Me (introducing the Christmas story): And who was Mary, how was she important?
The Kids, knowing we’re at church and the answer has to be: “JESUS”
Me: Right, but how was she important to Jesus?
Collin: She made him get born.
Me: Right. And who was Joseph?
The Kids: Mary’s husband.
Me: Right. And what’s a husband?
Evan: I don’t…I don’t even know the answer to that. (I guess the answer couldn’t be “Jesus”)
Me: Okay, suppose (looking around, catching Emma’s eye) Emma is married and she…
Emma: I need a husband.
Me: Okay, so Emma is married to a guy named Bob and she has to live with Bob. She can’t go over and stay at Steve’s house.
Collin (scooting over and putting his arm around Emma): Hi. My name is Bob.
Emma (scooting away from Collin): I’m going to Steve’s.