No Worries Mommy

Well today was CJ's first day with the new babysitter. This is a day that the family has been anticipated all summer long. Well today we all woke up and started the day in prayer of course. We then left out towards Perth Amboy. We arrived at the sitter and Daddy watched CJ survey her new surroundings. She clung to Mommy a little bit but warmed up well. Daddy waved to her and told her bye and Mommy did the same. Praise God, not one peep out of CJ. When Mommy called Daddy later in the day she informed him that she still had not cried.

When we arrived to pick Cj up the sitter let us no that CJ did not ask for Mommy, but she did ask for her Daddy. CJ is Daddy's partner and they have a great connection. They are like to peas ina pod. Daddy prays that tomorrow will be just like today. The new sitter seems to know her stuff. We will continue to pray that she and CJ mesh well, as well as CJ with the other children she will now be interacting with.

A Park Kid

Daddy received a picture from his sister with the disclaimer that CJ had been accepted as a Certified Park Kid. Mommy went out tonight, finally and Daddy had a meeting at church. he was going to take CJ with him but figured she would enjoy the park more and he was right. Her great-grandmother said that she walked around the park with her. It is nice that CJ is able to see history as she grows, not many people will see back three generations in their family. Once we came home today CJ did not put up to much fuss, she went to sleep a little quicker than normal and we are thankful.

Putting Things In Perspective

This was a long day for Daddy. After being trapped in the house all weekend, today he had to venture out to work. This weekend was full of relaxation and chasing behind CJ. Daddy and CJ both are hyper and do not do well cooped up in a house for to long. This is just another reason we know that CJ is the direct offspring of her daddy. Last night during every live performance at the Video Music Video awards, CJ wanted to dance with her father at that very moment. Now Daddy enjoyed it for the first two songs but after song six and seven we definitely knew who the elder was and that was Daddy.

So after being worn out by his daughter all weekend Daddy slept well last night and then had to get up this morning for work. Now all weekend Daddy heard that the area around his job was flooded. The problem was that the job never communicated with the staff workers. So Daddy depended on friends from the area and his students to tell him which way to go. They were a great help as well.

So daddy finally arrived to work after a long commute. The day was productive and he was pleasant throughout. He left a little early to beat traffic back home. Once he got there his baby CJ greeted him with her usual smile and enthusiasm. No matter what, after a long day at work CJ can take all her Daddy's problems away! She is my joy!

Now that becomes a problem when it is bedtime. Daddy can not stand to hear CJ become hysterical. He likes peace and quiet sometimes and when she is left alone and asked to go to bed she goes crazy. However if Daddy goes in the room She will at least stop crying and stomping and then lay down. She will not go to sleep tho but Daddy is at ease.

Mommy says Daddy has to get tough and he knows that but tonight and most nights Daddy just does not want to hear it. We will have to pray for him some tolerance. So now Daddy will be investigating a few bedtime techniques to weaken CJ's fury. Daddy has a lot going on in the next few weeks where he must stay composed and focused. CJ going to bed quietly would help tremendously. God will handle it all and lead Daddy through this most interesting time. Pray for CJ's bedtime antics and Daddy's strength and perseverance. Be blessed all!

After Irene

Long day in the house.

Hurricane Irene/Father of the Bride

After a filled week Daddy was able to saty home today. CJ and Mommy were home too. We spent the day resting, Daddy who woke up earliest did not get out of bed to 11AM which anyone who knows him, knows that is rare. He went and brought breakfast and came home to sit around and do nothing all day long.

This weekend the east coast has awaited hurricane Irene. The skies were gray and the rain was misty by day. Now that it is nigt the rain is coming down a lot harder and the wind is blowing. CJ was put to bed earlier but she would not go to bed. Mommy made the statement to Daddy, "I know you are going to get her." Mommy was right, Daddy just figures sometimes it may be easier to get her to sleep with them instead of hearing her scream and cry in the bedroom alone.

While he waited for CJ to go to sleep, Daddy and Mommy watched, Father of the Bride. This movie is what Daddy sees himself doing when CJ gets married. No matter how old she gets she will always be Daddy's little girl. I will have to get this movie stored somehow. Daddy will need it for detox.

Now as the hurricane is nearing, Ddaddy and CJ pray we keep power and no one gets hurt. God is in control and we patiently wait for him to do what he feels necessary. You all be blessed.

Just Left

Daddy and Mommy had a wedding. CJ stayed with her grandma. Before they ledt CJ left out without incident. We found out she went to the park and ahs a blast.

Revival

Daddy had to preach tonight. CJ told someone she was ready to go. More to come.

Doctor's Visit

Will continue tomorrow. CJ was a handful at the doctors office today.

Earthquake

Today was the first time in his life that Daddy felt an earthquake. No, he was not at home with his family he was at work. Daddy tried calling home but noone picked up. When Daddy fianally was able to reach Mommy, she and CJ were OK and Mommy knew nothing about the quake.

On the ride home Daddy spoke to CJ and she told him to be safe on the way home. Mommy told Daddy that CJ was saying that Daddy is at work and that he was not here, also Daddy go bye-bye. Daddy assured CJ that he would see her in a few and when he walked in was greeted by her loud hello's and a radiant smile. It warms Daddy's heart when CJ is so excited to see him. He is also glad that Mommy lets CJ know that Daddy is out working. It is important for CJ to understand that her parents work hard to ensure that she is well fed and taken care of. This is help her to understand that she must work hard for everything she wants in life.

So without any knowledge, CJ survived her first earthquake. Daddy did too! To God be the glory!

Mommys Day Off

Daddy and CJ gave mommy the day off.

I Give Myself Away

So today Daddy prepared to share a word from the Lord. As part of his preparation he needed to hear a few songs throughout the day. Now on a regular day Daddy listens to a lot of music. One song he sings a lot is Choppa Choppa Down. CJ has heard him sing it so much that when he says, "Choppa, Choppa, CJ fills in the down part." Daddy is glad he nor CJ knows the rest of the song. However there is a song that Daddy sung today and CJ knew the words and began to sing with him. It was a shouting moment in the house becasue Cj began to sing the words, "I give myself away." Now Daddy does not know about any of you but if his child is singing praise to the Lord offering herself to him he will shout about it and give him all the praise. God has his hand on our family and on our child and Daddy prays CJ will always have a song in her heart and never be ashamed to sing praises to our God! The lyrics are below just in caase you need to be blessed on today.



I Give Myself Away by William McDowell

Chorus:
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me

Verse 1:
Here I am
Here I stand
Lord, my life is in your hands
Lord, I’m longing to see
Your desires revealed in me
I give myself away

Verse 2:
Take my heart
Take my life
As a living sacrifice
All my dreams, all my plans
Lord I place them in your hands

Chorus:
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me

Chorus:
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me

Bridge(7X):
I am not my own
To you I belong
I give myself, I give myself to You
Chorus:
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me

Fucy "Lucy"

As CJ is nearing one of the first tough transitions in her life Daddy wonders just how difficult it will really be fore her. From the time she was a small baby she has been with one babysitter. Starting in September things will change. Due to circumstances beyond Daddy and Mommy's control a near caretaker for CJ needed to be found. Not only had Daddy and Mommy become comfortable with the current sitter, CJ made herself part of the family. They have grow with CJ and all consider her family. CJ, now that she talk calls her sitter "Fucy". So today when she was dropped of Mommy asked Daddy if she should tell CJ that Fucy would not be there? As soon as CJ recognized where she was she began to call out Fucy's name. Daddy suggested no and Mommy agreed.

As usual CJ made herself at home and when we went to pick CJ up the report was that she had not taken a nap. The always leads to a delirious CJ at home and today was no different. Whenever CJ stays in one place, lays all over the place, and listens to what her parents say, she normally is sleepy. So after only five minutes of tantrum she was out like a light.

Daddy will admit that the transition will be tough. not only for CJ but for himself as well as Mommy. No one really likes change but in life it is inevitable. You can never prepare for it, you do however need to work through it. Daddy prays that CJ works with her parents during the transition which will help to make it as smooth as possible. Lets pray for us all during this time of change.

$2

Today when Daddy came home he was greeted by a screaming daughter. She her the door open and took off towars the stairs. Daddy could hear Mommy telling CJ to wait so he quickly looked up and motioned for CJ to stay put. CJ actually listened for a change and waited for Daddy to come up the stairs. We he got to the top daddy gave CJ a hi-five.

Daddy brought chicken in for dinner tonight and wanted to eat quickly. However not as quick as CJ who intead of allowing her food to cool down went into the fridge and took her checken leg out. She did let the rice cool though. She then as always proceeded to try and get into Daddy's plate. Why she does this we may never know.

CJ went to sleep without incident today. Mommy said that she had not taken a nap so it was only a matter of time. Daddy is glad becasue the tantrums were becoming a bit much. Now the $2, CJ came to Daddy and just kept saying two dollars. Daddy asked her is she wanted $2 but she said no. Mommy then informed him f the yellwo paper that CJ referred to all day with regard to the $2. Daddy ws glad, at least he got to keep his money in his pocket!

Mommys Phone

CJ lost mommys phone three days ago. Today it is still missing. CJ told Daddy, I miss you Daddy, I love you Daddy. How special Daddy felt.

Touchy, Touchy

You can tell CJ not to touch something and it is like your talking to a wall. Today it was the speakers Daddy had connected to the laptop. Daddy did not want her to touch them since they were playing very loudly. So CJ is told to put the speaker down, instead she chooses to put the speaker all the way up to her ear. Daddy knows this is not a good thing that is why he tried to help his daughter. However her stubborness and attitude cause her to want to do what she wants to do, when she wants too.

This child is a trip and a half. Peopl always ask how she is doing and Daddy tells them wise beyond her years, lol! We are working on Ms. CJ, she will learn how to listen one way or another.

A Fight On Our Hands

So as soon as the Princess tunred two she decided to do things by the book. CJ's attitutde is becoming more and more terrible. She is not paying attention when she should. She purposely does the opposite of what she is told. She will not eat her dinner, instead she will put cheesy bread in her hair and push food on the floor, and putting CJ to bed has become more of a chre than anyone would want. If you were to tell people they would say that she is going through the terrible twos. Daddy does not want to believe that. CJ needs to learn what she can and can not do. She must understand that she should listen to her parents. Daddy will not chalk this up to developmental behavior. he may place the blame on her stubborness and yes, her being spoiled. Daddy will admit a little of her issue may be because he can not bear to hear her crying in hysteria. he is not as tough as Mommy is in that area. All he hears is that his Princess is cryin and he wants to stop it. Daddy knows that will create a monster and is dealing with how he will overcome this. until then you all pray for Daddy because CJ will have to learn and he will have to toughen up with regard to her. Enjoy the rest of this cool evening.

When CJ Get's Tired

Folks, when CJ gets tired she is a big mess. This morning we had to get to 8am Worship and CJ course her usual self once she woke up fully. Now she behaved well in church but afterwards she wanted things to go her way. CJ almost got her little self left at the church because her Mommy refused to pick her up. Luckily for CJ her "Pop" was near and picked her up and escorted her to the car. CJ was more than grateful.

Once we arrived to "the yellow house" CJ is was in full gear. She was all over the house. On the table, pulling plants, on the computer, and anything else she could get to that was not nailed down. Her great-grandmother bought her a toy that lit up and CJ was all into it. She stays near her great-grandmother because she knows she will get fed when she does and she has not been failed yet. CJ still has to learn to listen and not touch things she should not though. She was getting tired after brunch and would not settle down with no one. Mommy had to literally hold CJ and not let her down to get her to relax a little. Mommy and Daddy both knew CJ was tired and when she got to the car she began to doze off and finally about midway down the fist leg of the trip home she was asleep.

It is sometimes funny when CJ gets tired because she does bot now what to do with herself. Deep down within I figure she wants to say, "OK I quit and will go to sleep." However her body continues to do whatever it it able to do. Sometimes it leads her to do the wrong things and then she gets into trouble. Daddy does not like to see CJ in trouble and tries to help her out but sometimes she is in too deep to help. One day she will learn that when she is tired she should just lie down. Be blessed folks!

Walmart

CJ has been wanting to go to Walmart for a few days now. Daddy was able to honor her request today, She got herself some crayons and paper and was satisfied.

For August 12th

CJ and Daddy went to Sesame Place. We both were tired when we came home. CJ got to see Elmo too. Oh yeah and Cookie Monster.

Up All Night

CJ has the capability to stay up all night if she is allowed too. She can beat her sleep easily and if you mention any word that relates to sleep she will begin to get antsy and cranky. She does all this while on the inside she probably is already sleeping.

Tonight CJ irritated Mommy a little bit so Daddy had to step in and discipline CJ. CJ knows what she does a lot of the time but sometimes she is just trying to pay but she may be to rough or she chooses the wrong time. Daddy asked her to sit next to him and go to sleep. She managed to get the first one right.

We have to pray that CJ transition with listening happens fast. daddy knows she must go through this phase but she has to work with her parents a little bit. The bad thing is that she has both of her parents personality and that equals stubborn.

So as she continues to fight her sleep Daddy changes CJ and then takes her to bed. She is very upset but Daddy had to do it. Even though he does not mind her staying up he has to keep the upper hand. Until tomorrow folks, take care of yourselves.

Old Bridge Tea Party

Forthcoming

2- Year Old Visit

Today was CJ's scheduled visit to the doctor. Daddy had to take her alone because Mommy had her own doctors appointment at the same time. CJ was a bit loud because when we entered the office she saw a picture of Elmo on the wall. So we all know there was no calming her down after that. CJ had a good visit, she is growing rapidly as she always has. The 90% is where she hangs out. The doctor was thrilled to see how big she had become. She of course cried when the doctor entered the room. I really do not understand why she acts like that. The rest of the day was spent with C getting into trouble. She really needs to curb her attitude. She has been catching tantrums when she does not get her way. We usually ignore her but today she needed to be talked to sternly. She is getting a little beside herself and both Mommy and Daddy are taking part in correcting her. She believes that if she smiles at Daddy or clings to him he will stop being mad but she has to understand it does not act like that.

Today she finally said those magic words, "I love you Daddy!" That erased all of her problems for today but Daddy knows he has to be strong and stick to his toughness. Pray for Daddy folks, prayer will work this situation out!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRINCESS CJ!

My baby girl is two years old today. God has blessed her to see another birthday. CJ has been such a blessing in her Daddy's life. Daddy thanks God for her daily and prays that she is always protected and cared for and that he is the best example of a man she could ever have. When Daddy is laying in bed and CJ wakes up and say's "Wake up Daddy or Good Morning Daddy," brings joy to his heart. When she runs to him and says, "Daddy!" His heart melts and a huge smile comes upon his face. These past two years have been great, the bond between Daddy and CJ is growing more and more. CJ likes reading, loves to dance, and sing. CJ also will toss around the ball when she gets ready. She sits well in church, is the most well-mannered child you will ever know and she communicates with others well.

Being CJ's Daddy has continued my maturation process into manhood. Daddy has become more of a homebody and her well-being and desires are Daddy's pleasure. Daddy has begun to think about how he must position himself to ensure a bright future for CJ. CJ is a great kid and deserves the best of everything. God has blessed Daddy to be a blessing to his Princess. Daddy prays that he will continue to allow God to order his steps and let God's will be done in his life. Daddy wants to lead the life God wants him to lead. that life is the best one for CJ to be reared in. So let us keep praying. Prayer still changes things, people, and situations. I will end using that coin phrase today. Now I will begin with different ones daily. God is Great and will get all of Daddy and CJ's praise.

August 5th, 2011

Will have to post in the morning. Daddy id getting his Father's Day gift put together so he must pay attention. CJ made a mess of her IHOP tonight and now is fast asleep. Keep prating for us, especially since Daddy will be using his gift very soon. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

T-Shirt Time

Daddy had the bright idea to take CJ out of the crib since she was not sleepy yet. So of course CJ is now tired and messing with daddy as he tries to watch the New Season of Jersey Shore. Now she is tired and messing with everything in site. Daddy just put her in bed, she fussed a little but then calmed down. She will not heat T-Shirt time but she will get some rest.

We had a good day, CJ saw he Pop and ran to him when she heard him come in. Just pray she begins to go to sleep with ease. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

P.S. Mommy was not to happy with the mvoe so she went into the bedroom and left Daddy to fend for himself.

Birthday Gift

CJ's birthday is Sunday and Daddy has not a clue of what he will get her for a gift. Daddy does noit like stuff that will not be memorable. He would much rather find her a keepsake that will grow with her or be a milestone gift. Last year was a horse, all kids have to et one of those. Now Daddy is stuck with year two. So now he must think about this and does not have time to do so. We shallsee what he comes up with. Pray for him, prayer changes things, people, and situations.

High 5 Daddy

Today CJdid the following:

*When we came home Daddy let her run to the house. Normally she turns at our door but today she kept running. Both Daddy and Mommy stopped and watched her Daddy called her name and she turned around, smiled, and then proceeded to run further. Daddy them went after her and she decided to lie in the grass, pull it up, and then put it in her mouth. Daddy got there in the nick of time and retrieved most of it but he is sure she digested some.

*During dinner CJ was in a goofy state of mind. She decided to tap her fingers on the table then proceeded to give her Mommy and Daddy hi-fives. This went on for a while before Daddy asked her to be a serios child not a goofy one. CJ then laughed some more.

*Today she got in trouble with Daddy and CJ really does not like to be in trouble. After she was allowed to get up fron her chair she came to her Daddy. She would not do anything until she told Daddy she was sorry and he held her. Daddy comforted her and exlained why she was in trouble. It was a touching moment for him.

Pray that Daddy and CJ always have a positive and respectful relationship where he respects her and she respects him. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

A School Week

Yes it is the summer but Daddy and CJ are in the midst of it being like a regular work week.