A tale of how Dr. Seuss saved the day
When our daughter was six, we took a family
road trip the Disney World. This was not our first visit; however, it was probably the one our daughter remembers the most.
We had lots of snacks and fun car games to play.
Once we near South of the Border, in South Carollilna.
We took turns reading all the road signs that Pedro displayed.
Every so often, we saw a signs welcoming you to a city or annoucing what county you were entering. Our daughter said these were 'doors' to the city, county.
At each sign she asking where was the door to Florida.
As the great Dr. Seuss taught us in
If you think you have nothing to do
READ
We gathered all the books we had
We gathered all the books we had
Thing 1 and Thimg 2
were invited too
We had a recipe book about
Green eggs and ham was and all about preparing 1, 2, 3 Fish
Mr. Brown took us to town
sometimes he was rightside up other times he was
upside down.
Hop on Pop's jumping around made us giggle
Cat in a hat
was favorite so we read about the most fashionable cat in town.
We finally saw the Door to Florida!!
Our eyes were crossed, we were speaking in rhymes.
To this day there are some of those books I can still quote.
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss your books
opened our minds, taught us to imagine
and most of all to remember
"to be YOU, because YOU are
special and unique and always sparkle.
Dr. Seuss said it best
- "Today you are You, that is truer than true. ...
oooh how cute!!! we love the madi as a seuss character... perfect for a diva... happy seuss-week to all fans-....
ReplyDeleteOnce again, Gail regrets that Dr Seuss was not part of her childhood in England!
ReplyDeleteNothing like Dr Seuss for the kids. I do remember reading that in school. I love you artwork of your sweet angel Madi.
ReplyDeleteDr Seuss books may be more for kids, but they make people of all ages smile.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Pawsome post today for Dr. Seuss, C! It is making me smile as I type.
ReplyDelete"to be YOU, because YOU are
special and unique and always sparkle.... Love this!
Madi is beyond adorable!
Awww, what a great job on your Dr. Seuss kitty. I need to try something like this.
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Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Love and hugs. ♥
We grew up on Suess books too! We love his quotes and you look lovely in your girlie Suess hat, Madi!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely memories of your family trip and how Dr. Seuss helped you get through that long drive.
ReplyDeleteDr Seuss to the rescue and teaching your daughter to read ~ When one reads you can go so many places in your mind ~ Delightful post and such fun ~ hugs,
ReplyDeleteHugs to you and Angel Madi ~ Sweet AI Madi cate too ~
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Fun times and fun moments make for these fun memories to share with us... Reading is my thing. and has been since I could hold a book. my Fairy Tales book, a big thick one, was worn completely to a rag
ReplyDeleteSo sweet
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful Dr Seuss memory!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Beth and the girls
PeeEss...Ed and I are out of town this week (in Washington DC for an Ed work thing), so may not be around to comment every day
a great memory for your family
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely memory. It made a long journey enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun memory! Oh, I remember South of the Border, what a hoot n' holler of a place!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a sweet story. AI did a good job with angel Madi. XO
ReplyDeleteWe had Disney adventures, too, but our trips down were not such fun. If we could do it over...
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like an adventure in Suese-land. Cool AI Madi da Cat!
ReplyDeleteHave you ever stayed at South of the Border? It is south of health standards too.
ReplyDeleteI remember long car journeys from Florida to the door of New Jersey where my Dad was living. Whew. Major miles.
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