This post is not at all related to our move.... but some funny stuff.
Elijah is in the phase of asking questions CONSTANTLY. The amazing thing about it is that he is now old enough to take things in and understand the answers I give him. So far this morning (in the 1 1/2 hours he was awake before I dropped him off at preschool) here are the questions he asked.
1. E: What does "glee" mean? (Me: Where did you hear "glee"?) E: In the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer song. (Sure enough, it is there).
2. What does the "N" mean? (As we are in the car to preschool.... we've already reviewed the "D" and the "R"). Next: What does neutral mean?
3. How do the trees get water and not die when it is snowy? Then: How does the water get from Oregon to the ocean? Then a discussion about the Continental Divide to which Elijah responded: "Mommy, that is very interesting. I would like to visit that place."
There are 2 questions that keep coming up over the past couple weeks that I just keep diverting and Elijah is very aware that I am not giving him complete answers. They are:
* How do you make people?
and
* Is Santa Claus real or imaginary?
Any good ideas to help a 4 year reach a solid conclusion on those ones?????
I've always heard that it's good to be honest with kids about the first question. Answer their questions but don't give them any more information than that. Also, keep it simple.
ReplyDeleteAs far as Santa Claus, that's tough...I'd ask him what he thinks. Sounds like you are having tons of fun! MISS YOU
I remember my mom getting a book from the library for the first question that had cute, round cartoon pictures that got rosy-cheeked when blushing....found it: http://www.amazon.com/Where-Did-Come-Peter-Mayle/dp/0818402539/ref=pd_sim_b_1
ReplyDeleteAs far a Santa, I was too smart too. I don't ever remember a time when I did believe in Santa.
I think you've got a really smart one on your hands....continental divide....