Quick to listen, slow to speak

I was in Scout's room today when Garrett yelled from his bathroom down the hall, "What's a virgin, Mommy?" I immediately went into panic mode. My brain was racing trying to come up with a truthful but appropriate answer for a three-year old. I was also simultaneously cursing those who refer to Mary as the Virgin Mary and have inadvertently introduced my son to this concept. I had a moment of clarity and just responded, "You mean Virgin Mary? She's Jesus's mommy." I held my breath, praying that he'd just go with it. He paused, "I mean, like a version of a song." Phew! Yet another lesson in making sure you know what your kids are asking before offering WAY too much information.