This is going to seem trivial to most people, but I am in a great mood today because FINALLY the person that I wanted to win American Idol actually won. Hey, I can't help it...I don't get out much these days and it is the little things! Sue me! :-)
I watched all season and loved David Cook from the very beginning. That did not bode well for him since I am a grown up and only the tween kids seem to be able to pick the Idol winner. I understand this due to the fact that even though I love to watch the show, I am not about to spend my evening trying to get through a busy phone line to vote. Remember, I did say I was a grown up. I know that the only people out there putting serious time to voting are in the 7th grade. Anyway, despite the fact that I did not vote, Cook stayed in the race. When I watched the final performances on Tuesday night, I did what I have never done before. I actually voted. I seriously spent 15 minutes dialing those three numbers to vote. I even managed to get 5 votes in through all the busy signals. That is the first time in the history of the show that I have actually voted. I just could not watch the teenager win again. He is such a seemingly sweet kid, but I was ready to see someone win that would actually get me to buy a record. I enjoy David Cook so much and I am so happy that he won. YEA!!! I feel like we have a win for the adults!
Colin is still sleeping through the night and little things are starting to come together. I instituted the rule that every time Colin sleeps through the night properly, we go for a walk when he first wakes up. First of all, it is too hot to take him on a serious workout walk during the afternoon and I desperately need to get moving. The early morning is still cool enough to workout and Colin is in a great mood. So as long as I had a full night of sleep, we are doing it! Now that I am getting proper rest, I need to lose this weight! Also, during Colin's naps when I used to sleep, I am starting to tackle different cleaning projects. I actually cleaned our bedroom for the first time in forever this week! I actually saw what our bed looks like when it is made up! HA! Don't get me wrong, I am still exhausted chasing Colin all day, but after going 10 months with no sleep, I can handle standard daily tiredness. :-)
3 comments:
Hi, Chalna,
I read your blog sort of by default because I have a Google alert set up for "storytelling," my pet passion. Even though I am long past the new-parent stage, I really enjoy your blog and the passion you have for momhood.
I share your feelings about Idol and David Cook. In most years, the person I wanted came in 2nd. In Season 2, I developed an obsession with Clay Aiken. I voted like crazy for him. I almost never voted again after he came in 2nd. I did cast a few votes for both Blake Lewis (2nd) and David Cook in their respective finales.
I was both delighted and shocked that Cook won. The screaming teens in the audience every week told me Archuleta would win. And when Cowell pronounced that Archuleta had delivered a knockout punch in the performance finale, I was positive Archuleta would win. I have never known a finale vote to go against Simon's pronouncements. I kept telling myself Cook would be better off in 2nd -- not controlled by the Idol machine. I was stunned when he won.
I wonder if his win was because of people like us -- grownups. Maybe it's adults like us who really do the voting.
Anyway, I really enjoy your blog. Give Colin a kiss for me.
Kathy,
Thank you so much for your response! It is exciting to hear from someone new! I am glad you found my little blog and I thank you so much for the kind words.
I am totally with you...I always like the runner up, or in Chris Daughtry's case, the 4th place person! I was SO upset when Chris got cut that year, which is why I was so happy that Cook won! When Simon gave that final push for Archuleta, like you I thought it was over for sure. My husband kept saying the same thing you did...that Cook should get 2nd place so he would not have to put out "Idol crap". HA! :-)
Thank you so much for reading and I gave Colin a big kiss on your behalf!
I Love DAVID COOK too!!! He SO SO SO deserved to win!!! I will see you next weekend!! Can't wait!
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