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!
