Voting fun

On Monday night before we voted, we had a FHE on voting and the constitution. I would have taken a picture of the red, white and blue cupcakes I made, but I decorated them with a screaming baby in my arms and they looked less than professional, to say the least. They tasted good, anyway. Anyhow, our lesson was good and the girls we very interested. They have been very interested in the whole election, asking us who we are voting for and why. So on Tuesday morning, I decided I would take them with me to vote, and they could just be late for school. The next time we have a presidential election, they will be 12 and 14, and may not be so excited about it all. Payden reminded me of whom I was voting for loudly when in line. I told her that was a private choice, and to please not broadcast it througout the polls! I am not ashamed to proclaim my choice for Obama, but did not want any heated discussions by some person hoping to sway my vote before I reached the front of the line. Michaela and Payden watched my vote, and heard my name called out that I had voted. I hope they remember this, and take their right to vote seriously later in life. You hear a lot about the complacency of Americans, of how they don't think their vote matters. I want my girls to know it does matter, and it is a privelage they should fight for. Being late for school one morning was a small sacrifice for a good lesson!