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2014: End of Year Interview with Jack and Lia

Last year I became inspired by my friend, Heather, to interview my kiddos at the end of each year.  I know I'll love having these interviews to look back at someday.  Last year I only interviewed Jack, as Lia wasn't talking yet, but this year I sat down and interviewed both of them.  Enjoy :)

If you are interested in last year's interview:  Click here

Lia and Jack, Christmas 2014
1.  What is your happiest memory from 2014?
Jack:  My happiest one is when I'm out with my family doing something special.
Lia:  I like riding the swings.
2.  Why do you like being your age?
Jack (5): Because I get to be a grown up soon.
Lia (2):  Because I happy.  I like going on my potty myself.
3.  If you could be any animal, which one would you be and why?
Jack:  A giraffe, because I like to eat lettuce.
Lia:  A sheep.  I wear costume and go trick or treating.
4.  Tell about a funny time in your life:
Jack:  One time you said, "Every little thing is gonna be alright" and I said, "I don't like french fries."
Lia:  When I do this: [Sing's ABCs while dancing around the room]
5.  What do you love most about Lia/Jack?
Jack:  That she plays with me a lot.
Lia:  He plays Guess Who
6.  What was the nicest thing you did for someone?
Jack:  If their holding a lot of stuff I help them.
Lia:  I get some pickles for Daddy.
7.  What do you think you will be doing 10 years from now?
Jack:  Going to kindergarten
Lia:  Going outside.
8.  What is your favorite thing to do?  Why?
Jack:  Exercising, because it makes me bigger.
Lia:  Playing some Legos, because I like Legos.
9.  What is your favorite color?
Jack:  Red, blue, gold, white.
Lia:  Purple and pink.
10.  What is the grossest thing you can think of?
Jack:  Poop.
Lia:  Bugs.
11.  Who is your best friend?
Jack: My whole family.
Lia:  Buddy.
12.  Name two places we should go on vacation:
Jack:  Somewhere where there's oceans and Wisconsin Dells.
Lia: California and Iowa.
12.  What are your goals for the upcoming year?
Jack:  Play soccer, listen to my teacher.
Lia:  Some dancing like ballerina.


Happy New Year!

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