When Neko was three, I remember everyone complaining about "why" phase. That thing where they ask why about everything. And while every now and then I got a bit tired of fielding questions, I wasn't really sure why people were making such a fuss.
Shep has now entered his "why" phase and OH MY GOD, now I know what everyone was talking about.
"Where are we going?"
"To the grocery store."
"Why?"
"Because we need groceries."
"Why?"
"Because there's nothing in our refrigerator."
"Why?"
"Because we ate all the food."
"Why?"
"Because we were hungry."
"Why?"
"Because our bodies need nourishment to move and grow."
"Why?"
"Because that's how nature works."
"Why?"
"Because Mother Nature waved her magic wand and said it was so."
"Why?"
"Shep, no more why questions."
(pause)
"Why?"
Tell me this phase ends quickly.