Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Explaining Voting to Kids

“Mom, are the presidents tired from running?”

Yes, a question from today. Today, we voted. I say “we”, because anyone who knows me knows that where I go, usually there are two little boys trailing behind. One climbs and clings; the other has a million questions. They behaved… bribed by some candy… and together, we voted. I like to think they are more experienced, educated for having been with me, although from Elliot’s question later this afternoon, I wonder what they thought we were even doing there. And, of course, the ultimate 4-year old statement as we were leaving the polling place, “That’s it… that was boring.” Exasperated, I said, let’s go home and watch TV...

1 comment:

Laura said...

That's too cute. I wouldn't be surprised if Elliot runs in that same race one day. He's a smart one!