There is a kid survey going around the internet that is incredibly sweet (thanks Shelly for sharing it!) The idea is that, without any prompting, you ask your kids each question and write down their responses.
The thing that maybe is the most endearing part about the stuff that kids say is because there is usually the smallest hint of wisdom to their words - at least if only because it comes from a perspective that adults can't see anymore; we've lost along the path of growing up.
So, here is a bit of sometimes funny, sometimes insightful bits and pieces of what kind of mumma my kids have:
So, here is a bit of sometimes funny, sometimes insightful bits and pieces of what kind of mumma my kids have:
Greyson, age 5
1. What is something mom always says to you? you are special
2. What makes mom happy? being good
3. What makes mom sad? being bad
4. How does your mom make you laugh? she tickles me
5. What was your mom like as a child? she liked to play kickball
6. How old is your mom? 21
7. How tall is your mom? shorter than Daddy
8. What is her favorite thing to do? do exercise
9. What does your mom do when you're not around? she goes to races
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for? talking about the weather
11. What is your mom really good at? writing and doing letters
12. What is your mom not very good at? making Violet happy when she's putting her clothes on
13. What does your mom do for a job? I don't know....what?
14.What is your mom's favorite food? shrimp
15.What makes you proud of your mom? when she went in the race
16. If your mom were a character, who would she be? her name would be 'Johnson Fairakin'
17. What do you and your mom do together? we go on special dates and eat
18. How are you and your mom the same? we have the same brain
19. How are you and your mom different? different hair. and you're bigger than me
20. How do you know your mom loves you? she always be's nice to me
21. What does your mom like most about your dad? she just loves him
22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go? her sister's house
23. How old was your Mom when you were born? 21
Gemma, age 3
1. What is something mom always says to you? Don't Yell!
2. What makes mom happy? make her toast
3. What makes mom sad? the butterflies flying away
4. How does your mom make you laugh? make funny things
5. What was your mom like as a child? she yelled
6. How old is your mom? 3, like me
7. How tall is your mom? this big (with her arms outstretched)
8. What is her favorite thing to do? make pizza
9. What does your mom do when you're not around? Daddy's here then
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for? being on Mickey
11. What is your mom really good at? doing computer things
12. What is your mom not very good at? doing bad things
13. What does your mom do for a job? carrying Violet
14.What is your mom's favorite food? chicken
15.What makes you proud of your mom? sleeping
16. If your mom were a character, who would she be? Action!
17. What do you and your mom do together? sleeping and going to the store
18. How are you and your mom the same? this is taking too long
19. How are you and your mom different? Mum!
20. How do you know your mom loves you? her give me snuggas
21. What does your mom like most about your dad? marrying him, giving him kissas and huggas
22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go? to the store
23. How old was your Mom when you were born? 16
Your job is holding Violet... If that's the case, let me know if you quit-- I'll take over! Oh man, these had me rolling. I also love that you're three like Gemma. So so sweet!
ReplyDeleteAnd being famous for talking about the weather. ha!