Well it was another adventurous election night. I was knackered and had a tooth ache and just wanted to turn in early. Zander insisted we accept Senator's Cardin invitation to the Democratic Party celebration at M & T Bank Stadium. Ok it had free food so who could resist? We go in grab some grub make nice and get out. Yeah right . We drove around the neighborhood looking for the right parking lot. It only took an extra half hour and a few choice words but we found it. Once there we enjoyed the veggies , yes they fed us veggies and hummus and pesto , actually quite yummy . We ran into folks we knew, wondered around the club level of the stadium and hob knobbed. When Senator Cardin came out for his victory speech his campaign manager made sure Zander was front and center. Naturally Senator Cardin was the last speaker so Alexander was front and center for Governor O'Malley, Senator Milkulski, Representative Ruppersberger and our new Representative Cummins. I have to admit it was neat when Myrna Cardin looked down and said " Hi Alexander - thanks "
After the speeches the AP photographer insisted on a photo with Alexander and the Senator. I missed getting that one , it was cute because our boy was holding his Cardin sign and wearing his Cardin shirt. We rubbed some elbows took what I thought was one last walk around as I explained the results of the presidential election would not be back until the weekend. Once again there was a certain amount of fallacy in my thinking. We saw the results were rolling in so we stuck around. Now y'all may or may not like the results or agree with our political thinking but my son saw the presidential election results amidst state big wigs and the hard workers of the Democratic party. The room was electric and Alexander was a part of history as they announced President Obama was re-elected. When everything settled down Senator Cardin sat with Alexander for the attached photo. Sorry for the lighting and the quality. Myrna was by my side singing my sons praises and I was a tad nervous.
Again regardless of your politics not many eight year olds get to experience that. Needless to say 'twas a bit difficult getting up the next day. I insisted we push forward because partying is not an excuse for not showing up and working hard. I will say the plethora of veggies had a significant impact on his belly though.
Thanks for reading again folks.
