We voted. Just not when The Kid wanted to vote.
Gladys and I have always taken The Kid to vote with us. Voting is just something we do as a family. I was a little surprised when The Kid told me yesterday at breakfast that she wanted to go vote with me. There is nothing exciting about voting, except watch the returns that come in way after she falls asleep. But we agreed that I would take her with me after work instead of before pre-school because she didn't want to rush. At her doctor appointment yesterday, she leaned in to whisper to me. Her: "You told a fib, Papa. You said we were voting but we are at the doctor instead." Me: "Sorry, kiddo. Tomorrow is Election Day and we can't vote until then." Her: "But I want to vote today!" After a little more discussion, we agreed that she could wait a day and that she only wanted to go vote when I went. I was excited to take her because I want to help her build some of the memories of civic participation I hold dear. Walking into the old ...