story book character day

So March 2 is Dr. Seuss' birthday, or sometime around there. And I was completely unaware that Dr. Seuss' birthday is a big deal. But I am so aware now.

I commented to someone (who shall remain nameless) that I do not remember celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday when I was a child in school. She said, "Well, he had not died yet." Ahhh, but he was having birthdays.


So in conjunction with Dr. Seuss' birthday, kindergartners dressed as their favorite story book characters. Any guesses who Luke wanted to be?


Scooby dooby doo!



When Mrs. W told them about book character day, Luke just knew he wanted to be Scooby. I contemplated buying him a costume, but I found this rather simple pattern for making the hat. And thank goodness I have Mimi around to help with shopping and sewing.

We got the brown tshirt in a bag of hand-me-downs from a friend. And I made the SD with felt squares and hot glue. Can you believe I free handed that? Shocker, I know.



And Luke needed a picture of his back.

Getting hyped about the big day!

In celebration of Dr. Seuss the kindergartners feasted on green eggs and ham.

Poor kids were stuck with this bad chef. And that is likely one of the worst pics of me ever. But the world needed to see those lovely green eggs. I think I was supposed to mix the ham with the eggs, but we served them separately. I knew at least one boy would be eating the ham but no eggs.

A few story book characters getting ready to deliver green eggs and ham to the office staff.

Luke and Durham take a tasty treat to our very favorite administrator, Mrs. C.

I returned later in the day, along with a few other moms, to read to the kids. I took two books and let them vote for which one I'd read. We're Going On A Bear Hunt won by a landslide. Luke was absolutely so excited I was there reading I thought he just might burst. My heart swells when I see him doing well at school.

So happy birthday Dr. Seuss! Your birthday bash was tons of fun!