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1.28.2011

An Interview with 4 year old Kate

I decided to start a new tradition with my girls.
I am going to "interview" them after their birthday, asking them about their favorite things, foods, activities, etc.
I think it will be fun to look back each year & see how their ideas, thoughts & tastes have changed.

{Also included are photos from Kate's impromptu 4 year old photo shoot that we had the other day!}
But first, here are some stats:
(she had her 4 year well check this week)
Height: 39 inches (50th %)
Weight: 31 pounds (10th %)
Clothes: Mostly 3T {some 2T (skirts) & 4T (shirts)}
Shoe: 8
At 4 years old, Kate is only napping 1-2 times a week.
She is a terrible sleeper & still wakes up in the middle of the night.
EVERY.SINGLE.NIGHT.
(She sometimes has night terrors)
She goes to bed at 7:30 pm & wakes up around 7 am.
(Most nights she doesn't fall asleep until after 9pm)

Now, onto the Interview with Kate {age 4}
Favorite Number:
10

Favorite Letter:
K

Favorite Color:
Purple.
2nd favorite is Pink.
Favorite Food:
Pineapple Pizza and Hot Dogs

Favorite Drink:
Chocolate Milk
Favorite Fruit:
Watermelon

Favorite Vegetable:
Peas
Favorite Snack:
Chocolate Goldfish

Favorite Treat:
Chocolate Milkshake

Favorite Dessert:
Chocolate Ice Cream
Favorite outfit:
Anything Purple. You need to get me more purple clothes.

Favorite thing to do at school:
Paint
Favorite thing to do at home:
Color

Favorite thing to play with outside:
Ride my Bike
Favorite Book:
Where's the Poop
and Pinkalicous

Favorite Movie:
Cinderella, then Mary Poppins

Favorite TV Show:
Little Einsteins & Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Favorite Animal:
Elephant

Favorite place to visit:
Lake Tahoe

Who are your Best Friends:
Maddie, Nicole & my sister Claire
Favorite thing to do with Mommy:
Bake things like Cookies & Cupcakes

Favorite thing to do with Daddy:
Help him fix things that are broken & Going to his office

Favorite thing to do with Claire:
Play with the Dollhouse
What makes you happy?
My family & God. And chocolate.

What makes you sad?
That my friend Taylor moved to Boston. I miss her. I want to see her again.

What do you want to learn to do this year?
Swim.
And, I want to take gymnastics.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I don't want to grow up. I want to stay a little girl forever.
Me too, Kate, me too.

28 comments:

  1. What a great idea! I will defintitely be instituting birthday interviews.
    p.s. She is adorable!

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  2. love the interview idea. am going to steal. love her answers. she is the SWEETEST!

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  3. Hey Mel!!! Thanks for your comments! I'm glad you found me. I actually found you through Kelly's Korner too awhile ago. I THINK I left a comment because I alos noticed how alike we are as far as interests and then our girls are almost the exact same ages:). I know I became a follower and have loved reading your blog ever since! SO FUN! I had the biggest smile on my face when I was reading your posts on Kate's birthday because it's exactly what Ellie Kate has requested and so we are also having a Cinderella party for her 4th bday in a few weeks. It really is crazy how parallel our lives are in so many aspects. It's so fun to "meet" people over the internet! Love this interview:). I might copy your idea!

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  4. This is such a great idea, I LOVE IT! And please tell me she has the book Purplicious too, we read those books lots at our house. :)

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  5. Love this post! I was reading someone else's blog earlier n the week and they did an interview for their daughter-loved the idea and can't wait to hear what mine will say each year! Cute pictures, too!

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  6. Adorable pictures and I love this idea.

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  7. Just precious!!! Love all of her answersespecially the last one!!

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  8. great idea. She really does like chocolate.

    I think I am going to steal this as well.

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  9. I am going to steal your idea :). My daughter Alexis is turning 4 in exactly one week from today!

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  10. that is such a cute idea, might have to steal that one from you for sure!!!


    she is a muffin, LOVE her pictures!

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  11. I shall steal this idea as well I LOVE IT!!!!!

    I also love every single photo. Great job

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  12. Please, you must get at least a tidbit on video and post.

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  13. Thanks for posting the link to that book! We're trying hard to get my 5 year old son with autism to realize that he can go in the potty, not in his diaper! I'm definitely going to buy it!

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  14. I love this! What a great idea! I love her answers and that she loves peas! What a sweetheart! I am going to have to steal this idea!

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  15. Mel, oh my goodness, a few things...

    1. Wherever you took those photos, it is AWESOME.

    2. Kate's outfit is absolutely adorable!

    3. The interview idea is the best ever.

    4. Kate has 3 inches on Mason but they are the same weight, lol.

    5. That girl loves her some purple. And chocolate. :)

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  16. This interview is absolutely adorable, I only hope I can remember all of the great ideas you've given me when I have my own kids someday!
    Her comment on wanting to be a little girl forever brought tears to my eyes, so so sweet!

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  17. thanks for your sweet comment...The interview is a great idea..will have to try that with my oldest daughter who turned 9 yesterday..oh, they grow up way too fast... Nice meeting you :) kristi

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  18. Hi Mel, thanks for your comment on my blog- so lovely to meet you!
    Your family are lovely and I have really enjoyed reading your blog.
    P.S. My little girl is also a "Kate" but with a "C"!

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  19. A girl after my own heart! Cinderella first, and then Mary Poppins are my favorite Disney movies!

    Love her entire outfit!

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  20. Great idea to do this for birthdays! My little girl just turned 4 too, and I'm going to do this tomorrow. :) I made a "cousin directory" via Shutterfly a few years ago and had each cousin (there were 10 at the time) answer the same questions. It's so fun to flip through...

    Happy Sunday!

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  22. I love this idea! I am going to have to remember this once GG is able to talk! These pictures are fantastic! What a great way to commemorate her birthday!

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  23. I feel for you on the waking up in the middle of the night thing. Easton sleeps all night, but yet my 5 year old wakes up at least once. It has gotten better now that we do this reward system with "magic coins", but I haven't slept through the night for the entire week in years!

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  24. Oh, I LOVE this idea! What a fun thing to do with your kids each year :) I'm thinking I just may have to borrow this! Your pictures are great :)

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  25. I love my family, chocolate and God too! I knew Kate and I had a lot in common! ha! So sweet.

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  26. I love this idea! I should do this! She is darling! I love her headband and sweater! So I guess you need to go out shopping for some purple clothes mom!

    Megan

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  27. I love this idea! I will have to try this out with my girls!!!

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