I was recently invited to a baby shower and was asked to bring my favorite children’s book instead of a card.  So, I think to myself no problem – what a cute idea.   Until I get to the part that I have to write a personal message in the book.  I guess this is a new trend but the thought of trying to write something inspiring in a book that may be on someones shelf for years put me in a tizzy. 

I ended up purchasing a Dr. Seuss book for the baby - who didn’t read Green Eggs and Ham when they were a child?  Well, I tried to compose a message using the good Dr’s style…  I wrote and rewrote several personal messages…phew!!!  I finally came up with something I thought was acceptable but not all that profound.  

Dear Baby

All the Whos down in Whoville
the tall and the small.
Hope you grow up
to be smartest of all.

Oh well, I never said I was the great american writer.  If anyone is in the same predicament and would like to use this message… Feel free.

Personally Yours,
Joanie