Thank God for Google
“Mommy, what’s a soul?”
Jedi is at that tender age where his brain is an absorbent sponge, greedily soaking up every morsel of knowledge it can. What’s scary about this is that the breadth of the information he’s storing comes straight from me, as I’m his preferred go-to person. Though when he must turn to his father, the experience doesn’t fare much better. This responsibility is not taken lightly. I want to make sure I’m answering his questions honestly and correctly to the best of my limited ability. Which means I can’t just make this stuff up.
At 6 years old, most of what he asks is fairly simple. Some, however, hinder me perplexed.
Then, there are those questions that leave me staring slackjawed at the wall, hoping he’ll get distracted by something else and forget it altogether.
“Um, what?”
“What’s a soul?”
“Well… it’s… uh… it’s kind of who you are.”
His eyes began to squint in confusion. I didn’t blame him, I was about to confuse myself.
“You know, it’s… well, like your spirit.”
“Oh… Mommy? What’s a spirit?”
Shit, kid. “Why don’t we just Google it?”
I'm Crystal. A 30-something mom to 3 young kids living in the Midwest USA. When I'm not chasing my children, I'm a freelance writer and web designer. I like to tell stories from our days and share what we enjoy...
13 Responses
on March 04 2010
That is an excellent answer, and one I’m sure I’ll be borrowing in the not too distant future. Of course there are some questions where that answer would get you into a lot of trouble.
on March 04 2010
Google. A lifesaver always.
on March 04 2010
And what did moms do before Google?? “Let’s just Britannica it” doesn’t have quite the same ring, you know?
.-= Stacia´s latest blog post: Stops and Starts =-.
on March 04 2010
Google to the rescue!
on March 04 2010
Yay for Google! I use it all the time and we haven’t even got to the age where the tough questions come.
.-= Marilyn @ A Lot of Loves´s latest blog post: Worms and Dirt: Wednesday of Few Words =-.
on March 05 2010
I guess I should be grateful that my kid still only questions the obvious stuff
Seriously, what DID moms do before Google?
.-= Formerly Gracie´s latest blog post: Prince Charming Awaits =-.
on March 05 2010
I’m glad our questions aren’t too tough, yet, or at least not too tough to give a WAY simplified answer. Most of the time, I respond “because that’s how God made it!”
.-= Krystyn´s latest blog post: Rock, Rhythm and Rhyme’s Color Songs Review and Giveaway =-.
on March 05 2010
I’m so glad I stumbled upon your site! It’s great!
I have a Jedi too!
I agree with “Formerly Gracie” what did mommys do before google?! :/
on March 05 2010
Google, can’t live with it and can’t live without it.
on March 06 2010
Thank goodness for Google! I have no idea how I’d answer that…it’s not an easy concept to explain! What did Google have to say?
.-= Crystal @ Semi-Crunchy Mama´s latest blog post: Countdown to Spring =-.
on March 6th, 2010
@Crystal @ Semi-Crunchy Mama, Google’s answers were still confusing, actually. But at least it gave me more to work with.
on March 06 2010
Google frequently saves my skin, especially when my daughter asks me about the habits of animals and things like that. I seem to remember my own mother saying, “I don’t really know,” a lot, which is of course acceptable, but I do really appreciate having this magical answer machine at my disposal. Plus, it also comes in handy when my husband and I are arguing about some historical fact, so that I can prove my case.
(Why, yes, I am always right. Of course.)
.-= Amber´s latest blog post: Maternity Leave in Maple Ridge =-.
on March 08 2010
Google is in fact a lifesaver…My daughter just asked me the same question – must be in the air.
Thank you so much for taking the time to wish my beloved Meemo a happy birthday last week, C! I appreciate it so much and she was delighted.
.-= Natalie at Mommy on Fire´s latest blog post: Pile by Pile =-.