I love traditions!
One tradition I started in 2011 is to interview each of my children around New Years Day. I found some questions listed some where and made a word document. I have read that birthdays are a great time to do this, but for my family New Years is ideal. I can do it New Years Eve or day. And I get them all done at once. Birthdays are so busy for us and I would be bummed if I forgot one of my kids. And for some reason I am pretty good at remembering to do this at the beginning of the year.
My kids love the one on one time. I take them in my room and lock the door to avoid interruptions. And I started video taping them as well because I don’t want to miss anything and I wanted to record their expressions. After all the kids are done we gather as a family and read everyone’s answers. Usually a lot of giggling is involved. Sometimes younger kids don’t really understand the questions. But it is so fun to see their progression. I usually wait till they are really talking to interview them. Maybe next year for baby girl. (I am not sure where I acquired this list or if I even added my own questions. If you know the source please let me know)
with:
food:
sport
book
on the earth
to learn about in school
the most awesomely is
anywhere in the world, I would go
is
I am going to be a
song is
reading right now
describe me are
little I use to
season of the year is
about vacation is
like best is
is
wish it would be
is
about my family
this next year is
makes me happy is
