Election Day!

After this month long experiment, it was time for the family to cast its votes. To meat or not to meat? That is the question.

I'm very proud of the family, all things considered. Washington could take a page out of the Caldwell playbook. There were no deals being made in smoky rooms. There was no- you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours conversations levied.

It was a simple, albeit somewhat somber vote.
As I cleared the plates from the Spinach Pie dinner, I said the fated words, "Well, it's the last day of the month. Let's everyone put our heads down on the table and raise our hands if we want to stay veggie."

Joseph (a no-nonsense man) said, "Oh come on. We all know you're going to vote veggie, so is I. Alex?

Alex got up from the table and walked down stairs saying "Veggie".
Poor Liam.
Defeated by a majority vote said, "NO!"
"Oh come on, Pal," I said "You can eat meat, still. I'm just not gonna cook it. And plus you love my food. Tostadas? Homemade Pizza? Chili?"

"Okay," he said. It's just not fair.
"Well, life isn't always fair." I said. "But think of how blessed you are to choose your food each day. 3 meals! AND snacks and things to drink and MEAT at school and friends houses and restaurants..."

"The meat at school moves on your plate," he said.
"Liam..." said Joseph.
"You're right," said Liam with a big blue eyed *sigh*

I am absolutely certain that this is the best choice for our family and I'll share some of the reasons WHY in the next blog.