Birthday Interview: Baby Girl at Four

On my children’s birthdays, I interview them, asking them the same set of questions each year. It's fascinating to see how they’re changing and if they have interests that remain the same.

I first heard of these Birthday Interviews on the Sparkling Adventures blog (which is worth checking out, for free range, unschooling, travelling inclined folks).

A few weeks ago I posted Little Boy's Birthday Interview, and now here is Baby Girl's. She was so so excited for her interview!

                           

What are you going to be when you grow up?

I don't know. Maybe I'll turn seven [years old].

What’s that going to be like?

I don't know.

What are your favorite toys? 

Kitty toys and building stuff.

Who are your best friends? 

Ronan and Niko. 

What makes you happy? 

I love holding hands and hugging.

What makes you sad?

When people are hurting me. 

When you dream at night, what do you dream about?

Kitties.

What do you like to do with Papa? 

Hold his hand!

What do you like to do with Mama?

Sit with her and hold her hand.

What’s your favorite color?

Red. 

What’s your favorite book?

The Pumpkin book.

What does Daddy do during the day?

Goes to work. 

What does Mama do during the day?

Stays with me.

What do you do during the day?

Stay around and read some books. And play. I play a lot.

Birthday Interview: Little Boy at Four

On my children’s birthdays, I interview them, asking them the same set of questions each year. It's fascinating to see how they’re changing and if they have interests that remain the same.

I first heard of these Birthday Interviews on the Sparkling Adventures blog (which is worth checking out, for free range, unschooling, travelling inclined folks).

Anyhoo, Little Boy and Baby Girl just turned four (FOUR!!) last week. And I'm finally getting around to posting part one of their interviews. Enjoy ... these guys are so cute! (I'll be posting Baby Girl's interview in a few days).

                           

What are you going to be when you grow up?

A monster. 

What’s that going to be like?

I'll probably be a funny green monster. 

What are your favorite toys? 

Race cars. And nothing else. 

Who are your best friends? 

Feeny and Niko. 

What makes you happy? 

Building stuff and carving pumpkins. 

What makes you sad?

When people hurt me. 

When you dream at night, what do you dream about?

Riding my bike and pumpkins and that's it. 

What do you like to do with Papa? 

Hold hands and take a walk to the playground. 

What do you like to do with Mama?

Work on things. 

What’s your favorite color?

Red. 

What’s your favorite book?

The Star Wars books. 

What does Daddy do during the day?

Goes to work. 

What does Mama do during the day?

Stays with us.

What do you do during the day?

Ride my bike and climb trees. I can climb trees now because I'm 4!

Birthday Interview: The Little Guy at 7

On my children’s birthdays, I interview them, asking them the same set of questions each year. It's fascinating to see how they’re changing and if they have interests that remain the same.

I first heard of these Birthday Interviews on the Sparkling Adventures blog (which is worth checking out, for free range, unschooling, travelling inclined folks).

                          

What are you going to be when you grow up?

Well, I have to think about it. I'll be a person with a few jobs. I'll work at a power plant, I'll be a papa (that's a job!), and I'll be a scientist.

What’s that going to be like?

Oh man! Well, taking care of my children, and I'm not too sure what it's like in a power plant. And working in a lab with chemicals.

What are your favorite toys?

This is the hardest question yet! But ... my Legos!

Who are your best friends?

Alex, Liam and Sufyan

What makes you happy?

Mama! And Papa! You can tell it makes me happy to be with you!

What makes you sad?

When I can’t play in the pool, and having to clean up my room.

When you dream at night, what do you dream about?

Just all kinds of stuff.

What do you like to do with Papa?

Run errands and fix stuff. I love fixing things.

What do you like to do with Mama?

Snuggle, snuggle, snuggle!

What’s your favorite color?

Aquamarine. (I think that’s how you say it).

What’s your favorite book?

Oh man! These questions are so hard! [He really had to think about this one]

My DK Eyewitness books on Eagles and Dogs.

What does Daddy do during the day?

Well, that’s a hard question. Work at work I guess.

What does Mama do during the day?

Takes care of us.

What do you do during the day?

Play, play, play. [I pressed him a little to expand his answer, but apparently all he does is play. Fair enough!]