Bryce will be starting kindergarten this fall. Kindergarten! From babe to big boy, my youngest has remarkably transformed right before my eyes.
Which means it was time.
Tonight over dinner, I pulled up my Facebook account, dug through my notes, and conducted my final interview. The girls, of course, were fascinated, mainly because they have absolutely no memory of doing such a thing with me. Yet that's why I blog, post photos, and maintain an online presence -- to capture those special moments in time that otherwise have a tendency to fade away.
Perhaps the Q&A will seem familiar. It was quite popular when I did my first one with Keira in 2009, and three years later, I'm still keeping it up. So here goes!
"Kids are honest. What do your kids have to say about you? Ask your child the following questions, and post the answers in your own note."
Bryce: 5.5 years old (04/24/2012)
Ellie: 5.5 years old (09/13/2010)
Keira: 5 years old (04/12/2009)
1. What is something your mom always says to you?
Bryce: No yelling.
Ellie: Love.
Keira: Hurry up.
2. What makes your mom happy?
Bryce: When I keep my underwear dry.
Ellie: When I listen.
Keira: Hugs and kisses.
3. What makes your mom sad?
Bryce: When my underwear is wet.
Ellie: I don't know.
Keira: Being mean. (Awww, MAN...that sucks.)
4. How does your mom make you laugh?
Bryce: When you tickle me. (giggle, giggle)
Ellie: Tickle me.
Keira: Tickling!
5. What was your mom like as a child?
Bryce: You liked biking.
Ellie: You liked to draw.
Keira: Like Lau Lau. (My mom. I guess I really *am* becoming her...eek!)
6. How old is your mom?
Bryce: 36
Ellie: 36
Keira: I don't know. Umm...34?
7. How tall is your mom?
Bryce: 60 pounds.
Keira: No, Bryce! How TALL?!
Bryce: Really tall.
Ellie: You're tall.
Keira: Medium.
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Bryce: Tickle me.
Ellie: Working on your computer.
Keira: Hug me and kiss me and say goodnight to me.
9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
Bryce: Talk.
Ellie: I don't know what you do.
Keira: Go to work.
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
Bryce: 'Cause they know your name.
Ellie: For a circus.
Keira: Your wedding.
11. What is your mom really good at?
Bryce: Cooking.
Ellie: Drawing.
Keira: Saying goodnight.
12. What is your mom not very good at?
Bryce: Running.
Keira: I was thinking running!
Ellie: Me, too.
Ellie: I don't know.
Keira: Being brave around spiders.
13. What does your mom do for a job?
Bryce: Work.
Ellie: You work and stuff.
Keira: Making money.
14. What is your mom's favorite food?
Bryce: Stuff.
Ellie: Chicken.
Keira: Everything.
15. What makes you proud of your mom?
Bryce: Biking.
Ellie: When you're with me.
Keira: Going to work and making money for my allowance.
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Bryce: Mama.
Ellie: Curious George.
Keira: Sleeping Beauty 'cause you love to sleep.
17. What do you and your mom do together?
Bryce: Drive all over the place!
Ellie: We do something fun, like draw a little picture.
Keira: Most of the time, do hugging and kissing.
18. How are you and your mom the same?
Bryce: Since you love me. And I love you.
Ellie: 'Cause we have black hair.
Keira: Because we both start with "K".
19. How are you and your mom different?
Bryce: Since you're tall. And I'm short.
Ellie: Because we do different things.
Keira: Because our last names are different, because your name is "Chi" and my name is "Lin."
20. How do you know your mom loves you?
Bryce: 'Cause you really love me.
Ellie: Because you give me hugs.
Keira: Because you hug and kiss me a lot.
21. What does your mom like most about your dad?
Bryce: Since he cooks.
Ellie: When he goofs.
Keira: Because his food is really good.
22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
Bryce: Starbucks.
Ellie: To pasta places.
Keira: Everywhere! Wherever I am.
Me: Is there anything else you want to say?
Bryce: No.
Ellie: Mama, is that everything? Is there more?
Mama: Nope. Thanks, Ellie.
Ellie: Oh.
Keira: Will you put, "I love you" at the very bottom?
Mama: OK.
I LOVE YOU.