My 8 year old turned 9 before i could stop her. And now she's one year away from the double digits. Of course she is thrilled about this in her childhood innocence as she races to be taken more seriously and get to an age when she can date. But Mom has mixed feelings and over the birthday party dishes on Sunday, a few tears mingled with the lavendar scented dishwater.
This year the party did not involve a bounce house, games, loot bags, party hats or adults lingering. It was a big girl, sleepover party with 5 friends, cute pyjamas, sleeping bags and movies with cute boys saving the world. How did this suddenly happen, I say? When my back was turned my darling girl started to mature and took tentative steps toward blending in with the stream of all the girls who are headed towards puberty one day. Always one to sit out the games of girlhood, my daughter has been the child who declines birthday party invitations, sits quietly while the other girl scouts noisily chase each other, gets kudos at school for eating her lunch in the cafeteria and not talking, whispers in public to not assume herself into any situation. But this weekend saw a change in my shy girl. She ran, she laughed, she became one of the girls. Seeing her get older is bittersweet because I want normalcy for her but fear loosing her devotion to me.
The birthday party transformation was a beautiful thing to watch as she gathered the girls around her to open presents, make faces, crack jokes and revel in their attention. Ah, sweetie...it's fun being a girl. Go for it!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
American Idol Drops Ashton and Adam Lambert is Amazing
Yup AShton. She has lots of talent but needs to work on control of her big voice. I think her cocky attitude hurt her in the long run, even if it was cute.
OMG I love Adam Lambert's voice. I don't think I have ever loved anyone's singing voice like this guy. It's almost perfect and the high notes when he's singing soft, like at the end of his song last night. I want to watch him sing all day long but that's weird and wasteful. However i did happen to see he twitters and noticed his charity is BeHeard, which i haven't checked into yet but i forsee it's something to do with coming out of the closet or loving your gay self. The thing about AL is that he is a really well spoken, nice man. He's polite with Ryan on stage, shakes hands, seems grateful and for all that's happened to him lately is still humble, underneath all the eyeliner and lipstick. He could have done some huge number last night with his band and smoke and confetti dropping from the ceiling and licking his guitar player's face but no, he wanted to use the platform to promote a song that was written to draw attention to charity. Good career move too since the last time he was on an international platform he french kissed his keyboard player and has been too controversial to be asked back to a mega awards show.
Did not love P Diddy who is now called Diddy and Dirty MOney or something equally stupid. Maybe i just plain don't like him because he has enough money to put jewels in his teeth and is now trying to be Eminem. But i liked his piano player. She was a lovely touch to an otherwise stupid performance.
Thanks for listening, as always....
OMG I love Adam Lambert's voice. I don't think I have ever loved anyone's singing voice like this guy. It's almost perfect and the high notes when he's singing soft, like at the end of his song last night. I want to watch him sing all day long but that's weird and wasteful. However i did happen to see he twitters and noticed his charity is BeHeard, which i haven't checked into yet but i forsee it's something to do with coming out of the closet or loving your gay self. The thing about AL is that he is a really well spoken, nice man. He's polite with Ryan on stage, shakes hands, seems grateful and for all that's happened to him lately is still humble, underneath all the eyeliner and lipstick. He could have done some huge number last night with his band and smoke and confetti dropping from the ceiling and licking his guitar player's face but no, he wanted to use the platform to promote a song that was written to draw attention to charity. Good career move too since the last time he was on an international platform he french kissed his keyboard player and has been too controversial to be asked back to a mega awards show.
Did not love P Diddy who is now called Diddy and Dirty MOney or something equally stupid. Maybe i just plain don't like him because he has enough money to put jewels in his teeth and is now trying to be Eminem. But i liked his piano player. She was a lovely touch to an otherwise stupid performance.
Thanks for listening, as always....
Thursday, March 10, 2011
American Idol Top 13 Sing
They came to sing and some did, some didn't. At this point in American Idol we are starting to weed out the singers from the performers from the artists and last night's show proved that some are not ready for stardom.
And I must say that i think Steven Tyler and J Lo must man up and be more honest with the contestants at this point. Randy is speaking the truth, now you two need to stop telling everyone how organic everyone is and offer some reality to this reality show. Don't get me wrong, I love this panel of judges and don't miss the stupid flirting between Paula and Simon one iota. This combination of judges is the bomb. BTW, Randy laughs just before he's going to say something negative in direct contrast to what JLo and Steven said. It's funny. Watch for this.
As for the singers, one will be eliminated tonight and that person should be.....Karen Rodriguez. She's the weakest singer but Golly, she looked like a superstar last night. If that counted, I'd say Casey should go, but it doesn't. And what's up with Paul MacDonald? He looks great onstage, has the whole image thing down but can't sing his way out of a wet paper bag. Or should i say he sings very off key. I like to watch him though. And Ryan, trying to dance like Paul.
James Durbin and Pia Toscano are still favorites and in my humble opinion, Jacob Lusk can go straight to Broadway now. He has amazing heart but sings very sharp as do alot of artists who are immensely invested emotionally. The kid with the low country voice can go straight to Nashvile now, Ashton has gone as far as she deserves, Thia megia ( i love saying her name) can go straight to Disneyland recording studio, Casey is ready to record a CD then tour and Lauren Alena should finish high school first. She's cute, has tons of talent but do you think she's ready for idolness? I worry. I love the guy from Seattle too. Stefano? He's got great chops, cute to watch with that never-ending smile and worry that America might not love him enough to take him to the top 5. Watch tonight when my boy, Adam Lambert performs. Love this guy but i hope he doesn't lick his guitar players face. Uck, Adam!
There you have it. My morning spew about American Idol. I'd love to hear what you think.
And I must say that i think Steven Tyler and J Lo must man up and be more honest with the contestants at this point. Randy is speaking the truth, now you two need to stop telling everyone how organic everyone is and offer some reality to this reality show. Don't get me wrong, I love this panel of judges and don't miss the stupid flirting between Paula and Simon one iota. This combination of judges is the bomb. BTW, Randy laughs just before he's going to say something negative in direct contrast to what JLo and Steven said. It's funny. Watch for this.
As for the singers, one will be eliminated tonight and that person should be.....Karen Rodriguez. She's the weakest singer but Golly, she looked like a superstar last night. If that counted, I'd say Casey should go, but it doesn't. And what's up with Paul MacDonald? He looks great onstage, has the whole image thing down but can't sing his way out of a wet paper bag. Or should i say he sings very off key. I like to watch him though. And Ryan, trying to dance like Paul.
James Durbin and Pia Toscano are still favorites and in my humble opinion, Jacob Lusk can go straight to Broadway now. He has amazing heart but sings very sharp as do alot of artists who are immensely invested emotionally. The kid with the low country voice can go straight to Nashvile now, Ashton has gone as far as she deserves, Thia megia ( i love saying her name) can go straight to Disneyland recording studio, Casey is ready to record a CD then tour and Lauren Alena should finish high school first. She's cute, has tons of talent but do you think she's ready for idolness? I worry. I love the guy from Seattle too. Stefano? He's got great chops, cute to watch with that never-ending smile and worry that America might not love him enough to take him to the top 5. Watch tonight when my boy, Adam Lambert performs. Love this guy but i hope he doesn't lick his guitar players face. Uck, Adam!
There you have it. My morning spew about American Idol. I'd love to hear what you think.
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