no rant today

just a few random comments.

The English languarge leadership debate was on TV Monday night. 6 insisted we watch. She questions why children do not have the right to vote. It is her position that all interested people be allowed to cast a ballot in the federal election, and she was going to be prepared. 4 decided to throw in the towel and watch as well.

Normal bedtime was disrupted as we had to have a political discussion for an hour after the debate ended at 10pm. 6 has determined where her vote is going. At first, she considered Paul Martin. He was excited when he talked, and he is not only thinking about the rich people. She was not impressed to hear about the scandal, but claims that if he did not know about it, it's not her fault. That would be like making her teacher accountable for bad behaviour in the classroom that she was unaware of. Steven Harper was not even considered as he plans to make people pay for helath care. If people have to pay, then only the rich people would have access to doctors. Not fair. When I blurted out that he lied about something, she was right on it. That sealed the deal. No lying Prime Minister for her! Jack Layton made the biggest impression. He cares about all people, is concerned about the environment and looks like a happy guy. He smiles alot. (apparently to his favour). She is one funny kid!

Looked outside tonight at the sleds on the grass and the growing puddle that was our skating rink, and felt a little saddened for a moment. Then remembered that if it snows for just one day, the kids will be clamouring to go to the park and sled. One snowfall makes them happy.

The playroom is coming along nicely. I'll have to post pics when its completed!

One more thing...can anyone tell me why children who have been out in the cold come in with lovely rosy cheeks, looking so healthy - yet I end up with nothing but a red runny nose, looking as if I have been drinking too long and too hard!