Happy Feet and Sesame Street

Last night was the Happy Feet pre-premiere charity event for The United Way. I was unable to attend because I had class but of course I made Steven go. Ava actually did OK and didn't get fidgety until half way through. This is a miracle for her. Steven came home a bit emotional. Alot of the kids attending did not buy their own tickets and were sponsored by businesses, etc. He was upset about the state of many of the children and families that attended. He reported some as being a bit dirty and smelly while others just didn't have clothes that fit them, etc. I think it is easy to forget that there is poverty in our country. I think it is alot harder for some people to admit that poverty even exists and often people want to blame the poverty stricken for their situations. I can attest that for most people, at least the one's that I have worked with, it is rarely their fault. They are out there and they are often invisible to us. The gap between the "have"" and the have nots" is getting bigger and buying a toy off the angel tree at WalMart may make you feel good but it is not enough. When is this country going to take this seriously?

In lighter news, Ava's 3rd birthday is approaching. We are having a Sesame Street kid party for her. I have invited 7 kids from her daycare. I must say I am a bit terrified of the whole thing. Strange children and parents...and I am in charge of the fun. We have hired a clown for the entertainment, then cake, the pinata and presents. I think it is a good schedule and the party is only for 2 hours. It should be fun. I am hoping for no puking, peeing, pooping or bleeding.