Kids are so smart. In the car yesterday I had answered for what felt like the 50th time the question "But why?" from Emily. Anybody who knows children also knows that this curiosity isn't unusual and should be encouraged because it is very beneficial to their development. At the same time, anybody who knows kids also knows how exhausting it can be and half the time there isn't even an answer to the question. The next time, in exasperation I answered "I don't even want to go into why, Emily". A short pause then, "Where is it?". "Where is what Emily?". "Where is why then?". "Where is why what?". "Where is the why that you don't want to go into?....."
If we could just get into the brains of these 3 and 4 year olds to tap into their logic, I'm sure that the world would be a better place. Say what you mean and hear what is said and if it drives your mother crackers that's a bonus.
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