The end of J & K?

I admit it; I enjoy watching the show "Jon & Kate Plus 8". I'm not a die-hard crazy fan, who's watching, judging, memorizing every detail of the show...but I will sit and watch a few episodes at a time until my own life's responsibilities need taking care of. I missed tonight's announcement episode, but caught the after-blurb posted on the TLC website. Although it saddens me to see them separating, I think it's going to be satisfying for both of them to have time away from each other, and the kids. Not just a few hours, but actual days...where both can regain a sense of individuality and adultness in their lives. I know that when you have kids, those aspects can and do get lost very quickly. Even with my own two, I feel lost and confused about who, or what, I have become. I don't look in the mirror and see the same girl I used to see. But that's neither here nor there. The point is that J & K have made a LOT of sacrifices to do what they do, show or no show, and it would be entirely inhuman for them not to want a break from it all. I hope that this is not a permanent break for them, as the whole legality of the situation is monstrous. I stay optimistic that perhaps a happy life can begin again...without the watchful eyes of TLC...and the world...but only time will tell.

Until that day, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for them.