I thought giving Matilda an interview would be fun.
I got my inspiration, and a few of my questions from the very lovely "Carried Family" blog.
The photos are just to remind me that it is actually meant to be Summer still here in rainy old England :)
What's your favourite colour?
Yellow
What are your favourite things to do?
Love, cuddle, play. Playing with my sisters. Playing on my trampoline.
What is your favourite food?
Porridge
Do you like being unschooled?
Yes
What do you like about it?
I like it because I like staying with my mummy.
anything else?
I can't do maths? I love playing best.
What have you been learning about?
Owls mostly. And we made smoothies yesterday.
What's the worst thing about being homeschooled?
When Fina and me bicker.
Is there anything you would change about your life?
No
What do you do all day?
Make up stories, dress up in dresses.
What is your favourite toy?
Poppy my doll
What kind of books do you like to read?
About princesses and mermaids? Yes it can be about princesses and mermaids. They are my best.
What is one thing mama always says to you?
Do not bicker and I love you.
Anything else I say all the time?
You say you are a very kind girl Matilda.
What is mama good at? And what am I not very good at?
You are very good at teaching us schoolwork. You are not good at jumping on the trampoline.
What are *your* biggest talents?
Making and sticking, and painting. I paint a lot of cats at the moment. I can make paper flowers too!
What do you find hard to do?
Climbing up big trees. I am very good at climbing trees. Once I fell down off one and a lady came up to me and said "are you okay?" I wanted to cuddle her but I was a bit shy.
Is there anything you don't like learning about?
I do not like doing maths!
Is there anything you have to do that you don't like?
I do not like sausage sandwiches with tomato sauce in them.
What is the most wonderful thing about being Matilda?
because I love my name... giggles... and the zip slide. I can do it all by myself now.
Some pictures of Matilda from then to now
Oh how wonderful!!!! She's beautiful! Wishing you a wonderful weekend! Cathy
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh out loud when I saw that you were not good at jumping on the trampoline :o), what beautiful memories to treasure x.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh she is adorable! Aren't children so wise to themselves (and to us)?! :)
ReplyDeleteoh this is amazing suzy! i love that you are not good at jumping on the trampoline {neither am i}. beautiful girl!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely fantastic! What a beautiful, clear soul. I like how the interview shows that she feels free to say exactly what she thinks. Such a gift you are giving her, raising her to have that confidence.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Your book has arrived! But I haven't had a quiet moment to savour it yet.
I am so honoured you got my book Christine!!!
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ReplyDeletethis is beautiful! i will show my unschooled girls and maybe do the same with them!!!! what an amazing journey we are on!!! so happy i found you here! here's a peek at our homeschooling world: http://christywilson.ca/?p=334
ReplyDeleteI love this. Every bit of it. She is a dear one, isn't she? I think this is a lovely idea to do with our little ones (grands) as they near their next birthdays ~ such a lovely memory maker! thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful read. This is a treasure that you have created here. Your photos are gorgeous, full of the vibrancy of your subject.
ReplyDeleteAnd my little boy says "my best" all of the time too :-)