A House Divided
On one of her B & N trips, Janette managed to find two youngish adult books: one about Barack Obama; one about Hillary. A few nights ago, we gathered in Hannah's room. I was pretty excited to read the Barack Obama book to the kids. Janette seemed to be more on the fence; I think either book would have suited her.
The kids, though, sat (mostly) through the Barack Obama book, learning about his childhood, his college days, his political career. Gabriel squirmed a bit, lost focus. Hannah called out in a few parts and chewed thoughtfully on a nearby toy.
At the end, we cheered The Blue Team (as we call it in our house). I asked Gabriel who he liked better: the boy or the girl Next President. He affirmed, "the boy President." I held both books out for Hannah, near her face, asking her her favorite. She quickly settled on, and continued to stare at, the Hillary Clinton book.
We are, truly, a house divided.
-- Dad
P.S. I am so getting sucked into the Daily Kos website. Came across this entry tonight regarding candidates stance on the Iraq War. With apologies to Pop Pop, I love the Obama quotes!
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For whats its worth, I've just done a little survey of all those around me - out of a very ecclectic, international group of five people here, we have one 'I don't care' and four 'Obama's'. There you go! I'll keep on performing surveys around the world for you, ok??!!!
Posted by: Alison (live out of Hong Kong!!!!) | March 5, 2008 11:59 PM
I saw that you were out and about; hope the trip is going well.
Thanks for the international feedback. Good to know the world's got my back ;-). Hannah may be a little disappointed though (and Gabriel just wants the Blue Team to win this year).
Posted by: Rob at Kintropy | March 6, 2008 06:54 AM
Well that is better than if Gabriel said "the old man president"
In our house it is my husband (a Reagan Republican) and me who is all for Clinton.
Posted by: Coma Girl | March 6, 2008 09:15 AM