1. John was watching a recorded version of the first Vice Presidential Debate one morning while the boys were eating breakfast. After finishing their cereal they joined Dad in the living room. John realized that out of all the things the boys have ever seen us watch on television (which is not a lot...most of our TV viewing happens after the boys go to bed) this has to be the most boring thing they've ever seen. John thought he'd use it as a teaching moment and explained that we would choose one of these two men to help lead our country. Seth turned up his lip and wrinkled his forehead and said, "Ugh, Why?" Touche my young man. Touche.
2. I took Colin with me to vote on Tuesday. We vote in a tiny Baptist Church down the road from where we live. There was a bit of a line but nothing terrible. I came armed with books for Colin to read if necessary but he did great. He was very curious about what was happening so I explained to him what we were voting for and why. At one point I explained that you could also write in someone's name if you felt like they would do a good job. That's when Colin decided that I should write in Miss Jenny's name for President. I took the opportunity to keep him occupied and we discussed further why Jenny would make a good President. The gist was that she was pretty and nice and she won a medal (remember the marathon?). Apparently the man in line behind us thought those were valid qualifications because he turned to Colin as we moved to the booth and said, "Hey kid, I think I'll vote for Miss Jenny too." Which is probably more an indication of how he felt with his current options but nonetheless...Colin may have campaigning his future.
3. Seth had a mock election at school on Tuesday. The students were voting for which book would get added to the school library. Each student was given a voter registration card with their picture on it. Each book was assigned a color and the students voted by wearing the corresponding color to school on Tuesday. They even got "I voted" stickers to wear for the rest of the day. I was happy to see them participating in some way. Seth had some lessons to learn though. He had made up his mind about which book he wanted, but then after talking with his friends on the bus, he decided to go with the book they wanted. We talked about the ability to make your own choice, which doesn't have to be the same as everyone else. He stuck with his original choice, which didn't win (have we mentioned the fact the Seth hates to lose?). He's worked through it now but Seth, like millions around the country, is feeling some sadness with the results.
2. I took Colin with me to vote on Tuesday. We vote in a tiny Baptist Church down the road from where we live. There was a bit of a line but nothing terrible. I came armed with books for Colin to read if necessary but he did great. He was very curious about what was happening so I explained to him what we were voting for and why. At one point I explained that you could also write in someone's name if you felt like they would do a good job. That's when Colin decided that I should write in Miss Jenny's name for President. I took the opportunity to keep him occupied and we discussed further why Jenny would make a good President. The gist was that she was pretty and nice and she won a medal (remember the marathon?). Apparently the man in line behind us thought those were valid qualifications because he turned to Colin as we moved to the booth and said, "Hey kid, I think I'll vote for Miss Jenny too." Which is probably more an indication of how he felt with his current options but nonetheless...Colin may have campaigning his future.
3. Seth had a mock election at school on Tuesday. The students were voting for which book would get added to the school library. Each student was given a voter registration card with their picture on it. Each book was assigned a color and the students voted by wearing the corresponding color to school on Tuesday. They even got "I voted" stickers to wear for the rest of the day. I was happy to see them participating in some way. Seth had some lessons to learn though. He had made up his mind about which book he wanted, but then after talking with his friends on the bus, he decided to go with the book they wanted. We talked about the ability to make your own choice, which doesn't have to be the same as everyone else. He stuck with his original choice, which didn't win (have we mentioned the fact the Seth hates to lose?). He's worked through it now but Seth, like millions around the country, is feeling some sadness with the results.
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| This picture has nothing to do with the post. It's so cute and I don't have anywhere else to put it. My mom took it while they were visiting this summer. |
