American Idol

It's that time of the year again! Time for American Idol. I love this show for several reasons. FIrst off, it's just plain good! Secondly, it's one of the few shows on television that my whole family can watch together. My kids are so in to American Idol. I have thought about sending them a thank you note.

Dear American Idol, Thank you for your show. On the nights your show airs, I have no problem getting my kids to take their bath, finish their homework or brush their teeth. Thanks for making my job a little easier. Signed, I use the tv as a babysitter Mom

We first started really watching the season that Carrie Underwood was on the show. We were originally drawn to watch because she was an Oklahoman, but soon we were hooked on the show.

Last season, though. Last season marks the year that Ellie Grace, our youngest, became obsessed with American Idol. She was barely 5 years old and she became addicted. One night, she missed part of the show and she asked me, "Has the cute boy gone yet?" And, I said, no, he's up next. The "cute boy" I thought she was referring to was the cute Australian guy. (cant remember your name now guy...guess your 2 minutes are up??--oh yeah, Michael Johns I think) Anyway, when David Archuleta came on the screen she declared, "He's my cute boy!" She had the BIGGEST crush. She watched all season. She even had discussions at school with her Pre-K teacher about her cute boy. Anyone that was close to us knew about the cute boy!

Fast forward to the night of the finale. She could hardly wait for her cute boy to be declared the winner. And then, it happened. The winner was DAVID COOK! She dropped to her knees and bawled like she had lost a loved one. Honestly, I am not exaggerating. She ran up the stairs and said, "I'M NEVER WATCHING THIS STUPID SHOW AGAIN!!!!" (mind you, stupid is a bad word at our house...so she was really ticked!)

Low and behold, she has recovered and we are all watching again. I wonder who her favorite will be this year??!!