Conversations with Hyrum

I hear that many kids at this age ask why a lot.

Hyrum's repeated question of choice is what happens if...

For example:

What happens if I put my socks on?

If I answer with something like, then you'll be wearing socks, he responds:

But Mama, what happens if I'm wearing socks?

Then a conversation similar to the following ensues:

Me: Then you're toes won't get cold.

H: What happens if my toes don't get cold?

Me: Then you'll feel warm and cozy.

H: What happens if I feel warm and cozy?

Me: Then you'll be happy and well behaved.

H: What happens if I'm happy and well behaved?

And so forth.

The real fun happens when he asks something like:

What happens if this noodle turned into the moon?

I answered, then the field of astrophysics would change dramatically. He didn't quite know what to make of my response.