Parenthood: The Deep End of The Pool 1.03

Short review tonight. I feel like I’ve posted a lot lately and I want to relax, so sorry for any grammar/spelling mistakes I missed.

I didn’t realize the show was set in SanFran. I find that kind of cool.

I feel bad for Jabbar. It would be extremely tough to bond with a kid you don’t know anything about. I like that they had a discussion about what makes parenting worth it. The connection. The bond. It’s kinda cheesy, but good. I’m happy that Dax’s character finds that he can bond with Jabbar about music at work. But just stop lying to your fiance already! It's so cliche and she's going to find out.

I liked the little bonding moment they shared over why Jabbar ran away near the end. It was cute.

Wait? Why are Sarah and her kid sleeping the same bed? So her son can have is own room? Really? Way to shove your own kid out of her bed, Sarah. I do feel bad that she’s kind of hopeless though with no money, no home, no car. Isn’t there a couch she could sleep on?

I want so badly for Max’s parents to find Max a school that fits him. It sucks they won’t let him into school until September. And the admissions lady kind did look like Oprah. That was funny. Not sure telling her that was a compliment or not though. But I'm glad he got into the school. Hopefully this will make their family life a little easier.

I feel so bad that they forgot Haddie's game though. It doesn't surprise me that they forgot about her once Max started consuming all their time. I can't believe her parents didn't realize it's been all about Max for years.

I kind of hated the mother who decided to show how because she was an all state swimmer or whatever. But I understand she feels the need to teach her kid to swim. But, she kind of failed, and now her kid is going to hate her for letting her “drowned.” I'm glad her kid is learning how to swim on her own though.

Not surprised they’re dad didn’t want to talk about the condoms. I am surprised that he didn’t deny they were there or that they were his. It was interesting to see her father admit to him and her mother not doing so well. I felt like the honesty was necessary given the rest of the lying go on.

Did it seem like there were a lot more commercials in the second half? Because it did it did to me, and it was kind of annoying.

Wait--why is Sarah getting back with Jim? I don't understand. I hope they explain this in the next episode.

I liked this episode. I just wish they could show more big family moments through out the show rather than the ending, although it does really work to bring all the stories together.

Veronica Mars Soundrack

This is, without a doubt, one of my favorite soundtracks (and I own a lot of them). It's what is getting me through my busy afternoon right now. Although I don't remember when many of them played in the show, I can remember a few, especially "Lily Dreams On," played in the Season One finale. It fit perfectly. Here's the track listing of the CD, which I highly recommend you check out: Track Listing. My favorites are definitely Long Time Coming, On You Porch, Ocean City Girl, I Know, I Know I  Know, and my all-time favorite: On Your Porch. But, I do really love them all. Veronica Mars, I miss you.


What's your favorite TV show soundtrack?