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11/6/12

let yourself be heard


ohio is an exciting place to be today!
i voted bright and early this morning while my family slept. max was so happy to see my sticker when he woke up. he's been so curious about the political process this year--asking loads of questions...watching the debates. we don't talk about where matt and i lean politically this year...not just yet. it's much more fun to see max make up his mind on his own...learning the process before partisanship!
he spent the morning trying to guess who i cast my ballet for-- "did you vote for a boy?"..."is he already president or does he have fancy hair?"

happy happy election day, friends!
 
 


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27 comments:

  1. RebeccaNovember 6, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Haha! That last question made me laugh. So cute.

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  2. CynthiaAvaDevtaNovember 6, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Thank you for not pushing a political agenda here by letting your readers know who you voted for. That is soooooooo appreciated by this faithful reader. You are a class act, Miss Katie.

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  3. UnknownNovember 6, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Hooray for Ohio voters! You are the best & Max's question is oh so cute. It's nice that he's getting a chance to watch and decide for himself. Parents could all do a lesson to teach their children like that.

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  4. Shannan MartinNovember 6, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    J'adore!

    (fancy hair. haha)

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  5. Liz FrancoNovember 6, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Ha! I love Max's guessing clues.

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  6. ouzterNovember 6, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    What a fantastic idea!
    I think I'll do the same for my kids next time (since one hasn't been born yet and the other just turned 1, neither is very interested yet) although both my parents, my husband, and myself are voting for 4 separate candidates.

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  7. tamaraNovember 6, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    My (conservative) parents knew I was a Dem before I did.. I remember being eight or nine and my Dad telling me he knew I would be liberal because of my interest in things like the environment and helping others. I guess it didn't hurt that I created a picture book in first grade celebrating Bill Clinton winning the election. :)

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  8. MarlenNovember 6, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    haha fancy hair, that made me laugh out loud! so cute. and i have to vote after work- i'm dreading to see what the line will be like at 6:00-eek!

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  9. Eden MarieNovember 6, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    what wonderful parenting! and i will admit, mitt does have some fancy hair. happy election day! :)

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  10. BeccaNovember 6, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    All parents should take after that idea, bravo!

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  11. UnknownNovember 6, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    that is so sweet! PBS had a show on this afternoon about voting (daniel tigers neighborhood). the kids voted on whether to go to the aquarium or the zoo. it was a good conversation started with my kiddos. I think its great that you're letting him figure it out for himself!

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  12. Marissa (treetop nest)November 6, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    That's too cute! I also love that you encourage him to keep an open mind by allowing him to form his own views.

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  13. Julie CarterNovember 6, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    you, your outfit, and that sticker are all too stinking cute! loves!!

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  14. kLNovember 6, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    "does he have fancy hair"
    that alone made my day
    x0x

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  15. Beverly HouptNovember 6, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Haha, fancy hair. That's some pretty smart parenting, right there. I may have to follow your lead once I have kids.

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  16. CoryNovember 6, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    I think it's great how you let Max decide his take on politics : )

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  17. Lindsey Louise BalesNovember 6, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    happy election day to you too! the questions he asked are so cute!

    lindsey louise

    hellomrrabbit.blogspot.com

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  18. AnonymousNovember 7, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    Haha, does he have fancy hair?! I like that. Got me to laughing.

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  19. abi porterNovember 7, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    oh my gosh... the fancy hair comment is too good!

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  20. ElizabethMJaocbNovember 7, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    oh Max, I love you!

    Seriously, Ohio is such a big state when it comes to the elections. My county (Stark) was one of the last to get the results. Craziness I tell ya.

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  21. cindy*November 7, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    I LOVE this!

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  22. UnknownNovember 7, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    "or does he have fancy hair?" - hahaha! he is too funny.
    yay for america!
    xo,
    andrea >>he calls me wifey

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  23. TiaNovember 7, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    As a fellow Ohioan I got the same sticker! My 6 year old girl informed me that the one with the "crazy hair" was not serious enough to be president. Plus, I think she has a bit of a crush on Obama. HA!

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  24. kristynNovember 7, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    i think it's great that you don't tell your kids! my parents' opinions really influenced my own when i was younger and i'm paying for it now--with lots of research and questions so i can choose my own party with unbiased intelligence (easier said than done!)

    xo,
    kristyn

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  25. emilyNovember 7, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Just discovered your blog and i am in love- simple and sweet with beautiful photography! Thanks for the inspiration!

    embitions.blogspot.com

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  26. TracyNovember 8, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    The Ohio sticker is clever.

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  27. Allysha November 9, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    The little one I take care of told me she was going to vote for Mo Willems (she loves his books)
    Upon learning he was not an option she decided she would settle for "Rocco Bama."

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