Inquisitive minds
What are we going to do today Mama?
We could paint after your nap.
Why do I have to nap?
Because you’ll be tired and cranky if you don’t.
Why will I be tired and cranky?
Well, you won’t be if you take your nap.
Why do I have to nap?
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Hey look Mama. All the leaves are all gone from that tree.
Yes they are all gone from the tree now.
Why are all the leaves gone Mama?
Because winter is coming and it’s too cold for certain trees.
Why is it too cold for certain trees? Why is winter coming?
Because there’s the four seasons and now it is wintertime.
Why are there four seasons?
. . . . . . . . Uhh, let me get back to you with the accurate answer, OK?. . . . . .
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These are just a tiny tiny snippet of what comes out of our almost 3.5 year olds’ mouth on a daily basis as of late. Often times it goes in circles for several minutes. And if you dare to answer with a “I don’t know,” he will scream.
It’s driving me crazy!
November 15th, 2006 at 8:10 am
When I used to say ” I don’t know” to my oldest, he would say “but, whyyyyy?” over and over and over until I made something up. He would not accept “I don’t know”.
So far the other boys are quite as inquisitive. Probably because Isaac is telling them the answers.
November 15th, 2006 at 9:49 am
That’s funny. I can definitely see that it would drive you nuts though. A LOOOOOONG time ago I used to babysit a couple boys regularly and they used to ask me questions about everything nonstop. I think they saved up the questions for when I came.