Dr. Suess: the philosopher

It's Dr. Suess' birthday today. That didn't used to mean a lot to me. I didn't grow up reading his books, and I couldn't see what all the fuss was about. Then I became a mom. My kids cannot get enough suess in their lives. They love the lyrical rhythm his rhymes bring. They love that the alphabet comes to life, and magical worlds open up when we read together.

My brother gives the kids a new book for every birthday, Christmas and sometimes "just because". One of these "because" moments brought us one of the most beloved books I've ever known, "Oh The Places You'll Go". To say it's a children's book wouldn't be doing it justice at all. The first time I read it, I bawled all the way through. Because it's a commentary on life. Sometimes you're triumphant and play games with the whole wide world watching you win on tv, and sometimes you'll play lonely games too, games you can't win cause you'll play against you.

With every page there's a fresh perspective on a child's journey through life and it's true whether you're 2 or 102. I'm fairly certain, at my kid's graduation parties, I will probably read this book to them. So, I just wanted to say Thank You to Dr. Suess, a man who has brought me to tears, made me laugh, and given me hours and hours of bonding with my children.

"Be Who You are, and Say what you think. Because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter" -Dr. Suess