This simple tradition has a way of becoming everyone’s favorite.
Once a year, sit down with your kids and ask them a few fun, thoughtful questions about you. Write down their answers exactly as they say them—no prompting, no correcting—and save them with the date and their age.
The best part?
Next year, you pull out their old answers and read them together.
You’ll laugh. You’ll be surprised. And you’ll love seeing how much has changed.
How to do it:
- Pick a quiet time (waiting at the doctor’s office, bedtime, Sunday dinner).
- Ask the questions out loud—no hints or leading.
- Write down their exact words.
- Record the date and their age.
- Read last year’s answers first. Then start fresh.
Over time, you’ll build a collection of memories that’s sweet, hilarious, and sometimes shockingly honest.
Questions to Ask:
- What is something I say a lot?
- What makes me happy?
- What makes me sad?
- How tall am I?
- What’s my favorite thing to do?
- What is my favorite food?
- What is my favorite drink?
- What do I do for work?
- What do you think I’m really good at?
- If I were a superhero, what would my power be?
- What’s one thing you love doing with me?
- What do you think I wanted to be when I was your age?
- What do I do when I’m tired?
- What’s something I always help you with?
- If I had a day off, what do you think I’d want to do?
Tip:
Print one sheet per child per year.
Keep them in a binder or folder.
Add a family photo or a drawing if you want. One day, you’ll be glad you saved it all.
Want a printable version to make it even easier?
Click here to download your free template.
