OK, so I walk in from a long drive home. (Work was decent today, didn't even get upset with anyone or about anything.) Come upstairs to find my baby C.J. relaxing with Mom. They both looked so peaceful. Now I know they fought all day, but at that moment, things were "All Quiet on the Old Bridge Front". I hurried to put my bags down and wash my hands which seems to be a new process I follow daily. I go over to kiss Mommy and then as I go to pick up C.J., it just so happens she smirks and gets excited when she sees her Daddy. To some this might not mean anything but to me it means the world. That means her little eyes know what her Daddy looks like and her little ears recognize her Daddy's voice. I don't care what Science or even Piaget and his stages of development says, C.J. goes against the grain. I was so happy to see her get excited that I didn't even notice the horrid smell coming from her pamper. I have to tell you the truth, I said, "Mommy you can have her back, lol!" I mean don't get me wrong, you all know I love my kid but I smelled what I would see and opted to let Mommy love her more for that moment in time. No wonder she was so quiet, I would be quiet too if I smelled like that.
So the highlight of the day is that when she cried today she actually had a tear. Me being me asked Mommy where did it come from? She answered with her usual bluntness, a tear duct. Now up until now when she cried it was just noise but now she has actual tears. What am I going to do now? I know I am not going to be able to deal with seeing a tear roll down that cute little cheek. I have to work on that because I am already weak.
I am really enjoying this daddy thing more and more. I find myself thinking about this little girl all day long and can't wait until I get home each day. You all just watch when she gets stronger and is crawling and sitting up and all that good stuff. C.J. and I are going to have so much fun. Watch out world! Until tomorrow, remember to pray because prayer changes things.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Catch Up
So early in the process and I missed a day. I guess I have to blame the USC/Ohio State game for that. I will have you know that C.J. was watching it with me though. We watched that and the Notre Dame/Michigan game together yesterday while mommy went to a baby shower. For all of you who think I am nuts for having my baby girl watch sports I will have you know that she was attentive for both until she fell asleep. Seems like we have us a bonding ritual forming already. I will say that I believe that it is important for me to get close with her. She had nine months with mommy so daddy has some time to make up, lol. I have to tell you it is so relaxing to see her little eyes stare up from time to time. Mommy could have stayed away all day if she wanted too and C.J. and I would have been fine with that.
During the day I explained to C.J. that I needed a lot of sleep because I had to preach today and my girl obliged her daddy and slept through the night, well most of it, I planned to get up at 5:30am and she got up at 4:00am but that was OK with me. She is working well with daddy and his ministry already, providing me with the time I need to prepare and the rest I need to function at 100% when I step behind that sacred desk.
On today we had to leave her because mommy wanted to come support daddy at church. It was our first time leaving her so we had to prepare everything to make sure all her needs where met when we were gone. Now she only stayed with her Auntie Brandie but still leaving her with anyone other than mommy means their are some directions and directives that must be followed. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be though. I told her to behave and mommy only spent maybe 6 minutes upstairs explaining things to Auntie before she came down to head to church.
As usual we end the day together as a family, ( I must add that we begin each day with prayer together too)C.J. running the show and daddy devising ways to get his #1 spot back. She is continuing to develop her little personality and I must admit she is shaping up to be a force to be reckoned with. She took a pic this weekend and she was all dolled up but made sure to clinch her fist when the picture was taken. I've told everyone that this means she will be a dainty girl but will let you have it if need be. My dad says she will be a tomboy but I don't think that. i think she will be very active and do it her way.
As usual remember to pray, becasue prayer changes things.
During the day I explained to C.J. that I needed a lot of sleep because I had to preach today and my girl obliged her daddy and slept through the night, well most of it, I planned to get up at 5:30am and she got up at 4:00am but that was OK with me. She is working well with daddy and his ministry already, providing me with the time I need to prepare and the rest I need to function at 100% when I step behind that sacred desk.
On today we had to leave her because mommy wanted to come support daddy at church. It was our first time leaving her so we had to prepare everything to make sure all her needs where met when we were gone. Now she only stayed with her Auntie Brandie but still leaving her with anyone other than mommy means their are some directions and directives that must be followed. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be though. I told her to behave and mommy only spent maybe 6 minutes upstairs explaining things to Auntie before she came down to head to church.
As usual we end the day together as a family, ( I must add that we begin each day with prayer together too)C.J. running the show and daddy devising ways to get his #1 spot back. She is continuing to develop her little personality and I must admit she is shaping up to be a force to be reckoned with. She took a pic this weekend and she was all dolled up but made sure to clinch her fist when the picture was taken. I've told everyone that this means she will be a dainty girl but will let you have it if need be. My dad says she will be a tomboy but I don't think that. i think she will be very active and do it her way.
As usual remember to pray, becasue prayer changes things.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Tomorrow Mommy Is Gone
I must say I am looking forward to spending the afternoon with C.J. all by myself. The question is what do we do? Now we could sit and watch football all day, which wouldn't be bad at all or we could paint the town red and spend a little. The weather is changing and C.J. needs some sweatsuits and sneakers. Now you all know that Mommy would not be pleased with either but guess what, she won't be here anyway. So we will see what tomorrow brings Lords willing.
Guess what? C.J. #1 and C.J. #2 met for the first time today. These two will have a lifetime of growing, learning and playing together. Tonight they wanted to see who could make the loudest sounds, they both stated their case but #1 showed that he was champ.
Not much tonight its been pretty mild and calm. Until tomorrow remember to pray , prayer changes things!
Guess what? C.J. #1 and C.J. #2 met for the first time today. These two will have a lifetime of growing, learning and playing together. Tonight they wanted to see who could make the loudest sounds, they both stated their case but #1 showed that he was champ.
Not much tonight its been pretty mild and calm. Until tomorrow remember to pray , prayer changes things!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
"C.J." the Champ
When you work all day and just want to come home and rest up a bit the last thing you want to do is go sit in a doctor's office. Unless you are me because it sure beats having to take a day off just to visit the pediatrician as frequently as a newborn does. I am so happy that we found a great doctor for C.J. who understands that people work and sets his appointments after normal business hours.
So this evening we walk into the office to the sound of a crying baby. You got it, it's shot time. Now C.J. is no stranger to needles. Even though she is only a month old, she has already had to get blood drawn a few weeks ago and did quite well. Now Mommy and Daddy did make sure she was knocked out before the blood work so she really did not know what was going on. So we get to tonight, it is C.J.'s turn to deal with the dreaded needle. I whisper to her that she can handle it and to be a champ then laid her on the table. In a matter of seconds the vaccine is injected, band aid applied and she is back comfortably in her daddy's arms with just a little whimpering. That's right, my girl took that needle like a champ. No medicine before hand, no putting her to sleep, no fuss at all. I am hoping that all needle visits will go this well.
Today's update, C.J. visited IHOP today. Well she was there physically but so wrapped up I don't even remember seeing her there. LOL, we had to eat and we have not been all summer. Another update, she is presently sitting here right now with Daddy as I type and watch football! Aw, got to love it, C.J. and Daddy time! I must leave now though, because we have a little reading to get done before she goes to bed. Reading is fundamental! So until tomorrow, remember to pray because prayer changes things!
So this evening we walk into the office to the sound of a crying baby. You got it, it's shot time. Now C.J. is no stranger to needles. Even though she is only a month old, she has already had to get blood drawn a few weeks ago and did quite well. Now Mommy and Daddy did make sure she was knocked out before the blood work so she really did not know what was going on. So we get to tonight, it is C.J.'s turn to deal with the dreaded needle. I whisper to her that she can handle it and to be a champ then laid her on the table. In a matter of seconds the vaccine is injected, band aid applied and she is back comfortably in her daddy's arms with just a little whimpering. That's right, my girl took that needle like a champ. No medicine before hand, no putting her to sleep, no fuss at all. I am hoping that all needle visits will go this well.
Today's update, C.J. visited IHOP today. Well she was there physically but so wrapped up I don't even remember seeing her there. LOL, we had to eat and we have not been all summer. Another update, she is presently sitting here right now with Daddy as I type and watch football! Aw, got to love it, C.J. and Daddy time! I must leave now though, because we have a little reading to get done before she goes to bed. Reading is fundamental! So until tomorrow, remember to pray because prayer changes things!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Sleeping Easy
The one thing that everyone told me while the pregnancy went on was that all the baby will do is sleep and eat. I have to say that C.J. has been no exception. C.J. has mastered the two already. The problem is that she does them when she feels like it. Take for instance a few weeks ago, all I wanted to do was return back to work, business as usual. However C.J. (I guess) wanted to have Daddy hang around a little longer so she made it up in her BIG mind that she would wake up at half-hour intervals. Needless to say, I didn't get to work exactly on time.
Now that would be understandable if this were her daily routine but it is not. Last night we put C.J. down at about 8:00pm and she was sound asleep when Daddy prayed and kissed his two ladies before heading to work at 7:00am. You have to understand that I am a very programmatic person. I like order in my life. In my schedule you will find me in many different locations. Typically I would like to schedule when she wakes up during the night, not to make her a robot but to make sure she is asleep when I come upon that third dimension of sleep. You know, the sleep that once you are into it, if awakened, your day is ruined. Or the sleep when you have that fantastic dream. Or the sleep that makes you drool, just a little though, lol! I've learned rather quickly that that will not happen.
Update for today is that C.J. joined us for dinner. This is a big step for us all. Usually she is asleep but today Mommy held her and ate with one hand. You mothers all know that an octopus has nothing on a mom! C.J. sat so quietly and listened as Mommy and Daddy had meaningful discussion over dinner. Soon enough she will have her seat at the table and be able to feed herself and I cannot wait for the day when C.J. is able to join in the family discussion. We, of course, will talk about the weather!( Those who know me best all know why we will talk about the weather, everyone else will have to wait patiently...I am sure the reason will come up sooner than later). We will also talk about what she learned in school, how she feels, what she wants to do, how she views the world and of course in a house of educators, we will talk about learning and the learning process. Dull stuff to many but there will never be a dull moment in the Johnson household.
So another day of C.J. and Me is coming to an end. Remember to pray because prayer changes things!
Now that would be understandable if this were her daily routine but it is not. Last night we put C.J. down at about 8:00pm and she was sound asleep when Daddy prayed and kissed his two ladies before heading to work at 7:00am. You have to understand that I am a very programmatic person. I like order in my life. In my schedule you will find me in many different locations. Typically I would like to schedule when she wakes up during the night, not to make her a robot but to make sure she is asleep when I come upon that third dimension of sleep. You know, the sleep that once you are into it, if awakened, your day is ruined. Or the sleep when you have that fantastic dream. Or the sleep that makes you drool, just a little though, lol! I've learned rather quickly that that will not happen.
Update for today is that C.J. joined us for dinner. This is a big step for us all. Usually she is asleep but today Mommy held her and ate with one hand. You mothers all know that an octopus has nothing on a mom! C.J. sat so quietly and listened as Mommy and Daddy had meaningful discussion over dinner. Soon enough she will have her seat at the table and be able to feed herself and I cannot wait for the day when C.J. is able to join in the family discussion. We, of course, will talk about the weather!( Those who know me best all know why we will talk about the weather, everyone else will have to wait patiently...I am sure the reason will come up sooner than later). We will also talk about what she learned in school, how she feels, what she wants to do, how she views the world and of course in a house of educators, we will talk about learning and the learning process. Dull stuff to many but there will never be a dull moment in the Johnson household.
So another day of C.J. and Me is coming to an end. Remember to pray because prayer changes things!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
1 Month Old
I have to confess, this has been much more than expected. When they are yours my how things change. She poops, I have to change her. When she is up, I have to play with her. When she cries, there is no one to pass her off to. All the watching, playing, listening, planning was useful but in real-time you have to go with your gut.
C.J. and I are getting along well. She knows my touch and feels my love. She looks deep into my eyes as I gaze into hers and their is this feeling that comes over me that she is all mine. Mine to love, to hold, to protect, to advocate for, to provide for, to teach, to assist, to guide, to nurture and to pray for. I am a living example of what she will know a man to be.
I've thought over the past month about the effect she will have on my life. Will I have an even lower tolerance of child abuse and neglect? Will I deal with women differently? Will I be more sensitive? Would I have stronger views on the way women treat themselves? Will I attempt to answer the question of whether or not a man can be a feminist? Trust and believe it will be all about this young lady.
After a month of change one thing I can say is that C.J. and I are in for one long and interesting ride! She already is developing a little personality and is a bit feisty at times. I wonder where she gets that from? Hmmmm....Certainly not I. So what is in store for Miss C.J. Johnson and her dad? Will she enjoy science, we watch the Magic School bus Daily and Shatema (Mommy) reads to her all the scientific books that daddy purchases. Will she know what to do with the basketball she received at birth? She has long arms and long legs not to mention a huge wingspan and hands that might dethrone Candace Parker some day. Will she dance to a different beat? She hears the likes of, Ella, Louie, Whitney, Luther, Earth Wind and Fire, Joss Stone, Amy Whinehouse, Nirvana, Lil Wayne, Kirk Franklin, James Cleveland and Kermit all in one day. Will Daddy approve of her first date? Will he even give the poor boy a chance should be the question. Where will she go to college? What will she like? What will she want to be in life? What will the father/daughter dance selection be at her wedding? Will daddy pay for it all? (Lord's willing, yes!)
I can tell you this, already Daddy loves C.J. and C.J. loves me. Until tomorrow remember to pray, because prayer changes things!
C.J. and I are getting along well. She knows my touch and feels my love. She looks deep into my eyes as I gaze into hers and their is this feeling that comes over me that she is all mine. Mine to love, to hold, to protect, to advocate for, to provide for, to teach, to assist, to guide, to nurture and to pray for. I am a living example of what she will know a man to be.
I've thought over the past month about the effect she will have on my life. Will I have an even lower tolerance of child abuse and neglect? Will I deal with women differently? Will I be more sensitive? Would I have stronger views on the way women treat themselves? Will I attempt to answer the question of whether or not a man can be a feminist? Trust and believe it will be all about this young lady.
After a month of change one thing I can say is that C.J. and I are in for one long and interesting ride! She already is developing a little personality and is a bit feisty at times. I wonder where she gets that from? Hmmmm....Certainly not I. So what is in store for Miss C.J. Johnson and her dad? Will she enjoy science, we watch the Magic School bus Daily and Shatema (Mommy) reads to her all the scientific books that daddy purchases. Will she know what to do with the basketball she received at birth? She has long arms and long legs not to mention a huge wingspan and hands that might dethrone Candace Parker some day. Will she dance to a different beat? She hears the likes of, Ella, Louie, Whitney, Luther, Earth Wind and Fire, Joss Stone, Amy Whinehouse, Nirvana, Lil Wayne, Kirk Franklin, James Cleveland and Kermit all in one day. Will Daddy approve of her first date? Will he even give the poor boy a chance should be the question. Where will she go to college? What will she like? What will she want to be in life? What will the father/daughter dance selection be at her wedding? Will daddy pay for it all? (Lord's willing, yes!)
I can tell you this, already Daddy loves C.J. and C.J. loves me. Until tomorrow remember to pray, because prayer changes things!
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