dear Lincoln and Carver,

Big step today. Today I made the decision to leave you with the hands of someone else other than your dad for a couple of days as I go join dad in DC. I wouldn’t normally do this, but it just so happens that President Obama will be giving the keynote address at the APIACS gala, and Hillary Clinton will be at the VIP reception. She may very well be the next President of the United States. And daddy will get to have a semi private meeting with the President! Isn’t that exciting?

I’m a little nervous about being away, but I’m sure everything will be alright. Before I left, I went to each of your rooms and you were both sound asleep. Watching the two of you sleep so peacefully actually calms me. I love you both so much.