Tomorrow is the presidential election day here in Haiti. On election day, no private cars are allowed on the roads. Leading up to election it has been "cho" (hot). The Haitians use that term when violence, riots, and vandalism are "heating up" downtown. In many places Haitians have been burning tires in the roads, shooting, and throwing rocks at people and passing cars. I have heard that assassinations have been attempted on the leading candidates' lives in the past few days. There are 18 candidates running for office.
With all the talk of elections coming up, the children started asking what an election is. So, Dorothy decided to hold an election here at our house so they could learn first hand. We had four candidates: Rosa, Claudine, Mich, and Richardson.
She made flyers to show the children and nannies. "Election for boss of the day". The duties (listed below the photos) include: Clean the living room, chose the first DVD of the day, get caramel candies, serve popcorn to the other children.
Dorothy explained it to the nannies.
Then, the nannies explained it to the children aka candidates.
The nannies receive their ballots and line up to vote...
The polls are open! The nannies place the ballots in Dorothy's bowl...
Mama Dorothy counts up the votes...
The children wait anxiously....
And with a unanimous vote the winner is........
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| A very happy and proud Michelor! |
Ceremoniously presenting monsieur prezidan with his caramel candies....
The other candidates mourn their defeat...
Many of the "citizens" of the house were not concerned with elections or the new prezidan....
Bravo, Mich!
Félicitations! The voters congratulate their proud prezidan...
Monsieur Prezidan began his presidential duties: clean the living room....
Then, he shared his caramels and graciously served Cheezits, popcorn, and water to all his citizens. I think that Haiti's president could learn many things from Mich and his wonderful servant's heart. He made a GREAT president and he took his duties very seriously!
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| Serving everyone popcorn and Cheezits...a VERY special afternoon treat! |
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| He was so proud! |
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| Watching his movie of choice (Lady and the Tramp 2 I think) |
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| Rosa enjoying her treat |
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| Claudine told Mich, "Bon travay!" (Good work!) |
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| Yum! Cheezits! |
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| The food theif, Josue! He went around stealing everyone's Cheezits, ha! |
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| Caught in the act! |
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| He had them everywhere! There were even a few stuck in the creases of his rubber pants! |
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| Notice the crumbs all around him! |
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| Youvendji sad that Josue just took all his Cheezits, ha! Don't worry...I gave him more! |
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| NOM NOM NOM! |
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| "Youvendji, can I have some of your crackers, please?" |
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| Josue bumming popcorn off of Talianne after I ran out.... |
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| Oh no...are they really all gone? |
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| Cleaning up the dropped crackers... |
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| "Josue, stop whining! You stole all my Cheezits!" |
Just fell totally in love with all the kids. Wow, thank you so much for posting photos and telling a little bit about each one.
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
Ang
what a cute post, Kate...I loved reading the post before with all the photos. what great work you doing...and what an incredible heart you have! love, blessings, and peace~ elizabeth
ReplyDelete"I think that Haiti's president could learn many things from Mich and his wonderful servant's heart." So true. I think a lot of politicians could learn from the pure hearts of children.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing you are a part of Katie! You and Dorothy are able to not only care for and raise these children, but to educate them to become conscious citizens when they grow up. YOU are helping to cure the cycle of poverty!! It's so inspiring.
So much love,
Erika