What a historical day!

What would our blog be without an election post!  Yesterday (election day), I was so excited to wake up.  In fact, I couldn't sleep the night before.  I was ready to get out and vote.  There are not many days when you wake up, that you KNOW it is going to be a day in history, and I can play a part in changing America & the world!  I could not WAIT to get out and vote.  Luckily, I didn't have to stand in line too long, and it was a beautiful Boston day to be outside.   As I was waiting outside in line, there was a couple school buses that passed up, and the kids were chanting out the window "O BAM A---O BAM A".  It gave me chills.  I have never seen/heard kids so excited about an election.  And even better, a couple elections from now, those same kids are going to be eligible to vote.  It was just a great feeling standing in line.  The school had a bake sale for all the people standing in line.  Of course, I couldnt walk by without buying something, so I bought some bananna bread for Ty, which Mac later got a hold of! A-hole!  Then, it was inside to cast my vote.  What surprised me more than anything, I was not ID'd once!  I couldn't believe it.  THey asked me for my address & my last name.  I was blown away.  It made me think of when Ty & I got our marriage license.  We werent ID'd then, either.  Truly, getting married was easier than getting a driver's license! Sorry to get off on that tangent.  After voting, I had a lot of "errand" type things to do, but luckily I was able to watch a lot of CNN.  When Ty got home from work, we made the short trip to Brooke & Sasha's new place where we watched the results come in.  I knew it would be emotional, but I had no idea.  Listening to Obama's speech, seeing his family, looking at the sincerity in his eyes, brought tears not only to my eyes, but I think the girls & Ty were feeling the same way.  I actually heard my husband say that he wishes he was an American citizen!  On the other hand, John McCain was very humble & had a great speech when he congratulated Barack.  I am very excited for January 20.  I am so inspired and so excited to see what great changes will come about.  I can't wait to tell my children that I was able to be a part of this amazing day in history!