I knew it would happen.  I guess no one is immune.  For the last month or so, my daughter has developed a serious case of the “Why’s?”  Why is milk white? Why does the sun go away at night?  Why do I have to eat breakfast?  Why? Why? Why?  And no matter what your explanation, a stringful of subsequent whys soon follow.  It seems no matter what you answer, you still have not adequately answered the question.

There are days where I can deal with it just fine, while other days it grates on my nerves and turns me into a frazzled mommy, to say the least.  I’ve come to the point where even I find myself asking “Why?”  Could it be that I don’t know the answers either?  Actually, sometimes I even tell her that I don’t know, which only leads to, you guessed it, more why’s?

My husband thinks it’s hilarious for the most part.  His way of coping is to ramble off some scientific explanation so complicated that he hopes she’ll eventually lose interest.  Although, to his credit, this works sometimes, it can also lead to a whole new set of inquisitions, not to mention that she comes running over to mommy for another explanation.  Arrrrggghhhh!!!  I knew I should have paid more attention to the Discovery Channel.

All kidding aside, how long does this “Why phase” last because I’m not sure I will! ; )  Why me???

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