Happy first week of school, everyone! If it’s your first week of kindergarten or your very last first week of high school or college, I’m so excited for you to have the best year ever! Yup, I mean it every single time I say it – every single year. Call me an eternal optimist.

 

On this gorgeous day, I just want to send some love out your way… and a little Dr. Suess, of course! (little known fact… my awesome husband LIVED IN THE SAME DORM ROOM AT DARTMOUTH that our favorite doc did! What?! Yes, he’s super cool like that!) He’s a big deal in our house, and not just for the aforementioned reason – he was a legit genius and his quotes are on point – especially for this time of year!

 

“The more that you READ,

The more things that you will KNOW,

The more that you LEARN,

The more places that you’ll Go!”

 

“Today you are YOU, that is truer than TRUE,

There is NO ONE alive that is YOU-ER than YOU!”

 

Here’s a little more wisdom from Dr. Jamie and Mr. Courtney, too!

 

  • We’re all a little scared and that’s ok.
  • Sit with someone you’ve never met before – you never know who will become your new bestie… or who you’ll end up marrying because of it, right?!
  • Know that your family can’t wait to hear about every single thing today – even the funny noise your shoes made that sounded like a fart.
  • Take no prisoners (<— this is TOTALLY MR. Courtney!)
  • Be yourself and don’t let anyone change that (<— Mr. Courtney again!)
  • Learn one new thing every day… I still do! Y’all teach me the most, I think! So, really, go learn something to come teach me, please!
  • When in doubt, remember: don’t sweat the petty things and for sure don’t pet the sweaty things – ew!

 

Just remember to be the rad YOU that you are – and know that you are so very loved! Please come in and tell me all about your first week, y’all! I can’t wait to see you and hear all about your newest adventures!

 

xoxox,

Dr. Jamie