American Idol

I have to admit something. I watched American Idol last night. I have never really gotten into American Idol. I really don't know, I just don't really get into reality and "voting" TV very much. I love 24 (it is my Fave), ER (yes, I still watch it after all these years), Lost (thanks, Ant, but could you believe how they ended last night...AKKK!) Grey's Anatomy (Have to have my McDreamy), Ugly Betty (she is so funny) and I really liked Men in Trees (it is about a tiny town in Alaska), but it isn't on anymore....that is about it. I LOVE sports and will watch whatever sport is on TV at the time. Okay, I just re-read that list and it makes it sound like I watch a lot of TV, so I have to defend my laziness, but who doesn't like 24, come on!! Besides, after I put the kids in bed at 7:30, I have to unwind to something!!! :)

I had seen ads for "Idol Gives Back" and so I decided to TiVo it during church last night. I'm so glad that I did. I FF thru the commercials so it didn't seem long to me at all. I loved the pieces that the show did with the children. It made me want to get on a plane and fly over and adopt a whole group of kids. I loved Carrie Underwood's song "I'll Stand By You" and the video of her with the children was great...I also loved the Children's choir with Josh Grobin...that was great!!
I won't watch the show for their voting and such, but last night's "giving back" was great and really opened my eyes and makes me so very thankful for what my family has here in my part of the US. We are truly blessed.