Historical Events

My students and I watched the inauguration of Barack Obama today. This year was the first time ever that I've seen so many of my students interested in the presidential election. I think the reason they were so interested is because there was someone running who captured their attention--whether they thought he should win or not.

We have former students who went to the inauguration (with 2.5 million other people). I'm hoping that we have a chance to hear what their experience was like. I'm watching inauguration ball coverage right now...I dig her dress. It's cool, but I think that she is feeling a little awkward in it--the train seems to bug her. Not that I'm a fashionista.

On another note, we had our second soccer "practice" today. The girls go back and forth--sometimes they want to participate, sometimes they don't. Olivia sat on my lap most of them time. Victoria got upset because she got run over--not that she doesn't run other kids over when she's going for the ball. It's funny to watch them play; they're pretty darn cute!

Changing topics again...I've been worrying just a little bit about Andre's chosen career (there is a small safety issue) lately. I can deal with it, though, but sometimes my brain goes into overdrive with "what ifs." So, today, the girls and I were on my way home from soccer and a KPD car came up behind me, lights and sirens going, went around and took off. I thought, "I hope Andre is ok...I wish my cell phone wasn't completely dead right now...what he/someone was trying to get ahold of me." The girls and I got home probably two minutes later and, lo and behold, our house phone was ringing. I raced to answer it and it was Andre. He was calling to tell me that he knows his schedule for next month. Weird, eh? I realize those of little faith think that's a coincidence, but I believe that he subconsciously knew that he should take that particular moment to call me.

I RSVP'd tonight for the reception at the Governor's Mansion. I felt a little ridiculous spelling out nine names for our guests. But jeez, what are we going to tell our families--thanks for making the trip all the way over here, now beat it so we can check out the gov's place? Please. Now I just need to make a dinner reservation for Thursday night and I think we'll be all set. I think everyone is excited. I talked to Andre's mom for about 10 minutes this evening and his grandparents are going to go--said they wouldn't miss it. They are so proud.