at Jon about how the child is now "ruined" because they don't have extra clothes! Uh, I don't recall ever going through an entire day with Andrew without something on his shirt. Get a napkin, wipe her off and calm down. You're at Disneyworld for goodness sake! So Kate decides to take the ice cream away from all of the kids and feed them herself. Well, that doesn't work out too well when you have 8 mouths and one spoon. Needless to say, the kids had a meltdown (no pun intended).
4) I am having a hard time feeling too sorry for hwo overworked Kate is. They are at Disneyworld and you can see Disney cast members in the background helping pass out food to the children, etc. They had a roped off area to sit for the parade. I wonder if they actually stood in a line. Call me when you have just 3 of them alone while your husband is gone, while finishing grad school and while unpacking. Then you may get some sympathy from me. :) Earlier in the episode she spent the morning at the salon and was complaining to Jon how exhausted she was. He pointed out that she was alone at the salon and she got mad. :) Give me a morning alone and I promise I won't complain! :)
5) They addressed how they bicker with each other and fight but that it's because of all they have been through. OK, I'm going to pull MY "all that we've been through" card. Sorry, but that's NOT an excuse for how you treat each other. Josh and I have been through a LOT. These past few months have been gravy compared to some of what we have endured. I'm not looking for sympathy by saying this. What I am trying to say is that Josh and I have grown closer to each other through those trials. We have come out of those trials appreciating each other more and being grateful for the time we get with each other and for the simple day to day stuff. The washer breaks - not a crisis. Our first 1,000 pounds from Morocco is destroyed - oh well. We have each other and 3 amazing blessings. We have food, clothing, shelter and love. Sometimes the food ends up in or on the clothing - oh well. :) Our basic needs are taken care of. That is truly all that matters.
And for the record, I HIGHLY doubt I'd ever agree to have cameras in my home filming me 24/7. . I get that the producers will show the most dramatic stuff, etc.

Maybe I was harsh here. I guess I shouldn't write at the end of a long day when I have a headache. :)