Ok, well, not quite literally--at least not the way it did in the last big Senate election when we elected Jim Webb to Senate and thus swaying the power over to the Democratic side. But, still. It is nice to see that Northern Virginia has some influence in our otherwise very Republican state. It's not really that Dems won and Rep. lost, it's more knowing that my vote really does count and I can see the influence of it! That said, I highly doubt anyone was surprised by last night's election results. I feel bad for McCain. Honestly, I'm not sure if there's anyway he could have won (maybe with a better running mate, but even then...). The cards were really stacked against him--current state of affairs in our country and also the current President. That little (R) next to his name did him no favors.
Although, I should have really went to bed earlier! I stayed up until Midnight last night and then Joe (that damn cat) knocked stuff off our bathroom counter to wake us up this morning at 6, thinking it's 7 to get fed. Of course, somehow, three bedrooms away and with a closed door and noise maker, Maddy still heard it! So we were all up at 6, not a bad time, but none of us were ready to get up.
I had Karen over last night to hang out and chitchat. We were are both due at about the same time so it's nice to compare notes. :) It was nice hanging out for a while with a girlfriend. It's been a long time since I've done that--coffee night seems so far away now!
The weekend went well. Everyone seemed to have a very good time and Maddy had a blast with grandma and grandpa. She seemed to take to Clay as well so that was cute. She was a bit stand offish with the other men which surprised me since Ronnie is so very friendly and very kind to everyone--including Maddy. I think maybe his voice is a bit louder so that's why? She did love to try to get his attention and would grin at him really big. But only from a distance.
We skipped class on Monday. I was really tired from insomnia and Maddy seemed to enjoy just hanging out at home. Of course yesterday we walked down to vote. At 10:30 it only took us 15 minutes. At 8 am it took Matt 1.5 hours. I'm glad we waited. I did pack a bag of goodies for Maddy and our umbrellas since it was supposed to rain but fortunately the line was neither out the door nor did it rain. I didn't need either!
Ok, off to get a fast shower. Matt needs to be at his DR sight early this morning since they have a code yellow practice thing going on. I've spent enough time as it is! Have a great day everyone! We have class this morning and playgroup tomorrow!
Tea of the day: half/half coffee-too many neat creamers to use around this house right now to pass it up!