Things we do at bed time

[BradC]

So Mum is out for the night, and Dad has had a bit of nice Shiraz.

We did a tour of the Perth Mint today, so Mr 8 year old had plenty of bedtime questions about gold, coins and the mechanics of the refining and coining process, which then segued (as it does) into discussing time and Einsteins theory of special relativity. Started out as a discussion about turning back time, but it always has to start somewhere I suppose.

There is something strangely satisfying about discussing metallurgy, physics and the universe with an 8 year old.

We also played Duplo.

Oh, to keep it relevant we took the Disco to and from the Mint.

[Hogarthde]

One I remember is “ how do stars stay up there?”.......

As that was 35 years ago , I now cannot recollect if I told the truth or made up a story😇

[trout1105]

"Do chickens have lips ?" has to be the best of the questions asked by my kids .

[ramblingboy42]

...well , I've heard people being called chicken lips so I suppose they do.

[trout1105]

...well , I've heard people being called chicken lips so I suppose they do.

I actually had to think about it But No they don't have lips, That is why I thought it was an excellent question [thumbsupbig]

[NavyDiver]

Mine is still demanded, Good Night, Sleep tight, Don't let the bed bugs bite. The 22 year old uni student yells if I neglect his room.
It may have been my mums of course[biggrin]

Thanks Brad. Lovely post mate.

[trout1105]

Thanks Brad. Lovely post mate.

Yes it is when it revives good and memorable memories to old farts like myself.
Top work Mate[thumbsupbig]

[rovers4]

Mine is still demanded, Good Night, Sleep tight, Don't let the bed bugs bite. The 22 year old uni student yells if I neglect his room.
It may have been my mums of course[biggrin]

Thanks Brad. Lovely post mate.

Don't forget the rest of it:

"If they do, bash them till they're black and blue."

[RANDLOVER]

I actually had to think about it But No they don't have lips, That is why I thought it was an excellent question [thumbsupbig]

I wouldn't know as I've never kissed a chicken. [bigwhistle]

[trout1105]

I wouldn't know as I've never kissed a chicken. [bigwhistle]

You don't know what you are missing Mate [bigwhistle][bigrolf]

[Saitch]

You don't know what you are missing Mate [bigwhistle][bigrolf]

Meh! Probably just a peck on the cheek.

[Markf]

My favourite from 5 year old great grandson number one was “hey poppy, why is the sky blue at lunchtime and red at tea time ?”. Had me going I can tell you. Fifth form physics to the rescue. [smilebigeye][smilebigeye]

[DiscoMick]

Miss 3 asked me if snakes marry.
Had to think for a while about the best way to answer that.

[RHS58]

Miss 3 asked me if snakes marry.
Had to think for a while about the best way to answer that.

I actually once went to a snake wedding.
Gifted the happy couple a set of towels embroidered “Hiss” and “Herssss”.

[V8Ian]

I actually once went to a snake wedding.
Gifted the happy couple a set of towels embroidered “Hiss” and “Herssss”.
Did they exchange napkin rings?

[RANDLOVER]

I actually once went to a snake wedding.
Gifted the happy couple a set of towels embroidered “Hiss” and “Herssss”.


Did they exchange napkin rings?

The wedding only went ahead as their families couldn't object due to the priest saying "Anyone who objects to this wedding, please raise your hand".