“Why?”
“What is it?”
“How does that work?”
“Where does it go?”
Often closely followed by:
“Because I said so”
“Ask your Father”
“ARGHHHHHH!”
Yes, I have a 5 year old who is VERY inquisitive! Move over Sherlock, if there is an answer to a question hidden anywhere, my boy will find it! Initially all the questions were cute, then hugely irritating (what? I’m a Mum not a saint!), but as time has gone one and the stick has worn off the duct tape, I have learned to embrace Kieran’s curiosity.
This weekend we bought him an “I-Spy” book recently from WH Smith, (only £2.50), called “In the Street”. It is packed with things you will see around and about the town, your street… basically anywhere outside. Armed with his backpack (he considers himself very much like Diego when adventuring), his book and pen we set off to explore. We had a fantastic time and Kieran learned lots about the history of some items, what they were for, what they did etc. He was very happy to tick things off and then put it away to save some for another day (because you can’t find them all in just one outing!).
One of the things we had to find was a blue plaque. Thirsk is riddled with them so we picked up a brochure at the Tourist Info centre and set off to find them all. We both learned a lot and when we came home we looked the plaques up on the local website for more info.
A very busy, immensely enjoyable day which cost me £2.50 (I-Spy book)and £2 for ice-creams (well it was warm and we had walked a LONG way!). rather than an irritation at time, I will remain pleased that I have such an intelligent little boy who yearns to learn!
I have one of those children,keys are his current thing, he could ask you a million key related questions I tell you
I do believe in embracing my boys curiosity, but sometimes I do find myself saying ask your father on a many ocassion.
I remember those days , it was questions all the time. Now my daughter is older it is me asking the questions.