Idol Results and stress over cold and flu season

So, the Idol results were somewhat shocking for me last night. I really thought Danny would have stayed over Kris....but I guess, what is Idol without a couple of twists and shocks. I did say from week one (when it was the top 24 that either Danny or Adam should win -- guess I still have a shot at being right). I tell you though, it brought a tear to my eye when they were doing the videos from back home and Kris and his dad were hugging in the driveway. It was really emotional.

OK, now who do I lodge a complaint about this freaking weather to? I am so tired of the warm, rainy, snow, warm, snow, rain.....and it is playing havok on my sinuses and my kids' immune systems. Poor Rand had to stay home from school today because he woke up just hacking his lungs out. He says his head, throat and stomache hurt. He has a fever, and has thrown up a couple of times. Ross called me at work to make sure there was no reason for him to HAVE to go to school today and explained to me what was going on. It was not the best news I could have recieved after just finding out from my supervisor at the hospital that we now have two patients who are confirmed to have the H1N1 Virus (swine flu). And poor Rand......I really want to let him stay home tomorrow too since it is only a half day, but he has a Provincial exam that he can't miss.....so he's going to have to suffer through it. I feel so bad for him. So aside from soup, lots of fluids and freezies, he's just getting lots of hugs and free reign of the television.

Idol Chatter -- The Final Three

OK, so here we go. The final three. Not suprising that there are three men left. I said it from day one....a man was going to win this year. So, let's get on with it. The judges all picked the first song of the night for the contestants to sing.....and it's not suprising that Simon was the one that picked Adam's song. They've had it in the bag for him to win this thing for weeks. But I digress.....

First songs

1) Danny -- "Dance Little Sister": First of all, Paula, what an obscurely rediculous song choice. It's like she wants him to lose. I thought we already had disco week. She's a moron. Danny sang it REALLY well, but the song choice was horrid.

2) Kris -- "Apologize": I love that song, but he struggled when he tried to hit the high note. I liked him doing it from behind the piano, and the ending was really nice. It was pretty good overall, but the miss on the high notes kind of wrecked it for me.....Ha ha ha. I lived Simon's slam on Kara. If they wanted him out front with a guitar, they should have picked a song. "Apologize" is a piano ballad, not a guitar melody type song.

3) Adam -- "One": I thought the beginning where it was soft and haunting was beautiful. I was really enjoying it until he went all theatrical and Adam-esque during the bridge. It kind of killed the mood for me, but the end again was fantastic. So this is now two weeks in a row where I haven't really cared for his performances.

Second Songs:

1) Danny -- "You are so Beautiful": I thought the arrangement was fantastic, but it started out a little slow. It reminded me completely of R Kelly's "I believe I can fly" during the middle and ending part. But it was gorgeous. I loved it. Sadly, it's probably not going to be enough.

2) Kris -- "Heartless": So, yeah.....I really didn't care for this at all. I think it was way better than the robotic, synthesized version that Kanye does....but I still think it was terrible. Which is sad, because Kris is really starting to grow on me.

3) Adam -- "Cryin": Sigh, I think he was kind of flat, except when he was wailing. Which was really disappointing. He really needs to tone things down sometimes. Every song is the same with him.

OK, so.......this is really tough. I literally could be anyone's game. I know Emily will be shocked to hear this, but I kind of hope Adam goes home tonight. But, I'm worried for Danny. Neither of his songs was overly memorable. (Way to sabatoge him, Paula). What did you all think??

Happy Mother's Day

See that picture of me and my momma? It's a couple of years old....taken a few Christmases ago, but it is one of my favorites of the two of us.

For those of you fortunate enough to know or have met my mom, you will know what an amazingly awesome woman she is.....and why I smile everytime someone tells me I remind them of her (more in attitude than looks, I'm sure). And for those of you that don't know her; well trust me, you're missing out.

You may also remember that I have written about the awesomeness that is my mother on other occassions.....namely here. But I truely do think she's the most wonderful person.....so I am going to write about her again (being as it's Mother's Day and all).

My mother is beautiful inside and out and there is a lot I admire about her. She has acquired the strength that my grandmother possessed and I believe that has allowed her to make it to where she is today. And my grandmother left pretty big shoes to fill. But mom has embodied every great quality that I admired in her mother, and for that I am happy.

She is an amazing athelete and coach, a leader in her community, church and family. She has a fun sense of style in her home and takes after her dad in the pride she has in her yard. She works tirelessly and selflessly in everything she is called or asked to do. I have learned to be giving and compassionate because of her, and I attribute my work ethic to her example.

I love how she is a great listener -- that is such a good quality to have because most times we all just want to be heard and understood when we have struggles or good news to share. Her love for her family is overwhelming, and her strenght is an inspiration.

She is an amazingly patient, tolerant and loving grandmother to 5 extremely rowdy and rambunctions boys. Her love for them and pride in them is undeniable. And just like her mother before her, she has this uncanny knack for making each one of them feel like her favorite.

I consider myself lucky and very blessed to be born to such an amazingly wonderful mother.

(Mom and me as a baby)

(My high school grad)

(Lucky grandma and her brood of boys)

(Holding her first grandchild -- and my dad too ha ha ha)

(With Ryker at Six Flags)

May Day!! May Day!!

(First of all here are my thoughts on last nights American Idol results show. Paula Abdul.....please stop singing.....stop singing now. You are an embarrassment. Geez!! Even with a synthesized microphone you sounded like crap. However, I totally fell in love with Chris Daughtery all over again. That man is awesome. Stunned to see Allison get the boot before Kris, but I did say at the beginning of the season that the men were stronger and it was going to be a guy to win it all.....so I guess I was right)


Where is the time going?

It's MAY already??

It's May seventh for pete's sake!

By the way, who is this Pete guy?

Didn't I just say Happy New Year and propose my list of inaccomplishable (new word, look it up) resolutions!?

We're really almost half way through '09.

Holy smokes.

Randall just mentioned there were only 34 school days left.WHAT!? Summer vacation already!*Whine*Cry*Sob*

This all means that...

-end of the school year gifts

-band concert

-yearbooks

-Open House

-report cards

-summer clothes shopping

-end of the year party

-summer camps sign ups

-me in a bathing suit *hold on while I get a paper bag to breathe into*

It also means my oldest will be heading to SEVENTH grade.

My youngest will be going in to Kindergarten

HOLY CRAP!!

Time, could ya slow down, just a tad?!

Idol Chatter -- The Final Four

So, I have high hopes tonight where Adam and Allison are concerned. But before I get to the contestants, I have two things to say. Does Seacrest look a little too tanned to anyone else? I think he does the fake and bake thing. And why is Kara dressed like an 80's reject? She looks kind of rediculous.

Anyway, I digress.

1) Adam -- "Whole Lotta Love": Holy fan-freakin-tastic. I loved it. You could totally tell that adam was comfortable and completely in his element. He killed it tonight -- absolutely amazing.

2) Allison -- "Crybaby": I totally disagree with the judges. I think this was an amazing performance. Not many people can pull of Joplin, but I think she nailed it.

First Duet -- "Renegade": I loved the harmonies in this one. It was fabulous; but I do agree with Simon that Danny was the stronger vocalist.

3) Kris -- "Come Together": I thought it was a fantastic "Kris" number, but not sure if it was enough to keep him in it. I really enjoyed it, but compared to the others tonight, I think it may end up being forgettable.

4) Danny -- "Dream On": I was really impressed considering he's not a rocker. I didn't fall out of my chair in amazement, but I really enjoyed it, and the end note was phenomenal.

Second Duet -- "Slow Ride": That was a lot of fun to watch. I liked the other number better overall, but still really enjoyed this.

So at the end of it all, I think it should be Kris going home. But you have to remember that it is usally the "Final Four" night that has a big twist or shocking vote off.....so be prepared for Allison to go too. (But it will make me sad if she does)

Happy Birthday, Randall

So today is my Randall's birthday. My sweet, stubborn, passionate, infuriating, lovable, challenging blessing of a son. The child is a paradox, but I love him madly. He's my environmentalist, my animal lover, my daredevil, and always his momma's boy. Happy 9th birthday, sweet boy.

Just a little rant

I just finished watching an OLD rerun of this show on E! called Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive about a bunch of offspring of rich people learning how to drive cattle 100 miles. Most of these people were complaining off the bat. This one girl was upset because she couldn't get on her horse so the rancher told her not to wear Gucci jeans. She looked insulted and went, "No one wears Gucci jeans anymore."

I don't get Hollywood. I don't get name brand clothing. Sure it's nice, don't get me wrong. But the price is ridiculous. I don't understand those big ugly glasses that are in style either--you know the kind that covers up most of your face. They look like old lady glasses but some Hollywood schmuck started it and everyone else scrambled to get a pair. Because it's in style.

I just wear what I want. I wear clothes that I like. I could give a rat's ass if it were in style. If it's comfortable to me, then I like it. Sure I've had some people say, "Um those jeans are so not in right now," but for the love of muffins, who cares? And I don't get this ripped up jean/skirt fad either. Why would I buy a pair of jeans that are ripped? Seriously. Who decided THAT was in style?

I swear, if I ever make it to Hollywood I'm showing up in a dress bought at Dillards. Seriously. The press always asks what you're wearing right? And most movie stars will say,"I'm wearing Vera Wang," or "I'm wearing Christian Dior." Just once I want someone to say, "I'm wearing a dress I bought at Dillards." Mark my words, I will do it.