In this episode, I sit down with my 4-year-old to discuss life, travel, snacks, bedtime stories, and whatever else comes up. Aria’s small, but she’s got big dreams and an even bigger heart.
She shares why she makes so many “happy plates” and what she thinks is better than bubble wrap.
We also talk about her perspective on traveling from Poland to Estonia. I ask about her favorite places in the world (spoiler: Texas & New Orleans made the cut), and what it’s like trying to sleep when the sun doesn’t set in Estonia till 11pm.
Some of her answers to my questions surprised me. For example, I didn’t know what she wanted to be when she grows up. But she has it all mapped out. And apparently, she’ll be working 3 jobs because she loves helping others so much.
My favorite girl serves as a reminder for me to always be present—that it’s the little things that make life so special.
Other topics discussed:
- Making “happy plates” & dealing with tummy aches
- Favorite meals & preferences for healthy vs. fun food
- Traveling from Poland to Estonia
- School experiences in Poland & new friends
- Favorite places she’s visited
- Fond memories of family time and Mimi’s backyard
- Being a little girl vs. a cat or princess
- What Aria likes about our house in Estonia
- Estonia only has 5 hours of darkness in June
- Her favorite park activies
- Comparing Netflix & YouTube
- Why she sometimes pretends to be a baby
- Visit to the doctor for ear congestion & “crusties”
- Shyness around strangers vs. comfort with family
- Outgrowing “Miss Rachel”
- Halloween costumes
- Sharing favorite songs
- What she wants to be when she grows up
- Why waking up early is important to her
- What she hopes Santa brings her for Christmas
- Trying to count by “2’s”
Questions asked:
- Aria to Dad: How was your day and week? How’s your summer going?
- Why does your tummy keep hurting?
- What are you eating that’s healthy?
- What’s your favorite meal?
- Where are we right now?
- Do you like it here in Estonia?
- Did you like school in Poland?
- Who’s your best friend in the whole wide world?
- What’s your favorite place that we’ve ever been?
- What is it you like about this house?
- What’s your favorite place in the whole world?
- What’s your favorite thing about New Orleans?
- Do you prefer being a little girl, or would you rather be a cat?
- What’s your favorite story that I’ve told you at bedtime?
- Have I ever told you a story about a mermaid?
- Have you seen magic lately?
- What’s better than bubble wrap?
- What do you like about the park?
- What do you like better, Netflix or YouTube?
- Why do you like pretending you’re a baby?
- Why don’t you talk back sometimes when someone you don’t know speaks to you?
- What do you think about Miss Rachel?
- What did you dress as for Halloween?
- Do you have a favorite song?
- What do you want to be when you grow up?
- What do you hope Santa brings you this year?
- Did you say your prayers last night?
- Aria to Brad: Why doesn’t God help when someone prays for good people?
- Can you count by twos?
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