Saturday, March 16, 2013

Six-word Saturday


Cat in the Hat: Oh, that...

This morning, my husband and I will be packing up the kids and heading to our local Barnes and Noble to see The Cat in the Hat and listen to some stories by Dr. Seuss. Now this isn't exactly my idea of a thrilling morning activity—especially since it's early morning—but I'm sure the kids will enjoy it. My kindergarten-age son is learning how to read, and two days ago he read Green Eggs and Ham to me. Amazing! I certainly wasn't reading in kindergarten—back in the old, old days. ;)

Our other Saturday excursion will be to the clothing stores. The kids need picture clothes, and I'm crossing my fingers that finding them will be an easy task. Hopefully, seeing The Cat in the Hat will put everyone in a good mood. ☺


Wishing you all a fun-filled and happy weekend!
 
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  1. soulbrushMarch 16, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Yes they are reading earlier and earlier these days, and I do so love Cat in the Hat.Bet you'll have fun.

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    1. DanaMarch 16, 2013 at 2:55 PM

      I had more fun than I thought I would. It was nice seeing the kids so excited. ☺

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    2. The Happy WhiskMarch 17, 2013 at 10:18 PM

      That is very cool that you had more fun that you thought. Always a neat thing. Love Barnes, too.

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    3. DanaMarch 18, 2013 at 8:36 AM

      That just goes to show that I should go into things with a better attitude. ☺

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  2. retired not tiredMarch 16, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Yes my granddaughter just turned 5 and she says she can read 167 words. Love it! They will soon be able to read to me.

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  3. Ron.March 16, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    I liked your post
    I liked it lots
    I'd like it cooked in pans and pots

    You wrote it well
    You wrote it wise
    I read it using both my eyes

    So write some more
    And write it soon
    I'd like to read it all by noon
    I'd like to read it on the moon

    I'd eat it up with fork and spoon!!!

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  4. FaridaMarch 16, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    I'm sure your kids will enjoy and it's nice of you to wake up early and bring them there. I hope you the bonding time with them was a happy one :)

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  5. Billy Blue EyesMarch 16, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    I varnished the sons bedroom floor this morning and will get another coat on tonight. It's raining here sporadicly with the odd bit of sun coming out, will have to see how the rest of the day pans out. Tomorrow it's off to Newbury to Clothes shop. Have a good Day :)

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    1. DanaMarch 16, 2013 at 3:00 PM

      Sounds like a full weekend for you. I hope it's a good one!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 16, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Dana, hope you have a lovely day. Your six words were great. And so was Ron's comment!

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    1. DanaMarch 16, 2013 at 3:02 PM

      Isn't Ron creative? Loved his rhyme!

      Thanks, Monica. I hope you're having a wonderful Saturday. ☺

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  7. AdamMarch 16, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    I don't even remember learning how to read exactly.

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    1. DanaMarch 16, 2013 at 3:03 PM

      I remember learning about the letter people in first grade. :)

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  8. Optimistic ExistentialistMarch 16, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Dr. Seuss would put anyone in a good mood!!!

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    1. DanaMarch 16, 2013 at 3:04 PM

      I have to admit that he did make me smile. :)

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  9. restlessjoMarch 16, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Isn't Ron's poem fantastic, Dana? I'm jealous. Hope it all goes to plan. Enjoy!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 16, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Have a lovely Saturday, Dana!

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  11. Brenda YoungermanMarch 16, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    What a great idea for a bookstore to do!!!
    I still remember all of those books from my own childhood (I think that is when they first came out... hee hee hee)
    Good luck with clothes hunting...never fun
    Have a great week Dana

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  12. MMarch 16, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Dr. Seuss' b-day was March 2nd- Read Across America for those in the kid circle.
    Yesterday in my classroom we made Green Eggs and Spam! The eggs were actually GREEN INSIDE! Can you believe it? A teacher trick I invented a few years back.
    Reading with kids is awesome...check out Mo Willems books- the new Dr. Seuss!

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    1. DanaMarch 16, 2013 at 3:10 PM

      Love the green eggs! I'm sure my kids would lovee that trick, too.

      Thanks for the book recommendation. I'll check them out. ☺

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  13. bettyMarch 16, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    That sounds like a fun day Dana!! How cool your son is starting to learn to read too! Always an adventure when a child learns to read and then likes to read; the whole world is opened to them literally!

    betty

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    1. DanaMarch 16, 2013 at 3:13 PM

      The look on his face as he was reading to me is one I never want to forget. He was so proud!

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  14. Xiomara | Equis PlaceMarch 16, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    That's awesome that your son is reading! Books are so important. I hope you have a fantastic time at the bookstore!

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    1. DanaMarch 16, 2013 at 3:14 PM

      Thanks. We did have a pretty fun time. Now clothes shopping was a different story... LOL

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  15. cessieMarch 16, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    That sounds like quite the eventful Saturday, especially the clothes shopping. Hope you succeeded in finding everything you needed (in a pleasant way). I love reading to kids but now many of the kids I read to earlier are now reading to me ;). It's great to see their growing confidence and pride. And I'm so happy they have found that happiness in reading too!

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    1. DanaMarch 16, 2013 at 3:17 PM

      Thanks. We found everything we needed with only a little fuss. :)

      I love that my son loves reading! It's wonderful to see his eyes light up when he picks up a book and can read what it says. ☺

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  16. AnonymousMarch 16, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    What fun! I love Dr. Suess and all of his characters!

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  17. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    I feel you... I'm not a morning person either, but there's nothing a mother doesn't sacrifice for children! especially sleep!

    Have a nice day!

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    1. DanaMarch 16, 2013 at 3:20 PM

      I'm a morning person, but I like to have my quiet, especially on Saturdays. :)

      Hope you're enjoying your weekend.

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  18. Sherry EllisMarch 16, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Cat in the Hat is sure to put a smile on everyone's face!

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    1. DanaMarch 16, 2013 at 3:20 PM

      I have to admit that he put one on mine. :)

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  19. K V V S MURTHYMarch 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Happy shopping all the way.:)

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  20. tonyamariesMarch 16, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    That sounds like a wonderful family day!

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  21. Christine RainsMarch 16, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    That's fantastic your son is reading already! I hope to have my little guy reading before Kindergarten too. Hope you're having a lovely day. :)

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  22. LeoviMarch 16, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Yeah, sure to be a happy weekend.

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  23. AnonymousMarch 16, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    I love Dr Seuss - he's one of my writing influences. Seriously.

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  24. EG CameraGirlMarch 16, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    For sure I'd enjoy The Cat in the Hat but shopping for clothes, not so much.

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    1. DanaMarch 16, 2013 at 8:10 PM

      The shopping wasn't as bad as it could have been. There was a small meltdown near the end, but we survived. ☺

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  25. RobinMarch 16, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Good luck with the clothes and I'm glad you enjoyed The Cat in the Hat!

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  26. AnonymousMarch 16, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    Fun to read all the comments! Dr. Seuss has often been a favorite with my elementary school students. Sometimes I lug my six-in-one collection to school for the most avid of them.

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    1. DanaMarch 17, 2013 at 7:51 AM

      He was a favorite back in my day, too. Wonderful books!

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  27. JimMarch 17, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Those kids are soooo smart now aren't they!!! Our pre-kindergardener granddaughter, is learning French. She and her older sister actually have conversations in French.

    I hope you enjoyed the day out with the kids. My afternoon was at a birthday party for a widow lady, 80 now. She had a quilt showing of some of the pretty quilts she made. Needless to say, I took pictures (new camera) and will be putting some of them on my blog.
    ..

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    1. DanaMarch 17, 2013 at 7:59 AM

      Thanks. The day actually turned out pretty nice. ☺

      Looking forward to seeing more pictures from that new camera of yours. :)

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  28. DanaMarch 17, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    :)

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  29. JessMarch 17, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Dana Dr Suess just catches kids doesn't he! Hope you had a fab time with the kids and found them some new clothes too.
    And Ron....I just love that poem!!! Brill!

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    1. DanaMarch 17, 2013 at 2:33 PM

      He sure does. He fascinates my kids as much as he fascinated me when I was their age. ☺

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  30. Marianne (Mare) Baker BallMarch 18, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    I love Suess! He's the best. I'm sure the production will be awesome! Kids certainly ARE reading earlier these days. It's so great when our little ones read to US. :-)

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    1. DanaMarch 18, 2013 at 12:38 PM

      It was really nice. The kids enjoyed it, and my husband and I did, too. ☺

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