Dear Lili,
Today is one of the most important days of your life – only you don’t know it yet. Dad and I have cast our votes in the 2008 election and are hoping and praying things move towards a better future for you and our nation.
When I was a kid my mother took us to the polling place with her. I remember going into the booth and being there when she cast her various votes over the years. I can’t say I recall the actual election themselves or any of the real politics surrounding them but I learned from an early age that is a privilege to be able to vote. I look forward to taking you some day.
However, I was glad you were with the babysitter this morning when we were a the polling place. No offense. I admired the Moms and Dads with kids there today – especially the one tired looking Mom doing her best to entertain her toddler whom she let chew on a toothbrush.
Dad and I stood on line together and then we got in a fight about something random. I can’t even remember what. Oh yeah – I was pumping my fist when I saw our downstairs neighbor who I knew was also an Obama supporter and Dad said this was against the polling place rules – which – he is right about. At least I didn’t burn my bra.
Regardless, I am not sure where we will be tonight when we hear the election results. Despite not being a huge fan of a large crowded room full of people talking during such stressful events yet also not wanting to be sitting at home alone – who knows. We’ll figure something out. I only hope it involves a lot of screaming of joy, waking you from a deep sleep and hugging you in your pajamas because we’ve found hope again.
xo
hope is here!