Before the inauguration...
BOY: Guess who came to school today?
JCK: Who?
BOY: Barack Obama
Giggles and smiles from GIRL, and BOY's parents.
BOY: Guys, I'm serious.
More smiles and laughter.
BOY: GUYS!!! I'M SERIOUS!
JCK: OK, BOY. Was Barack Obama there for snack?
BOY: Yes, he BROUGHT the snack.
JCK: Oh, really... What did he bring?
BOY: Cookies.
BOY: Cookies.
Then....
BOY: John McCain was there, too. Oh...he brought a very baaaad snack.
JCK: What did he bring?
BOY: Worms.
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During the inauguration...
During the inauguration...
BOY: I liked seeing...WHAT was his name, Mommy?
JCK: President Bush.
BOY: Oh, yeah. I liked seeing President Bush fly away in his helicopter.
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After the inauguration...
After the inauguration...
In the YMCA locker room...
BOY to a young girl: I voted for Barack Obama. Who did you vote for?
The young girl: I didn't vote, but my parents voted for John McCain.
BOY: But....he didn't win.
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A heartfelt thank you to whoever nominated me for BlogHer of the week. I got a lovely email notification from Lisa Stone on Tuesday saying that they had chosen me. There are so many amazing writers throughout the BlogHer network! I was stunned and honored to be the one chosen for my piece on feminism and motherhood!
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