Out of the Mouths of Babes

Well, it is here. Inauguration day for President Obama. I just had to share an experience that we had last night. First, I promise that what happened was not in any way prompted or influenced by me, Ann, or any of Mary's other family members. She hasn't ever heard anyone speak about the soon-to-be President, be they supporter or skeptic.

Here is what happened. We were sitting down at dinner, and I love using any opportunity I get to teach our wonderful children. Watching a child learn is an awesome experience. I believe that knowing what is going on in the world is important to know, even for a five-year-old. So, I told Mary that we were getting a new President of the United States.

"Who is it?" she asked.

"His name is Barack Obama," I answered.

"Obama? Oh bummer."

There you have it. And the way she said it was classic. That should give you all a laugh, whether you be supporter or skeptic.

Post Promised in eMail Update

Well, I promised a post in the e-mail I just sent out to all my friends and family, and I was just sitting down to write, but one of the things I have learned in my marriage is that if the Dixie Chicks are playing really, really loud on the radio, then my wife is very mad at me. I think it has only happened twice.

I hear "Wide Open Spaces" playing upstairs. I guess I had better go up and see if I did something….