There used to be a time when children would dream of becoming the president when they grew up. 

I am sad to say that I have never heard these words uttered by my own children. 

Why?  

I think is the politicians of today.  They have done a diservice to children's dreams.  Why would my sons want to be the president when all that they really have ever heard about the leader of the free world in their short lives are tales of war, terrorism, global warming, recession, healthcare woes and more negativity coupled with sensationalism?  But, last night as we watched the last day of the Democratic National Convention on the television, I think I saw a glimmer of what could be such a dream for my boys as they applauded Senator Obama's acceptance speech.

True, it was just a speech, but it was also so much more.  It was history in the making.  They saw a someone who was confident and strong.  Someone who promised change and was not afraid to lay out exactly how he was going to achieve that.  They saw someone both worthy of the presidency and of their adoration. 

This is the kind of president I want for my young sons to emulate.  A president who makes decisions that they can respect.  A president they can look up to.  And, I think that after last night, I may just hear those words after all. 

"Mom, when I grow up, I want to be president."

Thank you Senator Obama!  You definitely have our vote!