Well, Election Day has come and gone and while I am certainly not happy with the outcome, I can say that I am glad it is over. The past 18 months has been an epic battle full of lies, mud slinging, frustration and fear but the country has voted and we will see what is to come.
I have never been political but found myself engaging in this election much more. Thanks to Stacey for my daily education, I can say that I am more knowledgable on the subject of politics - and while I am certainly no expert - I feel confident in what I learned through the experience. I hope that we also opened Riley's eyes to the idea of democracy.
We didn't watch much coverage through the primaries and debates because I didn't want him hearing and seeing much of what was happening, but instilling the idea of making your voice heard and voting as soon as you can is one that we will continue to focus on. When he did see the nominees on tv, he would ask why the boy was mad and yelling and would ask if we wanted the girl to win. Yes, we wanted the girl to win...
We made a big deal of the fact that it was a special thing that we got to go and vote and Riley woke up on election morning and asked it it was time to go. Although next time around, he will hopefully understand the difference between the fact that we are 'voting' rather than 'boating' - gosh was he disappointed when I told him that we weren't going on a boat...
People are now saying that they they are ready for the next four years to fly by and for the next election to come, but I can't say the same. They next four years are when my babies will be growing up, so I want to enjoy the time and not wish it gone I am apprehensive of what a Trump presidency means for the country but am confident in the fact that no matter what happens outside my door, I can always come home to my family where I will feel safe and loved and happy with a smile on my face!
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That's what really counts...your family. None of us can do very much to influence the National Picture, but what we can do is create our homes as a safe and nurturing environment that encourages acceptance and understanding of others; others that may not be like us, but still have every right to be who they are and live their lives as they see fit. That's what you need to instill in each of you and us. That's a goal that is achievable.
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