Is it time to let the goats in?

I'm up too late...it's 12:13am, and I've just watched my beloved Cubs look like little leaguers...and I'm distressed.

Now...

I spent the first 5 innings of the game trying to calm the little boy down, and assure him that

#1 - there are still three more games!

#2 - on that note, the fat lady ain't singin' yet!

#3 - as Cubs fans, it just doesn't matter - we love our Cubs no matter what!

He replied to me, saying "Mom, why in the world didn't they just let the goat in?!"

A big sigh from me...do I tell him curses are nonsense, when I'm seeing the curse right in plain sight (I did see the goat there in front of D. Lee - I swear I did!) or do I lean on the crutch of the curse of the billygoat?

Those of you who are from Chicago, and particularly those of you who are Cubs fans know what this means...And my Cub friend fans, I'm pretty sure you saw what I saw tonight? The goat was definitely on the field!

Last night, game one, Dempster's folly (ok, I confess, the last few years I have referred to Mr. Dempster as "Dumpy"...but this year, I honestly loved the "new" Dempster, who has been decidedly "un-dumpy" as a starter!) How does the guy pitch beautifully all season - HELLO??? 17 and 6!!!!!

But alas...

The goat brought Dumpy back for game 1 of the NLDS playoffs...

I remained (and still remain, as only a Cub fan can) hopeful...

And then tonight...

It looked good in the first inning...Fonsie started the game off positively...Let's go! Goats be gone!

...and then, the second inning and the goat appeared...

Not sure who else saw it? I certainly did! Plain as day, the goat was in the friendly confines!

The commentators on TBS didn't help my mood...It was all "Dodgers woo hoo" and "Dodgers yeah-yeah!" On top of it, WGN radio is "real time" broadcasting and TBS is on delay didn't help. What is up with that????? Anybody else think the TBS broadcasters are annoying? To cover my butt, I have watched a few "non Cub" games on TBS and I find them annoying no matter who is playing...

So... here's hoping the damned goat can't get into Dodger Stadium! Our Cubbies have had a lot of winning streaks this season, more than three games in a row should be no sweat! Just hoping the bleeping goat hasn't knocked the wind out of the boys...

Here's what Wikipedia says about the curse

Say your prayers, Cub Nation...We could use a little divine intervention.