This goes out to my friend Ms. H over at Molding Young Minds. I just couldn’t resist this little Maxine gem. 
What I know.
Miss Crankypants
That’s right people…I am Miss Crankypants today. So watch out!
Inauguration Day
Today, our country will make history by inaugurating its first African American President, Barack Obama. I am somewhat excited about this new step into the future. I wasn’t planning on watching today’s events because I would be have toiling away at work, but Little Smoke is home sick today so I will get to watch things today. I really do get into all this history stuff. Next to NASCAR and a few other things, history is at the top of the list of things that fascinate me. I still remember sitting in my fifth grade homeroom watching the inauguration of Ronald Reagan. I was 10. No matter which side of the political fence you sit, it is still a historic day for our country and I for one will be a witness today even if it’s from my recliner. Welcome to the White House Mr. Obama.
I’m Still Here
Yes, that’s right I am still here…but just barely. I have been going through some real bad emotional stuff lately. I just haven’t had the desire to visit The Park. I am holding on as tight as I can, but I don’t know if it’s going to be enough.
A few weeks ago I had one of the highest highs and now three weeks later I am at the bottom of well, bottom. Postman and I have made the toughest decision of our lives. We have decided to leave Baby Smoke with his paternal grandmother for now. There are a lot of complicated issues at the heart of the matter, but right now, Postman and I have to do what’s best for our little family. This doesn’t mean we cannot revisit having Baby Smoke as a part of our family, but as of right now it’s not the right time.
For those of you who have known me for quite some time, I want to thank you for all the support and friendship over the past few weeks. You have all been a God send. I am going to try and focus on what I do have going on in my life…Postman, Little Smoke, and my friends.
I am hoping to get back to some NASCAR postings over the next weeks since Daytona is just several weeks away. Perhaps jumping into all my NASCAR passions, it won’t hurt so much.
Bad
I am still here, barely walking through the world that is my life right now. I just don’t know how much strength I have right now. The question begs, “How long can you hit your head against a brick wall before it starts to hurt?”
The only saving grace in all of this right now…Postman and Little Smoke.
2009
Well another year is in the books. 2008 was definitely an interesting year for me. Postman and I adopted a little boy in November. And we received a little bit of other good news, Little Smoke will be getting a little brother shortly (hopefully he will be coming home tomorrow). So let’s just say our 2009 is starting off to a good one.
I don’t necessarily make resolutions, but I try to improve upon things that I didn’t do during the previous year. Everyone tries to say they will eat less, exercise more, stop smoking, drinking, etc, but that’s just not me.
1. I promise not to be so NASCAR around my family, friends and co-workers because I know how much you just love NASCAR.
2. I am going to try to post more here in the Park. Sometimes it can be difficult with everything going in my life right now, but I really like writing. My friend Ms. H blogged every single day in 2008. I give all the props to her because I know how crazy her life can be at times. I don’t have the strength just yet to try it.
3. I am going to try and be a little more patient with friends, family, and definitely my coworkers. I said I would try with the coworkers. Sometims when you work with the people I do in the environment I do, it can be quite a difficult task to accomplishment.
4. When I tivo television shows, I will try to watch them as soon as I can instead of waiting weeks to watch them. I am sure I am not the only who does this from time to time.
I guess that is about it for my “resolutions”. I wouldn’t put much stock in my first resolution. I mean, come on now, did you really think I could be less NASCAR?
Have a great New Year’s Day.
Merry Christmas from Raiderland
Merry Christmas from Raiderland. For those who might not know, that’s our quarterback Graham Harrell, on left behind Santa. Nothing says Merry Christmas like a “good” Christmas sweater.
