The Inquisitive Child, the Tired Mommy and Frosty

I remember a time when I could put on "Frosty the Snowman" and the kids would silently watch while I enjoyed a 20 minute break. That is no longer the case considering the inquisitive daughter I have. Here are all the times E asked me "why?" during a recent viewing of this holiday favorite (with a couple of questions from her brother sprinkled in). 

My inner dialogue is in parenthesis below the questions. I did not say these things. I may have wanted to...but I resisted.

Why does he want the hat? 
(What's this? A question? Ok...I'm sure it's just one.)
Why does he say Karen is a naughty girl?
(Oh! Another one. Please, let this be it. This is supposed to be "momma's time.")
Why is the rabbit being quiet?
(Ok. We're doing this.)
Why is Frosty sad?
(Because you won't be quiet....)
Why did he fall down?
Why did the police officer say "Stop!"?
(I see. You're gonna jump in to this, too, B? I expect better from you.)
Why did he stamp all the papers?
Why didn't they get a ticket?
Why is she sneezing?
(Because she's allergic to trees and for some reason she insists on bringing a real tree into her house every Christmas... oh, Karen? Because she's cold.)
Why is she cold?
(If you're just going to ask why to the answer I give you in my head, then I'm going to stop answering...in my head.)
Why did the train stop?
Why did he jump off?
***At this point I stop attempting to answer in real life. I either say "I don't know" or "Keep watching, let's find out."***
Why did he say no?
Why did he say, "Give that hat back!"?
Why is Frosty on his belly?
Why can't he keep up?
Why is Santa flying?
Why is Karen crying?
(Because she just wanted a break. Just a little, itty-bitty, quiet break.)
Why did he run away?
(Because he didn't get a break.)

Disclaimer: I love my kids and love their inquisitive nature. I embrace it. Encourage it. But sometimes...

You just don't want to answer any more questions.

You failed me, DVD. But if you do better next time we can probably still be friends.

xo Sara

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