I pulled Grace out of school early today so that we could all watch the inauguration together as a family. Although she may not remember this day, I felt like she needed to witness history being made, and when she's older, I'll explain that it was a day when people finally felt hopeful, and inspired, and proud. Grace watched the swearing in very intently, and she understood that it was important, although she couldn't possibly grasp the significance of the event:
"Today is a special day because Obama got sweared in. He doesn't look very happy because he has to think a lot. I would look happy if I got sweared in."
"I like Obama. He's my boyfriend."
"Watching Obama was cool, but not as cool as watching Poppy. She's a hippity-hoppity bunny."
Later, we made our own special-edition inaugural handprint cookies. Inspired by President (!!) Obama's message of unity, we worked together and basked in the excitement of the day. I think he would approve.
Travelingjenny 
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