(Memo to Grindy)

Dear Baby-to-Be:

Please be advised that we have now entered the 48-hour blackout window during which you may not be born. Were you to arrive in this window, there is no way your mother would be free to vote on Tuesday, November 4.*

After 8pm Tuesday evening, you are free to choose your time of arrival. We appreciate your cooperation.

Sincerely,
The Family Management

*Technically you might be able to arrive Tuesday late afternoon or early evevning and still give your mother time to make it to the polls early Tuesday morning. But given that in that scenario she'd probably need to be in labor while standing in line, we'd like to ask that you respect a full 48-hour blackout scenario for the comfort and sanity of all concerned.

**Why yes, your mother could have filled out an absentee ballot some weeks ago and probably should have. She admits to being a nerd for in-person, participatory democracy and in the end, wanting to be there for the big day with everyone else if at all possible. Thanks for understanding.