Wednesday, October 24, 2007

We're officially in the "why" stage

A snippet of a conversation with a toddler:

"More Mickey Mouse, please," Pumpkin requested.

"No, baby, it's time to go upstairs and take a bath," I answered.

"Why?"

"Because you're dirty."

"Why?"

"Because you didn't take a bath last night."

"Why?"

"Because you have dry skin like Mommy, and it's better to have a bath every other day."

"Why?"

"So your skin doesn't dry out."

"Why?"

"That's how we're made."

"Why?"

"Just 'cause. Now let's get some water in a sippy cup."

"Why?"

"Because you'll want some in the middle of the night."

"Why?"

"Because you'll be thirsty."

"Why?"

"Because you sleep with your mouth open."

"Why?"

"Pumpkin, I don't know. Let's go upstairs to take a bath."

"Why?"

"Haven't we already talked about this? You're dirty."

"Why?"

And...the circle of conversation is complete.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I was just talking with my husband the other day about how we're expecting this any day now. I can't wait! Hahahaha...

Jill said...

because I said so, that's why. my mom always gave us an explanation. if that wasnt enough, it was because she said so and the conversation was over :-)

Amy W said...

The why stage gives me a headache!

Jill said...

eh hem. halloween picture please!

Jill said...

wow i feel awful for doing this again, but where are you. you are so funny and brighten up my day!

Isabel said...

Where have you gone???