Interview with a 4-Year-Old

Dear Son,

You are four. And you are full of it. Case in point, below. I love you! Happy fourth birthday, big boy! You are no tiny sweet and sour pickle anymore! You are a huge sweet and sour pickle!

Love, Mama
What is your name? Michael Mcclellan Smith

How old are you? 4 (Shows me with fingers)

When is your birthday? February 20th.

Who is your mom? You! You are my mommy.

What does your mom do doing the day? Work What sort of work? Wash laundry...um, put Noam and Verity to sleep. And take me downstairs at naptime...and she types on the computer when I'm sleeping.

What does Daddy do during the day? He goes to work. And I go to work on Fat Tuesday. And what does he do at work? He works with pigs.

What is your favorite color? Black and white and pink and orange and yellow and white.

What is your favorite song? Jesus Loves Me

What do you want to do when you are a grown up? A farmer. In a field planting potatoes. In Idaho.

Where do you want to live when you grow up? In Idaho!

What is your favorite food? I like potatoes and meat. And I like to hog broccoli.

What is your least favorite food? Peppers, sometimes.

What is your favorite animal? A horse and a bear.

Who does our family love the most? Me!

What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Chocolate.

Where do you like to eat? At Fritz's train restaurant.

What is your favorite book? Spider-Man.

What is your favorite toy? This (shows me Trio blocks). With the guns!

How do you like to spend your time? With Mommy.

What is your favorite thing that happened last year? My birthday

What are you looking forward to doing this year? I'm looking forward to my Trio blocks! My favorite number is number 2!