We are heading to South Carolina ASAP, so wish us luck. We'll be on the ground in time for the GOP primary on Saturday, and a Democratic debate Monday night. We'll also hang out for a few hours on Tuesday, broadcasting Tell Me More live from Columbia. Then, we're back in D.C. in time to watch election returns from the Democratic primary next Saturday (January 26).

I am looking forward to our trip to South Carolina. But I'm not going to lie to you. I don't know what's harder -- going or not going? I've been dying to get back out on the campaign trail (remember, covering campaigns used to be my life), but I hate leaving the kids, and they are too little to take along; they don't need to be squished into a hotel room while I run around the state with a recording kit...

What's a working mom to do?

One of my friends, also a political reporter told me, "Girl, you don't want to miss this. It is historic. You better get back out there."

And she's right. But I also don't want to miss Aminah's ballet class ... and a bike ride with William ... and making pancakes for the family ... and arguing over who goes to Starbucks. (The person who makes the coffee run takes the kids along, while the other gets to sleep an hour later. Guess who wins most of the time? ... Moms RULE!)

Anyway, I'm grateful for the chance to see things up close. I hope you like what we have planned.

When we talk next, I'll be in South Carolina. Hopefully, I will have tucked into some shrimp and grits. Yes, I know there's more to southern and low country cuisine (and we'll get some of that, too). But shrimp and grits ... would you pass it up? Apologies to our Kosher and Muslim friends.

Have a great weekend...

categories: 'Behind the Curtain' at TMM

7:19 - January 18, 2008

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