Dr. Seuss Night!

Was it just last year when I wrote this post about celebrating Dr. Seuss? It seems like we relived that day yesterday! Going with Noah again this year, and adding papa to the mix was the icing on the cake. Jon rarely gets to attend any of Noah's activities because of getting off work late, but he's been lucky to be able to be there for his son the past couple of events he's had, and Noah is loving it! 

Celebrating Dr. Seuss!

One thing I will forever be grateful for are books, and the opportunity I had to sit in with some very prestigious educators including the President of the NEA to talk about education. Ever since they gifted me with a letter of appreciation, and a 25th anniversary edition of "Oh, The Places You Go" book, I have relished the importance of reading, and academic growth in children. 

Reading Across America With Dr. Seuss.

You can imagine my surprise when we received the 25th anniversary edition of Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You Go! book via snail mail. Even though we already have that book the fact that it was gifted to us by the National Education Association and that it was the 25th anniversary edition brought happy faces to both and Noah and Chelsea. "We each have our own now!" They exclaimed! It arrived at the perfect time while it was snowing, and it kept them busy. Especially when they have numerous Dr. Seuss books they can read. I honestly don't think the Dr. Seuss genre will ever leave our house, and that's fine by me! 

Chelsea & Noah both gathered some of their favorite stuffed animals, sat them on the bed, and Chelsea, being the nice big sister that she sometimes can be read to him, and his "friends." You can watch the 14 second video here, and, it was such a sweet moment to see.

I'm very grateful for the "Read Across America" program that was organized 18 years ago by the NEA. Reading is so important, and should be encouraged to kids all across America. This is an all year round program that focuses on motivating young children and teens to read through events, and reading resources. 

I love books, and no matter how tired or or old I get I will continue to be an example to my children when it comes to reading. So far all the girls enjoy reading and tend to read even more during the summer months. I notice that the more we read to Noah, take him to the library, a book store, or when he sees that I just received a package from Amazon filled with books his face is delightful, and becomes more interested in learning how to read. He's a boy and sometimes he'd rather play with transformers or play outside, but I know that by example and encouraging words that he can be a voracious reader just like his sisters. 

I want to express many thanks to the NEA for thinking of me, and my kids in gifting us this book. I had such a wonderful experience last fall when I met the president of the NEA, Lily Eskelsen Garcia, along with an amazing group of educators. We are all educators in our children's eyes whether we teach them at home, or in a public school setting. Gifts like this are welcome via snail mail to our house anytime! Thanks again! 

"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child."

Dr. Seuss & the Pop Shop

Last weekend while Sierra was at school racking her brain we took our three younger children to celebrate a late birthday breakfast with Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat at the Pop Shop.

We usually go there for lunch or dinner, but have never gone for breakfast. Everything on this menu is delicious, but being that it was about 10:45am when we arrived I was craving lunch! Hey...that gives me an excuse to go back again to try breakfast! I'll just make sure I go early enough to crave it! 

The kids had their usual pancakes with fried bananas which was actually pretty good. I'd recommend getting one order for two kids because these pancakes were huge!! I would have taken a picture, but Lexie devoured half of it, and Chelsea the other half. 

Jon ordered an omelet that was as thick as his forearm, and he polished that up pretty quick. 

Me...I ordered the honeymoon chicken sandwich! I love this. This is the second time having this particular sandwich. I don't know if my taste buds are changing, but I have never liked onions on anything. Caramelized onions on this sandwich is superb, and crusty ciabatta has become my favorite bread.

We certainly enjoyed our time on this day, and I had fun vining Noah's reaction towards the Cat in the Hat. This vine was my favorite though! The cat didn't mind me recording him either! Isn't he cute!

Although the girls have grown out of the Dr. Seuss genre in regards to reading the books they always find it fun whenever Dr. Seuss birthday comes around. Having a three year old brother keeps it fun, and it's a good thing we still have these Dr. Seuss books laying around for Noah to read in a couple of years.

This is a local place where we can take our entire family again, and again for any occasion.

And never grow weary of it.  

Happy 107th Birthday Dr. Seuss

From "The Cat in The Hat"

"Look at me!

Look at me!

Look at me NOW!

It is fun to have fun

But you have to know how."

~Dr. Seuss

Chelsea wasn't too fond of her green eggs, but loved the ham her dad cooked for breakfast for her class this morning. I don't think we will ever phase out of the Dr. Seuss genre. The girls will always love his books... and so will I.

From "I Can Read with My Eyes Shut"

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. 

The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."

~Dr. Seuss