Now usually I will inform you all about how CJ behaved in church. Why not, it is Sunday right? Wrong. Today was not the typical Sunday in the Johnson house. Daddy was up early as usual to make the third Sunday eight o'clock Men's Day worship service. Today Mommy and CJ were not up with him. So he prayed and kissed them both on the foreheads as he usually does when he leaves out and made his way to church.
Also different from any other Sunday, Daddy was only staying for the eight o'clock service. Daddy is in the process of forming a mentoring program and has someone that may be interested in helping with some funding. That meant that Daddy needed to complete an informational piece that explains what the program is all about. We are happy to report that Daddy did accomplish what he set out to do. He has a few kinks to straighten out but we are confident the document will be completed when it is needed to be.
Once he was finished Daddy cleaned the bathroom and put the new accessories in. I add this just so you know Daddy does have a domestic side to him. He does what he can around the house. This will help dispel the gender roles that some people tend to promote. CJ already sees something more progressive, a Daddy who does the majority of the cooking and that decorates and accessorizes the bathroom. One role that has to stick is the garbage. Mommy, nor CJ, will need to do that task as that will be left for the man of the house.
After the bathroom it was time to hang out with CJ and I have to report that we went at it today. CJ insisted on doing what she wanted, when she wanted. Daddy wants to help her understand that when Daddy gives instructions, they are for a reason and she needs to comply with them. I know some of you believe she is too young to understand what Daddy wants but I know differently and will challenge theory and any opinions anyone would like to share. I have realized that I need to explain more instead of repeating things over and over again. Clearly that method has not worked effectively.
So today a lot was accomplished. Now let's see when this living room and bedroom get cleaned? I will be the first to say that your scheduled is altered when you have a one year old full of inquiry around. Things are looking up for CJ and Daddy though. We are growing more and more each day. Remember us in your prayers folks, ask God to continue providing the bricks that will allow us to build a strong foundation. We know that when we pray things, people, and situations WILL change.
