In case you missed it, celebrity parents of 8, Jon and Kate Gosselin, announced their divorce last night on TV. Read the story here.

Watching last night made me incredibly sad, and I haven’t been able to quit thinking about it. As any parent knows, children can put a strain on a marriage. Through several seasons, we’ve watched the strain of eight kids play out on national TV. But I still always thought the joy the kids brought them might be enough to pull them through.

Last night, we heard Jon actually use the word “excited” to talk about his future. All I can think is about those kids. How “excited” are they going to be?