Dr. Seuss' Birthday

On the 3rd of March kids celebrated Dr. Seuss' Birthday at school. Nadia's class was invited to dress up like their favorite book character. That week Nadia was reading "Little House on the Prairie" and decided to emerge herself into the past by wearing a time period dress and a bonnet. The only problem was that she had neither, and I don't sew on such short notices. Besides, there is no Walmart with Simplicity patterns in our neck of woods. What to do, what to do? Of course, ask Amy Wiggins. Amy has been busy these days making costumes for the school play, but maybe, just maybe she could squeeze out some time to make at least a bonnet for Nadia.

Bless her heart, she went the second mile for us. No, she went all the way, digging out a choice of fabric and patterns out of her storage boxes and taking measurments for the full outfit. And she was insistant on doing it for free! I could not stand that much free karma going my way, so I wrote her a check. She made a dress, an apron, and a bonnet in ONE day! She is a true friend and a talented and hardworking woman. I love her!

David's class celebrated with a cake made by the first-graders, remotely resembling the Cat's Hat. Also, they had a Poetry Recital, for which each kid memorized a poem. This is the first time ever that I saw kids reciting poems by heart. Sadly, it's not that often that you see this style of learning in American schools. Kids had a blast showing off their poems, while parents were proudly showing off their kids. My kid is the one with the shaggiest head in the classroom.

"If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good."
— Dr. Seuss