Ok people we have to talk tonight. Recently C.J. has been undoing everything she has done so well since birth. I have talked with people and they say she is in a stage now where she is trying to manipulate every situation to fit what she wants. So when for seven months Daddy could lay her in her crib, turn out the lights and call it a night, C.J. now has figured she wants to do things differently, and begins to yell and scream harshly as soon as a hair touches the crib.
Folks, this is a problem. One, because Daddy or Mommy, after a long day at work, does not want to hear her screaming like she does. We also had become accustomed to her routine. Now I understand that she is a baby and will break plenty routines. This one, however, we wanted her to keep because it allowed Mommy and Daddy to get the proper rest they both needed.
Another problem this causes is between Daddy and Mommy. Mommy wants to teach C.J. a lesson and break her out of this pronto. Now Daddy agrees with Mommy that she needs to be broken, however, his method would be a little different. Now you all know that C.J. is Daddy's girl, his Princess, his Baby girl, and his partner in crime against Mommy. So he naturally would want to comfort his baby whenever she calls. I mean who cares if she is crying wolf or not? Who cares if she stops when I pick her up? Who cares if she cracks a smile at Mommy when I am holding her? Daddy does not care, lol! I understand all the psychological and behavioral issues it may cause. I think I got an "A" in that class. I understand all of the technical stuff but when it gets right down to it, Daddy loves his baby girl and that is no problem for him.
So the jury is still out on what we will do. Tonight has been easy thus far. She is actually asleep now. We had a great Daddy bath night and she cooperated while getting dressed. Since I bathed her a little early we watched some ball games tonight too, the Big East and ACC tournament are in full swing. Let's Go Duke! Oh yeah I almost forgot to mention, she sat in her high chair today and tomorrow will be her first feeding in it. She likes sitting in it so let the messes begin.
So as I get ready to catch a movie with the Mrs. you all remember to pray tonight. Prayer changes things, people and situation. Also pray for Haiti and Chile tonight, we must never stop the efforts.
NOTE TO C.J.: Always work to develop solutions to problems. Before you try to work it out, seek ye first the kingdom of heaven and you will be alright!
