Q & A

Many of us have heard the saying that the average 4 year old asks at least 400 questions every day. 

I have a very curious 4 1/2 year old and an inquisitive 7 year old.  400 doesn't cover it!

The other night we were driving home from grandma's house in the snow so the drive took a little longer than usual.  With no drop down screen in the back seat to occupy their time, my kids began asking questions. 

Lots of them. 

The randomness of them made me laugh, so I started to jot them down...

Why does it snow?
Why do people live on the side of mountains?
What does deserted mean?
Where do elves come from?
Why is Sonic fast?
Why doesn't Jesus deliver presents with Santa?
Why is Darth Vader strong?
How do you make R2-D2?
Who was my great great great grandma?
Does Santa like cookies or candy canes more?
How big are squids?

Is heaven in outer space?

How far is the sun?

Do birds get cold in snow?

Why do dogs chase birds?

Can tigers swim?

How does Superman shoot laser from his eyes?

Why is water wet? (one of my favs)

Just to name a few... :D

And yes, (to pat myself on the back) I did have answers to most of the questions.  And the ones I didn't needed only a "why do you think so" response to get them to come up with their own creative ideas.

By the time we were done driving I realized that the drop down screen in our car back home needs to sit the bench a while - Q & A is so much more fun!