politics at the dinner table

Tonight, we were discussing something or another, and the United States came into the picture. I asked Kiran if she knew the name of our country. She confidently repied, "Kroger".
Jeez, there is neither a U, S,...OR A in "Kroger". We have a long way to go. Luckily there is some time ahead of us.

I'm going to consider tonight my REAL first smile from Oliver. This time, during our playing, Oliver smiled, giggled, and smiled more lots. It occured enough for me to pay attention what he responded to each time. And it was ME...and my COOS. Yesterday this wouldn't have happened at all. I will not think of all the firsts I'll miss because he is in daycare so much.