A different generation

About two years ago I was working at Sunnyslope High School. I was in a science class when a student in the far back said something about 9/11. The conversation made its way to the front of the room where a student looked at me and asked

"Mrs. Schneider, what is so important about 9/11? I mean, I know its a big deal, but why?"

I stood shocked for a moment. How does this kid not know? Did they live in a hole for the past 6 years? And then it hit me...6years...their 13 now, so that means they were 7. They were in 2nd grade. Their teacher was probably instructed to keep the television turned off so that it wouldn't scare the children. Their parents told them the bare minimum as to not scare them.

How odd is it that there is an entire generation that won't remember where they were that day, or just how important it is to remember the lives lost on that September morning. Just kinda odd I guess.

Birthday Party!!

Well Madison had her first birthday party! It was small, just family at Robin's house (Matt's mom). Matt grilled burgers and dogs and we had plenty of food leftover. Madison got a years worth of gifts and she loves ALL of them! My sister and Matthew got her books and whenever we are playing she grabs a book and brings it over to me so I can read it to her! SOoooooooo cute! Here are some pictures from that day, we had a great time, thank you everyone for coming!