OK, I bet you are wondering why a scripture for a title. Do not be scared...go ahead and read it. Tonight Daddy left his Princess yet again and went to the last night of revival at church. The message was "Don't Give Up!" What I took from it was that I have to wait on the Lord and continue to sow good. In God's time I will reap good. I need to sow faithfulness and devotion in my marriage so I can reap endless love. I must sow love, care, support, opportunity, experiences, and education into Princess C.J. so one day I will reap a successful strong black woman. I must sow hard work and dedication at my job so I can continue to sow success career wise.
The message was so on time for me because I needed the reminder to wait on the Lord. I have allowed impatience to seep in but tonight I got the spark I needed to drive it out and allow patience to return to its rightful place in my spirit. Now you might ask what this has to do with C.J. Well, when her foundation is secure, she has the ability to stand without wavering. The message of the scripture lesson will help her along the way one day and I am glad it will be her Daddy that provides it for her. So go on and continue praying folks, prayer STILL and ALWAYS will change things, people, and situations.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
April 27th Another Late Night
You are correct, it is 11:00pm and I am just getting in. Tonight I had to work up North in Livingston. As usual I dropped Mommy and CJ off on my way so I would not have to backtrack and lose time. No one would have thought that this fair would last so long. I mean I was so busy that they began to turn the lights out on some of the families still around. It was a good night at work but it wore Daddy out even more.
When I finally arrived to pick up CJ and Mommy I heard them both before I saw them. They were calling hogs! I left the car running thinking they would be ready. When I saw they were not I quickly strapped CJ and and got back to the car in a hurry. At least it was warm for them. I knew CJ was really sleep because she did not even blink when I moved her from her Grandmother to the carriers or from the carrier to the crib. Usually she would wake up to great her Daddy but that is OK, I want her to get her rest too.
These late nights are soon coming to an end. Simply because all the school will be out so their will be no evening fairs. Prayerfully the number of late nights out will change due to another calling. Lets keep praying! We know that effort will change things, people, and situations!
NOTE TO CJ: The nights get long sometime but you have to always keep trucking when duty calls. Hard work always pays off!
When I finally arrived to pick up CJ and Mommy I heard them both before I saw them. They were calling hogs! I left the car running thinking they would be ready. When I saw they were not I quickly strapped CJ and and got back to the car in a hurry. At least it was warm for them. I knew CJ was really sleep because she did not even blink when I moved her from her Grandmother to the carriers or from the carrier to the crib. Usually she would wake up to great her Daddy but that is OK, I want her to get her rest too.
These late nights are soon coming to an end. Simply because all the school will be out so their will be no evening fairs. Prayerfully the number of late nights out will change due to another calling. Lets keep praying! We know that effort will change things, people, and situations!
NOTE TO CJ: The nights get long sometime but you have to always keep trucking when duty calls. Hard work always pays off!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Something Has To Give
OK, so with babies you have to be prepared for all the changes that happen. One day C.J. is the sweetest little girl on the planet. The next day, she is not. The funny thing is that she can change from hour to hour, which has been the case from the time we pick her up from the babysitter to the hour when we attempt to put her to bed. Now I will denote that C.J. still blesses us by sleeping through the night. She has had sympathy on us since she was a little lad. However, know when bedtime comes she acts as if she does not want to go to sleep. We really try to get her down early because we know she must start her day much earlier than the normal almost nine-month-old child.
The problem with her not going to sleep is that she is loud about it. So loud that one would think that we are doing something mean to her from the sound. The reality is that it is quite the opposite. She usually has been bathed, fed, read to, prayed with, and laid in a very comfortable crib. She has no reason to be as loud and unruly as she is. Daddy usually can not take it and will go in the room to try and comfort her and then after he leaves Mommy will do the same. We both hate to hear her cry and get fussy but as Mommy says, "We can not let her play us."
So we have a 90% united front. Daddy still has a weakness but is growing out of it. As I always say, "That is my little girl and I am always going to be partial to her." I do not want to create a monster (some may say that I am already working from behind, but I am just enjoying being a Daddy and having a Daddy's girl) so I know I have to be cognizant of how I respond to her. So, on that note, be sure to pray for me as I continue to grow as a father. Pray for C.J. too because Mommy said she's gonna have to get kicked out if she continues to have these bedtime manners. We all KNOW that prayer changes things, people, and situations, even C.J.'s bedtime practices.
The problem with her not going to sleep is that she is loud about it. So loud that one would think that we are doing something mean to her from the sound. The reality is that it is quite the opposite. She usually has been bathed, fed, read to, prayed with, and laid in a very comfortable crib. She has no reason to be as loud and unruly as she is. Daddy usually can not take it and will go in the room to try and comfort her and then after he leaves Mommy will do the same. We both hate to hear her cry and get fussy but as Mommy says, "We can not let her play us."
So we have a 90% united front. Daddy still has a weakness but is growing out of it. As I always say, "That is my little girl and I am always going to be partial to her." I do not want to create a monster (some may say that I am already working from behind, but I am just enjoying being a Daddy and having a Daddy's girl) so I know I have to be cognizant of how I respond to her. So, on that note, be sure to pray for me as I continue to grow as a father. Pray for C.J. too because Mommy said she's gonna have to get kicked out if she continues to have these bedtime manners. We all KNOW that prayer changes things, people, and situations, even C.J.'s bedtime practices.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Gone All Day
A phrase that is becoming all so familiar with C.J. is that Daddy will be gone all day. After getting home real late last night, actually it was this morning, Daddy had to be up and at it all over again. Today was our Pastor's 3rd anniversary, which meant we would be in church all day long. Mommy had already made the intelligent decision to stay home with C.J. The long day, after the long night, would just be too much for her to handle.
So like on any day when Daddy has to go, and his girls get to sleep in, Daddy tried to get as much sleep as he could. Getting out of the bed at 7am, turned to 7:30am, then to 8:00am and then finally 8:30am. I am worn out and have to work late some nights this week, too. As I get older my body can't rebound like it once did. There were times where I only needed two to three hours of sleep and could be fully charged. If I tried that now I probably would be on truck number four from crashing them due to me dozing off.
Pastor MP3 made a statement tonight about how he thanks God that his daughter understands that sometimes Daddy is tired and they will have to do different things another day. He also mentioned to everyone how he is grateful for a wife that is home taking great care of her, which allows him to be able to put 100% into ministry when it is needed. Well I know exactly how he feels. I pray that my daughter will understand the calling on my life when she comes of age. I pray that God fixes her heart not to hurt when those next times have to come, and when Daddy can not play like she wants him too because he is exhausted. I am thankful because he blessed me with a wonderful woman who is capable of holding the family down when Daddy has to be off and running.
These past two weeks have brought me to this point but I am back to trying to lessen my load. I have recognized that I am tired and I have to begin my steps to recovery. I had it down packed previously, and I will get my MoJo back. You all pray for me and I will do the same for you. We know prayer changes things, people, and situations.
NOTE TO C.J.: Daddy's goal is to write every night. Sometimes I am not able to because I am worn out. Trust your Daddy when I tell you this, your body needs rest to operate at its optimal level. Love you a bunch Princess!
So like on any day when Daddy has to go, and his girls get to sleep in, Daddy tried to get as much sleep as he could. Getting out of the bed at 7am, turned to 7:30am, then to 8:00am and then finally 8:30am. I am worn out and have to work late some nights this week, too. As I get older my body can't rebound like it once did. There were times where I only needed two to three hours of sleep and could be fully charged. If I tried that now I probably would be on truck number four from crashing them due to me dozing off.
Pastor MP3 made a statement tonight about how he thanks God that his daughter understands that sometimes Daddy is tired and they will have to do different things another day. He also mentioned to everyone how he is grateful for a wife that is home taking great care of her, which allows him to be able to put 100% into ministry when it is needed. Well I know exactly how he feels. I pray that my daughter will understand the calling on my life when she comes of age. I pray that God fixes her heart not to hurt when those next times have to come, and when Daddy can not play like she wants him too because he is exhausted. I am thankful because he blessed me with a wonderful woman who is capable of holding the family down when Daddy has to be off and running.
These past two weeks have brought me to this point but I am back to trying to lessen my load. I have recognized that I am tired and I have to begin my steps to recovery. I had it down packed previously, and I will get my MoJo back. You all pray for me and I will do the same for you. We know prayer changes things, people, and situations.
NOTE TO C.J.: Daddy's goal is to write every night. Sometimes I am not able to because I am worn out. Trust your Daddy when I tell you this, your body needs rest to operate at its optimal level. Love you a bunch Princess!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
CJ Going to Work With Daddy
Just wanted to get a post for today in case we get back after midnight. I will update you on the Fashion Show Trip!
Friday, April 23, 2010
We Made It!
Another long day but we did make it in before midnight. No Cinderella here folks! I am sitting here with CJ in my arms about to go lay her down. I will fill in the meat of the day soon. Prayer changes things, people, and situations so just do it folks!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Worn Out
Something that I rarely admit is being tired. I am a self-classified hyper active individual. I am like the Energizer Bunny I literally keep going, and going, and going as much as I can. Lately I have been hitting the wall which is very unusual. Between work, commutes, church, and keeping up with CJ my body seems to wear a lot more than usual.
No matter how worn out I may be at the end of the work day, I try to give CJ 100%. Today i was able to spend a few precious moments with her. After I picked her up from the babysitter we had some time to kill before Mommy would be out of work. Daddy decided that he and CJ would ride around Perth Amboy and Hopelawn to see houses. I must confess that their were some nice houses along our journey. Once we arrived at Mommy's job Daddy hung out with CJ for a bit in the back seat. of course those moments were filled will laughter and all smiles.
That was it for them though because Daddy had to drive back up north to go to work this evening. What a waste of time. When Daddy got back to pick CJ up she was sleeping so he knew the next contact would be him transporting her from the carrier to the crib. Not only are Daddy and Mommy worn out at the end of our long day but CJ is worn out too. At times I wish that CJ's day did not have to be so long but we have to go with the flow right now.
It is getting late. CJ has been sleep. Mommy has left me stranded so now I sit and watch the last few picks of the NFL draft. (Aside: I am very upset and want to make sure I have this in print. Denver made a stupid decision in picking Tim Tebow. You just got Brady Quinn and have Kyle Orton. Why would you select him so high? ) I am going to get to bed soon but not before I remind you of why we pray. We do it because we know prayer changes, people, and situations!
No matter how worn out I may be at the end of the work day, I try to give CJ 100%. Today i was able to spend a few precious moments with her. After I picked her up from the babysitter we had some time to kill before Mommy would be out of work. Daddy decided that he and CJ would ride around Perth Amboy and Hopelawn to see houses. I must confess that their were some nice houses along our journey. Once we arrived at Mommy's job Daddy hung out with CJ for a bit in the back seat. of course those moments were filled will laughter and all smiles.
That was it for them though because Daddy had to drive back up north to go to work this evening. What a waste of time. When Daddy got back to pick CJ up she was sleeping so he knew the next contact would be him transporting her from the carrier to the crib. Not only are Daddy and Mommy worn out at the end of our long day but CJ is worn out too. At times I wish that CJ's day did not have to be so long but we have to go with the flow right now.
It is getting late. CJ has been sleep. Mommy has left me stranded so now I sit and watch the last few picks of the NFL draft. (Aside: I am very upset and want to make sure I have this in print. Denver made a stupid decision in picking Tim Tebow. You just got Brady Quinn and have Kyle Orton. Why would you select him so high? ) I am going to get to bed soon but not before I remind you of why we pray. We do it because we know prayer changes, people, and situations!
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