Race to the Finish

My older son had to stay home sick today. When we picked up my younger one from preschool, he had his weekly "Weekly Reader" homework with him. And...joy of joys (sigh, NOT) it's titled "Ready, Set, Vote!" Now, let me say that I strongly believe that voting in any election is a privelege and RESPONSIBILITY, but I am already so sick of all of the campaigning. Seriously, when will these people just say what they stand for, what they hope to accomplish and allow us to decide??!!

Okay, rant over. As we were driving home from school, here's the conversation I heard coming from the back seat:

Older N: Hey, there are pictures of the two guys who are running for president inside your homework.

Younger N: (pointing to McCain) He must already be the president. He looks old.

Older N: No he's not our president. The president we have right now is George Bush. These two guys (pointing at Obama and McCain) are going to race and whoever finishes first, wins.