According to a poster hung on the wall at the Magic House, the average four year old asks 437 questions per day. Isaac has been meeting his quota for questions everyday this week.
After the in-laws headed for the airport yesterday, we loaded up the kids and went for a little ride along the Mississippi to clear our heads. Isaac slept for a short while and awoke with a list of questions - most concerning God and how He makes things. It reminds me of the passage in Romans that says creation points to God. "That which is known about God is evident within them; for God has made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have clearly been seen, being understood through what has been made..." Romans 1:19-20. Isaac was looking out his window, seeing all the passing trees, the birds and he had questions for everything...and I mean, everything.
As we were entering the rolling hills along the river...
"How did God make trees?"
"How did God make hills?"
"How did God make bigger hills?"
"How did God make soft leaves?"
"How did God make the whole world?"
As we drove through small towns with old buildings...
"Why did people live in this town a long time ago?"
"Where are those people?"
"Why do people die?"
"Why do babies grow up to be parents?"
"How did God make a person from dirt?"
As dinner time grew closer...
"Why are marshmellows called that?"
"Does God make bread?"
"Can God make a good salad?"
We all agreed that God can make a really good salad - complete with toasted bread and butter on the side. Then, we made our way home for dinner.
Questions continued on through the evening. Isaac always has a few held in reserve to postpone bedtime as long as possible and then....silence.
We are only given a few short hours before Isaac wakes up in the early morning to complete our indepth research that is required to properly raise a four year old. Between the Bible and the internet we should be able to stay one question ahead of him. Maybe.
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Praise God Issac asks questions! Now all you need to do is teach him to read, that way, when he asks questions you can just tell him to "look it up" LOL Just kidding :)
Why does God make us smile whenever
we watch a child sleeping peacefully? Can anything be so
beautiful?
Fletch
Yeah, a sleeping baby is beautiful...and QUIET! Two very good things for a parent to experience - beauty and silence.
:)
And, as for reading - I know any good book will only bring on the questions all the more. Sigh. But, we're ready for it...I think. Isn't there a website for four year olds out there somewhere on the internet to answer all their burning questions??? If not, there should be!!!
Maybe I should start a radio show called "The Child Answer man"! LOL!
This post makes me happy. I sure miss my big kids who used to be just like what you describe.
You are a great writer.
Seriously, Lori, you should think about writing a column. I am always entertained when I read your posts...especially the ones regarding your kids.
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