"Mommy where does snow come from?," inquires my curious and youngest daughter.
I pause before responding. Do I tell her how snow is formed with a lengthy scientific response? Do I tell her the difference between the types of snow- granules, flakes, graupel, ice pellets, etc? Or do I tell her fantastical stories of angels having pillow fights or unkempt supernatural beings combing their hair creating a heavenly dandruff?
Nope. I tell her simply,"They're little crystals that come from clouds in the sky." Crisis averted. Holding my breath and wiping my brow, I patiently wait for the next question.
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My kids have been shockingly un-curious, as children go... I like the 'simple version of the truth' though, as response.
ReplyDeleteYeah, my kids are always asking the "why?" questions. Drove me insane but I figured a simple truth is better than leading them on.
ReplyDeleteI think those questions are what keep our brains active even on lack of sleep! Love them :)
ReplyDeleteI think those questions are what keep our brains active even on lack of sleep! Love them :)
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