Wisdom on the Side of a Coffee Cup

Today is Trenton's annual side walk sale. I head out early and eager to hunt for those kids things that just cost waaaayyyy to much brand new. My co-pilot was just as eager as all 7 year olds with limited funds, but unlimited imagination and hopes are. But today the rest of the family wanted to come along and so we headed out bright and early on our quest for a tricycle. It took several stops and a few near misses - one little girl was literally pedaling down the drive as we were walking up.......damn! Finally we found a worn but sturdy red Radio Flyer for $5. Proving she knows what she wants, Emily hopped on and away she went. Mission Accomplished. Except now Noah was on the hunt ....for....anything that cost less than $4.50 the sum total change in his pocket. As the kids wolfed down the snacks I packed in the car, Kam and I decided it was coffee time for us. It wasn't until after we finished our shared drink that I realized there was a quote on the side of the cup by Colin Powell. I was going to copy it here but tossed it the garbage before I realized I had other plans for it. It was something about giving kids laptops - and not computers but family members laps for children to sit on as the wisdom of their elder generations poured into their waiting and willing ears . I laughed because while this is a great idea - I can't imagine any 7 year I know choosing information from a grandparent over the computer. Its sad but true and I admit it - when Noah asks a question I can't answer his immediate response is, "lets go to ask.com". A sign of the times? Or maybe just our family.