Outside and Dirty

When I came home I found CJ outside having a great time.

WILD!

Tonight was not a good night for CJ. Due to some important work neeeding to be done CJ was bathed early, then had dinner, then needed to be put to bed. Daddy tried to put her to bed but his method did not lead to sleep. When Daddy put CJ down she laid there for a moment then the fireworks began. Daddy did his best to ignore her but she then called out for her Daddy so you know he ran in there to comfort her. He then brought her out to sit with him while she dozed off. Mommy said that she played Daddy because she then tried to get down and do whatever she wanted. Daddy does not care, he has a soft spot for the girl and is not afraid to admit it.

After Mommy fighting with her and Daddy fighting with her, CJ finally fell asleep. Daddy hates to see CJ spazz out like she did. He is afraid she will hurt herself. SO he does not mind comforting her but he understands it does not help the situation either. SO pray for Daddy folks, prayer changes things, people, and situations!

Monday, Monday.

CJ slept through being dress and dropped off at the babysitters. So there was not much interaction during the ride in. The interaction was minimal when I returned to pick her up too. Both CJ and Daddy had to endure the hate as the babysitter and her daughter cheered the fact that the Lakers had been swept out of the playoffs. We both stood there and endured the pain until it was over.

We then came home CJ and and Daddy chilled out for a few. Daddy began to cook then came dinner. Daddy made stir fry tonight. As usual Daddy prepared CJ a plate but she refused to eat it. Instead she wanted the chow mein noodles she saw Daddy eating. Mommy was not pleased but it was what the Princess wanted so the King insisted on Mommy honoring the request. That was her dinner and she was pleased.

Now she is sleeping and Daddy is finishing up the night. We received some praise reports today so we give God glory for his healing power! That is it for today. Keep praying folks, prayer changes things, people, and situations!

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

I've never simply wrote a note to CJ before writing but tonight I must. This is a textbook case that I need her to know how to handle.

NOTE TO CJ: Every day is a day of thanksgiving, you should know and understand that. What you must also understand is that in themidst of your happiness the devil is busy tryigng to steal your joy. On some days, like today for your Daddy the Devil will use you as a punching bag and you will feel every blow. You will hurt, you will feel faint, you might fall, and for a moment be dazed. However you have to bounce bag and endure the beating like a woman. You have to stay in communication with God to have the stamina to fight back. Do not drop your hands, fight!

Today was that kind of day for your Daddy. The harder he fought the more creative the Devil became with his combination shots. To top it off he was ducking and weaving everything I tried to throw at him. Nevertheless God brought me through and I am giving him the praise and moving on.

I simply wanted to share that with you on today. You may get battered, a black eye, or be out of breath at times but you must keep fighting in the name of Jesus! Always remember that prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Can You Tell Me How To Get To Sesame Street?

Yes CJ, I can answer that question for you. Daddy and Mommy purchased season tickets, Daddy buys an Elmo shirt, we drive up one Saturday morning and then stand in line for you to see the Fresh Beat Band. That is how you get to Sesame Street.

Today was the first of many trips to Sesame Place this summer. As we rode home Daddy told Mommy that he was tired but it was a good tired. He had spent the day with his leading ladies and his closest friends. What more could a man ask for? CJ enjoyed herself so much that she slept through the early evening. She rode her first amusement park ride today, Big Bird's Hot Air Balloon Races. She also tried to climb a pyramid, and she climbed up, up, and away on the cargo nets with her Mommy. Daddy remained on the ground and watched his ladies' ascension. Next time we go, Daddy and CJ have a date with the Twirling cups. We left some things out because we need to distirubute our outings. OK, the lines were long too.

It was a great day (with no pun intended) and Daddy looks to spend many more of them with his Queen and Princess. We topped off the night with Daddy and CJ eating ice cream from Coldstone which might have to become the after Sesame Place ritual. Mommy enjoyed hers too but she was not on the couch with us.

Daddy prays he will always have dates like this with his Princess. Daddy praises God just for making this day possible. He will keep communicated with the man upstairs. God is preparing my table and the aroma is getting more and more defined. Keep praying, prayer changes things, people, and situations.

CJ vs. Daddy

Well folks, I think it is beginning to happen. CJ and Daddy have been fussing with each other for the past fews days. CJ is not doing anything bad but she is riding a fine line. She knows the things she is doing and knows it is wrong. Daddy corrects her behavior and CJ does not like ot be corrected. So in return she chooses to do something similar to what she had been doing and look up at her Daddy to see how far she can get.

Now Daddy has to check himself from time to time becasue he does not want to scare CJ. He wants to be stern and wants her to understand the instructions and correction she is receiving. The line for Daddy is difficult too he may need to get a guage to keep him honest.

At the end of the day, CJ and her Daddy still are learing each other. Each day is filled with more and more relationship development. We are getting stronger but still have a long way to go. So pray for us because prayer changes things, people, and situations!

Not Understanding

We will have to talk more about it tomorrow but today CJ did not understand why she could not test out new couches with Mommy and Daddy.

CJ also did not understand why Daddy wanted her to sit down and watch her television shows. She was clearly upset and cried a bit.

Some things CJ will always have problems with. Daddy will alwyas try to explain to her why certain things are the way they are but he understands that she will simply not understand some things.

Pray for us though folks, prayer changes things, people, and situations.