I am a terrible teacher. There. I said it. I have a confession to make. I do not love Dr. Seuss. Try not to judge me. I can remember when Nate was little, he wanted to hear "Hop on Pop". Every night. Multiple times. I could "read" it in my sleep. I thought that I would jump out the window if I had to read it one more time. I would read it again and I didn't jump.
I don't remember hearing Dr. Seuss being read over and over when I was a child and I think that maybe my Mom felt the same way that I do?
There is just one thing. I love that children love Dr. Seuss. I had a student a bunch of years ago that really struggled with reading. Her parents, me, tutors, AIS providers all struggled with getting her to read. I remember the day that she came up to me, her first grader eyes smiling and said "Mrs. Faas! Mrs. Faas! I CAN READ THIS WHOLE BOOK ALL BY MYSELF!" She was SO proud! And so was I.
I am sure that you know where I am going with this. That is the day that "Ten Apples Up on Top" by Theodor Seuss Geisel became my favorite Seuss book, as well as becoming Patricia's favorite.
As a primary teacher, I do read Dr. Seuss books to my class. I only read them a couple of times and I seem to enjoy them a little more than I did. Mostly because the children think that the books are hysterical. They are easy to read and kids feel proud when they can independently read them cover to cover. For that, I am grateful.
Thanks, Dr., to you
for all that you do
giving kids what they need
while they're learning to read!
Thanks Dr. Seuss!
Here is the sunflower birthday cake that I made for my Mom. OK.....the yellow frosting in the spray can was not that easy to use but gave me the results that I was hoping for. Mini chocolate chip in the middle to look like the seeds......go ahead...say I am smart... :) I told my sister-in-law Jen that when she opens her bakery after retirement, I will apply to work for her. The other cake did not get the fancy treatment but instead was covered in red, white and pinks heart shaped sprinkles. Both were yummy!
Singing Happy Birthday is always the highlight and Elizabeth helped Mimi blow out the candles!
Here is the craft logging portion of this post. When I had the opportunity to babysit Jenny's cricut machine a few weeks go, I cut out these little beauties. I was unsure of what to do with them. Turns out that they were perfect for Mom. 3 went in the spring picture below and one went on the card. Got to use the glue gun to put the buttons on the frame and was able to use cute little yellow brads on the card. 
The best part of today was being all together. Here is the latest picture of the Big 6! they are growing up way too fast.
Take some time soon to enjoy your loved ones!
