Wendy Buckle Interview
One of the most important people in my life is my mom, Wendy Burkle. Because she is so interesting, I decided I wanted to interview her to find out more aspects about her life, my siblings and I’s childhood, and also parenting. We don’t talk about parenting and her childhood on a normals basis, so I thought it would be a great topic and also great bonding for my mother and I.
“What was your first thought after all 3 of your childrens births?” I questioned my mom.
She replied, “How much I already loved you guys.”
I was in awe with her answer. I was amazed that with each kid she had she had the same thoughts, considering she had her first at age 19, her second at age 26, and her last, me, at age 30.
“What were your thoughts on becoming …show more content…
“When you first found out you were pregnant, what was running across your mind all three times?” I asked.
“Mostly the first time, I was thinking about how I was going to take care of him/ her.” My mom said.
“What are the top 3 lessons you have learned from being a parent?” I wondered.
“Don’t worry so much, enjoy the little moments and finally, spending time with your kids is so much more important than spending money on them.” My mom answered with no doubt.
“In your opinion, what is the absolute best part of being a parent?” I pondered.
“ I think having a sense of being part of a family.” She stated
“What is the hardest part of being a parent?” I asked, not knowing if I actually wanted to know the answer.
“Letting your kids learn the hard lessons in life on their own instead of shielding them from every little hurt.” She replied.
I'm glad my mom let us learn some stuff the hard way, otherwise we would definitely be way different now.
“If anything, what is one thing you would have done differently as a mom?” I asked.
She thought, and realized a flaw. “Be more patient, especially when the kids the kids are …show more content…
My mom thinks “Our sense of humor, we also both like to laugh at ourselves.”
“Are there any questions you wish you asked your mom when you were my age?”
“Maybe more about her older relatives, and their stories.”
“What do you admire most about your parents?”
“They had no chance to be educated, but still worked very hard.” She said proudly.
“What would you want your grandkids to remember you for?” I asked, thinking about the future.
“Being kind, and also being fun to be around.” She thought.
“What is the most surprising part of being a parent/ having kids?”
“How little sleep you get when they are babies and little kids.” She looked back.
“How would your childhood friends describe you?”
“Funny! Loved to play outside and ride bikes, and also a good dancer!” She laughed.
“Thanks for doing this mom, I am glad I was able to learn more about your childhood, my siblings, parenting, and your goals.” I thanked.
“You’re welcome, I had a lot of fun!” From talking to my mom about this, I learned so much that I had not known previously. I learned about her childhood and her goals; I learned about her goals while she was a teen, and her goals now in life. I also learned more about my siblings and I’s childhood. I am truly glad I was able to have this conversation with my mom because it was very
“What was your first thought after all 3 of your childrens births?” I questioned my mom.
She replied, “How much I already loved you guys.”
I was in awe with her answer. I was amazed that with each kid she had she had the same thoughts, considering she had her first at age 19, her second at age 26, and her last, me, at age 30.
“What were your thoughts on becoming …show more content…
“When you first found out you were pregnant, what was running across your mind all three times?” I asked.
“Mostly the first time, I was thinking about how I was going to take care of him/ her.” My mom said.
“What are the top 3 lessons you have learned from being a parent?” I wondered.
“Don’t worry so much, enjoy the little moments and finally, spending time with your kids is so much more important than spending money on them.” My mom answered with no doubt.
“In your opinion, what is the absolute best part of being a parent?” I pondered.
“ I think having a sense of being part of a family.” She stated
“What is the hardest part of being a parent?” I asked, not knowing if I actually wanted to know the answer.
“Letting your kids learn the hard lessons in life on their own instead of shielding them from every little hurt.” She replied.
I'm glad my mom let us learn some stuff the hard way, otherwise we would definitely be way different now.
“If anything, what is one thing you would have done differently as a mom?” I asked.
She thought, and realized a flaw. “Be more patient, especially when the kids the kids are …show more content…
My mom thinks “Our sense of humor, we also both like to laugh at ourselves.”
“Are there any questions you wish you asked your mom when you were my age?”
“Maybe more about her older relatives, and their stories.”
“What do you admire most about your parents?”
“They had no chance to be educated, but still worked very hard.” She said proudly.
“What would you want your grandkids to remember you for?” I asked, thinking about the future.
“Being kind, and also being fun to be around.” She thought.
“What is the most surprising part of being a parent/ having kids?”
“How little sleep you get when they are babies and little kids.” She looked back.
“How would your childhood friends describe you?”
“Funny! Loved to play outside and ride bikes, and also a good dancer!” She laughed.
“Thanks for doing this mom, I am glad I was able to learn more about your childhood, my siblings, parenting, and your goals.” I thanked.
“You’re welcome, I had a lot of fun!” From talking to my mom about this, I learned so much that I had not known previously. I learned about her childhood and her goals; I learned about her goals while she was a teen, and her goals now in life. I also learned more about my siblings and I’s childhood. I am truly glad I was able to have this conversation with my mom because it was very