Simply Sleep

This will be quick but honest. When I dressed CJ this morning she slept. When I dropped her off at the babysitter, she was asleep. When I arrived home from work, she was still asleep. I did manage to hear her voice when I called Mommy to check in on them.

So the schedule is still tight but God is implementing that change as I type. Keep praying folks, prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Goofy CJ

Well the highlight of today could not occur in the morning because CJ slept through getting dressed and waiting on Mommy and Daddy to get ready. Then she proceeded to sleep all the way to the baby sitter's house. So when does the excitement come?

Well today when Mommy and Daddy arrived to pick CJ up we found her trying to leave with another family. One of the babysitter's friends came by and I guess CJ took a liking to her. Then once we arrived home it was all bets off with CJ. For the past few days CJ has had a fascination with the broom and the garbage can. Now I am happy that she is grabbing at the broom and when she gets it understands its function. The garbage can is another thing. She figures that everything she gets her hands on belongs in the garbage. The list includes, mail, barrettes, teething rings, toys and a few other items. We try to catch her but CJ acts quickly and can be a silent assassin at times. Daddy figures he will get her a kitchen set so she has her own broom and garbage can. That way she can put whatever she wants in there. I would bet a few bucks that whatever we can not find will be in her garbage can for safe keeping, lol!

Now we are going through some growing pains right now. CJ's back teeth are growing in and they are causing her loads of discomfort. She is in so much pain it took her almost an hour to go to sleep tonight. Mommy has already prepared the remedy for us so we should be good. Now do keep her and her agony in prayer and Daddy and Mommy too. We know that prayer changes things, people, situations, and can bring CJ through her teething battle. For now signing off, CJ's Daddy!

Sunday - Business Not As Usual

Now usually I will inform you all about how CJ behaved in church. Why not, it is Sunday right? Wrong. Today was not the typical Sunday in the Johnson house. Daddy was up early as usual to make the third Sunday eight o'clock Men's Day worship service. Today Mommy and CJ were not up with him. So he prayed and kissed them both on the foreheads as he usually does when he leaves out and made his way to church.

Also different from any other Sunday, Daddy was only staying for the eight o'clock service. Daddy is in the process of forming a mentoring program and has someone that may be interested in helping with some funding. That meant that Daddy needed to complete an informational piece that explains what the program is all about. We are happy to report that Daddy did accomplish what he set out to do. He has a few kinks to straighten out but we are confident the document will be completed when it is needed to be.

Once he was finished Daddy cleaned the bathroom and put the new accessories in. I add this just so you know Daddy does have a domestic side to him. He does what he can around the house. This will help dispel the gender roles that some people tend to promote. CJ already sees something more progressive, a Daddy who does the majority of the cooking and that decorates and accessorizes the bathroom. One role that has to stick is the garbage. Mommy, nor CJ, will need to do that task as that will be left for the man of the house.

After the bathroom it was time to hang out with CJ and I have to report that we went at it today. CJ insisted on doing what she wanted, when she wanted. Daddy wants to help her understand that when Daddy gives instructions, they are for a reason and she needs to comply with them. I know some of you believe she is too young to understand what Daddy wants but I know differently and will challenge theory and any opinions anyone would like to share. I have realized that I need to explain more instead of repeating things over and over again. Clearly that method has not worked effectively.

So today a lot was accomplished. Now let's see when this living room and bedroom get cleaned? I will be the first to say that your scheduled is altered when you have a one year old full of inquiry around. Things are looking up for CJ and Daddy though. We are growing more and more each day. Remember us in your prayers folks, ask God to continue providing the bricks that will allow us to build a strong foundation. We know that when we pray things, people, and situations WILL change.

Bad Hair Saga

Yesterday I mentioned CJ's bad hair issues. Well today they continued. After a Saturday on the job Daddy came home with the hopes of taking CJ and Mommy out for a ride. It would have been all well and good but one look at CJ's hair and Mommy said it was a no go. If CJ was a good girl and listened to her parents she would have been able to go out today. However, CJ does not like to keep her hat on therefore everyone would be able to see her jacked up hair. By the time Daddy came home today she had breakfast, lunch and who knows what else in her hair. Luckily Mommy showed mercy upon her head and washed it, greased it, and put two cute puffs in it. Now at least she could go out in public.

Daddy wishes she could have gone out. He believes that both Mommy and CJ get a little antsy when they stay in the house all day. If CJ is as much like her Daddy as everyone says she is then I know she is restless and ready to break out. We will have to work on our scheduling so that CJ gets some outside time on a daily basis. You all pray for that and it will happen for us. We will be praying too because we know that prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Wipe Me Down!

Today was different than many Friday's. Mommy decided to stay home because she felt ill. The not so bright decision she made was to keep the Princess CJ Johnson home with her. I felt it was not a good look but went along with it. I was online with Mommy during the day and the report was, Mommy was ready to hang CJ! CJ is a handful when you are well but when you are sick she is two hands full.

When Daddy came home he peered around the stairs to surprise CJ. She couldn't see him when he called for her attention but when he came up the stairs she knew who it was and smiled. While Daddy had his snack of nachos he provided CJ with some Golden Grahams so she would not come take his. After snack time Daddy washed CJ up a little and dressed her so she could accompany him to the mall. While they were gone Mommy would be able to relax with no baby to chase around. CJ's hair was a mess today. The braids that were in were taken out and anyone that knows hair can imagine what my poor baby looked like. Daddy found a hat for CJ and told her that she had what is called a "Bad Hair Day" and that she should keep the hat on. CJ did not agree and wanted to show everyone in the mall her hideous hair do.

Now the highlight of our evening was that Daddy was able to go to the mall, on payday, with CJ, and purchase nothing for her. Usually CJ gets something on a trip but Daddy was self-centered tonight and focused on his needs. Now the question is can Daddy make it through the weekend and not swipe for CJ? We shall see. Now Daddy and CJ were out a little longer than they intended to be. Daddy had just given Mommy loads of credit for actually relaxing and not calling to check up on her Dynamic Duo or Treacherous Two. (Something she always does) NO sooner than Daddy smiled and gave her mental dap the phone rang and guess who it was? Your right it was Mommy, we will just say she really missed us.

So we are all back at home enjoying the Cosby Show. Dinner was Five Guys and CJ ate all of Daddy's fries. She really enjoyed them. Daddy enjoyed his time alone with CJ, its been a while but we have a football game next week to look forward to Lord's willing. So folks please remember to pray and put someone in front of you tonight. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Pass

Today was a normal day in our household. CJ and Daddy had fun. Not much to add tonight. So keep praying folks it changes things, people, and situations.

Pause for Chile!

This morning I woke up to the sound of exuberation. As I began my day I was privy to God at work as methodically the Chilean miners were being pulled from the depths of the earth one by one. These gentlemen whom I do not know have been on my mind all day. What faith they must have is what I thought to myself as I got dressed.

My CJ highlight today is her saying, "Bye Bye Da Da" as I arrived at the babysitter's house. She is beginning to utter those words daily. When I hear them I freeze and soak the moment in. Those simple words help me get to work through the hectic traffic I have to face. I am so excited about the feat that I share it with anyone that will listen. I am glad I am scribing this so she will know just how important she is in her Daddy's life. He goes through a lot during a day and having that point to recall does wonders. I will soon have to record it so I can play it whenever I need.

When I came home from work I did manage to let her know I was in. I think she waited until she heard me to lay down and actually sleep for the night. Again, something to add to my catalog of CJ moments that makes Daddy melt. I also am happy that all 33 miners have been rescued. God is all that and some more. Now as the day fades away remember to pray and add someone who you don't know within your prayers. Prayer changes things, people, and situations, even if it is through a small hole in the ground.