Question time

Do you ever start a conversation and marvel how you reached the end discussion point? 

It's quite possibly a daily occurance if you have children. 

Me: Review your educational adventures and tell me your favourite part of each and why.

Sophia: Chatted away happily for about twenty minutes on the subject, then follows up the visit on the boat to visit seals with 'why is the sea salty?'

We did some research and had a chat about it. Following her lead of questioning we found out which oceans didn't have salt in them and how do you remove salt from water and what happens if you drink it. 

Sophia: I loved going to Nanas and having so much fun. When I'm grown up and have a car I'm driving to Nanas every weekend to see her. What do I need to do in order to drive? 

Me: Chatting about licences and learning about the theory and practical. 

Sophia: What does it mean to brake when you're in the car? 

Me: Answered her. 

Sophia: My cousin was showing me to brake a football with my foot is that the same thing? 

Me: Explained it in terms of that scenario. 

Sophia: What about breaking a leg then? 

Me: Explained the difference between the spellings and meanings. 

Sophia: Okay mummy that was a nice talk I'm going to draw now.

It's amazing how much can be achieved over a drink of milk. 



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