Monday, April 11, 2011

Stupid Answer?

I'm sure you've been there. Probably done that. You know what I mean. Been asked a dumb question which then deserves a rhetorical answer.

Things like....

(while watching me make spaghetti for dinner): What are we eating tonight?

Uh, chicken?



(pouring rain outside): Is it raining today?

Um, of course not.

It's sunny.

(snowing): Do we need to wear boots? Nope. Be cold and wet.

(while AG has a snack): Can I have a snack too?

Nope! Only 7 year olds can have a snack today.

(while watching me make cookies): What are you doing? Uhhhh.....eating cereal.

You get the picture.

So tonight, Abby said to me.....

"I don't like your stupid answers."

Huh?

Well mom, when I ask, "Can I color (when AG is too) and you say NO, that is a stupid answer."

Nope, that is a rhetorical, don't ask mom because it's dumb, kind of answer.

7 comments:

Faith, Hope, and Love said...

If I was a fly on your wall I would probably die from laughing....

Hope you are having a great week!

Love and blessings,
Robin

Teresa said...

We have one, standard answer to those types of what-are-you-doing questions in our house: "I'm baking a cake."

Stops 'em in their tracks every time. Of course, then they wanna eat cake...

Teresa =)

Laura L. said...

Oh my. Jadyn does this same thing. It can be exasperating at times, depending on what mood she catches me in.

Ha ha!! I love Teresa's answer for this. I should try it.

Oh boy. Try to keep your sanity through it all. :)

Regina said...

Even worse than answering the dumb question is answering the same question at least 4 different times. My children love to ask me the same question over and over again.
Blessings,
Regina

Unknown said...

Haha, I do that all the time! Then I get the "are you serious"? look.

Shari U said...

Oh, what a relief to know I'm not the only one who does that :)

Carrie said...

done that here- as well! Surprised it is not AG! Maybe My AG has both of your girls silliness!