Sleeping Easy

With a date for X-Rays looming it seems like CJ is coming down with a cold. Which makes the trip to the Radiologist very important. CJ continues to be very nasal and sometimes it worries dear old Dad. Sometimes to the point like yesterday where he would not move from the side of her crib. When your child is sick you automatically get uneasy but when it is Daddys girl all you want to do is comfort her and make everything better.

So tonight I bathed her a little earlier, had prayer and fed her. We were still at the table when Mommy drew my attention towards CJ and my girl was dozing off in the high chair. So instead of bothering her I waited until that head dropped and then proceeded to move her. I sat with her in my arms for a bit just to make sure she was out for sure. Also because I love chilling out with her and letting her know that she is always safe in Daddys arms.

So now CJ is sleeping and Daddy still is listening out to make sure she is OK. Please keep CJ in your prayers as she gets her X-Ray done tomorrow. We know that prayer changes people, things, and situations. Not to mention anything the doctor says!

NOTE TO CJ: Always remember that God is our Doctor. His is the only opinion that matters.

Daddy Has Had Enough

Sleep Deprived

OK, simply put, today CJ woke up at 3:23am. Why, Daddy does not know but he was up with her until he needed to wake up. So Daddy is one about three and a half hours of sleep. CJ is sleep now. Daddy just woke up. The last I remember it was after eight. Anyway I'm headed back to bed and we are praying CJ sleeps until Daddy wakes her to get dressed. Prayer changes things, people, and situations and this one needs changing. Night, night folks!

Back To Work

Daddy went back to work.
CJ went back to the sitter.
We both had great days.
Keep praying, prayer changes things, people, and situations. We are praying today will be the start of a domino effect for the remainder of the year, especially at work. CJ was so happy when we picked her up I wanted to let her stay. It is great to see her so happy at the end of the day. It makes me happy!

10-6 Does Not Get You In

So I have to begin tonight by saying that the 2010 Football season is officially over. The New York Giants went 10-6 on the season but we did not get into the playoffs. Both Daddy and CJ are a little disappointed but now we move to college basketball. Today was a long day for us, we had two church services. This morning CJ slept through getting dressed. Daddy was sluggish but we managed to get out of the house in decent time. CJ was awake during the 8am service and during breakfast she was all over the place socializing. The 11am service was a little different today. CJ was not awake for most of it. She did her best to stay awake but sleep was necessary for her towards the middle. She woke up towards the end but was not too bad.

At the house (in East Orange) CJ and her cousin Jaylen had a great time, picking with each other, making truces, and then reigning terror amongst everyone and anything in their path. She wanted what he had, and he wanted what she had. They both are quite selfish. We had to get home as soon as possible because Daddy and Mommy must return to work tomorrow. The babysitter already called and is all set and ready for CJ. So it is a new year and time to get back to the daily routine. Pray that we have a smooth transition. We all know that prayer changes things, people, and situations!

Tummy Filled With Glee

Today was the first day of the New Year. Everyone has been using this 1-1-11 which is kind of neat. I wonder if that will come out in the Pick-It, lol I do not even play. Anyway today was another day of Daddy and CJ hanging out. One of our cousins had everyone over for brunch and you know where food is CJ and Daddy will make ourselves at home. It is very interesting so see how the family grows each time we come together. Today there were four kids that were not around this past summer. It always feels good to meet new family members.

So we get to the venue later than expected but right on time it seems. We were right on time for the food. Daddy and CJ were a bit hungry too. So Daddy prepared a plate of bacon, eggs, grits, home fries and biscuits. He made sure he made enough for CJ because he was sure she would be front and center at his plate and he was correct. CJ wanted to hang out with her cousin that just enlisted in the Army. He is home for the holidays and I guess she decided to use him. He could not resist her cute face and gave her everything she wanted and today that was more food. She also worked her uncles, they were a little more stern but they give in too but they only supplied her bottle and not more heavy food. When her aunt arrived and prepared her food CJ made her way to her plate and was fed again. No wonder this girl is getting so big, Daddy just has to make sure that he keeps her active to keep height and weight proportionate.

CJ also got a bit rough today. Daddy says that she has to let people know that even though she is from the suburbs she still has a hood side if she needs to pull it out of her Louie V, lol! One little girl grabbed a toy CJ had, so CJ yanked it back and threw it at her and told her to stop. The other kid was a boy trying to make his way past CJ but put his hand on her. She yelled to him STOP, and then swatted him out the way. Her aunt was a bit shocked but recognized that CJ is not afraid to throw hands if she needs to.

CJ fell asleep on the ride home and I believe it is the reason her behind is still up at 9:42pm but as soon as I complete this blog she is going to the crib and whatever happens, happens. She had a long day and she had fun so I guess she is going to try to ride the wave as long as she can. (Sidebar) She is now crying hysterically because Daddy put her in the crib. Back to business, CJ continues to be very inquisitive, she looks to find things to get into, good, bad, or indifferent. She is a risk taker which can be good or bad. Today it hurt her because she hurt her lip and we had to ice it down a bit. She went into the bathroom and fell but she is OK.

So keep praying for CJ and her Daddy, she is now at the stage where she wants to tell me No and Stop, and Daddy is having none of it. We are laying down the rules here and it gets a little testy at times but it is all for the better. With prayer we know things, people, and situations can change! Happy New year people, we have a lot to be thankful for and a lot in store for you!

December 31st, 2010

As I get ready for Worship service tonight I will be brief. So much has gone on this past year. CJ walks, talks, runs, falls, sings, dances, swings her hips (help me Lord), she knows how to use her charm, she will state how she feels, and so much more. Watching her grow this past year has been marvelous. I thank God for her presence in my life.

As for Daddy, this past year has been full of ups and downs. However on this last day I say, "Through it All God Brought Me Through!" As I am re-focused, recommitted, rededicated, and moving in full throttle all behind his lead, I am grateful for his grace and mercy. I thank him for my wife, child, family, friends, success and struggles. They have all helped to make me a better man. As Usher said, "I'm a movement by myself but I'm a force when we're together", God that is! He gets all my praise.

So as usual keep praying good people, prayer changes things, people, and things! I know because it changed me!

I almost forgot. It is 8:52pm and Daddy bathed CJ and prayed with her. She went to sleep within five minutes. I know Mommy must be ecstatic!