I have the perfect example for you. Yesterday we put up the Christmas tree. We have always had an artificial tree....I can't bring myself to cut down a living tree to have it in my house for just a few weeks. So after we had put up the tree, naturally, there were fake pine needles strewn throughout the house. This tree is old....and every year I think it is going to be its last....but it still keeps hanging on. I am surprised at how many needles it actually has left on its branches when I see how many I vacuum up every year!
So, as I was vacuuming, the 'why' questions began.
"Why are you vacuuming, Mommy?"
"Because there are pine needles everywhere."
"Why?"
"Because they fell off the Christmas tree."
"Why?"
"Because it happens every year."
"Why?"
"Because that is how the tree is made."
"Why?"
"Because it just IS!"
"Why?"
And then at that point, I either laugh or cry!
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My little 3 year old is also why-ing. Our conversations always end up in the 'meaning of life' catergory. Mommies have to have a solid foundation!
Hey, you are here! You must have fixed your 'error loop'. I'm so glad! :)
The "whys" have gotten completely out of hand here. Goose went through a "why" stage about six months ago and then it died down. Now it's back with a vengeance.
We were in the car for an hour last night and it was just so overwhelming. You can never end a conversation when there's a little one "why"ing every comment. We finally gave her the cell phone and had her call her grandparents. It was the only way we could finish the drive in peace! WHY do kids have to go through this phase?
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