There are times when C.J. is an adorable child. Her smile radiates the room. Her giggle soothes any pain, and her laughter reminds you of how it feels to be a kid. When C.J. is sweet and innocent everyone around her enjoys loads of fun. We play on the floor, we watch television together, and Daddy gives her all the kisses she could ever want. Now I have painted the picture of a most pleasant child. Wonderful is a word I would use to describe her. Today was not that kind of day.
When I called home as I drove home from work today, I asked Mommy what kind of day C.J. had and the report was not good. When I arrived home I found out why. C.J. was in BRAT mode today. This is when she wants to be held for no reason, wants to be lazy, whines and screams as if someone was mistreating her. It is these type of days where C.J. does not fulfill the description above. The baby-sitter once told us that C.J. would begin to whine and nag anytime we left from her presence and today she is in rare form. Her shriek is beginning to get old really quickly. The funny thing (and I am saying this sarcastically) whenever you pick her up she seems to be perfectly fine. The only problem is that she has parents, OK a mother, that will not tend to her every beck and call. Daddy is the soft one.
So the crying somehow has to stop. I do not know if Daddy can take it. He loves his little mama but her loud whining has to depart. When she did not cry from a needle Daddy said she was tough. When she cries for no reason he takes it back. Hopefully she will go to bed without incident tonight. Daddy and Mommy both will need a rest from her shrills. So as you pray tonight remember C.J. and her noise. Daddy knows that prayer changes things, people and situations and C.J. needs them all tonight.
