Wow.

I am thrilled. I am giddy. Obama won. All the polls indicated that he would but I couldn't allow myself that much hope. For weeks Todd assured me I was being crazy, assured me that Obama had it in the bag but I just couldn't count my chickens. The atmosphere in Chicago last night was electric -- partying in the streets, cars beeping their horns, people crying and cheering. Truly an historic night.

I am tired. I am running on about two hours of sleep per night for the last few nights. I am drained mentally, emotionally, and physically. I am overwhelmed with school work.  This afternoon I lay down for a nap after my French quiz. Jesse wanted me to order pizza and he had to wake me up literally ten times before I could stay awake long enough to get online and order. Then Francie ate the entire pepperoni pizza which someone had left within her reach. Grrr.

I am so glad we saw Wicked last night. It was "wicked good" as Libby said upon the curtains closing. The kids loved it. Our seats were awesome. We were in Row D, four rows from the stage. The best part is that because it was Election Day, all the seats in the house were $40 and our seats were regularly $140. Sweet deal! I had read the book about 7 years ago so I didn't remember too many details until the show started and it all came flooding back. We kept track of the election results during the intermission. By the time we left the theater, McCain was giving his concession speech. Everyone was jubilient.