Left Undone

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.

Attitude

So CJ is developing more and more as the days go by. Some things Daddy welcomes but others he wish would go away. I know you can not prepare for children but this stubborn attitude has to go. I mean I get so frustrated when I call her name calmly and ask her to stop or to come to where I am she looks at me like she has a problem with my request. Now I do not like to raise my voice, so I have developed a deepened voice to communicate that I mean business. CJ has to learn to listen. As Daddy's father taught him, "Honor your father and mother." OK, he took it from the bible but you get my point. Now people, CJ will stand flat footed stare you in the face and tell you whats on her mind. This usually occurs when she does not want something. She throws it and will not pick it up. Now I know some of her attitude comes from her genes and the other from her being spoiled. So now Daddy has to break this little girl so she does not grow to be a problem. I think she will be fine. Recently she has been made to sit next to Daddy when she does something wrong. She will try to be coddled but Daddy will not let her. She gets the point and then waits for her next opportunity to play.

This breaking will take time, however it must be done. Daddy wants a confident child but not a nasty one. She must learn to listen and to follow directions. It will come. Keep praying folks, it changes things, people, and situations.

CJ Is Getting A Cell Phone

So today I am coming home from work trying to be the nice husband and make sure we have dinner to eat. So while driving, (I did have my earpiece in) I decided to call home to speak to Mommy. Daddy called Mommy's cellphone as well as the house phone. Of course Mommy did not answer. Now, Daddy has discussed the need to always want to be able to contact Mommy with her. Therefore when the phone rings he expects it to be answered. SO understand the frustration when the phone just rang and no return call was made.

So fast forward to when Daddy walks in the door. (I will note that Mommy finally called back when I was parking the car) Daddy comes in and hears his Princess of course. Also when he reaches the top of the stairs he see's that she has the phone. So Daddy says to her, "I know you wanted to answer the phone but Mommy told you not too." She replied, "Yes!" It was right then and there that Daddy decided that he would purchase CJ a cell phone. That way he could at least keep in contact with his Princess and she will always answer the phone.

So here we are Mommy will not answer the phone. CJ will. Who is right? Daddy would say, CJ! SO keep praying folks, here is one that needs to be changes and we all know that prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Two Faced

So today was CJ's follow up visit with the Ear, Nose,& Throat Specialist. It has been two weeks since her procedure and he wanted to make sure that all was well. So Dadddy left work to make sure we were on time for the visit. We arrive to the office and Cj is being her normal self. She walks in and is talking to everyone. One lady held a conversation with her. Cj of course engaged her. She was so fascinated with her she asked her age. CJ did not respond so she guessed that she was two. Her face was shocked to find out she was not two years of age yet. Things were going well then CJ put on another face.

The doctor called out her name and then she began to cry hysterically. The tears burst out of her sockets like fireworks. She cried through the entire visit. Now you know Daddy was ready to go. The doctor did what he needed to do then conducted the duration of the video outside where there was more space. I do not know what got into her but I wished it would go away. The funny thing is that when she decided to stop she did and then carried on as if nothing happened. One child, two faces and she is not even a Gemini.

Keep praying for her recovery and her development as a person. She is doing well and prayer is the cause of that. Prayer changes things, people, and situations!

TIMEOUT

OK, CJ tested some limits today and had to get checked. We are in the midst of CJ developing her little attitude. What she wants to do, she does. You ask her to do something and she acts like she does not hear you. That pains Daddy. She played that game today but played herself. Mommy said it was timeout but Daddy calls it, "sit your butt down and don't move." CJ needs to learn that when Daddy asks her to do something she must respond. Now CJ did not like the time she had to be still and stay on the couch. She tried to be coddled but Daddy mesnt business.

Fat Lip

So I drop Mommy and CJ off and not to soon after I get a text that CJ had an accident. I Daddy asked what happened and it seems as if CJ ran into bedpost. I should have called the authorities but I let Mommy off the hook. Daddy and CJ did not see much of each other but when CJ saw her Daddy she ran up to him and hugged his thighs as she has grown accustomed to doing. So after Daddy and Mommy came home from their old folks date, CJ was already sleep. She woke up for a bit to acknowledge our presence but drifted back to sleep in the car.

Before I go, remember to pray. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Happy Birthday Mommy

CJ actially wished her Mommy a Happy Birthday!