Ninth Birthday Interview with Lefty

This is Lefty.  He is the firstborn of our twins: often serious, yet capable of subtle humour; questioning; blunt; the man with a plan.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A storm chaser

What’s that going to be like?

Fun

What are some of your favourite things?

Figures and Percy Jackson

Who are your best friends?

Mum, Dad, and lots more

What makes you happy?

Going to America

What makes you sad?

Getting hurt

When you dream at night, what do you dream about?

Percy Jackson

What do you like to do with Dad?

A lot of things: make music CDs, play chess

What do you like to do with Mum?

Learn history

What do you like to do with Righty?

Play Percy Jackson outside

What do you like to do with Mr J?

Ride bikes

What do you like to do with Coo?

Play dolls in the morning

What's your favourite thing to do on your own?

Play figures or read

What’s your favourite colour?

Blue

What’s your favourite book?

Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth, by Rick Riordan

What do you enjoy learning about the most?

History

What's your favourite tea?

Enchiladas

What's your favourite cake or pudding?

Everything

What does Daddy do during the day?

Goes to work

What does Mummy do during the day?

Lots of work

What do you do during the day?

Learning and play