A New Day in America and My Anniversary of Motherhood

So I was holding myself together and coming to accept our new president, and was almost even enjoying watching the inauguration proceedings this week. I was looking forward to hearing President Obama speak. He does have a talent for conveying a message and I appreciate talent. Despite my misgivings about his political agenda, I am determined to give him a chance. I have to say though, that a "chill ran up my spine" when I saw him standing between Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi at the podium at one point. It wasn't for the same reason as CNN's Chris Matthews' "chill". That image was a little too much reality. It is just me, or does Obama seem like a level-headed centrist compared to those two. (You score no points with me Mr. Reid for being Mormon, you are still dead wrong on almost every issue.)

It was a good day for America, as far as diversity goes. So according to the media talking heads, America can finally move past the race issue. I shouldn't be so cynical, but I can't help but notice that progress only counts if it is progress from one of the media anointed ones. I'm convinced that if it had been Colin Powell, or Condi Rice, or Alan Keyes that became president - that it would not have been celebrated in the same way. It's not so much about race as it is about race coupled with the correct political agenda.

Putting aside politics, race, and religion for a safer topic- I celebrated my seventh anniversary of motherhood last week. Jake has brought me so much joy and continues to amaze me every single day since that cold January evening in 2002. His birthday is a good excuse to show off a couple of my favorite photos of Jake..

Brotherly love..
Jake (5) shows off his personalized Grasshopper's baseball uniform.