Photos of lawmakers' kids looking tired perfectly encapsulates the House this week as the vote for speaker drags on

The first day of each new Congress is supposed to be a celebration, with Lawmakers dressed in their very best, with their families in tow, and little kids watching the historic event.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the children were let down as their parents were sworn into Congress. The speaker position was empty as of Wednesday night when the House adjourned until noon on Thursday.

The children were waiting for the ceremony to happen but it never happened.

These girls had expressions of sheer boredom.

—Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) January 3, 2023

Some had long given up trying to stay awake.

—Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) January 3, 2023

Yawns abounded among the young.

—This Side Op 📦 (@ThisSideOp) January 3, 2023

This toddler (and father) seemed absolutely over it.

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Some kids had no choice but to wade into the thick of the disarray.

—Johnny Kunza (@johnkunza) January 3, 2023

McCarthy chatted with some children in between his repeated losses.

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—Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) January 3, 2023

If any youngsters are dragged back for a third day, we hope the rest of the country will too.