all in!

yep, we've got two reallllllly interested (and somewhat understandably confused) kids in this incredibly historic election. i feel so honored to be participating in the real thing right now, and i am excited to have them come along with me as i go to the polls tomorrow. (afterwards, ben and jerry's is offering a FREE ice cream scoop to all those that vote! got one in your neck of the woods?!) but i am more excited to have the opportunity to teach a lifelong lesson to my kiddlies, teaching them about the freedom to vote, and the opportunity to be heard. as well, be part of the historic outcome of this political atmosphere here in the USA, our home.

as a result, and as part of the learning, as well as a wonderful suggestion i saw at supersisters.com we are designing our very own election here at home ......

we've got our two candidates:

INTRODUCING:

Mia Berrellesse

and Matt Foresmane

they've each got (important to their kid level) platforms with very similar, yet, "worlds apart" differences. they've got some literature for the voters to read, some ideas, and infomercials, as well as some referendum info for the voters to take a look at. both candidates decided to keep religion and taxes out of the election this time around .... thankfully.

the voting will take place tomorrow morning, after the kids have had the evening to think it over, ask questions, and peruse the info. we'll be voting with secret write in ballots. we've hired some special election officials to keep the voting above board (no florida here!) and we'll be posting the results as we're all four watching the REAL deal play out tomorrow on the tube, and radio ....

on the real deal, my apprehension and concern are ever present, as are so many other americans, however, i am gaining comfort with my decision.

time for a change. time for history to begin. be sure to excercise your right to vote, and make your own stamp on history.

VOTE! :)