It's finally here. And despite being torn in a million different directions for the hundred things I must do today, I feel like today is not an ordinary day. For one, the Dear Husband is at home today playing hooky with me. And of course, the overwhelming feeling of excitement, anxiety and suspense about the results of today's election. Whatever happens, I know today is a historic moment in our nation's history. Today is the day that America can change course and go in the right direction. I have always been proud of my country, but even more so today. So many people are voting for the first time ever. Many others are voting Dem for the first time ever. And most importantly, for the first time ever, millions of people will be voting for the first black man ever to run for President on a major ticket. This is a day that I will be able to tell me son about, and tell him that he was a part of it in a small way, by helping me make phone calls, get out the vote, and accompanying me to the polling booth. It is a teachable moment for so many parents, and I hope that all parents take advantage of this today.
Go out and Vote! Vote Democrat, Vote Progressive! Vote to make this country a beacon of hope for all again!
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We knew last night was going to be one of those moments, those places in time in which you know exactly where you were, and with whom. We walked to the polling place as a family, as we always do. Little Man voted with me this time, and Tweenie with The Hubby - we trade each election. But this year, I made sure that the kids really saw the votes we cast, the line connecting the arrows that pointed to the Obama Biden box on the ballot. The clerks allowed our kids to run the ballots through the scanner. They had an active part in actually casting the vote, and they'll remember it always. I think you'd be surprised at how many of my students were talking about the win today - their win, their candidate, now, their president. President Barak Obama. Breathing a sigh of relief, and sleeping a little better tonight. Hope you and yours are, too!
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