It's my birthday today, so I asked a group of 6 year olds "What's the best birthday gift you can receive"
They had a few ideas
A THREAD
They had a few ideas
A THREAD
Rory - "Nintendo Switch and chocolate"
Okay, I'm heading into my late 20's but it's stunning just how similar our ideas of great gifts are. Rory is right. I want both those things. Although nobody will buy them for me because acceptable adult birthday gift are socks or a mug.
Okay, I'm heading into my late 20's but it's stunning just how similar our ideas of great gifts are. Rory is right. I want both those things. Although nobody will buy them for me because acceptable adult birthday gift are socks or a mug.
JJ - "Big bowl of chips"
When the last time you were given a big bowl of chips? it's said 'everything in moderation' but not for JJ, chips for breakfast, cereal for dinner. His laissez-faire attitude to structure frightens me. I'm scared but excited. Chips for breakfast today.
When the last time you were given a big bowl of chips? it's said 'everything in moderation' but not for JJ, chips for breakfast, cereal for dinner. His laissez-faire attitude to structure frightens me. I'm scared but excited. Chips for breakfast today.
Jack - "Black Belt"
I have a black belt. I also have a brown one. They compliment many of my cheap Primark outfits. Jack was NOT talking about those belts. He told me you can buy a black belt in China but you have to "know the right people". I nodded and smiled for my life.
I have a black belt. I also have a brown one. They compliment many of my cheap Primark outfits. Jack was NOT talking about those belts. He told me you can buy a black belt in China but you have to "know the right people". I nodded and smiled for my life.
Ravi - "A dog"
Ordinarily, Ravi's answers are wise, insightful and empathetic. Today is not that day. Ravi normally speaks in riddles like a philosophical monk. Today he was precise and clear. He said "imagine a puppy with a birthday bow". I can. I want it. Absolutely adorable.
Ordinarily, Ravi's answers are wise, insightful and empathetic. Today is not that day. Ravi normally speaks in riddles like a philosophical monk. Today he was precise and clear. He said "imagine a puppy with a birthday bow". I can. I want it. Absolutely adorable.
Lola - "Something good for you, like cabbage"
I can tell Lola wanted to say that it's better to have a gift that will benefit you in the long run, but CABBAGE!? Test your love one and wrap a cabbage up and see how they react. I wouldn't be angry, just confused. Very confused.
I can tell Lola wanted to say that it's better to have a gift that will benefit you in the long run, but CABBAGE!? Test your love one and wrap a cabbage up and see how they react. I wouldn't be angry, just confused. Very confused.
Emma - "Something special to them"
It's not about money. It's not about quantity. It's not about material items. It's about showing appreciation and love to those around you. You're lucky to be you, so enjoy your time with those you love. It's over quicker than you think...
It's not about money. It's not about quantity. It's not about material items. It's about showing appreciation and love to those around you. You're lucky to be you, so enjoy your time with those you love. It's over quicker than you think...
Belle - "JumpZone"
JumpZone is a trampoline park that Belle can't get enough of. She went, tried a flip, hurt her arm. However, she's determined to go back and complete that flip. Good for her. Be honest, an adult JumpZone party would be fun. I'd need a week to recover though.
JumpZone is a trampoline park that Belle can't get enough of. She went, tried a flip, hurt her arm. However, she's determined to go back and complete that flip. Good for her. Be honest, an adult JumpZone party would be fun. I'd need a week to recover though.
Mikey - "Ride in a fire engine"
I have a very rational fear of fire. It's hot and kills people. So I wouldn't want this. However I do see the appeal of the fire engine. It's massive and red with flashing lights. Every child's dream. I did always want to slide down the pole.
I have a very rational fear of fire. It's hot and kills people. So I wouldn't want this. However I do see the appeal of the fire engine. It's massive and red with flashing lights. Every child's dream. I did always want to slide down the pole.
Zahra - "Old people like golf"
I am appalled, stunned but not exactly surprised. I love golf. Am I old now? I wasn't expecting a hobby where I smack a small ball with a stick to raise and existential crisis in me. Do I buy driving gloves? A smoking pipe? A fleece? God, I'm old.
I am appalled, stunned but not exactly surprised. I love golf. Am I old now? I wasn't expecting a hobby where I smack a small ball with a stick to raise and existential crisis in me. Do I buy driving gloves? A smoking pipe? A fleece? God, I'm old.
Susanna - "Cake or chicken"
You'd imagine she meant both to eat. But no, the cake is for eating. The chicken is to keep in the house, as a pet. I don't actually like cake so I guess a chicken pet would be kind of cool. Susanna's a weird girl but an individual and I love it.
You'd imagine she meant both to eat. But no, the cake is for eating. The chicken is to keep in the house, as a pet. I don't actually like cake so I guess a chicken pet would be kind of cool. Susanna's a weird girl but an individual and I love it.
End of thread
Quote of the week comes from Poppy aged 5 - "Stuff I find easy now once was hard. So hard stuff now, will be easy"
Quote of the week comes from Poppy aged 5 - "Stuff I find easy now once was hard. So hard stuff now, will be easy"
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