The kids were playing their own version of Cash Cab in the car one day. They actually do this a lot, and it’s amazing to see how much they have learnt! Also, it’s awesome to see Ethan imparting his knowledge to his sister this way.
Ethan: Okay Hannah. Here’s the question, listen carefully, alright? What’s the hottest planet in our solar system?
Hannah: Errr….
Ethan: Okay… A: Mercury; B: Venus; and C: Earth
Hannah: Ummm….. B: Venus!
Ethan: What about you, Mommy?
Mommy: A: Mercury!
Ethan: The correct answer is…. (pauses for effect) …………. VENUS!
Hannah: Yay!!!!
Mommy: Hey, no way! Are you sure, Ethan? Mercury is the closest planet to the sun!
Ethan: Yes Mommy, but Venus is the hottest!
Mommy: And where did you read that from?
Ethan: From my Encyclopedia of Knowledge! I’ll show you when we get home, Mommy! Venus is the hottest planet because it has a layer of carbon dioxide gas that traps the heat in!
And indeed, my little boy is right.
Refer to this article for more detailed information.
And I’m the happiest Mommy in the world to be proven wrong. 🙂