Friday, July 10, 2009

Has it Come to This?

We went to our local, small town (Centerville) parade on the Fourth of July, and they were handing out little American Flags for all the kids to wave.  Kate, excited and jumping up and down, ran to get one for each of our family.  On her way back, she looked down, suddenly wrinkled her nose all the way up, and exclaimed: "MADE IN CHINA?!" 

I think Kate was the only one who noticed. I wish I could convey the confused disappointment her tone contained.  Surely, we can and must do better for our children, can't we?  If we don't, I fear it could be a bumpy ride for them. Here's hoping that Made in the USA stages a comeback.