As soon as Halloween passed, school lessons shifted to Pilgrims and Indians, the Mayflower and Plymouth Rock. One night at dinner last week, both girls were telling Craig all about their days at school and what they were starting to learn about Thanksgiving.
Kate being the older of the two definitely heard more of the details about the journey across the ocean and had way too much a lot to say about some of the people not surviving the trip, how you can’t drink ocean water because it’s salt water and why did people eat deer back then. Maddie’s teachings were in much simpler terms as she’s just in her first year of preschool. And when she told Craig about what she learned? I wanted to kiss her and laugh at her all at the same time when she said, “The Indians lived in giant triangles!”
That’s when I started to think about recording in some way the kids’ understanding and interpretations of Thanksgiving at their current age. Then I thought about the 2 lovely ladies behind VlogTalk, Elena and Jessica, and tossed it out there to see if they were game.
That’s when #KidsTalkinTurkey was born!
What: Your #KidsTalkinTurkey post (prompts below) can include a video-recorded interview, photo of their drawing or the re-telling of your kids’ answers to any of the prompts below. Remember, we’re focused on what they understand Thanksgiving to be all about. And even though it’ll be done in conjunction with VlogTalk, you do not have to record a video to take part.
When: Linky opens Monday, November 21st and stays open through Monday, November 28th.
Why: Because we want to remember all the adorable and hysterical things our kids are saying now so we can look back at those recorded memories when our kids are grown.
#KidsTalkinTurkey Prompts
- Tell us the story of the First Thanksgiving.
- What is Thanksgiving all about?
- What foods are part of Thanksgiving dinner? What foods should be part of Thanksgiving dinner?
- Tell us about a Thanksgiving tradition in your family.
- What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?
This should be fun. Can’t wait to see the vlogs!
It was heart melt at “giant triangles!”
Super fun!
You think a girlie or two of yours has some insight into Thanksgiving?
What a cute idea….
Sounds like a fun idea!
Love this, girl! Clever, creative, and FUN!
Oh, you are too nice to me!
This is a great idea. I have something from a couple years ago where Buddy described our dinner. I can’t remember if I already posted about it or not…I’ll have to check.
Ooh, and if you have, just add the badge and link it up!
This will be hilarious, although I am a little nervous about getting my kids together in front of a webcam. I am totally doing a video though. They are total hams!
The goofier the better, in my opinion! Plus, you’ll have a record for all of eternity.
Hmm…. I wonder if I can get the older two girls to participate too… probably not. But I always have Lauren! She’ll be up for it!
YAY for Lauren!
Another great idea, Liz. You’re on fire!
I’m not sure if they’re talking about Thanksgiving or not yet at Goose’s daycare, but I’m going to give this a shot
she’s not quite 3 yet, so it might not work, but we’ll see!
Can’t wait to revisit days gone by! What a fun idea!!
Love it! I put it on my blog calendar!!!
Cute idea!
I want to live in a giant triangle.
This sounds adorable. I’m still about a year away from being able to do this, but I can’t wait to see the cuteness unfold from others.
Oh, I am all about this! I can’t wait to see what my son has to say. I’m sure it’ll be lengthy.
Next year. My guy mostly grunts. Look fwd to seeing all the cuties though!
“The Indians lived in giant triangles!”
OMG, I love this idea so much. And that quote has me in stitches, too
This is a great idea and totally up my alley… a vlog without me in it, perfect!
Maddie’s pretty genius because some days I’d like to live in a giant triangle. I can’t wait to see what they both have to say!
I did something similar to this last year with my nephew. I’ll have to ask my sister to do it again. Otherwise, I was going to ask my grandma.
What a cute idea! Kids come up with some funny stuff!
Oh my god, I can’t wait to watch these!!!
ZOMG LIZ. I am in love with this linkup. I wish I could marry this linkup and have it’s tiny turkey babies.
And since my baby cant’ talk, can I record someone else’s kid?
or my husband? 
ahahah!
Aw, next year!!
omg this is such a great idea! Can’t wait.to see.what my Peanut.says!