History in the making

While I did not vote for Obama, I was a proud American as I sat on the couch with my two kids watching history in the making. I was filled with a sense of pride and accomplishment for our country. The thing that pleases me the most is that my two kids WILL know a world in which color and ethnic background plays a minor role, pun not intended. Generations ago, people were filled with a prejudice that was taught from birth. Not so today. Our new president does indeed represent our melting pot called America. How cool that an average person can grow up to lead a nation?!

From the Civil War to the America of today, we as a people have come a long ways on the issues of race. How incredibly sad that ANY person that God himself created would be treated as any less than equal. I suppose there's much more that I could say, but for now suffice to say that I am proud to be an American.

Who Will I Marry

As I tucked Mackenzie into bed tonight, she asked me, "Mom, will I sleep in my twin bed when I grow up or will I have to get a bigger one?"

Me: "Well, I don't know. You can sleep in your twin bed when you grow up, but if you get married I think you'll need a bigger bed."

Mackenzie: "Oh. Will I marry Josiah when I grow up?"

Me: "No, you won't marry Josiah when you grow up because he's your brother. You can't marry someone you're related to, and besides, he already has a special role; he's your brother."

Mackenzie: "Oh. Then who will I marry?"

Me: "I don't know. Only God knows who you'll marry, if you choose to marry. But I do know that it will be to a someone you like a lot, someone you like so much that you love."

Mackenzie: "Oh! I'm going to marry Laura!"

Me: Laughing, "No, you won't marry Laura! She is someone that you love, but she's a girl. Girls only marry boys, and boys only marry girls."

Mackenzie: Smiling, "Why?"

Me: "Because God is very clear about that. That is the way he made it."

Pause.

Mackenzie: "I know. I can marry my daddy!"

Me: "That's really sweet, but I'm already married to your daddy!"

Mackenzie: "So who will I marry?"

Me: "Only God knows the answer to that question."

Sigh. Precious thoughts and ideas. We had a long conversation that was a lot of fun! I had to post it. I don't want to forget these moments.