07 | What do you hope to be when you grow up?
olive, 5 | I either want to be an artist, a dancer, or a pizza girl. | This week I found you playing outside hosting a tea party with tasty treats and drinks made from mud. When I asked you if you were using my dishes, you simply looked away and sulked. The answer was obvious, yes.
blythe, 8 | I want to be a doctor or a veterinarian and definitely a coffee girl! | You’ve been doing grammar lessons together with Burke, and two of you learn together in such a specific way. You try so hard to keep up, aiming to blurt answers before he does–such a competitive little sister.
burke, 9 | That’s such a hard decision–probably a paleontologist. | We worked in the yard all day on Saturday, preparing the yard for Spring gardens and grass. Each time I looked over at you, you had a creature in your hands, sometimes a snake, sometimes and toad.
liam, 11 | I either want to be photographer or an architect–any job that doesn’t require me to work in a cubicle or wear a tuxedo. | This week you told me you wanted to go to school at Oxford. I can hardly think about how close those years and decisions are.
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Since the kids are getting older, I have tried to think of ways to incorporate more of their voice into this portrait project. I’ve opted to add a new dynamic by asking each of my children one new question each week. I’ll continue adding my little anecdotes afterward, but I think this will be such a great addition to our annual portrait album. I’ve asked them six other questions that I plan to back post in weeks 1-6, some of the answers have honestly surprised me, in a good way though.
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Such beautiful photos on your blog.
Thank you so much, Sarah! I am learning and growing all of the time and am so grateful to be learning new skills alongside my kiddos. x
I absolutely love the idea! I’ve been having a hard time myself- really wanting to put a story or something of them with the project images. I love there little answers too!
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I plan to print a book (still working on last year’s) including the images, notes, and this year, their Q+A. I love the dimension it will add to memory keeping. I’m always amazed at how many details of their early years I’ve already forgotten–some of them, I’m ok with forgetting. ;)
awe… they will LOVE reading these later! i love that you brought them into the process (beyond their picture, of course). lovely.
Thank you, Liz. It’s such a simple idea that I wish I had thought of last year! Aw well, new beginnings. Always new beginnings. xo
such a great idea! Love your heart.
Thank you, Kaylan. It seemed like a natural fit to include their words in a project largely focused on them. I really was surprised by a few of their answers to other questions, too. I think it may be enlightening as a parent. I’m sure you’ll love doing the same with Finn soon, too. xo
These questions and photos will be so fun to return to in the coming years!
I hope so, too. I used to record funny dialogues with the kids when they were preschoolers and toddlers. Those are some of their favorite reads as older children now. Every person loves hearing specific stories or funny words from their childhood. I’m hoping to catch some in this process.
What precious responses. My favorite is pizza girl- so sweet!
I particularly loved that bit, too. Kids really do say some funny things, and I’m glad to have a more consistent way to catch a few. ;)
What a wonderful idea. Sweet moments and childhood thoughts saved up for years to come!
You inspired me to do the portraits with my Little this year. Perhaps I’ll have to do the questions next year!
That’s so encouraging, Jenny. It can be a lot to remember each week, but I can say it gets easier with time. It’s certainly worth it at the end of the year, for sure. Keep it up! xo