Things I Am Thankful For – 2010 Edition

November 18, 2010

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Last year I penned a “Things I Am Thankful For” article and I thought it would be fun to look back, see what I predicted and was thankful for then, and see if that still holds true today.

Last year I said, “I am thankful for my children. Two wonderful, healthy boys who were not “ruined” by my decision to breastfeed, delay solids until 6 months, baby wear and vaccinate. (I know, a crazy combination!)”  This year, I am thankful for my THREE wonderful, healthy boys. Unknown to me, I was already pregnant with our third child when I wrote that last year. I am still thankful for my children, and while three boys under 5 are quite a handful, I wouldn’t change anything.

I was thankful for my parents and my husband last year. I still am. I am also thankful that after the birth of our third son, my husband and I made the (difficult yet easy) decision for me to leave the corporate world and be a stay at home mom. While things are tight, I wouldn’t trade this for anything in the world, either. I am also thankful that this year I am using my college degree while being a freelance writer at home (Suite101, Yahoo! Contributor Network, and Mommy’s Recess). While calculating Pension was fun (yes, I know, I’m sick), it wasn’t what I thought I’d be doing with my degree in English. I get to do what I love while spending time with my boys. I am SO thankful for that.

And now on to the reason you love Crunchy. The Politics. Last year I said:

“I am thankful for 2010. This way we can give a nice retirement party to those who will vote for the healthcare bill.

I am thankful that 2012 is only 3 years away. I think Barack needs to spend a little more time in Chicago … as the FORMER President.”

Not to toot my own horn, but TOOT! TOOT! Did I call that one or what? Public option died and while the healthcare bill did pass, the people let their voice be heard and voted a lot of Legislators out. I wonder how all of those retirement parties are shaping up?

This year, I am thankful Americans are not allowing their Government to be hijacked by the uber libs. The House has been restored to Republican power and Crazy Pelosi has been demoted to Minority Leader (I still can’t believe they kept her in a power position). Next step, get the TSA agents under control. I am not a fan of the full body scans and I am against TSA agents depantsing the eldery and taking children into private rooms (without parents) while they stick their hand down the child’s pants. Being a TSA agent doesn’t give you the right to become a molester. Is this the punishment the American public is forced to take because we wouldn’t blindly accept the Administrations wishes? Not cool.

I am still thankful that the “Obamaworship” is WAY down. As of yesterday, only 26% of Americans Strongly Approve while 42% Strongly Disapprove. Finally people have decided that the grass isn’t greener.

I am thankful that President G.W. Bush is still a class act. While Obama has taken every chance to blame Bush, in a recent interview, Bush was asked if he approved of the job Obama was doing. He responded “President Obama has got plenty of critics and I’m just not going to be one.” Total class act. 

I am thankful that 2012 is only two years away. Palin, Gingrich, whoever it may be, will be better than “The Great Fingerpointer” we have in office now. That’s the kind of ‘change’ I’m ‘hoping’ for.

This Thanksgiving, keep in mind those less fortunate than us. But don’t feel too bad about the 64 Democrats who lost their seats (jobs) to Republicans. They brought it on themselves. I saw it coming a year ago. I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving. Hopefully you don’t have to fly anywhere.

6 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. Squeaky
    Nov 18, 2010 @ 14:58:32

    Way to go Crunchy! I’m thankful for your upbeat articles, my family (wife, two perfect girls, mom, dad, sister, bro-in-law, niece and nephew) and a job.

    The political house cleaning was amazing to watch, but I have deep disappointment in my home state of Colorado where too many glue sniffers and pot heads came out to vote.

    I need to find my new TSA t-shirt “Don’t touch my junk”.

    My final thought goes with my love for beer. I predict in 2011 I will find an extra 5 pounds around my waistline with New Belgium Brewery tatooed to it.

    Happy Thanksgiving and happy flying!

    Squeaky…

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  2. kosmo
    Nov 18, 2010 @ 21:44:39

    How ironic that one of the conservative writers lives in a male dominated household and the other lives in a female dominated household (and in each case, you’re in the minority).

    I’m thankful for writers who work their tails off for no pay 🙂 Except, of course, for the promised riches of future profit sharing.

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  3. Squeaky
    Nov 18, 2010 @ 23:07:47

    LOL!!! I didn’t even think about that as I was reading about Crunchy’s collection of little Buckaroos. Every day I’m faced being the minority and as my two little angels grow and become teenagers, I’ll probably wake up in cold sweats thinking about it.

    Crunchy, we got a dog (male) to help even things out…if you don’t already have a female dog you should give it a shot.

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  4. Onij
    Nov 19, 2010 @ 19:17:21

    @Crunchy – “But don’t feel too bad about the 64 Democrats who lost their seats (jobs) to Republicans. They brought it on themselves. I saw it coming a year ago.”

    Yeah, no one seen that coming [end of sarcasm.]

    Historically speaking, the president’s party almost always loses seats in Congress during a biyearly midterm election, especially during the second midterm election of an eight year presidency. Aggregate that with a “very” wounded economy and you get 64.

    ..but I’m sure that bit (of information) means nothing to you, considering the source (not Fox News.) Just sayin’.

    @Crunchy – “I am still thankful that the “Obamaworship” is WAY down. As of yesterday, only 26% of Americans Strongly Approve while 42% Strongly Disapprove. Finally people have decided that the grass isn’t greener.”

    95% Of Americans Got Tax Cuts; 12% Know It!:

    24 percent of the respondents said they INCREASED taxes.
    53 percent said they kept taxes the same
    12 percent said taxes were decreased (taxes were decreased)

    Of people who support the grassroots, “Tea Party” movement:
    2 percent think taxes have been decreased (Hurray!)
    46 percent say taxes are the same
    a whopping 44 percent say they believe taxes have gone up

    60% of those who voted also believed most of the TARP money would never be recovered.

    TARP earned taxpayers 8.2% ROI.

    @Crunchy – “Being a TSA agent doesn’t give you the right to become a molester. Is this the punishment the American public is forced to take because we wouldn’t blindly accept the Administrations wishes? Not cool.”

    Are you kidding me!? Don’t be ridiculous. This TSA mess goes back generations and is shared by both Dems & Repubs.

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  5. Onij
    Nov 19, 2010 @ 19:51:17

    *This mess goes…

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  6. Onij
    Nov 19, 2010 @ 21:05:56

    Almost forgot.

    I am, and always will be, thankful for my family and friends. I pray that God continues to bless us and those who are in need. I’m also thankful for every second of every day I am blessed to be apart of, and a good job I will soon be leaving, for an even better job I will soon possess.

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