Monday Carter Edition #63~Oh the places you'll go...

Summer has a way of making you lose track of the "Monday's", but with the first day of school upon us I'm bringing my little Monday Carter back! Today she headed out on an adventure that will span the next twenty years or so of her life and boldly walked through the doors of our neighborhood public school. Her excitement was contagious and Nate, Emme and I were so very proud of our Carter.

You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself any direction you choose.

You're on your own.

And you know what you know.

And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go.

You won’t lag behind, because you’ll have the speed.

You’ll pass the whole gang and you’ll soon take the lead.

Wherever you fly, you’ll be the best of the best.

Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.

I'm sorry to say so

But, sadly it's true

That bang-ups and hang-ups

Can happen to you.

On and on you will hike,

And I know you’ll hike far

and face up to your problems whatever they are.

You’ll get mixed up of course, as you already know.

You’ll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go.

So be sure when you step.

Step with care and great tact

And remember that Life’s a great balancing act.

Just never forget to be dexterous and deft.

And never mix up your right foot with your left.

Will you succeed?

Yes you will indeed!

(98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)

~Dr. Seuss