As I watched the State of the Union last night, my six year old was at my feet drawing in her sketchbook.

The President said: “It’s because of this spirit — this great decency and great strength — that I have never been more hopeful about America’s future than I am tonight.”
The audience applauded.

My little girl chimed in: “That’s what I’m talkin’ about.”

I grinned. Not knowing she was listening. Let alone paying attention.

“Despite our hardships, our union is strong. We do not give up. We do not quit. We do not allow fear or division to break our spirit. In this new decade, it’s time the American people get a government that matches their decency; that embodies their strength.”

“Now that’s my President,” she said.

I laughed and gave her a hug.

There’s nothing wrong with having hope…

Especially, when your holding a little girl.