A Facebook friend of mine linked to this interview she conducted on her almost-three-year-old son, and I liked it so well that I immediately turned reporter on Jackson and asked him the same questions. This is a fun exercise for any mom of a young kid (I think it would work best on kids age 2-4) and a good way to document and record your child’s emotional/verbal/cognitive development and especially his or her perception of and relationship to you. Here are Jackson’s answers (#12 is my favorite):
1. What is something I always say to you?
“I love you”
2. What makes me happy?
Crying.
3. What makes me sad?
When I cry.
4. How do I make you laugh?
Be happy.
5. What do you think I was like as a child?
Happy birthday.
6. How old am I?
15 years old. (This, after reminding me the day before that I’m 38 1/2 years old).
7. How tall am I?
34 tall man. (?)
8. What is my favorite thing to do?
Going to the park.
9. What do I do when you’re not around?
You work.
10. If I ever become famous, what will it be for?
You.
11. What am I really good at?
(long, long pause) (Like, really long). Let’s do this on Sunday.
No, let’s just finish now. What am I really good at?
(Long pause again). Playing. (He says, not very convincingly…)
12. What am I not very good at?
Having a baby in your tummy two times.
13. What do I do for a job?
Do your computer.
14. What is my favorite food?
Chinese food.
15. What makes me proud?
Me.
16. If I were a character, who would I be?
Shell. Your name would be Shell.
17. What do you and I do together?
Tomorrow I am going to have soccer class.
18. How are you and I the same?
No.
19. How are you and I different?
Me.
20. How do you know I love you?
I love you!
21. What do I like most about your dad?
Playing with him. I love Daddy!
22. Where is my favorite place to go?
To the park.
23. How old was I when you were born?
I do not know. Just zero?
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FireStar June 16, 2015, 1:43 pm
LOVE!
Lianne June 16, 2015, 1:50 pm
So cute! He’s going to be a great big brother. And those answers are too funny. I especially like #12 too 🙂
something random June 16, 2015, 2:53 pm
Stinkin’ cute
mrmidtwenties June 16, 2015, 3:16 pm
That was awesome. You’ve raised an amazing son, Wendy.
Dear Wendy June 16, 2015, 4:26 pm
Thank you! We’re pretty fond of him.
jam June 16, 2015, 4:40 pm
This is so cute! Were you relieved that the answer to #1 wasn’t “no”, “stop that”, or “don’t touch that”? Some days I feel like that’s all I say!
Dear Wendy June 16, 2015, 4:49 pm
Haha, luckily, in the past six months or so, I haven’t had to say those things to often.
McLovin June 16, 2015, 4:51 pm
They’re all great answers.
#21 FTW!
Wanderlike June 16, 2015, 5:11 pm
I love that he thinks your life started with his birth 🙂
Dear Wendy June 17, 2015, 4:14 am
Ha ha, so true.
Red_Lady June 16, 2015, 5:25 pm
Love it!!! I’ve been seeing this going around facebook lately, and this is definitely my favorite one so far. 34 tall man, LOL!
Jane63 June 16, 2015, 6:38 pm
I’m going to try this with my adult children! May be eye opening. Thanks for sharing.
Portia June 16, 2015, 7:23 pm
This is great! That kid is quite a cutie pie. And now you know your undercover name is Shell?
Classic June 16, 2015, 7:49 pm
Oh, this interview got me all teary-eyes, so sweet
d2 June 17, 2015, 6:15 am
This is such a cool thing to do – and Jackson’s responses were adorable!
Addie Pray June 17, 2015, 9:31 am
Very cute. I think his answer to #11 is my favorite.