I do not have much time to write today as I have already completed a full day of work, created a fantastic meal for my family, tried out a recipe for spelt cereal (no, I'm not kidding), and finally got everyone else to sleep.
HOWEVER...
Today was a big day for our family. Not in the traditional sense of "milestones" that most parents probably take note of, but for M and I it was huge. So what is the big deal? Drumroll please...Finni started asking "Why?". That's right! And I don't mean once or twice. I mean constantly. Whether getting directions, trying something new, seeing something on television, or watching the adventures of her siblings, she wants to know why it is all happening AND why that is the answer AND why that is the answer to the answer.
Now, if you are like M and I you know that parenting is an adventure. So, at first I tried to answer all of the endless whys. Then, I used the "I'm not sure let's figure it out together" tactic. Finally, I admitted that I know nothing and instead opted for the Socratic method of answering questions with questions. Needless to say, Finni found this endlessly entertaining and had more fun answering my questions than she ever had asking her own.
Ah, I cannot wait to see what new adventures tomorrow will bring. Oh, how we love our Finni Bear.
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