"Why?"

This is the new "phrase du jour" from Charlie.

His response to almost every statement is "Why?"

Even when it's not the appropriate response.

And "because" is simply not an acceptable explanation to our inquisitive little man.

I love when the switch begins to flip inside those little minds.

It presents a great deal of teachable moments, doesn't it?

And it also makes for a circular conversation sometimes.

"Don't do that, Charlie."

"Why, Mama?"

"Because it's dangerous."

"Why?"

"Because it can hurt you."

"Why?"

"Because it's dangerous."

"Why?"

You get the picture...

But it's fun nonetheless.

Why?

Because.  Period.