Crabgrass!

First, let me say, I am no fescue elitist by any means. In general, if it's green and covers the dirt, it is a welcome addition in my yard. But CRABGRASS! It has become the most annoying - and energy draining part of mowing the grass lately. This picture is what it looks like after 8 days.

8 days!!!! It's like I'm growing wheat in my backyard. And you can't just mow it - you have to go left, then right, then back, then forward. And you still don't get half of those annoying stalks (which grow miraculously fast). I end up mowing the grass twice as much as if it were regular grass growing. If it weren't for allergies, ticks, and critters, I'd just let the "grass" grow. What a pain!