The Birthday Interview

Today is a big day in the Piland house. Little Miss Avery is celebrating a birthday. We've had a week full of balloons and flowers and cupcakes and singing "Happy Birthday". Avery is thrilled and feels very important... just as she should. I can't believe it's been 3 years since we became parents to this sweet, strong-willed girl. I've been wavering between smiles and sentimental tears all day long as I think back over the time that Avery has been in our family. We just can't picture life without her.

Avery and I sat down at the table today and she humored me by answering a few questions. Without further ado.... The Birthday Interview:

What's your name? Avery Ann Piland

Do you know what today is? Birthday!

How old are you? Three years old

How are we celebrating your birthday? Well, we had a party with my cubby cake and we went to Daddy's work and ate cupcakes.

And what are we doing tomorrow? Special date!

Who is that over there? Norah Elizabeth Piland

Do you love her? Yeah.

What's your favorite thing about Norah? I like it when she laughs at me when I make her laugh.

What's your favorite color? Red

Favorite book to read? The Going To Bed Book

Favorite movie? Tangled

Favorite game to play? Lucky Ducks

Favorite food to eat? Two peanut butter breads like a sandwich

Favorite animal? Giraffe

Favorite song? Snow White song

Favorite thing to do outside? Go for stroller rides and I sit in the front and Norah sits in the back.

Favorite holiday? Easter

What's Easter all about? Umm... Jesus. And eggs, I think.

Who is your best friend? Gracie

What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Cubby and blankie

What do you want to be when you grow up? A daddy

Are you sure you don't want to be a mommy? No, I want to be a daddy like my daddy and take care of sick people at work.

Oh, so you want to be a nurse. No, I said I want to be a daddy.

Okay.

Who do you love? Gracie

Who else? Norah

Anyone else (shamelessly fishing)? Well, Mommy and Daddy

Do you know who loves you? Norah

Who else loves you? Mommy and Daddy

That's right sweet pea. Thanks for letting me interview you. Happy Birthday. Happy Birthday Momma.