Indoctrinating kids...

I try to keep our family blog non-political because I:

1. live in a "purple" household.

2. know that a rabid liberal spouting her rhetoric can be just as irritating as a rabid conservative's.

3. try to be sensitive to the fact that many (most?) of my readers are Republican--just as they are sensitive to the fact that I am not.

4. and often, after reading, listening and thinking about my choices, my decision comes down to, um, my gut instinct. (Nate, look, I've done the research, but this is just how I feel about _blank_.)

But, having been through a historic day, I did want to express how wonderful this day has been. What a thrill to watch President Obama take the oath of office! It speaks volumes as to the advances this country has made in overcoming racism.

So, I also must confess to a little indoctrination. I totally made Luke watch the inauguration today--we had our own little party complete with a sippy cup of soy milk. He recovered nicely after the initial meltdown that the PBS Kids programming was taken off the air to cover the event.

And, I think this clip might just make my little train conductor a lifelong Democrat:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/the_whistle_stop_tour/

Regardless of your political affiliation, I hope you found joy and hope in today's ceremonies.