A Child’s Perspective

I loved this cleaver interview that Kate (of Centsational Girl) did with her children and thought I’d ask my four year old daughter the same set of questions. We were so charmed by her answers that we had to share them with you.

Happy daughter

When are you (or have you been) most afraid?
When I have gone to the museum and worried that the dinosaurs are real.

What was the happiest day of your life?
Sunday.

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?
I have to think about it.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I don’t know anything.

What is the one thing you could not live without?
Dad.

What is your favorite movie?
Harry the Dirty Dog and Giada.

What is the worst thing about being 4 years old?
Not being able to read like a ten year old.

What is the best thing about being 4 years old?
Going to the potty by myself.

Describe your perfect day.
When I love everyone.

What job would you like to have when you grow up?
That’s a great question. I don’t know what I’ll be. I’ll have to find out what I learn.

Daughter making fruit salad

What does Mom always say to you?
Lunch time!

What makes Mom happy?
When I listen.

What makes Mom sad?
When I not listen.

How does Mom make you laugh?
By tickling.

What was Mom like as a child?
I don’t know. What were you like as a child? I don’t know what you were like growing up. I wasn’t there.

How old is Mom?
32

How tall is Mom?
4

What is Mom’s favorite thing to do?
Cook and play.

What does Mom do when you’re not around?
Clean.

What is Mom really good at?
Cooking.

What is Mom really bad at?
I don’t know. What are you really bad at?

What does Mom do for her job?
Take care of me! That’s your job.

What is Mom’s favorite food?
Cauliflower, chickpea and onions.

How are you and Mom the same?
We both love digging underneath grass.

How are you and Mom different?
I love the spray bottle and you don’t.

How do you know your Mom loves you?
Because you say I love you every day of the week! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday!

Where is Mom’s favorite place to go?
Grocery store.

Ah, to be four years old…

8 thoughts on “A Child’s Perspective”

  1. <3

    can't decide which answer I love more — not being able to read like a 10 year old, or that she doesn't know what you were like as a kid because she wasn't there!

  2. I love this!!!! What a smart, self aware little girl you have! <3 So much love to all of you. I love that you are my family. :)

  3. I love Miss leyba’s answers. Please let her know that she can ask “Pop Pop” what her mom was like as a child.

  4. SO GREAT!! it makes me want to come chat with her right now! my favorite is this one:

    What job would you like to have when you grow up?
    That’s a great question. I don’t know what I’ll be. I’ll have to find out what I learn.

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