Daddy Interview

We have been meaning to start the tradition of Father Interviews for awhile now, and today Brian was able to have them for the first time.  His goal is to talk with each of his children privately for a short while on the first Sunday of every month.  It's kind of more formal than other times he interacts with his kids, but still fun and relaxed.  They met in his office and Brian played a memory game with them while they talked.  And the kids walked away with a little treat.  I think we're hoping that this will be just another way to encourage healthy communication so that it will be easier to talk openly about things that may be harder to talk about when the kids are older.  Not to mention that these little monsters just eat up the one-on-one time that is so hard to come by around here.

During the course of their visits today, Brian asked them a few questions and recorded their responses.  I thought I would record them here.  I really need to record more of the things they say.


Cumorah age 5 1/2

What makes you happy?

Being with my mom and dad and listening to my teachers at church.

How can you be more happy?

Living with Heavenly Father and the Holy Ghost and Jesus.

How can Mommy and Daddy help you?

Saying prayers with us.  You should play with us sometimes.

What's your favorite game?

Swimming at the beach with Tylee and Reagan.

Do you have any questions for me?

No, but sometimes at night I dream about Blue Bear being alive and going to church.

How many children do you want when you grow up?

151

How will you teach them to be good?

I will love them.  I will tell them about Jesus and take them to church.

Rivers age 4

What makes you happy?

When Daddy's home.

How can you be more happy?

Daddy give me treats.

How can Mommy and Daddy help you?

By helping me with my laundry chores and dishes chore.

What's your favorite game?

Playing ball with Daddy at home.

Do you have any questions for me?
 No.

How many children do you want when you grow up?

8

How will you teach them to be good?

I will say, "Share your toys."

Jesus didn't share his toys because they didn't have any toys when he lived.

Sidon age 2 1/2

Are you happy?

Yah.

How can you be more happy?

I dreams about games.

How can Mommy and Daddy help you?

When I fall in water, shark, he will eat me. That will be scary.  Mommy will hold my hand.

What's your favorite game?

Mommy have turtle toy at church.  That will be sort of fun.

Do you have any questions for me?

I don't know.

How many children do you want when you grow up?

I want a boy, 2 babies.

How will you teach them to be good?
I don't know.  Those are Mommy and Daddy's running shoes.  I can run, too, just like Mommy and Daddy.  Mommy told me I'm two, remember?