Regardless on what party you support or vote for...the most important part of today is that you voted. I wasn't sure how I was going to make it happen today- do I bring both boys with me or figure out a way to go solo? After the day got away from me I realized that I had only one option- yep, both boys were headed to the polls with mama. On our way, I was attempting to explain to G (almost 6yo) and L (almost 16mos) about why it is SO important to vote...will G really understand party lines, platforms, campaign strategies? I think not so much but I did want to make sure that he understands from his very young age that his voice, his vote matters...so in we go and wait our turn in line. I waited and thought to myself, wow how amazing is that I, a woman, a minority, a mom has the power to help shape the political landscape of tomorrow. I need to soak in this memory and never take it for granted; never-ever, ever.
As we made our way to the voting booth, I was filling in the little circles with one hand as L was on my hip, trying to prevent L from stealing the pen and making his own mark on my ballot- I gently placed him down at my feet and begged G to help watch L for just a few short seconds...as soon as my plees left my chapped lips (totally need to start drinking more water again) I saw L rocking a booth and caught it before it tipped...oy...and as soon as I rounded him up I then was interrupted by a drum beat coming from, G...he turned an empty booth into his drum set and gave a totally new twist to "Rock the Vote"...even with chaos surrounding me, I managed to fill in my circles and scan my ballot, collect my boys and head on home.
Walking out, I gave G my stub and said..."what mommy just did in there was so very important"...of course G forgot the speech I gave him before we entered but he very innocently responded "what did you do?" I said, "I voted- every vote counts...don't ever forget that". When we got home and saw that DH was hard at work (we are in the midst of a first floor reno) we chirped about our day and asked G to share with DH what the very important task we just finished...G very proudly said "we voted...it is very important because every vote counts"...what a wonderful reflection on this Election Day.
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Love it, Laura! I was able to go solo this year but that sounded like me 2 years ago. This year I just got them each an "I voted" sticker and then lectured them when I got home :)
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