Where were you?

Posted on January 20, 2009

Where were you when our first African American president took office?

Sitting on my couch, eating fish sticks with my two year old, trying to explain to her that I said, “New PRESIDENT” not new present.

History happens no matter where you are, or what you are doing.  But I felt at that moment that maybe I should at least have been showered, dressed, and eating some healthy meal while having a healthy political discussion with other adults who appreciated the moment as much as I did. The closest I could get was swapping comments on Facebook.

Instead, I was grateful that I have a DVR and could pause Obama’s speech because Chloe decided at that moment she was ready for a nap.

That being said, she totally dug Aretha Franklin and was very excited to see people playing the violin and cello on TV (thanks Little Einsteins!)  I guess we can talk about the historical significance when she’s three.