Every child goes through the question stage. Both of ours seem to be in that stage right now. The type of questions, however, differ. While Lily's questions are likely to be simple or nonsensical (e.g. "Why da baby there mommy?), Eric's questions are a bit more difficult to answer.
"Why were we born in America, Mom?"
"When was Heavenly Father born?"
Eric the InquisitorI'm sure everyone who is a parent can identify with the experience of being at a loss of how to answer your child's mind-numbing barrage of questions. After the 78th question in 14 minutes this evening, Jen reached her limit and replied, "Oh Eric, your questions make my brain hurt!"
To which, Eric immediately responded, "Why, because I have insatiable curiosity?"
(For those of you who are unfamiliar with this reference, it is a line from The Elephant's Child, who, for the record, was spanked soundly for his curiosity.)
7 comments:
Now THAT is the little Eric I know and love! Yes Eric, it is because of your insatiable curiosity. I think he'll grow up to be just like Dad.
I love Eric so much.
I love that kid!
That's what you get for reading to your children, I suppose. I'm glad Aubree's questions aren't that hard yet!
Whew, that kid is smart! I sure love and miss him.
that is hysterical. I know exactly how you feel. McKenna NEVER stops talking....she asks questions non stop but really her mouth doesn't stop speaking even while she is eating. It's a Hamlin thing I guess:) That is so funny about him using the word insatiable...so cute!
haha, this sounds terribly familiar. I get major brain spasms after a day of questions as well. My favorite response lately is, "Well what do you think?" Not that it really stops the questions, but sometimes I get a bigger break in between them . . . I'm so glad school starts tomorrow.
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