Great Moment

Pelosi surrounded by her grandchildren. (Photo: Stephen Crowley/The New York Times)

I didn't get to watch the ceremonies live yesterday, but mom and I watched the recap last night on the News Hour. Both mom and I got tears in our eyes- listening to Pelosi say this:

This is an historic moment - for the Congress, and for the women of this country. It is a moment for which we have waited more than 200 years. Never losing faith, we waited through the many years of struggle to achieve our rights. But women weren't just waiting; women were working. Never losing faith, we worked to redeem the promise of America, that all men and women are created equal. For our daughters and granddaughters, today we have broken the marble ceiling.

Aida didn't totally understand what was happening, but just having her in the room listening to Pelosi made me proud to be a woman and a mother of a future one.