Kids will do anything to avoid going to bed.? Last night, we let them stay up while we were watching the president’s press conference.? It led us on a strange path of questions and topics.? Here are some of the highlights.? I wish I was video taping.
Thing 1: What does the President do all day?
Me: [Long pause]? Um.? He helps people that live in our country.? Like when there is a big storm he makes sure they get help.? And he protects our country from bad guys trying to get in.
Thing 1:? How does he stop the bad guys??? How can one person stop all the bad guys?? Is he as strong as Superman?
Me: Kind of.? And he has lots of people helping him.
Thing 2: Is there a door to get into America to keep the bad guys out, and he locks it?? How can he keep the bad guys out if there is no door?
Thing 1: How many elevators are there in the White House?
Me:? [with certainty] There are 2 elevators
I have found sometimes it’s better to give easy to understand, absolute answers so there aren’t lots and lots of followup questions.
Thing 2: How many kitchens are in the White House?
Me: [with certainty] Three kitchens
Thing 1: How do they know which one to eat in?
As you can see, this could – and often does – go on for a very, very long time.? Usually, when I’m in the mood, I play along and add fuel to their fire.? The majority of what I say is true.? So maybe I pass off some guesses as fact.? I’m the daddy and they expect me to have all the answers, right?? Tell me, how would you have handled this one I got last night?
Thing 1: What time does the President go to bed?
I immediately answered with absolute certainty “1:00 in the morning.”? He bought it.
Awesome. That’s a great conversation.
Very informative conversation. I wish my house has three kitchens. I like food.