We had the election coverage on most of yesterday evening watching the results come in. On occasion, I would let out sounds of shock as certain states turned red, slightly scaring the kids. I sent them both to bed assuring them that Hillary Clinton would win. I went to bed late myself, nervous.

David and I both woke up before our alarm this morning to watch the news. Tyler woke up on his own and came to watch with us. The news confirmed that Donald Trump had been elected to be our next president. We were all in shock. Tyler was particularly stunned. “How did he win mom?! Oh my god.” OMG indeed. Lots of questions followed from Tyler. What is the stock market? (He saw me checking my stocks on my phone.) What does impeachment mean? (David mentioned that if a president doesn’t do a good job, he could get impeached.)

Natalie didn’t have much to say about it. Not sure how she was processing the news or if she cares. She took the opportunity to ask for a sword again (she’s been asking David for a sword, or sword fighting lessons. Fencing?) “Can I have a sword now? I think it’s an appropriate time to get one.”

This election will go down in the history books. Am I worried about the kids’ future? Yes.