Early this morning, before Zoe headed to Elena’s and Q and I began our work days, the three of us snuggled together to watch the inauguration. (At times like this, the three-hour time difference between us and Washington really comes in handy.) I know she’s too young to remember it, but I thought it was important that Zoe at least get a glimpse of this historic day.

The fact that Zoe won’t remember a time in which every U.S. president looked exactly the same is remarkable to me. Though it still pains me that we haven’t had a woman in the White House (I was, after all, a Hillary supporter), I’m hopeful that this will also change during Zoe’s lifetime. And I love that now when Zoe and every other kid in the country is told, “Anyone can grow up to become president,” there’s actual proof!

-M

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