Wishing and Hoping....
Letting Madeline steal our hearts again, and hopefully Obama will steal the election!!!! I am waiting nervously tonight. A tough day for me turned into a really good night. An Obama victory would make this the best day ever!!!
"There's a bit of magic in everything, and some loss to even things out." -Lou Reed
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LOL too cute :)
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