Cry, Baby, Cry

Doesn't that song go a little something like..."Cry, baby, cry. Make your mother sad. You're old enough to know better. Cry, baby, cry." (Ironic)

Here we go again. Hana has decided she doesn't like bedtime again tonight. But this time it's worse for me. Joe has to open in the morning so I'm going it alone. Add that to the fact that we're putting her to sleep in her room and you've got her and I both in tears! I gave her a pacifier and that seems to be working for the moment. Honestly, I don't care much for her sleeping in her room. I'm now the one with separation anxiety! It's silly, I know, but I can't help it. In reality our house isn't even that big, but when she's on one side and I'm on the other it feels enormous. - Well, I'm weak. She's in my arms now. All is well...for now.

So Hana Grace had her first play date today. That went over very well. We made a lot of new friends. Hopefully it's going to become a weekly thing. That's the plan anyway. I had fun talking to the other moms. I learned a lot, but most importantly I learned that I'm doing a pretty good job with Hana. I'm so afraid I'm going to screw her up somehow. Should I let her cry? Do I hold her too much? Etc. Etc. Etc.

Dare I discuss American Idol? I shouldn't even bring it up. I'm so disappointed. It's rigged. That Archuletta kid is going to win! He is not an "American Idol." I'm sorry. Yes, he is talented, but are they trying to market a Broadway star this season or what? I get sucked in to that stupid show every freakin' season. This is the last time! I can't do it anymore. But I say this at the end of every season, then, just like every other red-blooded American once the new season starts I'm sitting in front of the TV pissed off.

Now let's talk Top Chef. Joe's starting to like my boy Spike! Does that make you cringe, Jennifer? I love that guy! I did think Andrew needed to go tonight. He didn't follow the rules and he made sushi for a hearty lunch! That's just silly! I can't imagine a bunch of police officers sitting around at a sushi restaurant having lunch! I can't remember the red-headed girl's name, but she needs to go too. She ruined her own stinking rice, no one is trying to sabotage her! I also can't remember the Asian guy's name, but he's another that should be saying good bye. Does he know how to cook anything other than miso and soybeans? I like Antonia (is that her name; the single mom?) and Spike. Those are my two picks...

Well, I better go try to get Hana Grace to fall asleep. She seems wide awake right now but she's quiet. Joe probably thinks she's asleep but she's sitting in my lap! (Shh!)