For the past month or so getting out of the house by the time we would like to has been a chore. On most mornings it is almost impossible. Whether it is Daddy waking up late or Mommy spending too much time in the bathroom, (and not having what she wants to wear out) or even CJ running around to not have her coat put on we are horrible at it. Some days we leave keys, ID's, lunch, the heat on, lights on and overall all the house is a mess. So much is left undone and we did not even hit the car yet.
So when we get on the road CJ is left to occupy herself for the duration. The only problem is that usually means undoing things. Whether it be undoing her hat and taking it off. (She then proceeds to eat the strings from her ball on top of the hat. I really do not understand how the ball is still there) Smearing her hands on the glass, and her favorite, hurling of her cup. CJ finds some way to be destructive. The newest action added to her repertoire is taking her shoes off. CJ has shoes on when we leave home but by the time we reach the proposed destination she is down to her socks and she now is attempting to remove those as well. Now adding to our lateness is having to put CJ's footwear back on her feet.
As I drive I can here the velcro coming undone I turn and ask her to stop, but she returns a sly smile to me and proceeds to suck her thumb. Then as soon as I turn my head the velcro comes apart again. Maybe I need to inform the sneaker companies to only use shoelaces in baby shoes. This way Daddy can tie them in a knot. Let us see how far CJ can get with a knot in her shoes.
As I go today i urge you to be purposeful in prayer. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.
