What Did Parents Do Before Google?

This week I have spent a whole lot time with a very sick and very bored four year old, and have reached new insights into the way her brain works. I fear for us all.

Questions she has asked this week:

• What are mermaid scales made of?


• Are they different than fish scales?


• We know that mermaids live in the ocean, but can they live in ponds, lakes and rivers?


• What colour are our brains?


• Why do we have two feet? Is it so our shoes match?


• I know Canada is on the planet earth. What planet is Germany on?


• Are you sure it is on the same planet? I think we should check.


• How old are you?


• You are very old, Mommy, you should stop having birthdays. Right now. You've had enough, don't you think?


• Who lives in the center of the earth?


• Are you sure no one lives in the center of the earth? I think we should check.


• How did they pick the name for the colour blue? Why don't we call it green, or yellow?


• Can you wash the throw up out of my shoes, please?