Yes We Will! Long Live Obama!
Yes we can! Yes we can! Yes we can! If I had not been sick with a terrible cold and fever last night, that is what I would have been chanting in the streets with my fellow Obama supporters in DC. Spontaneous celebrations broke out all over town with people pouring out into the streets to celebrate Obama’s historic victory. I fell asleep last night watching the returns, and when I awakened, I was almost a little bit afraid to turn on the TV and find out the verdict. I had confidence in my boy, but there was still that nagging possibility that McCain could have come from behind.
So, my fifth grader, who was busily coloring in her red and blue electoral map last night for homework, was thrilled to hear the good news when I woke her up. “I knew he was going to win.” she said very confidently. She never had a shred of doubt in Barack’s ability to clinch this victory.
This morning I am thrilled and pleased and proud that we have overcome so much in this country and elected our first Black president. I will be so proud to have them as our first family. Michelle is such an elegant woman and their girls are just adorable.
We have made history here and it will be awhile before I will lose the silly grin on my face today.
