WHAT'S YOUR SIGN?

My fellow Monday Night Bible Study gals are probably reading the title and scratching their head. Didn't we just study about the Medium of En Dor only a week ago?

Hello, short-term memory loss!

Do you not remember what happened to Saul?

Actually, this is talking about a sign from God specifically to you.

I had never thought about it before...

what is God's sign to me?

After some pondering, my sign comes when I'm enjoying God's creation and being quiet in nature. Specifically watching the sun rise or set. There are many times in my life where a beautiful sunrise or sunset has actually brought me to tears...feeling the arms of God give me a loving embrace.

Read the below borrowed post and then come back and leave God's sign to you in the comments. Lets see how many different ways God chooses to speak to His children.

Moms Sharpening Moms: It's My Sign

SPARTAN SPIRIT

It is Homecoming Week here in the Spartan Land of GC.

This is our first experience with a kiddo involved.

Brooklyn is WAY excited and told me that

she wanted to look like 'Spartan Spirit'.

So there you go....her version of 'Spartan Spirit'

ISN'T IT THE OTHER WAY AROUND?

This morning

as Brooklyn and I were walking to her classroom,

we passed by some teachers standing in the hallway and

she looks at me and says...

"Mom, why are you still in your jammies?"

Are you serious, kid?

I wore a favorite t-shirt of mine this morning.

And, sometimes...yes...

I have been known to sleep in it.

BUT,

isn't it the parent's job to embarrass the kid???

TOWER OF TUPPERWARE

I can take a lot but I do have a limit...

enough is enough!

My tupperware cabinet was out of control

and driving me crazy.

Alex helped me pull everything out.

Matched lids to containers.

And, put in a box for Good Will.

HA....take that!

We got new tupperware.

It's organized.

And, in its proper place.

Much better.

(For now)

MY CREW

Just for the record...Saints/Vikings game was on.

I could get Scott to look at the camera but NOT Riggs!

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION

LISTEN UP, LITTLE MAN...

I'VE GOT SOMETHIN' TO TEACH YA!

THE MOMENT

There were two reasons for going to Florida.

One.

I wanted to see Pop and tell him I love him.

Two.

For Riggs to meet his Great-Grandpop.

WHAT A SPECIAL MOMENT

Riggs loved visiting with his Great-Grandpop.

It meant so much watching them interact.

There are a lot of pictures with the two of them 'playing'...

but I'm saving them just for us.

RIGGS' FIRST TRIP TO FLORIDA

Riggs and I left Saturday morning to catch our plane out of Des Moines

to Chicago to Charlotte to Pensacola.

We were able to watch a little bit of the Hawkeye game while we waited.

Luckily on the way out there we always had an empty seat next to us.

It was put to good use.

I didn't bring the Pak-n-Play for the 2 nights we would be there.

So, mom being the resourceful person she is...used 2 picnic bench seats for the sides, bags of cans tied to the bench legs to hold them in place, a mattress, a suitcase and a box of books to complete the ends. I'm telling you...resourceful!

No bed....no problem. Still my happy little boy!

Grandma love...

And, then there is 'uncle love'.

Archer would rub his nose and his eyes would close.

It was pretty funny!

Riggs got to meet....

Uncle Archer

Uncle Kimo. Both sporting 'Guy Harvey' shirts.

Its a P'Cola thing.

Aunt Tammy

Uncle Michael and Aunt Trish

BAD BABY TOUPEE!

FIRST ADVENTURE FOR RIGGS

Riggs is getting close to 5 months old.

And, its time.

Time for his first traveling adventure.

Riggs and I are flying to Florida this morning.

My Pop Kouns is not doing well and I want to see him.

And, I would like for Riggs to meet his Great-Grandfather.

Pop is a very witty, funny, outgoing, people charming, stubborn, music playing, word maker-upper, gadget fixing, 'Gerry-rigger' making, story telling, puppy feeding, loving man that weighs almost as much as a paperclip.

He is my grandfather and I love him for all that means in itself.

But he was also so much fun when I was growing up ~

except for when his rooster attacked me in the backyard.

No. Not kidding.

Fear of birds to this day.

(Grace, maybe that is why I don't eat much red meat. Revenge.) HA!

There was his trampoline (no sides, no pads - we were a lot tougher back then), the pool, the Orange Beach adventures - boat rides, feeding frozen mullet to a wild crane in the backyard, the wheelbarrow rides, the jokes, his 3 arms, the pulling off of the thumb trick - got me every time, the cracking of his nose - now I know it was his nail on his teeth, trying to decipher what he was talking about because he is the best at making up words and talking in circles, watching him make life long friends out of the waitress at the restaurants we went, the obsession of making sure my grandmother always had a drink to keep her cool and being terrified for my life while driving in a car with him....

HAD to be first off the line at red lights & was always down shifting to get more power.

I loved every second of it!

He is a very special man.

Scott said, "Pop is probably my most favorite person I have met."

So, we are off....to visit Pop!

IT'S JUST US

Well...for a couple hours two times a week.

But, still.

What do you think we should do, Riggs?

THERE GOES ANOTHER ONE

SEPTEMBER 1ST

Alex is off for her 1st day of pre-school.

She is nervous and way apprehensive about the situation.

As much as I have considered her more outgoing...

she can actually be quite timid.

Especially in new situations. Like everyone, I suppose.

She is trying to convince us that she is really excited.

But, a mom can tell.

When I talk to her alone, she admits to being nervous....even scared.

And, tears start.

I love my little girl.

She wants to be so brave but is also able to be honest in sharing her real feelings.

I pray that she will always be able to do that.

Be brave in living life but always honest about how she really feels.

And, so...here goes another one out into the world.

Brooklyn gives Alex a big sister good luck hug.

Introducing...my pre-school girl, Alex! (crowd cheers)

Lord, I pray that we, as parents, have given these little ones you have entrusted to us the foundation that is needed. I pray they have the courage to stand for what is right. The assurance in themselves to be the leader and not follow others into things they ought not. I pray for your protection over their little hearts from the hurtful things of this world. And, give us the wisdom and guidance in helping them navigate through it all. Amen.

SUCH A HELPER

Alex loves that she is a big sister to Riggs.

She loves to hold him,
play with him,
act goofy to make him laugh
and
loves to feed him....

but, sometimes he can be a little stinker!

ALL TO MYSELF

Last Friday:

Brooklyn has school and Scott has the day off.....

Alex has Daddy all to herself!

NOTHING SMELLS BETTER...

than onions and garlic being sauteed in olive oil.

UNTIL

the Polska Kielbasa is added...turkey polska kielbasa that is!

Now it smells even better.

Can't wait for dinner.

Unfortunately, I already know it smells better than it will taste.