So I really wanted Kate to understand what the inauguration was about. I wanted her to remember being part of history. Keep in mind that I usually like nothing to do with politics or anything associated. We don't talk usually talk about it. So with that said, I was explaining today while watch all the coverage of the inauguration about why today was a historic day.
Mom: "Kate that is our new president, his name is Barack Obama"
Kate: "Is that the guys that lies?"...
Keep in mind we never talk about politics, and although I didn't vote for him, I am really starting to kind of like him. So who knows where she picked up on that?
Kate: "Is he going to make us lie too?"
Mom: "No Kate, he hopefully doesn't lie and no one can make someone lie."
I preceded to tell her what a president does and why they are so important. I told her that they make important decisions like if we go to war or not. Then I had to explain what war was...
Kate: "So war is like when you are wearing a really cute outfit and someone comes up to you and says they don't like it, and then it makes you mad and then you fight? and then they get put in jail?"
Mom: "Speechless!"
If only we all looked at things through kids eyes! To Kate the worst situation would be someone telling her they didn't like her outfit. If only that were really the case.
In all seriousness, It was so fun to sit with Kate and teach her about (the little I know) of history! It must be what teachers feel like everyday. At least for me, I get so caught up in the everyday stuff and trying to teach her about the gospel, I forget about everything else. I understood what it was like today to teach your kids to be in the world, but not of the world. I then explained that although we do have to obey the laws of the United States, we are so lucky because we have a prophet who we follow without question. We never have to worry about the President of our Church making the right decisions. So we can support our country and President, but what truely matters is if we are following the prophet. It is something I really want my kids to understand. How do we live in the world, but not become of the world. Thanks for letting me vent my mom moment!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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Welcome back to the blogging world! Carson gets confused between the President of the United States and the President of the Church. It's funny how kids pick up on more than we realize. Tim and I actually did vote for Obama. We went back and forth on who to vote for for a while. We still stand by our decision, despite what the strong, political minds of the Davis family have to say about it. :)
By the way, I don't know if anyone is throwing me a shower. I will be doing one for Harmony though so we'll send an invite your way for sure.
I am an Obama girl too. I am glad Kate got to watch with you, Ayda always calls Barack Obama a missionary (maybe because of the suit?!) It was a historical day and we are excited where he can take our country!
Having curious girls is an adventure, right? I am amazed everyday at the things that my little girl picks up, and what she tells me. It's always fun to listen!
Oh my goodness. She is the funniest little girl. And what's funny is, I don't think I will ever stop laughing at the things she says! She will forever crack me up. Probably into her teens when all she will care about is boys and shopping. But that's fun, because you were at least able to start preparing yourself early! But that's really awesome for you, Sar :)
If you ask me i think she has in intuition... JK! I agree who knows right? Call me when you have a free weekend we miss you guys!
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