No I am not playing a name that state game. Tonight CJ had the opportunity to sit back, relax and watch what could be herself in the future. When we came home after making a few stops Daddy needed to complete some work. He did take the time to read to CJ tonight. He read a book by Steve Jenkins entitled, "Biggest, Strongest, Fastest". It was a book about animals, and as usual, CJ was all ears. If you know CJ she was all hands too because as I read she wanted to turn the pages herself. It was then time for Daddy to eat. Mommy made one of his favorite meals, fried shrimp and a fantastic citrus dipping sauce. The question was what did CJ do?
Since the NCAA tournament is on television he figured he would set her up to watch some good ball. Two games were on of interest, Tennessee against Dayton and Duke played LSU. Now some great players have come from both schools. Duke may have an edge academically, which is important for Daddy. However two of his favorites had great careers at Tennessee...Chamiqua Holdsclaw and Candace Parker. Daddy told Uncle Big Duke that CJ needed a CP3 Poster for her room. He said he would handle that. So I handed CJ her basketball and she played with it, and when the game came back from a commercial break, she held as it she were chilling and proceeded to watch the games and suck her thumb. It looked so good I had to take a picture. Of course Mommy uttered those famous words, "I hope she is actually interested in sports." I responded that it did not matter if she was or not. Whatever she does, her Daddy will be proud.
Right now I would have to say CJ is verbally committing to Duke. She is assured a great education and can play ball there too. We are accepting all offers so Standford, Michigan State, Georgia Tech, Virginia, Vandy and even my nemesis, UNC. You can all state your case in the sweepstakes, and in the year 2026, we will make our final decision.
So as I leave you tonight, the theme was basketball today. She wore a sweatsuit and her Kobe's. CJ watched some games and played with her ball, but this was after I read to her because academics will always be first. You all continue to pray for us when you send up your timber. Pray that Daddy is not a wild fanatic in the stands when his baby girl plays, if she plays. We know prayer changes things, people, and situations.
