First Q & A
I’ve wanted to do this for a long time to truly bring you the “world according to Jake”. A glimpse inside his mind can be fascinating, funny and exciting.
This entire interview lasted 15 minutes and was conducted with Jake pacing circles around the room. His steps got increasing faster as he realized I was writing his answers down to share with you.
Here‘s my first attempt. Feel free to add more questions and I'll ask them next time.
Jake, how did God make you special?
He made my super powers.
What are you super powers?
They keep me healthy and make me super strong and go fast on my scooter?
Do Super Powers ever hurt?
A little bit.
How?
Because my gears keep running super fast.
Do your super powers ever hurt your ears?
A little bit. On the plane, fire drills, and when the lights buzz.
What does it feel like when people yell?
I feel scared. I do not like people crying and yelling.
Does the yelling hurt?
Yes, but it’s the face that goes with the yelling that I don’t like.
When your gears are running fast, what does your brain feel like?
I do this (stemming motion) to calm down like the guys who bang their heads on the seats.
What do you think about school?
At school, it makes me a little bit better and makes me happy. But sometimes I get scared about E crying and it makes me afraid.
Why do you like trains so much?
I like the engines and I like the lights and the wheels. I also like elevators, machines and I do not like kids crying. I like just machines.
Do you like grown ups or children better?
I like grown ups better. I do not like babies.
Why?
Because babies bother me by staring at me, watching me and getting me upset.
So how does that make your body feel when babies are staring?
My heart goes fast and I feel scared.
How does it feel when grown up stare at you?
It makes me want to say bad words.
What are your bad words?
Stupid head, crime, and freakin. That’s what my bad words are when I feel upset and grown ups look at me.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
An elevator designer. I’m going to make elevators.
Where are you going to live?
China.
Why?
To see the really cool trains and build elevators there. And mommy and dad will have to move there to live by the trains too.
What do you think about Sam? (dog)
I like Sam and he will be in my house in China. “Sam know what, when I grow up you can come to my house in China,” he says patting Sam.
What’s your favorite color?
Blue. I’ll take an Amtrak to China with Sam in a cage. And I’ll live with Sam in the house.
What do you think about mean people.
Mean people make me get upset, nervous and scared.
Do you want to get married?
Yes. I’m going to get married to E and L and B and J and C and M and and and…..
Can you get married to all those people?
Yeah, we’ll have the biggest house.
Will you have pets?
I’ll have Sam and Princess (neighbor dog).
What does spinning make you feel like?
It makes me feel happy.
Anything else you want to say?
I’m going to have a tractor and a farm and a slot machine and cool stuff, like bubbles and a fan and a playroom and a museum. I’ll have a pool, treadmill, water park with a swimming pool like a hotel-house with all separate rooms. My room will be 10 rooms. The dogs can sleep with me.
That’s going to cost a lot of money.
I have a bunch of money in the piggy bank, (he goes to get his piggy bank and shake it) In my garage I’ll have a handy man shop with lots of wheels from elevators.
What’s your favorite TV show?
Sesame Street.
Why?
Elmo, Zoe, Baby Bear and Curly Bear.
What’s your favorite thing to do with daddy?
Going on metro rides.
What’s your favorite thing to do with mommy?
Chill out, have fun and spend a lot of time with mom.
I need to go potty.
I’ve wanted to do this for a long time to truly bring you the “world according to Jake”. A glimpse inside his mind can be fascinating, funny and exciting.
This entire interview lasted 15 minutes and was conducted with Jake pacing circles around the room. His steps got increasing faster as he realized I was writing his answers down to share with you.
Here‘s my first attempt. Feel free to add more questions and I'll ask them next time.
Jake, how did God make you special?
He made my super powers.
What are you super powers?
They keep me healthy and make me super strong and go fast on my scooter?
Do Super Powers ever hurt?
A little bit.
How?
Because my gears keep running super fast.
Do your super powers ever hurt your ears?
A little bit. On the plane, fire drills, and when the lights buzz.
What does it feel like when people yell?
I feel scared. I do not like people crying and yelling.
Does the yelling hurt?
Yes, but it’s the face that goes with the yelling that I don’t like.
When your gears are running fast, what does your brain feel like?
I do this (stemming motion) to calm down like the guys who bang their heads on the seats.
What do you think about school?
At school, it makes me a little bit better and makes me happy. But sometimes I get scared about E crying and it makes me afraid.
Why do you like trains so much?
I like the engines and I like the lights and the wheels. I also like elevators, machines and I do not like kids crying. I like just machines.
Do you like grown ups or children better?
I like grown ups better. I do not like babies.
Why?
Because babies bother me by staring at me, watching me and getting me upset.
So how does that make your body feel when babies are staring?
My heart goes fast and I feel scared.
How does it feel when grown up stare at you?
It makes me want to say bad words.
What are your bad words?
Stupid head, crime, and freakin. That’s what my bad words are when I feel upset and grown ups look at me.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
An elevator designer. I’m going to make elevators.
Where are you going to live?
China.
Why?
To see the really cool trains and build elevators there. And mommy and dad will have to move there to live by the trains too.
What do you think about Sam? (dog)
I like Sam and he will be in my house in China. “Sam know what, when I grow up you can come to my house in China,” he says patting Sam.
What’s your favorite color?
Blue. I’ll take an Amtrak to China with Sam in a cage. And I’ll live with Sam in the house.
What do you think about mean people.
Mean people make me get upset, nervous and scared.
Do you want to get married?
Yes. I’m going to get married to E and L and B and J and C and M and and and…..
Can you get married to all those people?
Yeah, we’ll have the biggest house.
Will you have pets?
I’ll have Sam and Princess (neighbor dog).
What does spinning make you feel like?
It makes me feel happy.
Anything else you want to say?
I’m going to have a tractor and a farm and a slot machine and cool stuff, like bubbles and a fan and a playroom and a museum. I’ll have a pool, treadmill, water park with a swimming pool like a hotel-house with all separate rooms. My room will be 10 rooms. The dogs can sleep with me.
That’s going to cost a lot of money.
I have a bunch of money in the piggy bank, (he goes to get his piggy bank and shake it) In my garage I’ll have a handy man shop with lots of wheels from elevators.
What’s your favorite TV show?
Sesame Street.
Why?
Elmo, Zoe, Baby Bear and Curly Bear.
What’s your favorite thing to do with daddy?
Going on metro rides.
What’s your favorite thing to do with mommy?
Chill out, have fun and spend a lot of time with mom.
I need to go potty.
