To vote, or not to vote

Last friday I decided that this was my last chance to vote. We are moving to Ohio, and I am registered in Georgia as a voter. Matt had told me that they were doing early voting at certain locations, and gave me the info I needed to go and vote. I dropped Mckayla off at preschool, and I thought this won't take too long, I will run in and out, so it should'nt be so bad for the boys. I honestly thought there would not be that long of a line. Well, let me just start out by saying friday it rained all day. SO when I went to vote this is what I saw

So do you see this line, it goes all the way to the end of the parking lot, and did I mention it is raining. I have two small children, and I didn't even think that I would have to be outside standing in the rain. The thought never even crossed my mind. I thought there is no way I am going to vote, but then I thought this is really the only time I can vote, I am here, lets just make it work. Let me just say how stupid I felt, because I was the only one with kids. Everyone was looking at me like who in their right might would drag two small kids out on a day like this and stand in line. Now did I mention, I had no idea the line would be forever long, and never did I think I would have to stand outside. Anyway, I have to say I have the best kids ever. It took me 1 hour and 15 minutes from start to finish. My kids sat quietly in the stroller, playing with their toys, and eating their snacks. Mind you I just kept stuffing them with snacks hoping that this would keep them occupied. They did wonderful. I also have to say, that blessings from heaven were on my side as well, because it was raining pretty hard when I arrived. by the time I got out there with my kids, it was down to a small drizzle, and then it stopped completely. The moment I stepped out of the building after voting, the rain started to come down again, and it was a down pour the rest of the day. Talk about being blessed!!!