Liberty Learning Lighthouse - Joel's First Campaign Party

Apr. 3, 2006 - Joel's First Campaign Party

All Joel has loved for the past two years is presidents. The child lives and breathes presidents ...it is all he talks about, all he reads about, all he thinks about and all he ever wants to write about. So, when it came time for him to pick out a birthday party theme, he naturally wanted a "presidents' party." At first, I was rather stumped at how to pull this kind of party off.

At some point during the past two years, Joel realized or figured out that the first presidential election he could run in would be the 2036 presidential election. Quite often his discussions will center around who might run against him and will he be republican or democrat and other important campaign questions. You would think I would have come up with the idea sooner rather than later ...but eventually I did come to the realization that we could have a campaign party for Joel's birthday.

Ideas began to fall into place. We got out the red, white and blue streamers, balloons, partyware and such to decorate. Daddy made campaign posters for Joel. Mama ordered Joel a special campaign t-shirt ...white with an American flag and the words "Vote Joel 2036!" Goodie bags were filled with plastic tumblers decorated with American flags, pencils with Joel's campaign slogan (Vote Joel 2036!), and small American flags to wave. (We also threw in a red lollipop, a bookmark and a small bottle of bubbles.) We made a great big cake with red and blue stars on top that said "Vote Joel 2036!" instead of "Happy 6th Birthday!"

Today was party day! All in all, it was a big success. Joel now has 15 loyal voters who have promised him their undying support, which is 100% of the partygoers in attendance. Considering that we are a grassroots kind of campaign, we think we are off to a good start!

Happy 6th Birthday, Mr. President! :)

Comments

Apr. 6, 2006 - Joel has my vote!

Great idea for a party--I'm sure Joel had a great time!!

Barbara

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Aug. 10, 2006 - What a great idea!!!

Happy Birthday, Joel!

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