January 16 is officially National Nothing Day. Well, I’m not sure how official it is because making it official would mean someone had to do something. Then it wouldn’t really be nothing, would it?

If you are still with me after that little bit of nothing, you might like to know that National Nothing Day was thought up by Harold Pullman Coffin in 1973.

If you are particularly industrious on Nothing Day, you can send an e-card and there is even a lesson plan to use on Nothing Day, but that seems like it defeats the purpose, doesn’t it?

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I will be asking my kids some of the  stupidly funny questions over at Brain Candy. My kids will enjoy wondering about this one–When cows laugh, does milk come out of their noses? There are 349 more equally pressing questions on their list.

 Holiday Insights says Ask a Stupid Question Day was started by educators who wanted to encourage students to ask more questions. As if there aren’t enough stupid questions out there.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution wrote about the AaSQD and compiled a list stupid of questions. My favorite on the list: Do you need a passport to go to New Mexico? 

If you have ever wondered if holidays are created simply to get people to send cards, you’ll want to head on over to 123greetings to send an e-card to celebrate Ask a Stupid Question Day. 

Dan Vierria compiled an extensive list of questions posed to park rangers at our national parks.

Of course, as a homeschooler and as a mom to 9 great kids (plus one great stepdaughter, all grown and on her own in North Carolina), I hear my share of stupid questions.

The number one all-time favorite question of homeschoolers everywhere: “What about socialization?” Naturally, I think they are asking if I have enough socialization. It is hard for me, I tell them, because I am so busy shuttling my kids to dance, karate, church events, field trips, play dates, Spanish class, craft class, and other activities they participate in. I hardly have time to socialize, but thanks for asking. Maybe we can do coffee sometime.

The number one, all-time favorite question for parents of big families: “Don’t you know what causes that?” What, exactly, are they expecting me to say? I love having a big family. I know we are a bit out of step with today’s society, but so what? And, yes, I do know what causes all these kids. It started with a dream to go to Russia to find my children, not the answer most people are expecting to hear. Along the way we added more from Russia and more homemade kids. Being a mom to many is a blessing and a joy.

So, if you are a homeschooler or from a big family, what are the questions you hear? Any stupid questions out there?

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