Daddy has been out of college for ten years. In those ten years he is now a husband and someone's father. Who would have ever thought this would be where he would be? Today the college had a reuinon for Daddy's class and he took CJ along with him for the festivities. The day began really slow. Daddy wanted to get up early but just could not roll out of bed. Then there was getting CJ to her Uncle Duke. He agreed to watch her until Daddy was finished down at the church. Of course CJ cried when Daddy left, but Daddy used Mommy's technique today and informed CJ that he was leaving but would be back for her. The report was that she only cried for ten minutes.
So fast forward three hours and CJ and Daddy are on the campus of The College of New Jersey. CJ slept the entire ride down, and when she first encountered people, was very cranky. One of Daddy's best friends said that CJ was acting like her mother. Daddy chuckeld and CJ did not bat an eye. She also wanted to play the, "I want out of the stroller but I do not wish to walk" game. Daddy quickly put an end to that and strapped her in and provided a cookie as an incentive, lol. As the day went on CJ warmed up a little. She met a few more of Daddy's students. One of them made her cry loudly. I do not know why she cried but she did, lol.
We ended the day by picking up some things from Daddy's office and heading home. Daddy enjoyed CJ's company today and wants more like it. Spending quality time with each other is a great way to strengthen a bond. SO that is what you all need to pray for. Pray that whatever situations prevent CJ and Daddy from having these type of days lessen. Prayer changes things, peoeple, and situations.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Not Much
Daddy can not report on much today. When Daddy left CJ was asleep. When Daddy arrived home CJ was finishing up her bath. Daddy listened to her talk a little and then kissed her godnight.
Keep praying. God sent me a sign today. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.
Keep praying. God sent me a sign today. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Storm Watch
This morning CJ and Daddy got to sleep late. Daddy went out for his first round of golf so they did not need to leave to early. Daddy was able to get the entore game in before the rain came pouring down. Mommy was so worried she actually called Daddy to see if he was OK. That was so nice of her but she did not contact the sitter to see if the baby was OK.
Today CJ finally got her new stroller. As Rosenberg said on Hot 97, all the Jewish people have McClaren strollers.
Now trust and believ Daddy looked for something cheaper but had to admit that the one we have fit CJ best. So we left the store with it, now we have more trunk space.
CJ will be home tomorrow, prayer for both her and Mommy. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.
Today CJ finally got her new stroller. As Rosenberg said on Hot 97, all the Jewish people have McClaren strollers.
Now trust and believ Daddy looked for something cheaper but had to admit that the one we have fit CJ best. So we left the store with it, now we have more trunk space.
CJ will be home tomorrow, prayer for both her and Mommy. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.
Bumps and Bruises
Today was another day of Daddy hating on MOmmy as she slept and he and CJ going about their usual days. CJ going to the babysitter and Daddy going to work. CJ was really tired when she left out this morning. All she could say was, "I want milk!" The only problem was that Daddy forgot to pack a cup of milk for CJ so he told her she needed to wait until she arrived at the babysitter. She was kind of OK with that but Daddy had to hold her hand the entire ride into town.
So after a long day CJ and Daddy arrive home to Mommy burnt out from her daily plan. She is covering some great ground in the house but she admitted that she missed her Dynamic Duo. Daddy reported to Mommy about the scratch CJ received at the sitter and Mommy acted accordingly. The babysitter dsaid, she told me becasue she knew Mommy would inquire when she saw it. Daddy on the other only cares that she is not hurt. She will get some bumps and bruises but hopefully no breaks. Mommy likes to know who, hat, when, where and why as if Daddy was there, lol!
The night went by well. CJ did not want much to eat tonight. She received her bath and is now sleepy beautifully. God is still moving in our lives and Daddy is still learing patience. Keep praying for us, our move is coming. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.
So after a long day CJ and Daddy arrive home to Mommy burnt out from her daily plan. She is covering some great ground in the house but she admitted that she missed her Dynamic Duo. Daddy reported to Mommy about the scratch CJ received at the sitter and Mommy acted accordingly. The babysitter dsaid, she told me becasue she knew Mommy would inquire when she saw it. Daddy on the other only cares that she is not hurt. She will get some bumps and bruises but hopefully no breaks. Mommy likes to know who, hat, when, where and why as if Daddy was there, lol!
The night went by well. CJ did not want much to eat tonight. She received her bath and is now sleepy beautifully. God is still moving in our lives and Daddy is still learing patience. Keep praying for us, our move is coming. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Change of Plans
So today was going to be a routine day for Daddy and CJ at least. Daddy woke up, preapred for work, then he woke CJ up and dressed her. Daddy then dropped CJ off at the sitter and then proceeded down the turnpike to work. He was going to work all day, pick CJ up from the sitter, take her home and then attends a meeting he was scheduled to be at. At sometime during the day Mommy called and changed the plans. She said that she wanted Daddy to take CJ up north with him so she could finish doing work around the house, Daddy obliged.
So we arrive up north and CJ did not cry this time. Her cousin was outside flying a kite so she wanted to play with him. Then she saw the gate and wanted to open and close it. She went outside the gate once and her grandmother told her not to go out. CJ actually listened. We went upstairs to clean CJ up and get her some food. Daddy prepared her some turkey and marshmallows, lol! Daddy needed to sneak out the house to get to his meeting. He turned on the television and let her watch her favorite shows. Once she was into it I left out. Daddy's Daddy, when he arrived to the meeting, told me that once CJ figured out I was gone she was quite upset.
After the meeting I went to pick CJ up and found her playing a game with her Uncle Nuni. She was quiet and still until she saw her Daddy and told Nuni bye. She is really attached to her Daddy and always wants to be by his side. She would not even let Daddy go to the bathroom by myself today, which Daddy does not like. We are working with this situation but CJ is winning thus far. Prayerfully she will begin to be a little more calm when her Daddy leaves her. Daddy is working on minimizing that and she has to work on accepting that Daddy can not be with her 24/7. We know prayer changes things, people, and situations and this fits the bill.
So we arrive up north and CJ did not cry this time. Her cousin was outside flying a kite so she wanted to play with him. Then she saw the gate and wanted to open and close it. She went outside the gate once and her grandmother told her not to go out. CJ actually listened. We went upstairs to clean CJ up and get her some food. Daddy prepared her some turkey and marshmallows, lol! Daddy needed to sneak out the house to get to his meeting. He turned on the television and let her watch her favorite shows. Once she was into it I left out. Daddy's Daddy, when he arrived to the meeting, told me that once CJ figured out I was gone she was quite upset.
After the meeting I went to pick CJ up and found her playing a game with her Uncle Nuni. She was quiet and still until she saw her Daddy and told Nuni bye. She is really attached to her Daddy and always wants to be by his side. She would not even let Daddy go to the bathroom by myself today, which Daddy does not like. We are working with this situation but CJ is winning thus far. Prayerfully she will begin to be a little more calm when her Daddy leaves her. Daddy is working on minimizing that and she has to work on accepting that Daddy can not be with her 24/7. We know prayer changes things, people, and situations and this fits the bill.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Mommy's Break Day 1
Daddy arrived to work just in time for his 9:30am Monday staff meeting. This was not his plan...he planned to be to work on time and be settled by 9:30am. However, as is generally the case when Mommy is on break, Daddy was jealous and tried to linger around home as long as he could. Consequently he ran into twenty-five minutes of traffic, had to get gas, and make an ATM stop all before getting to work. Daddy talked to Mommy once and heard CJ in the background, but as usual the highlight of the day came when Daddy arrived home.
Daddy had planned to take CJ out in her buggy but as he drove more and more norward, the sky turned darker and darker. Instead Daddy figured he would hang out on the floor with CJ. As soon as Daddy came in the door and ascended the stairs he heard that loving voice call out "Daddy". CJ then followed that up with a, "Hi Daddy!". Those words resonate like music in my ears. Today was a difficult day at work with some of the calls Daddy had to deal with, but when he hears the voice of his Princess any other voices from the work day turn into far away memories.
CJ likes to "Zerbert" (my 80's babies know what that is) her Daddy's tummy. Why I do not know. So she proceeded to do that and to cover Daddy up with her blankets as he rested on the floor. CJ showed signs of nurturing today. Daddy uttered these words about CJ to her Mommy today, "I just want my child to be a strong independent woman that knows how to be treated like a lady." As long as Daddy instills in her morals, purpose and goals along with sprinkles of a lot of other stuff, CJ will grow to be a remarkable young woman.
So pray as Daddy continues to help in the develoment of his Princess into a Queen. Pray because prayer changes things, people, and situations!
Daddy had planned to take CJ out in her buggy but as he drove more and more norward, the sky turned darker and darker. Instead Daddy figured he would hang out on the floor with CJ. As soon as Daddy came in the door and ascended the stairs he heard that loving voice call out "Daddy". CJ then followed that up with a, "Hi Daddy!". Those words resonate like music in my ears. Today was a difficult day at work with some of the calls Daddy had to deal with, but when he hears the voice of his Princess any other voices from the work day turn into far away memories.
CJ likes to "Zerbert" (my 80's babies know what that is) her Daddy's tummy. Why I do not know. So she proceeded to do that and to cover Daddy up with her blankets as he rested on the floor. CJ showed signs of nurturing today. Daddy uttered these words about CJ to her Mommy today, "I just want my child to be a strong independent woman that knows how to be treated like a lady." As long as Daddy instills in her morals, purpose and goals along with sprinkles of a lot of other stuff, CJ will grow to be a remarkable young woman.
So pray as Daddy continues to help in the develoment of his Princess into a Queen. Pray because prayer changes things, people, and situations!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Resurrection Day 2011
Last year Daddy had to go to church at 6:30am all alone and afterwards had to drive back to pick up Mommy and CJ. Daddy will admit it took a toll on him but he will always do his best to accomondate his Princess and woman of the house. This year Mommy decided that she and CJ would attend the 6:30am service and the family even left almost on time.
We arrive to church and CJ was a little groggy but she was up, and up she remained until we were in the car on the ride home at 8:00pm. One second, she did take a 20 minute nap between the end of church and the 5 minute ride to grandmother's house. She woke up and began her path of destruction. She cracked an egg, peeled it and proceeded to eat it and then leave a trail of egg all around the dining and living room. She wanted to eat early so somehow got some turkey earlier than anyone else. CJ also participated in an egg hunt. Daddy's mommy placed eggs around the backyard for her grandchildren to pick up. They all obliged and Grandma was pleased.
CJ looked just like a princess today in her periwinkle dress and accessories. She actually saw all of her cousins in the same day and had fun bothering them all. She is currently the youngest one and does a great job of standing up on her own to them. She also ate well. So this was a great day filled with family and thanking God for the resurrection! Continue to pray for Daddy and CJ as they continue to develop and create memories. CJ and her Daddy are both firm believers that prayer changes things, people, and situations.
We arrive to church and CJ was a little groggy but she was up, and up she remained until we were in the car on the ride home at 8:00pm. One second, she did take a 20 minute nap between the end of church and the 5 minute ride to grandmother's house. She woke up and began her path of destruction. She cracked an egg, peeled it and proceeded to eat it and then leave a trail of egg all around the dining and living room. She wanted to eat early so somehow got some turkey earlier than anyone else. CJ also participated in an egg hunt. Daddy's mommy placed eggs around the backyard for her grandchildren to pick up. They all obliged and Grandma was pleased.
CJ looked just like a princess today in her periwinkle dress and accessories. She actually saw all of her cousins in the same day and had fun bothering them all. She is currently the youngest one and does a great job of standing up on her own to them. She also ate well. So this was a great day filled with family and thanking God for the resurrection! Continue to pray for Daddy and CJ as they continue to develop and create memories. CJ and her Daddy are both firm believers that prayer changes things, people, and situations.
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