Well, I went back to my office and skipped a lunch break because I had been out for my friendly coffee break. After my workday, I was off to be with my Grand-babes.  Before I picked up my first Grand-babe, I had to make a stop to pick up my Husband’s sick computer at the repair shop.  I was told the computer would not be computing anymore, as it got fried with a bolt of lightning.  Not the best news, but I couldn’t do anything about that.  After I picked up the worthless computer I headed out to pick Avery up, and we headed to McDonald’s to have fun with my second Grand-babe Jenna, and her Mommy.  Of course, the children were more interested in giving the McD’s playland a good workout with all the other children there.  Daughter Kim and I had fun talking and watching while the playland got it’s workout.  Kids can really get rowdy in that place. 

 
Towards the end of our time there, a woman came in with a small two year old girl.  We could tell the woman was very apprehensive about her small child playing with the rowdy older children.  The small girl was apprehensive too. We were talking to the woman about her apprehension.  The next thing we knew, the older children began to comfort the little girl.  I could tell you that my Grand-babes were the ones who tried to help the little girl, but that would be incorrect.  All of the children, including my Grand-babes began to comfort the little girl and help her through the playland maize.  The woman, who was the little girls aunt, was so taken by the helpfulness of the older children.

My mind took me back to a couple of weeks ago.  My Husband and I were speaking to our Church family about our current Mission’s project.  Our two Grand-babes, Avery and Jenna were with us that day sitting quietly on the front row as we spoke. We were talking about what it means to follow Christ and His direction, for Missions in our body of Christ.  I made the statement, “three out of five of our Grandchildren have already accepted Christ in their hearts, but I want them to know what it means to follow Christ.  I want them to know the joy of serving Him by meeting the needs of those He places in their paths.  This service often comes in small packages and in our daily lives.”

As I watched all of these older children conform to the situation around them and focus on the needs of this little girl and her aunt, I thought how sweet to see their hearts choose to serve another.  Especially, since they were having so much fun being rowdy.  I don’t know about the other older children, and where their hearts are spiritually.  They obviously were touched by the little girl’s need to feel secure.  I do know my own Grand-babes hearts.  I do know their hearts were touched by the situation and the need.  I see this quite often out of Avery and Jenna, for others and for each other.  They are GG’s ~ God’s Grand-babes!  What a wonderful end to my day!

Avery and Jenna

My GG’s 

The following 3 terms are courtesy of our daughter Kim.  She’s either very “Smart” or a “Smarty Pants”.  Actually both apply!  Love you Kim!!!

Just Poke My Eyes Out:  For those times when we want to run away, give it up, the stress is overwhelming or we just think it’s fun to say.

Not My Monkey:  For those times when you have taken control of something that you have no control over, you can’t think of any other way to say no, or a fun way to say, “That’s Not My Responsibility”

IDK:  For those times we’ve already said “I Don’t Know” twenty times today.

Cottonheadednineymuggens:  This is a term used by my sister (Kate) and I when we go on our annual Christmas shopping trip to Branson each year.  I either call myself this or call her a cottonhea……  This happens only after we become totally “silly”, which usually takes 30 minutes.   This term is courtesy of “Buddy the Elf” from “Elf” the movie.

My Kids Love These Next Two!  Well, Now They Do, I Think?

You Can’t Ride That Horse Forever:  When you’re old enough to…”Just not use the same old excuse” any longer!  There comes a time when you should not blame someone, or a situation, for the way you act…or the choices you make.

You Are Who You Hang Around With:  It’s hard not to conform to the atmosphere, or the people, around you.