A Big Brunch

Daddy has been waiting todo this for a long time and today the opportunity presented itself. Daddy has gone to a deli called Harolds a lot for lunch and usually gets sandwiches. During his last trip there he realized that the deli also served breakast so he decided then that he would take the family one day. Now when he decided today would be the day he figured that his entire family would partake in a meal together, for this place makes it possible for two or more to eat from one plate. However Mommy chose not to eat breakfast with Daddy and CJ and wanted a hamburger instead. Now Daddy knew the meals were big but was not ready for the plate he received. Thank God for the waiter warning Daddy not to get three pancakes. When he brought it out Daddy saw why, the pancake was the size of a larger pizza. So big that Daddy and CJ together did not even eat a third of it. We will not even mention the eggs and bacon with the potoatoes we never touched. CJ seemed to like the pancake but was not too hungry after she had a milk prior to arrival and orange juice at the table. The report on Harold's breakfast is a good one and Mommy promised to eat with the family the next time we go.

Once we arrived home CJ was pooped. We were out a little longer than expected and it wore her out I gather. When we came in the house she went to sleep and Daddy was able to watch the Food Netowrk in peace. Usually she takes ownership of the television so its Nick Jr. or nothing. While playing she fell on her face today and her lip is swollen but you all know CJ, she takes a licking and keeps on ticking. She cried but was ready to play with Daddy when he grabbed her bouncy ball. She is a tough cookie and growing more and more tough as she grows. Let us all pray she stays in one peace as she dares to do more. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

NOTE TO CJ: Take your time sometime, do not always be in such a hurry!

She Ate Well

Due to funeral planning daddy was not at the house much today. He gave CJ and kiss when he left and she seemed to be OK with this. Daddy des not know if she just getting use to him leaving her, or was it that she truly understood that today was different and that Daddy would be back. Nevertheless when Daddy came home today he brought dinner in with him fr his two ladies. Daddy noticed that CJ ate particularly well today. She was not messy and she actually ate most of her food. Daddy noticed it and congratulated her. Daddy enjoys watching her be more and more of a big girl. That is about it tonight folks. Keep us prayed up. Prayer changesthings, people, and situations.

Home

I am home! Let the good times roll. Daddy's program is over and he came straight home to CJ. Let us pray that we both have some fun. Prayer changes things, people, and situations. Daddy is tired, stay tuned for more.

An Overnight Look

Circumstances allowed Daddy to gaze upon CJ tonight. While he was driving home he heard her voice but when he arrived she was sleepand Daddy honored Mommy's request not to bother her. Pray for Daddy he will need to be stronger than usual but with God he will be OK. Prayer changes things, people, and situations! One more night until Daddy is home for good.

A Few More Days

Daddy is proud to report that he will onlybe away from his Princess a few more nights. Then as Mommy reminded both CJ and her Daddy that Daddy Bath Night will be back into full effect. No worried because Daddy is very much looking forward to it. Daddy did manage to hear from CJ today so he is content. We will count down the days until they come to an end. YOu all pray that Daddy and CJ make it through! Prayer changes things, people, and situations! God is MOVING!

The Last One

This is the last Sunday night that Daddy had to leave CJ. Cj did not care for it nor did Daddy. Mommy did the best should could to make the transition smooth but it did not work for the both of them. Pray for Daddy and Cj, they will get through it! Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Reading is FUNdamental!

Today Daddy and CJ needed to burn a few hours while Mommy got her hair done. So what better place than the mall. While looking around daddy saw that Borders was going out of business so he decided to stroll in. Daddy desires that CJ develops a love for reading. It is something he does not have but does all he can to encourage it with her. So Daddy let CJ pick out a book, of course it weas Dora and then he picked up a few more for her. She read one book as we went throughout the mall and then as we drove to get Mommy. Now you might be saying she can not read. I say to you, she holds the book properly, turns the pages in intervals and says words. That is reading to me. Now she may not know what she is reading but that will come.

Let us continue to pray for CJ and her intellectual growth. Daddy will do all he can to encourage and support her growth as well as epose her to the world beyond her wildest imagination. Prayer changes things, people, and situations! Reading will always be FUN in the Johnson household.

NOTE TO CJ: Book open your mind to so much. Never stop reading, there is always more to know and see.

Sesame Place Part Deux

Today the heat index read 107 degrees. So instead of staying home or hanging in the mall to steal AC. Daddy, CJ, and Mommy decided to keep to there scheduled plan to visit Sesame Place with the Brown's. The smart thing was that the visit was schedueld for later in the day. So even though everyone slept late and we were off to a sluggish start we made our war to Langhorne, Pennsylvania.

The first only only destination was the water. No matter what it was we made our way there. CJ fussed in the lazy river and was happy for our early exit. We then went to the wading pool where she had more fun. Daddy took her to stand under the bucket as it poured over top of us both. It was so refreshing but CJ was not pleased. She eventually began to enjoy herself and by the end of the night rode all the rides with her Mommy. Daddy rode the Big Bird Twirly ride with her and felt it was to high for him. We got back in the lazy river and CJ had fun this time. She was a trooper and stayed awake through the night time parade and the walk back to the car. She did not las tlong on the ride home but she deserved her sleep. We can not wait until the next time.

We will pray that Sesame Place is not the only place we can get season passes to next year. Prayer changes things, people and situations!

CJ and Dora

CJ's favorite character is Dora, and when Daddy sees something with Dora on it he usually gets it for CJ. Today to go along with her Dora swimsuit Daddy sought out a Dora beach towel for which CJ now lays on like a blanket.

Daddy was feeling good today so when he came home he and his ladies went out to dinner. The restaurant was a new one for the family named Bensi. Daddy felt the food was average and took extrememly to long to get to the table. CJ, however enjoyed her food, well the bread and Daddy's brocoli. Daddy did not intend to share but she insited and he obliged. CJ was on her best behavior until the end when she tried to hand the waiter a brocoloi rod she had chewed on.

Daddy and CJ are preparing for Sesame place tomorrow. It will be very hot but the only thing on the agenda is getting in the water. We pray that we both stay comfortable and hve a great time. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Not A Word 7-20-11

Daddy has not heard from his Princess all day long. "Houston, we have a problem." Daddy believes it is now time to implement some rules of contact. Some days at work youo can get wrapped up in your responsibilites that anythig you wanted to do does not get done. Calling his Princess was on his miind but the second did not come to do so. He prays that she had an enjoyable and productive day. One more week and I am home daily! Pray for Mommy becasue Daddy and CJ are back together real soon! Prayer changes things, people, and situations and Mommy will be in a tough one, lol.

Daughters

Everyone knows how much Daddy loves songs about Daughters. Daddy heard a new song today that he really likes so he wants to share it with CJ so she has the lyrics. Since he is missing her a whole bunch at the moment this song helped to make him smile and get through the night.


Daughters Lyrics
Artist(Band):John Mayer


I know a girl
She puts the color inside of my world
But she's just like a maze
Where all of the walls are continually changed
And I've done all I can
To stand on her steps with my heart in my hands
Now I'm starting to see
Maybe it's got nothing to do with me

Fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers, be good to your daughters too

Oh, you see that skin?
It's the same she's been standing in
Since the day she saw him walking away
Now I'm left
Cleaning up the mess he made

So fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers, be good to your daughters too

Boys, you can break
You'll find out how much they can take
Boys will be strong
And boys soldier on
But boys would be gone without the warmth from
A womans good, good heart

On behalf of every man
Looking out for every girl
You are the guide and the weight of her world

So fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers, be good to your daughters too [x3]

This evening was rough for Daddy. He misses his Princess and some nights it is more rough than others. Pray for Daddy, this summer situation may be coming to an end soon. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

The Cold Shoulder for July18

Stopped home today and Daddy was given the cold shoulder by CJ. When it was time for him to say goodbye, he said, "Bye CJ." Normally Daddy would get a salutation back. He would at least get a smile or a whimper. Today however, CJ gave her Daddy an under the eye look and shrugged her shoulder. CRUSHED was how Daddy walked down the stairs and out the door. His Princess is not happy with the current state of coming and going and quite frankly could care less that her Daddy is working. CJ wants her due time. No money can buy it and no gift will do. she wants her Daddy. This pierces Daddy because CJ has made a choice for him and threw the ball in his court to score or miss the shot. Daddy is going to pray since he knows prayer changes things, people, and situations. This prayer will be that CJ misses her Daddy when he leaves. Oh yeah, yesterday she cried when her uncle left buy not her Daddy. What is a Daddy to do?

Missing In Action

OK, let me explain my absence for the past two days. On Thursday I came home from a week at work and fell out, nothing more, nothing less. However before I did i managed to strip the internet cord that went into the modem. that meant no internet unitl it was fixed. So that explains Thursday and Friday night with no blog to read.

Which brings me to today. Here we are on a hot Saturday night. Today was spent hangnig out. After waiting on the repairman until 2pm we went out after that to pick up CJ and few things she needed. We then went to a cookout that was imrpomptu but was well worth it. For the most part CJ was the only child there. That did not stop her from running all around and getting into any and everything she could. There was a screen tent to protect us from the bugs but CJ felt the need to go in and out of that. She also had a fascination with the stairs which were concrete and were riught behind the grill. Now Daddy sees how she messed up her face before. She is daring and will not listen to many people. Her listening has to be worked on becasue she is going to hurt herself not doing so.

CJ hung with her great aunt today. That was because she gave CJ her own piece of chicken which CJ devoured. She ate well and so did Daddy and now they are home ready to go to sleep. Daddy also enjoyed some golf with CJ while in the backyard. CJ knows that she is suppose to swing the club, she just has to understand that she she swing at the ball not other people. It was a great day and we pray we get more like. it. Prayer chnages things, people, and situations!

Broken Chairs Everywhere

CJ is wrecking my home! Mommy sent me a picture of a chair that is now broken because of my Princess. Now CJ is getting a little out hand and I guess Daddy will have to have a talk with her once he arrives home. For the past few days CJ would say hello when I called home and then goodbye when I was done. When she did come to the telephone she would not say much. Daddy is hoping that she is all talk on tomorrow. Pray that Daddy can get home very quickly. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Coming Along

Well another day has come to an end and that means Daddy and Cj are a day closer to seeing each other. Daddy called home today and spoke with CJ for a minute. She seems to not want to talk much with Daddy when he calls. She always seems to be preoccupied. Well as long as Cj is enjoying her summer days Daddy is pleased.

Continue to pray that God continues to lead and guide the Johnson's of Old Bridge. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Butter Baby! OK, (It Was Margarine)

At 1:10pm Daddy received a text from Mommy that read this way, "Why did ur daughter go in the fridge, take a stick of margarine out its box n proceed to take a bite out of it? I was ready ti kill her...lol. Njoy ur afternoon. (Forgive the text language)
Now when Daddy saw the message he instantly replied, " Why are you not feeding my baby?" If the child is willing to eat butter things must be pretty bad, lol! Mommy assured Daddy that his child was receiving all the nourishment she needed.

Today Daddy heard CJ and she told him goodbye. She sounded like she was too involved in what she was doing to listen or interact with her Daddy. Daddy was glad to hear her enjoying her herself but could have used a, "Hi Daddy" today. Oh well there is always tomorrow.

God is still making moves in Daddy and CJ's lives. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

CJ Was Not Happy

I just recapped the entire day and then it did not save.

CJ was not happy in church today.

Daddy and Mommy tried to figure out why?

She was much better afterward.

Her aunt says it was an ugly man in church, (very non-christian like of her).

Daddy had to go back to work.

He gave CJ a kiss goodbye and told her he loved her.

CJ told her Daddy she loved him back.

Daddy can not wait until next week already.

Fill In Hairdresser

Normally CJ gets her hair done by the sitters daughter. However, today because the weekend would not allow it CJ had to find someone else to do her hair. Almost two-year olds have all the problems. Daddy dropped Mommy and CJ off at his sisters to for the appointment and then went off to try and get his own hair cut for which he was successful. After all the hair was done it was off to the church for a long day of worship. Now do not misunderstand this, we are made to worship and Daddy and CJ love to worship, we just had to build ourselves up today since we were dead tired. But when we think of the goodness of Jesus and all he has done for us, our souls cry out hallelujah! So we worshiped, then worshiped some more. In between CJ caught a nap and Daddy caught a hot dog. They came back together and worshiped some more! Since our hair was done we looked darn good doing it!

Worship ended but the day did not stop there. CJ needed to come home and take a bath and Daddy had two pans of peach cobbler to conquer. They both stopped to eat first and Daddy is happy to report that CJ is clean and sleep and he is about packed to go tomorrow and the second cobbler is in the oven.

For this is the day that the Lord has made, Daddy and CJ rejoiced and are glad in it! We packed a lot in but we began and ended in prayer. Prayer changes things, people, and situations!

For July 8th

When Daddy got home all he was able to do was sleep. He had to stay at work longer than expected, then had to fight through a rains storm to get home. he was wet, tired, and hungry. However through all of that the first smile from CJ made him forget about the ride home and the delay. CJ came to him and the famous words came out her mouth, "Hi Daddy!" Once Daddy heard Cj's voice is day was made and he was satisfied. After dinner Cj was bathed and Daddy fell out. They both have a bit much to do today so pray that they make it through. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

It About Time

Well after tonight Daddy will get to see CJ! He talked with her briefly today and he is ready to get home to see her. Daddy is praying that all the students leave early so he can get to her. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Just A Few Words

Today I spoke with CJ a few times and she did not have much to say. This is odd for her. Usually CJ has a lot to say to Daddy. Daddy wonders if she is upset that he is not around. Maybe the, "Daddy is at work," phrase is not working any longer. Daddy was a little bit sad. Daddy prays that she will understands the sacrifices made by him and how they affect her as well. Daddy's change will come. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

For July 5th, 2011

OK, so I am a few minutes late. The computer downstairs took to long to load. Well I am back down at the college, away from my Princess. When I called home today it seemed like she and Mommy were having a solid time. She talked to me each time I called and told Daddy bye-bye clearly. Daddy is dealing with the time away by working on CJ's birthday stuff. Nothing much just a family trip to the zoo and a Dora cake. CJ loves Dora and Diego so Daddy wants to surprise her with a cake reflecting such.

Today was OK but Daddy hopes that the week will go by quickly so he can see his baby girl again. God is moving and we will not have to be separate during the summers much in the future. Keep praying for us, prayer changes things, people, and situations!

I Love You Daddy!

While everyone else in the world was watching the fireworks in New York on television or at their local park, CJ was creating fireworks of her own. Ladies and gentlemen CJ is close to clearly saying I Love You Daddy! She is saying it now and Daddy understands it but the clarity is close. This will be the moment that Daddy is no more good.

Daddy spent the entire day with CJ today becasue he has to go to work for the week tomorrow morning. So that meant whatever CJ wanted for the most part she got, Mommy of course was not pleased. When daddy went off to bed she told daddy that she loved him. Nothing could have made my day brighter than that staement. Daddy is going to miss his Princess for the next few days but will call her daily to hear those great words.

Keep praying for us folks, prayer changes things, people, and situations!

Laying Around

Daddy can not recolect much of the evening. What he can remember is that he and CJ did a lot of sleeping. Daddy tried to stay awake through television shows and CJ climbing all over her him but the weariness upon his body set in. CJ was weary too, she slept through the early part of the night, Cj climbed on her Daddy's back and rested. Daddy and Cj also shared popcorn together. Even though daddy tries to limit her intake CJ gets handfuls of kernals and stuffs them in her mouth.

Daddy and Mommy both recognized how CJ was behaving better in church lately. She did yell out, "Good Morning, Daddy" when Daddy stood up this morning but after that you did not even know she was there. This is with no toys or gimmicks people. Daddy is pleaased with the progress and prays it continues. Prayer changes things, people, and situations! Now Dady needs to occupy himself since he is well rested now.

Broken Glass

The day was suppose to be spent in the house relaxing. However midway through the afternoon Mommy decided to change that for CJ and Daddy. Now, CJ and daddy upon waking up this morning enjoyed pancakes for breakfast. They each had a drink Daddy of juice and CJ of milk and then began to watch television. Daddy was even able to read part of a book to CJ. It was about different shades of brown. Daddy read until CJ left him with book in hand.

When Mommy changed the plan, Daddy and CJ adjusted. They dropped her off where she needed to be then proceeded up north to wait and save gasoline. CJ was sleep the entire ride up and when we arrived was groggy and grumpy for about 20 minutes. Within that time her cousins came over and she warmed up quickly. CJ dined on an ice pop and then went to watch television with her great-grandmother and cousins. She actually volunteered to be away from her Daddy whom she usually clings to all the time. Sooner than later she came out and managed to get near some glasses she should not have been near. We tried calling her cousin Brooks softly as not to startle her but we were to late and the glass shattered on the floor. CJ who tried to get away was not harmed but she was put on time out. She was upset and of course performed a tantrum but Daddy paid her no mind and began the clean up process.

CJ must learn that she can not just touch anything when she wants. CJ sat in that place until Daddy told her it was time to go get her mother. We are really working on CJ's lack of listening to people an her selective listening to her parents. We will have to pray daily so we do not have a child who feels she can do what she wants when she wants too. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

No Bags

Daddy took CJ out today. He did not find sneakers but CJ liked some Crocs that she liked. Mommy got some shoes too. Everyone had a bag but Daddy. Felt nice spoiling his Princess too. Keep praying for us. The prayers do help. Prayer changes people, things, and situations.