Me to Big Sis: ‘Can you take your shoes off please?’
Big Sis: ‘Why?’
Me: ‘Because they’re dirty.’
Big Sis: ‘Why?’
Me: ‘Because you were playing outside at playgroup.’
Big Sis: ‘Why?’
Me: ‘Because it’s a lovely day, and it’s nice to go out in the fresh air.’
Big Sis: ‘Why?’
Me: ‘Because we’ve been cooped up inside all winter.’
Big Sis: ‘Why?’
Me: ‘Because it was snowing, and too cold to go outside.’
Big Sis: ‘Why?’
Me, faltering: ‘Because… well… that’s what happens in winter…’
Big Sis: ‘Why?’
Me: *head explodes*
Haha, you should have cut it short with a “Because I said so” after the first “Why?” lol x
I so know that feeling! They are so curious and need to know everything. Usually when you’re in a hurry and can’t be arsed to explain, lol! :O)
Ah the start of a renewed understanding of the value of mindless tv on our youngsters 🙂
OMG this is so what I’m starting to go through right now and MC only turned 3 on Sunday. I feel my head may be exploding a few times over the following years
Not looking forward to go through this stage with my daughter!
I must admit, I’ve resorted to that reply more than once!!!!! x
Ha ha!!! I just totally run out of explanations after a while. They’re just incessant!!! x
It gets very tempting, doesn’t it? Especially when you’re trying to do a squillion other things at the same time!! x
I try sooooooo hard to be patient and answer all her questions properly, but sometimes you simply run out of explanations!!! x
Sometimes I wonder if she actually wants to know the answer, or she’s just trying to test me, LOL!!! x
Sometimes it just has to be done to protect your sanity 😉
We are at that very same stage. You are better than I am, my response tends to be “because I said so”.