Interview with the One Year Old

Well friends, Anders is a baby no more. And despite being super busy driving his parents batty, he was willing to sit down and have a little conversation with me, his dear old mother, about his first year of life. I've added a few (cough, cough) pictures to enhance the interview and believe me when I tell you that what your about to see is the result of some pretty soul crushing restraint.

M: Welcome Anders. First of all, thank you for taking time out of your busy day to meet me with me. 
A: Happy to do anything for the woman who gave me life!
M: Oh? You could start sleeping in until 7.
A: Haha!
M: Let's get started. What are your favorite books?
A: Too many to name but currently all the Llama Llama books (he gets me), Seven Spunky Monkeys, How I Became a Pirate, and A Visitor for Bear

M: What's your favorite movie?
A: Puppies and Babies Playing Together Compilation on YouTube. Truly one of the greatest films of our time. It has gotten me through 2 haircuts and many a nail clipping. 

M: Who's your favorite person?
A: Mom
M: Who's your second favorite person?
A: Dad
M: Who's your third favorite person?
A: ....
M: ....?
A: Next question.



M: What were some of the best moments of your first year?
Whenever Sunny the cat came to play, going to the zoo, meeting my family, seeing dogs, etc.



M: What were the low points?
A: When my parents dropped a full bottle of Aveeno baby wash on my head when I was a few weeks old and I got a huge gash on my scalp. Also, shots.



M: Describe your perfect day
A: I wake up, eat a waffle for breakfast, read a billion books, then my dad chases me around the house, which is hilarious. We go to the dog park and maybe a tiny dog comes up and sniffs my feet? Then I watch the big kids play on the playground for a little bit. After that I eat a quesedilla for dinner and take an hour long bath, read 600,000 more books and then (if I must) go to bed.

M: What's your biggest pet peeve?
A: Diaper changes and outfit changes tie for first 

M: What's your greatest fear?
A: Lactose intolerance


M: What's your greatest achievement? 
A: My hair

M: What are your thoughts on nursing?
A: Nursing is for babies. I gave that up weeks ago.



M: Where do you see yourself in a year?
A: Great question. Probably still in diapers and a crib but I'm optimistic that I'll be in a forward facing car seat by then. I'd also love to get a little more time to explore the open refrigerator and someday I dream of unrolling an entire roll of toilet paper before my mom can catch me.

Thank you Anders! It's been a privilege and an honor to be your personal chef, wardrobe coordinator, trick pony, chauffeur and biographer this past year. Best of luck with year two!