Every year, I take time to record my kids' answers to these questions. I spread it out over a few days, pausing when I can tell they're over it. If a question isn't appropriate for their age I just skip it. 

I print out a copy to save in their file boxes (made up of these and these). I also write a birthday letter to each child, describing their current personality and how I see them growing. 

Feel free to copy these as a starting place to create your own list or download a printable version of my full list below!

1. Write your name:
2. How old are you? 
3. What was the best thing about being (previous age)?
4. How would you describe yourself?
5. Favorite thing to do inside?
6. Favorite thing to do outside?
7. Favorite animal?
8. Favorite color?
9. Favorite breakfast?
10. Favorite meal?
11. Favorite TV show?
12. Favorite movie?
13. Favorite song?
14. What's a book you enjoy reading?
15. Favorite subject to learn about?
16. What makes you happy?
17. What makes you sad or angry?
18. How would you describe yourself?
19. What are you thankful for?
20. What do you like to collect?