It started before breakfast.
"Mom, why can't we see air?"
And just like that, I knew it was going to be one of those days — the kind where my child morphs into a full-time philosopher, comedian, and miniature scientist rolled into one.
As a parent, you think you're prepared for endless questions. You're not.
Here's a peek into the wonderfully weird world of my 5-year-old's brain… all before bedtime.
🌀 The 15 Questions I Got Asked Today (Yes, Really)
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"Why don't fish get thirsty?"
— Fair. Now I'm thinking about it too. -
"If I eat a seed, will a tree grow in my tummy?"
— I wish I had a funnier answer than “no,” but he looked genuinely worried. -
"Do clouds ever get tired of floating?"
— Honestly, same. -
"Can I marry my stuffed animal?"
— Depends on the vows. And the bear's consent. -
"Why don't grownups take naps every day?"
— We want to. We deeply, deeply want to. -
"If I scream into space, will aliens hear me?"
— Let's not test that. Neighbors first. -
"Why is Monday the boss of the week?"
— Great question. Let's unionize Friday. -
"Can I change my name to Captain Banana Rocket?"
— Only if I get to be Vice Admiral Broccoli. -
"Why do dogs sniff each other's butts?"
— Please ask your father. Immediately. -
"If I don't blink, will I see more of the world?"
— Maybe. But also: dry eyes and chaos. -
"Is ketchup a fruit because it's made of tomatoes?"
— Technically... don't tell your nutritionist. -
"Why is your phone always tired?"
— Because I am always tired. We're one now. -
"Can time run backwards if I run backwards really fast?"
— Only in movies. And maybe in my dreams. -
"Do worms have birthdays?"
— I feel like they deserve one. -
"Do grownups ever stop learning stuff too?"
— No, sweetie. Especially not when they become parents.
💬 Why I Secretly Love These Questions
Sure, they can come at inconvenient times—like when I'm halfway through coffee or in a Zoom meeting. But each one is a reminder that my child is curious, creative, and completely unfiltered.
It's not just funny—it's beautiful.
Kids don't ask to be logical. They ask to understand the world. And if we're lucky, they let us tag along for the ride.
✨ A Few Things I've Learned:
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You don't always need the right answer. Sometimes "Hmm, what do you think?" is enough.
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Googling “Do worms have birthdays?” at 7 a.m. is a perfectly valid parenting moment.
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The best conversations happen when you least expect them—like in the car, on the toilet, or just before bedtime.
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Kids teach us more about wonder than any textbook ever could.
📌 Final Thought
If your child is also a “question machine,” don't panic. You don't need to be a walking encyclopedia.
You just need to be present, interested, and willing to laugh (a lot).
After all, it's not just about answers.
It's about showing them that their curiosity is worth everything.
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