Thermo 4 Life

Welcome to the first post in my “Favourite Things” blog series—where I sit down with each of my four children and ask them all about the things they love most in the world, right now, in this very moment.

This idea came from a place of curiosity and love—of wanting to slow down and truly listen to each of them. No rushing, no correcting, no agenda. Just me, a quiet moment, and their words.

And we’re starting with the eldest: Julie.

Julie is 8 years old and bursting with ideas. She’s bold, imaginative, funny, and always a few steps ahead in any game. She dreams big, loves adventures, and is the kind of child who could easily set up her own island economy by lunchtime. When I asked her what name she’d like to use for this blog, she picked Julie—so Julie it is. My other three children have also been given new names.

Here’s what Julie had to say…

Let’s Talk Favourites

What’s your absolute favourite thing in the whole wide world right now?

Adventures

If you could only play with one toy or game forever, what would it be? Family

What’s your favourite thing to eat when you’re really hungry?

Homemade waffles

What’s your favourite smell?

Soap

What’s your favourite thing to wear that makes you feel super cool?

Jeans and a t-shirt

Your Magical Mind

If you could invent your own toy, what would it be like?

A sweet machine! (All the details have been drawn and carefully thought out—watch this space.)

What would your dream bedroom look like?

Big. And round.

If your favourite things could come alive, what would they say or do?

They’d want to have adventures like me.

What makes you laugh every time?

Myself.

Adventure Time

What’s your favourite place to go?

The Scilly Isles—because you can make your own shops and make money.

If you could go anywhere tomorrow—real or made-up—where would it be? Wonderland. On a cloud.

What’s your favourite thing to do outside?

Have a picnic if it’s sunny.

What would you take with you on a secret adventure?

My sword. (Julie owns the Sword of Gryffindor, which she proudly bought with her birthday money.)

Feeling Big Feelings

What do you love doing when you’re really happy?

Rolling on the sofa.

What helps you feel better when you’re sad?

My teddy.

What makes you feel proud of yourself?

My hockey trophy.

Your Big Opinions

If you could tell every kid in the world one thing, what would it be?

Be my friend.

What makes something the best ever?

Going to the fair.

Who do you think is really cool and why?

Daddy—because he is funny.

Bonus: Silly Speed Round

Favourite colour today? Orange

Favourite animal noise? Parrot

Favourite word? Laa

Favourite dance move? “Normal dance”

Favourite sound? Birds

Meet Julie: Summary

Julie is curious, clever, and confident in the best possible way. She knows what she likes (adventures, waffles, and anything involving Daddy) and she’s not afraid to dream up magical places or invent her own toys. Her sweet machine is already sketched out in detail, and her Gryffindor sword? Earned with birthday money and wielded with pride.

There’s a spark in her that lights up every room—and I loved every second of seeing the world through her eyes.

Her imagination, independence, and sense of humour made this interview such a joy—and the perfect place to begin this series.

Next up: Ethan—our 6-year-old inventor with a serious love for Clawsby the teddy and a mind full of marbles (literally). You won’t want to miss his answers…