Historical Significance

Last night I let Kennedy and Spencer stay up until 10:00 pm. On a school night!! However, I really wanted them to have the opportunity to watch our nation's political process unfold. I feel that this election holds great historical significance. No matter which candidate won, it would be a first for our nation--the first African American President, or the 1st female Vice President. I wanted them to have a "where were you" memory for the future when they read about this election in future history books.

So anyways, on the way home from swimming lessons last night, we stopped by Krispy Kreme and the kids got a free doughnut because I voted, and then we came home and Kennedy set up her own "mock election" with ballots and all. I explained to the kids how a candidate was elected through the electoral college, and they diligently refreshed CNN.com while coloring maps of the US in red and blue to indicate which candidate won which state. As I type this, I realize it sounds a little nerdy, but it was seriously so rewarding as a parent to see the enthusiasm my kids showed. Anyways, I hope that one day when they are studying the Presidential Election of 2008, they will remember that last night, they witnessed history.