You know those milestones in your child's life that you dread, but knowing they've reached it means they're learning and growing?
For example, the "why?" question marathon. Abby has been asking why questions for a long time now, but has never done the proverbial long string of whys that preschoolers are known for. But today she did it.
Mom: I'm hungry.
Abby: Why are you hungry mommy?
M: Because it's time for dinner.
A: Why is it time for dinner?
M: Because we eat at night and its almost night time.
A: Why is it night time?
M: Because Jesus made it night time.
A: Why did Jesus make it night time?
M: Because Heavenly Father told him to.
A: ...Silence...
Thank goodness. Cause I wasn't ready to go there.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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Ben randomly started asking "Are we there yet?" in the car the other day. Now he does it all the time. He's never been much of a why kid unless he's around other kids that say it a lot. I do not envy you! Abby is very persistent!
This post CRACKED me up. I'm right there with you, except I usually like to round things off with a good "Go ask your Dad."
Well, at least she understands who the ultimate authority is!
Rebekah still does this and Patrick's recently started. Sometimes I just want to pull my hair out. My best defense is to turn it on them and ask "Why" back. Most of the time they know the answer and tell me. They just learn to ask "why" when their on autopilot.
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