Saturday, February 23, 2013

twenty-some odd questions: 4yo elder lass

Our elder lass turned four years old about a month ago.  What an amazing child of God she is.  Wise, cautious, sensitive, and introspective, there is a lot going on inside her head that she doesn't necessarily share.  She started preschool two days a week this year, and while it took a while for her to be at peace with the idea of separating from me, she has come to love school.  At home she is often found playing school with her dollies,  "snuggle friends", and younger sister.  When she's not teaching , she's likely having storytime for the motley crew, dressing up in a fancy frock along with her sister, or lobbying to get the Play-Doh out.  She studies the world around her intently and is most comfortable with her family members, a few good friends, and her books.  She has mastered the look that is The Stare, but when she smiles her face is radiant.  Her eyes dance, and her laughter can range from bell-like to belly-busting.  One might describe her as enigmatic.  Aren't we all?

With an understanding of her world that continually amazes me,  this precious girl has a read on the landscape that is both complete and insightful.  I pray she will use the traits that are inherent in her God-given temperament to seek him in the quiet spaces and reflect his light in the more chaotic.

The following birthday interview was extracted one question at a time, for she is not given to such disclosures about herself in large doses.  Some of the answers surprise me, but then again, so does she.

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What’s the best thing about being four? 
Getting things you wanted for your birthday

What do four-year-olds do?
Go to school; be sweet to their baby sister

Favorite color
Blue

Favorite thing to do with Mama
Stay home

What do you want to be when you grow up?
A mommy

What’s the most important thing in life?
To be nice

Favorite thing to do with Daddy
Ride in the truck

Favorite TV show

Favorite food

Favorite book
Skippyjon Jones

Favorite restaurant
McDonald’s

Favorite thing about school
Centers

Favorite center
Pretend/dress-up

Tell me about our family.
There are six people.  There are four children.  One of the children has red hair.

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1 comment:

  1. Bonnie, I love this post...it's one of my favorites! Your tender insight into her character, and the wonder with which she views the world is beautiful and inspiring. And, I adore the interviews you do with your kids....how fun those will be to read through when they are older!

    Keep up your beautiful writing! :)

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