Teacher for President

Happy Election Day! Ross and I are a bundle of nerves and anxiety tonight. What a whirlwind this election has been! I couldn't pass up the chance to get my kiddos in on the voting action this year. With a Dad whose life has been all things Romney for months, and a little campaign trip to Denver a few weeks ago (so fast, so tired=Hannah), there was no way I was letting those 6 year olds miss out on a little political action! The energy of campaign season is tangible wherever you go. I love it.

So we had our own Presidential Election. It was between me (students' choice), a duck, and a book character named Grace.

Thanks to a Pint-sized Presidential Fun unit, we have 22 new voting enthusiasts.

We had some presidential promises, 

(look at that enthusiasm!)

a little campaigning, and some greatly anticipated voting.

 Big news. I WON! By a landslide. I am so honored! Unfortunately, I ran my campaign on the basis that I would pay teachers one million dollars and give everyone a cat or dog. Looks like I'll have to start my presidency with broken promises.

The best part, though. The best part was that voting was actually taking place at our school. And the line was actually way down our halls and way outside. The best part was that they got to see hundreds of their neighbors exercising their freedom and taking advantage of this inspired democracy that we are so blessed to have. The best part was hearing them say, "I cannot wait until I am 18!" so that they can finally go vote.

I hope they keep that sentiment. I hope their hearts burn with love for this country. I hope they realize they that it is okay to have different opinions, that is what this country was founded upon! I hope they realize they can run for president someday. And I hope they do!

God Bless America. Happy Election Night! May we all get some sleep tonight.