December 31st, 2010

As I get ready for Worship service tonight I will be brief. So much has gone on this past year. CJ walks, talks, runs, falls, sings, dances, swings her hips (help me Lord), she knows how to use her charm, she will state how she feels, and so much more. Watching her grow this past year has been marvelous. I thank God for her presence in my life.

As for Daddy, this past year has been full of ups and downs. However on this last day I say, "Through it All God Brought Me Through!" As I am re-focused, recommitted, rededicated, and moving in full throttle all behind his lead, I am grateful for his grace and mercy. I thank him for my wife, child, family, friends, success and struggles. They have all helped to make me a better man. As Usher said, "I'm a movement by myself but I'm a force when we're together", God that is! He gets all my praise.

So as usual keep praying good people, prayer changes things, people, and things! I know because it changed me!

I almost forgot. It is 8:52pm and Daddy bathed CJ and prayed with her. She went to sleep within five minutes. I know Mommy must be ecstatic!

Weekday at Grandma's

So today ended up being a twofer for CJ. It was a rare day where she saw and got to spend time with both of her grandmothers. Due to work schedules, church, distance, and life in general this opportunity does not always present itself. Today was different. Since CJ's mommy is not a hairstylist CJ's hair over the break has been a bit untamed. Since she was going out in public Mommy asked Daddy to see if his mom would agree to do it. Of course she said yes. So this morning we woke up, got dressed and headed out to East Orange for the first grandma meeting of the day. We had breakfast, CJ played, and then it was time to get the hair done. CJ saw the comb and like clockwork she began to cry. I do not know if she is tender headed or just like every other little girl in the world hates having her hair messed with. Well after a million tears her head looked liked we loved her and she was off and running to play with her cousins. Now CJ learned today that she needs to get her weight up. She was trying to keep up with the other kids but got knocked down. She cried a little but never dropped the waffle she was eating.

So after CJ got herself all dolled up it was off to Grandma's house again, this time to Roselle. Since CJ was not around on Christmas her grandmother insisted on seeing her. As soon as we walked in the door CJ was given her presents. A learning cell phone (Now she might leave mine alone) pajamas a buggy and a toilet. You heard it right folks, CJ will begin to use a toilet tomorrow. We figured why not get her used to sitting on it at least. Now you know no trip to the grandparents house is complete without CJ being given junk food. At least today it was an oatmeal cookie. CJ roamed about and touched every remote and all the other electronic devices she could. She even wanted to see the dog today so her Pop Pop brought her to the door to see Cocoa the pet Pitbull (Daddy doesn't approve but he does not want CJ to feel the same way he feels about dogs so he rolls with it). CJ played and played and roamed and roamed until she did not know what to do with herself. She did not even take a nap today.

Once we got in the car CJ went to sleep eventually. She had a very long day but she had a whole lot of fun. She is now sleeping on the living room floor as the house warms up a little bit. Keep the prayers going up, 2010 was an interesting year for both CJ and Daddy we both have matured because of prayer so do us that favor. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

A Regular Day

Daddy woke up, then CJ. We came in the living room and CJ took in her morning dose of cartoons. Daddy prepared us some grits and toast and we dined together as we do every morning we are on vacation. The day was rather dull. CJ did what she did, that is get into any and everything she could. Daddy relaxed and watched television and chatted with Mommy. CJ and Daddy did get a mini concert in today. We performed some of our favorite Earth, Wind, and Fire cuts. CJ is a real songbird when she wants to be, though she enjoys dancing much more.

She went to sleep without much fuss tonight too. It was a little later than normal but we will take what we can get. So, keep praying folks, prayer changes things, people, and situations. It can changes CJ's bad attitude at night as well!

Blizzard Clean-Up 2010

The day after the blizzard is always interesting. Daddy spent an hour and twenty minutes digging out the car. he was going to take CJ for a ride but he opted to use caution and leave her home.

She tried to stay up late again and we had to put her in her crib and leave her. CJ is really feeling herself these days. She is trying her luck and testing both Daddy and Mommy. She will do something and look to see our response. She also act like she cannot hear at times. Which annoys Daddy but he is trying his best to be persistent and uniform with his discipline.

She is sleep now and we will see what tomorrow will bring. Keep praying folks, prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Snowed In

It is very rare that Daddy does not see the outside world. Today was the first time in a long time where Daddy did not even make it to the front door. Since the northeast was hit by a blizzard last night and Daddy and CJ are on vacation no one had plans or saw it necessary to go out in the bad weather. Daddy's switch from a truck back to a car may have played a huge role in him staying home as well. Nonetheless CJ and her Daddy had an eventful day. Daddy woke up for his Monday morning conference prayer call and stayed up from that. So the next person to wake up in the house of course was CJ. It seemed as if she called out for Daddy to come get her because Mommy would not respond to her beckoning.

Once CJ was up and roaming around Daddy decided to fix some breakfast. Pancakes were on the menu for this morning. Mommy chose not to eat with us so Daddy and CJ dined together. CJ sat and ate all of her pancake too, she must of been hungry. CJ then proceeded to undo everything Daddy had done. Daddy was particularly upset with CJ because she emptied out all of her blocks and scattered them around. Before you say that she is a kid and that is what she is suppose to do let me tell you something. I am OK with her using them, but when she pours them all out and then kicks them then moves on to something else, especially after Daddy has picked them all up is where Daddy has an issue.

CJ also played a cruel joke on her Daddy today as well. Daddy was laying on the floor minding his own business. Then I felt a body on my back. That was OK, Cj usually will sit or lay on my back. What was next created the problem, I felt something very cold slide down my neck. I did not get startled because I did not want to scare the baby. I eventually felt that she had spit milk on me and then proceeded to laugh hysterically. All I could say was Mommy get your child. It is a prank daddy would play so again, this girl not only has my looks (that is a good thing) she also is developing some of my personality which in some ways is good and in others may be problematic.

So now I guess I have to prank CJ next. She has awaken a sleeping giant in the prank category. One who she might have wanted to stay asleep. In any event it shall be fun to see how she responds when I get her back. I know you along with her mother will say I should be the adult but what fun s life as an adult. I want to be a kid again, lol!

So the night ended as usual. Daddy tried to save her from the crib but she refused to come a lay with her Daddy. So Mommy took her in the room and put her in the crib and she cried as she normally does for five or more minutes straight. Currently she is quiet but still awake and mommy's foot is still on her neck. If CJ would only listen to her Daddy she would be at least out relaxing with her Daddy instead of in the dungeon that is her crib, at least at night it is.

So folks CJ needs you to pray for her night time situation, Daddy knows and she is learning that prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Happy Birthday To Daddy - Blizzard 2010

Today was Daddy's 31st Birthday. His Princess bought her king a Wok! Now some of you may say that is a weird gift but if you knew how much Daddy loved cooking stir-fry you would understand. CJ also gave me a card that will be laminated and framed as soon as the weather allows me the chance to get to the store. Today was a Sunday so Daddy spent the day in Worship of course, what better place to be.

CJ's day started out a little rough. Her first outfit had a spot on it, her shoes did not fit, and all this while we were running late. It was all good though, Daddy had already said better late than never but we made it on time.

Today also brought about a blizzard. At this very moment, as CJ sleeps soundly, the snow continues to mount up inch after inch. The ride home from church was slow and steady. Praise God for traveling mercy. Once we arrived home Daddy prepared a scrumptious meal of steak, mashed sweet potatoes, and string beans. Looking back at it, it was a very colorful pallet. CJ refuses to let anyone feed her these days. She insists on doing it herself. Even though it gets messy and Mommy gets so annoyed at the mess it creates, it shows she is growing up and maturing.

For some reason Daddy did not want to plan anything for his birthday. He told Mommy he had foresight because if they did plan something the weather would have ruined it. Mommy did keep with the tradition of Daddy having an ice cream cake for his birthday, which he thought was very special.

The highlight of the day for CJ and Daddy was after dinner. (Daddy needed a pick me up since the Giants were obliterated tonight) So after CJ fed herself sweet potatoes, she has them all over her face. Of course Daddy asked for a kiss and she gave him one. Daddy looked at her and then told her very loudly that she had a sweet potato face. Not to be outdone CJ said something back to Daddy very loudly as well. Then they spent the next few moments loudly talking to each other. They found it to be very funny but I bet Mommy wished they both would shut up.

I guess we will wait out this snow and go out and play tomorrow. CJ has her snow suit so she can make her first snow angel. So as we praise God for the snow continue to pray for healing in the land tonight. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says this, "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." We know that prayer changes things, people, and situations. This has been on my mind all day and the world is suffering from many chronic illnesses.

NOTE TO CJ: It is always important to remember to pray for others!

Christmastime Is Here

Today was Christmas, and before any of you ask, CJ does not believe in Santa Claus. About halfway through the morning I was fed up with CJ because she chose to play with boxes rather than the stuff she received. She did seem to like the ball pit though, so Daddy decided to join her in it. I bet you wish you could see that. She also played with her dolls a bit too. She named one of them Abby. That is, if you ask Mommy. I believe Mommy is going with a sound she produced and trying to pass it off as her name.

We had a shocker today when we found out the water was off. For a moment, Mommy and Daddy thought we would have to go out for dinner and TGI Friday's was the only place open. YUCK. Luckily the water came back on and we were able to stay home and feast on Mommy's great cooking.

CJ put up a fuss tonight going to bed. Mommy was her stern usual self and Daddy came in to play the peacekeeper. Mommy does not like when I play that role but she needs to understand that CJ is Daddy's Princess and we will operate differently at times. To catch you up to speed, Daddy does not believe in forcing CJ to go to sleep, Mommy does. Daddy has yielded to Mommy's request on this one but will always try to find a crack in her operation from time to time. Tonight I coddled CJ until she fell asleep. She had a long day folks, but I am concerned because she did not eat much.

So the day is over and she is asleep and Daddy is heading to bed. You all pray for us as we continue to grow. Prayer changes things, people, and situations!

Twas The Night Before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, CJ was stirring, I hope we do not have no mouse. Now CJ is to young to even anticipate what lies ahead but for some reason she would not go to sleep. There is one bag that she insists on bothering and it is not even her gift. Daddy sat and listened to Christmas songs, she would dance to some but did not really feel grooving to music. She would rather go into the kitchen and bathroom to interrupt Mommy as she cleaned.


Tonight she tried to get off with falling out which I did not go for at all. I let her know I would give her something to fall out for if she continued the episodes. (I sound like my dad, lol) Moving along, Mommy fixed her something to eat and CJ ate it all. She then laid down but then popped back up. I had enough so I have her in the room with me and she is in her crib about to be sleep for the night. (Even though that was an hour ago and she is still playing peekaboo with her self and pops up whenever she hears a crack)

So I guess she will be one of those who insists on opening her presents at 12:00am Christmas Morning. Well, as long as she says, "Thank You Jesus" first she will be free to do whatever she want. As for Daddy, he will be sleep. So folks as I end tonight, i want to remind you that Jesus is the Season point blank. I pray you did not go for broke and go further in debt trying to satisfy carnal pleasures. You have every other day of the year to show folks you love them and to exchange gifts. Think about this, the Magi brought gift of Gold, frankincense, and Myrrh. Simple gifts yet full of purpose and power. Think about what you give and the meaning and reason behind it. Most of you can not make any sense of it, i know you can not. Give God the PRAISE during this holiday season and look up what the meaning behind the Magi's gift is. Keep praying folks, prayer changes things, people, and situations.

NOTE TO CJ: Daddy want you to know that Christmas is not about receiving or giving gifts. On Christmas in Daddy's house we will always give God the Praise for giving us his son Jesus Christ. If you do not get one gift on December 25th just know your gift is Jesus and that is the most precious gift you could receive! Daddy loves you!

The Night Before the Night Before Christmas

Highlights are as follows:

The house is a mess.
Daddy gets peed on by CJ.
Daddy lets CJ stay up late.
CJ fights her sleep.
Daddy puts CJ in the crib and CJ falls asleep rather quickly.
Daddy fell asleep quicker.
Daddy asked Mommy to wake him up no matter what.
Mommy did not do as Daddy asked her to.
It is 2:38am the next day and Daddy wakes up, CJ is sleep. Mommy never made it to bed, she is sprawled out on the living room floor. Daddy still has things to do before the morning but really wants to go back to sleep.
CJ and Daddy did make out fine during the duration of the time they had together.
Keep praying for us, prayer changes things, people, and situations.

NOTE TO CJ: When will you be OK with going to sleep on your own without any fuss? HURRY! PLEASE.

Day Three of Vacation 2010

1/2 Day left and Daddy and CJ will have successfully dealt with each other alone. Today was a little different. Daddy did not wake up when he was supposed to that meant CJ would be awake when it was time for him to shower. This posed a problem. what do you do when you have an appointment and CJ demands all of your attention. well you do what all no good fathers would do. You occupy your Princess and then try to take the quickest, most thorough shower you could. So Daddy did just that, turned to channel 123 (That is the kid channel) and gave her a treat and while she was so into what was on the screen I dipped off to begin my shower. I left the door open and the shower curtain cracked so I could see her movement in the mirror. The angle is just that good. Low and behold I heard her stirring and I admit I got a little worried. What would she do. So I kept my shower going. Then I heard her calling my name out loud, she look in the bathroom but did not see me and then she exited to lay down to cope with the fact her Daddy was not around. Now I know this is bad folks but Daddy had to get cleaned up. As I told Mommy later I could hear the anxiety in her voice. I hurt on the inside, how could I do this to my Princess. The five minutes seemed like days. I finished up and drew the shower curtain. CJ sprung up and gave me the largest smile of happiness I have ever seen. She was relieved that she now had her Daddy back with her.

The rest of the day went well. CJ and Daddy had lunch at IHOP and we found out that she really does not like their fries. She had fun while we waited in line at the bank, and she fussed as we waited patiently for Mommy to finally come out of work. We have a half a day left and it looks to be a good one. keep praying for us as we continue on our journey. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Day Two of Vacation 2010

Another day in the books. CJ won the opening rounds but Daddy stormed back to take the middle and late rounds. We had fun talking to the old ladies in the mall. CJ refused to eat her food because it wasn't what Daddy had. We are almost over the hump and Daddy and CJ are doing quite well with each other.

Keep praying, prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Day One December 20th, 2010

Mommy shut off the computer to quick. Anyway Daddy and CJ made out quite well today. We both made it though without the other one strangling the other. Stay tuned for tomorrow.

The Sunday Before Christmas

Today we had a long day and from the beginning CJ was up and running. Today was third Sunday so we had two services. Between the 8am and 11am services we went to IHOP and CJ actually ate what we ordered for her. Today was the first time I ever saw CJ sleep in church. I kind of missed her shouting during the sermon. CJ and her cousins were in full force today as well. They had fun terrorizing each other and their great grandmothers house. CJ then went to her grandmas and ra circles around her. It was really cute.

So now our vacation begins. Daddy and CJ will stay up as late as they want. So pray for Mommy, she believes prayer changes things, people, and situations

Family Night Out

This was a first folks, a Saturday nigt and the family was all together. That is right, not Daddy alone, not Daddy and CJ, not Mommy home alone, or Mommy and CJ home. Daddy, Mommy, and CJ were in the same place at the same time. Mommy got of tickets for CJ's first Off-Broadway production. Perth Amboy High School's Art Departments prodcution of The Little Mermiad. CJ swore she was part of the show. She was afraid of the dark at first but warmed up after a while. She was singing and dancing to scences she enjoyed. She even talked with the actors from time to time. This was when she wasn't trying to punk the little girl next to us for her snacks or trying to pull the hair of the woman in front of us. The show was great to be honest.

When we arrived home CJ was bathed and put to bed. She went right to sleep too. Now we sleep to get up early for Worship! God has sent a word throug Daddy for the people and CJ needs her rest so she is not restless in the AM. So pray for us and pray for Daddy as he stand and delivers thus saith the Lord. We know the word is on point because it's from him. As for CJ and her restlessness, prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Just Fine

Mommy could do a duet with Mary J. Blige and do the hook. When I called to hec on CJ she told me that she was fine. In my head I said, just fine?" I guess I had to take it. After I dropped cj off at the sitter that was it for out interaction. I had a function tonight so the next time I saw her she was asleep in her bed.

Mommy said she was fine so I will go with that. Keep praying though. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Easy Night

Not going to keep you long. CJ kind of mesed up the computer so Daddy has to use the phone. Tonight was Daddy bath night and CJ took it easy on Daddy. Putting her to sleep was easy to. She did not put up a fight. So she gets an A+ tonight. Keep praying for us as we hope our computer is not messed up to bad. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

OH CHRISTMAS TREE PART DEUX

CJ put the tree skirt over her head and then her head was filled with glitter. Mommy had to take her hair out of the braids to wash it. CJ was not to happy but it had to be done. When I left for Bible Study I told CJ that I would see her in the morning.

Pray for her folks, prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Much Better

Tonight CJ was much better when we tried to put her to bed. The yelling, screaming, and fussing was to a minimum. So keep praying for her. Prayer hanges things, people, and situations.

DOH!!! In My Homer Simpson Voice

Help me, help, help, help me folks not hurt this girl! I love CJ, I really do but again and I think this is becoming a theme, CJ does not listen. The most frustrating thing s as a parent is that she chooses not to listen. I mean she will look at you right in your face and watches your lips move. I believe she hears the sound and come out and then she decides enough is enough and proceeds to ignore the command. Folks, I do not care if she knows it, but it irks the heck out of Daddy and it WILL stop.

You see Daddy is from a family where you were spoken to once and you understood what was asked of your. In CJ's case she wants to suffer the consequences, which is alright but can become painful if she continues to not listen. Earlier today I asked my niece whether or not she knew which body part was used to listen and she answered correctly, the ears. I think I may need her to teach her cousin that very soon.

So why does it bother Daddy, well it bothers me because I want CJ to be a pleasant child. One who listens and follows directions. CJ will be a child who will be away from home most of the day due to her parents working schedule. (That is until Daddy's high paying job comes around where Mommy will be OK to retire) Daddy wants to be confident that wherever CJ is, that she is not a bother to anyone. You may say that I am expecting to much. I will defend my position by stating that acquisition of any kind starts in the womb and a child is never to young to learn. That is why we read to her in the belly, she listened to music, we prayed with her and we continue to do so. All of these life lessons will be embedded inside of her and she will be able to recall them when necessary because they will be a part of the fabric of her life. So no, I am not expecting to much!

CJ also got into the Vaseline today. She was busted when she came out and touch a chair and left a mark. She also had a wad of it on her lip. Mommy said she did they same thing yesterday and asked if she had gotten any of it in her mouth. Daddy said it did not matter because he had eaten Vaseline as a child and he turned out just great!

As I sit and remember Homer saying DOH! every time Bart did something he was not suppose to I hear myself echoing the same word. Every time CJ runs into the bathroom and shuts the door, every time she rips paper and eats it, every time she runs into the kitchen and takes the pots and pans out of the cabinet, and every time she deliberately wastes milk all over the floor, Daddy has a DOH! on deck.

Prayerfully CJ is strengthen her listening skills. Daddy knows that prayer changes tings, people, and situations! So keep us in your prayers as well continue to pray for all of you!

Entertainment?

When I need to be entertained i will o to a movie, play a video game, listen to music, watch a athletic event, or go shopping. I am wondering what we need to do to keep CJ entertained? Cj will not sit down and relax for anything in the world. You can try reading to her and she will begin to get up half way through. If you turn on the music she wants to wreck the computer instead. If you put on some educational television, she will ignore it when she is ready. Now I know she is going to explore but now CJ is becoming a bit much. She gets into everything she should not. She breaks things, and then she still chooses when and when she will not pay you any attention. I know it gets on my nerves but what to do to stop it I do not know.

Professionally I know most of what she does is developmental. However there is a part of her that does what she does for kicks and that line is what I am trying to identify in her. When is CJ developing and when is she being a brat? these are things that do not come in the book and you can not research them. Today I think she began to see the line Daddy was drawing. I had to get very stern with her after she purposely wasted her milk and them got into some salsa from off the table, (How she got that I do not know). Some will say let her be, but Daddy says, "Let us set the parameters." So of course she cried and then wanted to be treated like a baby but Daddy did not give in.

This will be an on going saga between Daddy and CJ. She will want to do everything she should not and Daddy will break out the discipline. So you all pray for this situation. Pray that the line is drawn and recognized by both. CJ and her Daddy believe that prayer changes things, people, and situation!

Pretty Tame

I have to admit to you that tonight was very tame in the CJ and Daddy saga. CJ came home and played with her new alphabet toy and her dead cell phone. Daddy came home and played a video game. Mommy caught up with her soaps and everything was good. Daddy prepared dinner, we all ate and then CJ was put to bed. She did not even put up a fight tonight. So if I look back on this evening all was well.

So you must be praying folks so keep it up. Prayer changes things, people, and situations!

For December 9th - I Fell Victim

OK, I always complain about how Mommy falls asleep when she goes in the room to put CJ to bed. Well folks, last night Daddy became a victim of the same thing. As you know Thursday night is Daddy bath night and when I am home it does occur. Now I will admit the days at work are getting longer. Also, chasing CJ around once you get home is exhausting too. So when you get in that room, you pray, your read, and then you hear her fuss as you wait for her to fall asleep you do have a reason to go to sleep yourself. So now I see what happens.

I gave CJ an old telephone on yesterday. It flips open so that seems to excite her. She thought it would be nice to hand me the phone and literally put in on my ear so Daddy held a conversation. Anything to keep my child entertained, right! We also started this no TV tings once we arrive home. It is killing me slowly on the inside. CJ has become to enthralled by channel 123 which is educational but she will tune anything and everyone out when it is on. I might have to reconsider this decision and maybe change the channel to CNN or CNBC because we don not want Daddy going stir crazy. However we believe it will help her development. For the second day she listened to an entire book be read to her. She likes reading and hearing books but she would sometimes only let you get through short clips of them.

So there is my recap of last night. Sorry I fell asleep but I guess there is a spell that gets you when you put CJ to sleep. So now as I strangely say, I have to get ready to go to work. (It is not night time so I had to say something different) you all pray for Daddy, work is becoming a war zone and the devil is showing up so pray I hold my peace and let the Lord fight my battles. Say what needs to be said and that is it. I know that prayer changes things, people, and situations!

Water Dribbling

Don't have much to report tonight. Once we arrived home today CJ wanted a little to drink. So Mommy gave her a cup of water with some ice in it and CJ enjoyed it. Well a little to much, all she wanted to do was waste and dribble the water all over herself and the floor. CJ I guess felt goo but Daddy had to mop up the water that was running all over.

Daddy had to attend Bible Study tonight so he had to leave CJ with Mommy alone tonight. Once I arrived home CJ was already asleep. Mommy said it was a little rough but she is sleeping soundly now. So as I sign off tonight, keep praying folks. The breakthrough is coming. Prayer changes things, people, situations.

The Ride Home

Tonight I will pick up on the ride home. Mommy did not go to work today so Daddy was left to pick CJ up alone. As usual CJ gave her salutations to everyone and proceeded to run out the door. Today, because I did not feel like chasing her, I picked her up so we could expedite time. Once in the car CJ was on her best behavior. She did not talk much either. She instead looked out the window as Daddy drove. Daddy had to go take care of some business so we would be out a little longer than usual. Daddy was concerned that CJ would begin to get restless so he operated as quickly as possible.

CJ was on her best behavior tonight. She was quiet in Target and on the ride home she did not even let out a peep. I even had to Tweet to the world, "My Princess is behaving so well, she must want something." So I guess I have to get her something. I was proud of her though, I really was expecting the worse but she showed me differently.

So we came home to Daddy's sick wife and CJ's sick Mommy. She is doing a little better but she still is sick. So when you pray tonight, pray for her healing. We know that prayer changes things, people, and situations!

NOTE TO CJ: It is cool to hang out with Daddy!

Fiesty

Over the past few days CJ has developed a fiesty side. She continues not to listen when you instruct her to do something. She is determined to do what she wants even if she could hurt herself. Daddy is a bit tired of speaking to her more than once. He can call out her name and she will look at him but then proceed to do whatever it is she was doing. Daddy is not buying the age appropriate argument but Mommy is prresenting it.

CJ is also making her bedtime rather dramatic. She acts as if someone is killing her when you place her in the crib. She jumps and yells and screams and this routine is getting old to Daddy. He has talked quietly with her to no avail. Maybe he needs to change his approach. We shall see in the coming days. I just hope she grows tired of being ignored while she goes through her ranting and performance because she will not earn Daddy's vote for an Oscar Award.

So you all do CJ the favor and pray for her. At this rate she will need them all. So keep praying, CJ and Daddy believe in it's power and we can count on prayer to change people, things, and situation.

Dr. C.J. Johnson

As i left out the house today after fighting with CJ to eat her breakfast I said one thing to her, "CJ, take care of Mommy until Daddy gets home." I was out for a while but when I came home I saw that CJ did exactly what her Daddy asked. yeah, right, lol! CJ was up to her usual antics and mommy had to muster up all the energy she could to keep things in order.

Keep praying folks, prayer changes things, people, and situations!

Nick Jr.

I know it is Saturday morning and you are use to hearing from me a night. I promise I will be back tonight but I needed to share with you this battle I am currently having. In the morning the baby gets changed and then she needs to eat. So Daddy got up a little earlier than usual on a Saturday morning and prepared his Princess something to eat anticipating that she would wake up soon there after. Just like clock work as the food was nearing completion I Daddy heard CJ's voice. So he went to change her then brought her into the dining room so she could eat. He had a little time to let the food cool down so he turned on Nick Jr., big mistake. She really enjoys these shows. Yo Gabba Gabba is ion now and she is all into that instead of eating her breakfast. She wants to eat when she wants to but Daddy is on a different schedule and she is making him fall behind. You might say well how do you have time to type if your feeding her? Like I said when CJ wants to eat she gets my attention and then I do what I am told, lol!

So she is finished eating her oatmeal and now I am trying to get her to drink her milk. I do not know why eating is becoming such a chore for her but it is. She is becoming picking and off of the family schedule which she needs to fix quickly so we are all in sync. See you later folks!

Bumming Around

Daddy, Mommy, and CJ all arrived home around 5:00pm. On the way home Mommy mentioned to Daddy that she did not feel well. Daddy has been battling a stomach issue all week, and CJ well she has a little sniffle herself. So needless to say we all could use a timeout. Mommy immediately hit the couch when she got in. That left Daddy to deal with CJ and all of her antics. I prepared her some milk and after playing with it for a while she finally finished it. Then I changed her and watched her fight her sleep for the entire evening. Daddy simply played a video game then laid on the floor. Daddy admits he may have dozed off a few times but he was tired from a long week and needed some quick shut eye. CJ finally came on board and came to lay next to her Dad. She twisted and turned and got up and then back down but eventually she fell asleep and I can see her now with her mouth open (like her Mommy). So I guess I should place her in her bed, which is probably more comfortable than the floor. She deserves it, she did not act so bad tonight and allowed us all to bum it and get some relaxation.

So now, I am going to do just that and as I do you all keep us in prayer. Pray that our health gets back to 100% and that we are revived to be our normal active selves. We know that prayer changes things, people, and situations.

NOTE TO CJ: Sometimes you have to take a break from it all. Sleep in your clothes, shut off everything and sleep. trust Daddy and of course your Mommy on this one, sleep does a body good, and a mind, and a soul!

Lebron Returns to Cleveland

OK, thos has nothing to do with CJ and Daddy other than the fact that we watched it. Today his whackness Lebron played in Cleveland for the first tome since he sold out and turned his back his home. They have been booing him from the player introductions and every time he touched the ball. The cheers have been so creative, as well as the signs and the shirts I saw. CJ and I will always remember where we were on this night, December 2, 2010. We were laying on the living room floor together.

Thursday night bath time continued today. After cleaning up a nasty diaper the bath went along well. I read CJ the 55 Psalm tonight. I was happy to see her me read and remain quiet. She listened attentively and was even silent during prayer. We laid together for a bit but then it was time to put her in her crib for the night. She fussed a little bit she is now at least laying down quietly. Maybe the Humphrey's (the tablets we give her to help with teething) worked. Or she is accepting the fact that she must lay down when she is put in her crib and that sleep is something she needs to stay healthy and to continue to grow big and strong.

So as I flip back and forth from the game. You all remember to pray so things, people, and situations will change.

Trouble Sleeping

Well the not sleeping at night came to a nasty point tonight. After her bath and dinner it was time for CJ to be put to bed. Then it started, CJ began to yell, scream, cry and anything else she could do very loud. She was hysterical. She would not lay down. She could not catch her breath, she was an absolute mess.

Mommy believes that she is testing her limits. I have knowledge of the theory and understand that as Mommy put it,"be tough!" That is easier said than done when a King sees his Princess in an unhappy state. Daddy tends to believe something is bothering her and gets frustrated that he can not pinpoint it. This goes beyond one parent believing in putting the baby to sleep and the other going with the let nature take its course frame of mind. We both do not want our child to be the tantrum catcher or one that craves attention. Mommy says, that I have spoiled her already. Daddy calls it concentrated love!

Nevertheless what occurred tonight was not pretty and as I told CJ uncalled for. I even picked her up to show her herself in the mirror and she turned away from the ugly face she had created. I talked to her as she began her calming process. I will admit I was a little nervous at one point and I believe she rattled herself too. I am hoping that Mommy is right about why she did this but if not I pray this episode was an isolated incident. In any event I will keep you all posted.

So pray for her tonight and pray for her parents. We all believe in prayer and understand that prayer changes things, people, and situations.