We are two months in, good people. Yes it officially was yesterday but you all know I was incoherent last night. Time is flying, no I want to use this one, time is rocket blasting by. I mean C.J. is trying to roll over, holding the head up a little better, exercising the voice box and her reflexes are being perfected every minute. I try not to think about what I miss during the day because I would want to see it all first hand. Maybe I can hand in my resignation letter and get a reality television show offer. You never know, I mean if Flava Flav, Real and Chance and that non talented Tiffany Pollard can get shows, then how about airing the lives of a daddy and his princess. We could be the new age One on One (that just took some of you back...that is the show with Flex and Kyla Pratt).
We went to the doctor's office today. If I have not said it before I will say it now...I absolutely love the fact that his hours work for professional parents. Today was round two of shots and my girl took them both like a champ. She whimpered a little afterwards, and then as usual, cried because she was hungry. She is growing at a good rate and is healthy. Shatema and I were amazed at how well she sat for the doctor. She smiled and wiggled and twisted and almost kicked her vaccines on the floor, lol!
After two months, we are truly a team. Honestly in this house, it probably will be Daddy and C.J. against Mommy. Nothing serious but we will hang and Mommy is going to scold both of us when C.J. is up past her bedtime. We are scolded when C.J. is playing, instead of eating, or when Daddy is acting loud, which she says stimulates her. Hey I just love playing with my kid. Who can blame me, she is such a cutey?
We had a great day today, we were a little tired but C.J. will refresh your day anytime she is around. I love that kid! Welp, until later, always remember to pray because prayer changes things.
Listen C.J. when you read this I want you to know that you were a good little baby up until this point. Mommy and I tried a lot with you and we found the right formula (not milk) that would prepare you to be successful. So when your older and don't want to watch Sid the Science Kid please understand it is only for your professional growth. Love you much!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
The Preacher's Kid
In my life I have said some awfully bad things about the children of preachers. Now, of all people, I have one. Tonight however I learned to look at it from their perspective. Tonight I had to attend to a family from the church so C. J. had to share her Daddy. So the question popped in my head...how does the kid of a preacher feel when they might have a day altered because Daddy is always on call? Or, how would C.J. feel if Daddy missed her first soccer goal because Daddy must attend a meeting? No wonder I always said that those preachers' kids crave attention.
Tonight taught me to always have balance in my life, and to remember that God gave me a beautiful daughter to raise with my wife, and not just when I can schedule her in. Does this mean I drag her to every meeting, service or preaching engagment to make sure we have quality time together? No, to me it means allowing God to use me as he sees fit. That way I know that I will be the best daddy to C.J. and minister to the church.
So I'm short tonight, just getting in really. But as always, remember to pray because prayer changes things.
P.S. Hey C.J., your daddy has promised the Lord to follow where He leads me. Sometimes there will be times you will not agree with that. Do know that God blessed me with you and you will ALWAYS have the daddy time you need. He loves you and I love you too!
For all of you to know the report from the babysitter was that she hit another kid today. As we Johnsons believe, I guess he got too close. Go baby go!
Tonight taught me to always have balance in my life, and to remember that God gave me a beautiful daughter to raise with my wife, and not just when I can schedule her in. Does this mean I drag her to every meeting, service or preaching engagment to make sure we have quality time together? No, to me it means allowing God to use me as he sees fit. That way I know that I will be the best daddy to C.J. and minister to the church.
So I'm short tonight, just getting in really. But as always, remember to pray because prayer changes things.
P.S. Hey C.J., your daddy has promised the Lord to follow where He leads me. Sometimes there will be times you will not agree with that. Do know that God blessed me with you and you will ALWAYS have the daddy time you need. He loves you and I love you too!
For all of you to know the report from the babysitter was that she hit another kid today. As we Johnsons believe, I guess he got too close. Go baby go!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Daddy Needs A Haircut
If you know Jamal T. Johnson you know that he is debonaire. He is very concerned about his appearance and will go out of his way to make sure his attire is top notch. With that said, everyone has mentioned to me that time would be scarce with a child. I would have to disagree for the most part. With all that I involve myself in, having C.J. has not put a dead halt to that.
I have found time for my nine to five, found time for my business development, God automatically makes his time available, even have had time to sit and chill with Shatema. I have had time for recreation and still the time is there for Mr. Johnson to be supportive of his many kids. Now all of this does come at a cost...I do not know what sleep is, and I refuse to depend on coffee to keep me going. Green tea has become my hot beverage of choice.
With all of this going on, most of my time is committed to C.J.'s development. As a father I want to make sure I am there for her mentally, socially, physically, emotionally, playfully, educationally and prayerfully, and anything else you can come up with. I believe that she will be a stronger WOMAN because of it. Now back to C.J. and Daddy's hair.
Now, I went bald because George Bush was President of the United States. I went out, bought a balding clipper and will usually bald my own head. Since C.J. was born I have not been able to do so because I do not want hair to get all over the place. I usually put some plastic down to be neat, but hair scatters and I want everything she uses to be clean. With that said I am considering going back to my Afro days as it is less maintenance than a bald head. Hold up I'm gonna do a poll on Facebook real quick. With my Afro I don't have to worry about getting hair all over the place when cutting it myself. I would have to get back to going to the barber once a week to keep it Steve Harvey tight but that is what I used to do anyway. I want to keep C.J. clean and sanitary so I might have to go that route.
So get this...C.J. is really beginning to use all of her limbs now. Her long legs are moving like she is Allyson Felix, Daddy's favorite runner. She is moving a lot now so we have to watch her closely so she does not fall. Now a fall will occur sooner or later. How we respond will be interesting. She had another good day at the sitter. Shatema told me that she talked to her on the phone. I really like the fact that the sitter interacts with her too. She is becoming more and more fascinating as the days go by. When she is up and running, watch out world. Daddy and C.J. are going to be on the move.
I am going to go now, so as always, remember to pray because prayer changes things!
I have found time for my nine to five, found time for my business development, God automatically makes his time available, even have had time to sit and chill with Shatema. I have had time for recreation and still the time is there for Mr. Johnson to be supportive of his many kids. Now all of this does come at a cost...I do not know what sleep is, and I refuse to depend on coffee to keep me going. Green tea has become my hot beverage of choice.
With all of this going on, most of my time is committed to C.J.'s development. As a father I want to make sure I am there for her mentally, socially, physically, emotionally, playfully, educationally and prayerfully, and anything else you can come up with. I believe that she will be a stronger WOMAN because of it. Now back to C.J. and Daddy's hair.
Now, I went bald because George Bush was President of the United States. I went out, bought a balding clipper and will usually bald my own head. Since C.J. was born I have not been able to do so because I do not want hair to get all over the place. I usually put some plastic down to be neat, but hair scatters and I want everything she uses to be clean. With that said I am considering going back to my Afro days as it is less maintenance than a bald head. Hold up I'm gonna do a poll on Facebook real quick. With my Afro I don't have to worry about getting hair all over the place when cutting it myself. I would have to get back to going to the barber once a week to keep it Steve Harvey tight but that is what I used to do anyway. I want to keep C.J. clean and sanitary so I might have to go that route.
So get this...C.J. is really beginning to use all of her limbs now. Her long legs are moving like she is Allyson Felix, Daddy's favorite runner. She is moving a lot now so we have to watch her closely so she does not fall. Now a fall will occur sooner or later. How we respond will be interesting. She had another good day at the sitter. Shatema told me that she talked to her on the phone. I really like the fact that the sitter interacts with her too. She is becoming more and more fascinating as the days go by. When she is up and running, watch out world. Daddy and C.J. are going to be on the move.
I am going to go now, so as always, remember to pray because prayer changes things!
Monday, October 5, 2009
All In A Day's Work
Today was a good day! Up at 4:45am, check. Car started and moving by 6:30am, check. Drop C.J. and Shatema off at the babysitter, check. Get to work on time, check. Have a productive day at the office, check. Pick up C.J. and Shatema by 4:30, check. So as you can see, the first day back for Shatema and our new routine went well. If I had to grade our performance I'd give a B+ for the attempt. When we get in stride we will be fluid and the A+'s will come.
So this evening I had the chance to chill with C.J. due to a minor mishap with a certain person's ring finger who shall remain nameless. She had to go away for a couple of hours so that left C.J. and I to fend for ourselves and we did well. We came home, she slept as I caught up on some work that needed to be completed. She woke up. I prepared a bottle, fed her and then started to prepare her bath (yes with one hand because she was in the other). I am still working on this not spoiling her stuff, I give myself a F-. So during the bath C.J. wanted to be difficult. This being only my second time bathing her she is still a little hard to manage with her being so tiny and my hands being so large. And when I'm trying to be extra careful she wants to twist and turn, of course. If it weren't for her being in water I'd pop her little butt and tell her to be still...a little pop won't hurt her. We got through it, though, and I got her dressed, and then it was back to sitting down C.J. and Daddy! Now when Mommy got home to evaluate the situation I realized there were a few things I forgot to do. I have to get a little better and study what Mommy does more intently.
I am learning that you have to get a lot done in a day as a parent. I am becoming part of the Octopus Club. I used to joke around about mothers being able to do many things at once but now I am in the same company. It is a great club to be in though and for C.J. I will be an octopus. We are here now watching this Vikings vs. Packers game. We even have Mommy peeking too. We may win her over one day. Until that day folks remember to pray because prayer changes things.
P.S. C.J., you had a great day at the sitter. The entire family calls you by your name C.J. They like you a lot and you seem to be pleased with them after day one. Continue to be well behaved whenever you are away from Daddy and Mommy. Good behavior will take you a long way. Oh yeah, Mommy read the weather report to you today as well! When you read this you will know why I stated that and the weather some other times as well. Love you baby!
So this evening I had the chance to chill with C.J. due to a minor mishap with a certain person's ring finger who shall remain nameless. She had to go away for a couple of hours so that left C.J. and I to fend for ourselves and we did well. We came home, she slept as I caught up on some work that needed to be completed. She woke up. I prepared a bottle, fed her and then started to prepare her bath (yes with one hand because she was in the other). I am still working on this not spoiling her stuff, I give myself a F-. So during the bath C.J. wanted to be difficult. This being only my second time bathing her she is still a little hard to manage with her being so tiny and my hands being so large. And when I'm trying to be extra careful she wants to twist and turn, of course. If it weren't for her being in water I'd pop her little butt and tell her to be still...a little pop won't hurt her. We got through it, though, and I got her dressed, and then it was back to sitting down C.J. and Daddy! Now when Mommy got home to evaluate the situation I realized there were a few things I forgot to do. I have to get a little better and study what Mommy does more intently.
I am learning that you have to get a lot done in a day as a parent. I am becoming part of the Octopus Club. I used to joke around about mothers being able to do many things at once but now I am in the same company. It is a great club to be in though and for C.J. I will be an octopus. We are here now watching this Vikings vs. Packers game. We even have Mommy peeking too. We may win her over one day. Until that day folks remember to pray because prayer changes things.
P.S. C.J., you had a great day at the sitter. The entire family calls you by your name C.J. They like you a lot and you seem to be pleased with them after day one. Continue to be well behaved whenever you are away from Daddy and Mommy. Good behavior will take you a long way. Oh yeah, Mommy read the weather report to you today as well! When you read this you will know why I stated that and the weather some other times as well. Love you baby!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Where Is C.J.?
Today is Sunday. The first Sunday in October to be exact. Guess who had to work? You guessed right, me. So I left the house this morning like it was a regular work day and headed down to TCNJ. 8:45am to 3:30pm, all day long in a building that was extremely hot. My voice was gone from the game yesterday and I had to present. This was going to be an interesting day I thought. In the end it wasn't too long. Now, if you have kept up with the diary, you know that Shatema is headed to work tomorrow and C.J. will begin going to the babysitter. On my way out this morning Shatema reminded me not to forget to purchase a frame for her picture of C.J... easier said than done. I went to one store and they had nothing. I wanted to call it quits so I could get my food and get in for the end of the late games. However I know how it feels to stare at C.J. during the day,and I want Shatema to have the same opportunity. So I go to another store they were empty. Finally, after two failed attempts, I found a great frame for Shatema and was able to head home. Only today the arrival would be different.
Today was the first day that when I cracked the door, began to ascend the stairs, and I heard nothing. It was quiet, too quiet. I have to admit the sound was haunting because I have become accustomed to hearing her up or even asleep...C.J. does snore, lol! OK people, there was no need to panic. I knew Shatema had planned to be gone when I got home. That does not mean I have to like it. We had a routine. I would come home, run up the steps, take off my jacket, wash my hands, kiss Shatema and then grab my baby. I was empty handed today and I felt the difference. So now I had to eat and watch football alone. I did get a text to tell me that over at Grandma's my baby was watching football, as she should have been, but she should have been with Daddy.
Don't go thinking I do not want her visiting, but some of you may know when you have that bond with your kid, you will do everything in your power to stop anything from breaking it. C.J. and I bond over Sunday night football and it had become comfortable for dear old Dad. So know I have to wait anxiously until my darling gets home but tonight is different because we are preparing for the first family exodus tomorrow and Shatema and I will be preparing for the morning. I have already set out my clothes for tomorrow, washed the bottles, straightened up the living room, and even mopped the floor. You can tell I had a lot of nervous energy to use and a lot of idol time this evening. However, when Shatema gets home, we have to bath C.J, read to her, pray and get her down and fix lunch for the both of us...a lot to be done, I know. But we are a team and hopefully we will be in bed with enough time to enjoy a good night of rest.
Tomorrow morning will be rough. Will we get out on time? How will Daddy respond to the new situation? Will Daddy make it to work on time? Will he be back in time to pick his girls up? All these questions are running through my head but you know what it is pretty exciting. I honestly have been waiting for this moment for a while now and it has finally arrived. I am sure with God leading us all things will fall right into place. That is exactly the reason the Johnsons of Old Bridge pray daily. We want nothing but for God's will to be manifested in our lives.
As for today that is all folks. As always, remember to pray because prayer changes things. By the way C.J. is home now too!
Today was the first day that when I cracked the door, began to ascend the stairs, and I heard nothing. It was quiet, too quiet. I have to admit the sound was haunting because I have become accustomed to hearing her up or even asleep...C.J. does snore, lol! OK people, there was no need to panic. I knew Shatema had planned to be gone when I got home. That does not mean I have to like it. We had a routine. I would come home, run up the steps, take off my jacket, wash my hands, kiss Shatema and then grab my baby. I was empty handed today and I felt the difference. So now I had to eat and watch football alone. I did get a text to tell me that over at Grandma's my baby was watching football, as she should have been, but she should have been with Daddy.
Don't go thinking I do not want her visiting, but some of you may know when you have that bond with your kid, you will do everything in your power to stop anything from breaking it. C.J. and I bond over Sunday night football and it had become comfortable for dear old Dad. So know I have to wait anxiously until my darling gets home but tonight is different because we are preparing for the first family exodus tomorrow and Shatema and I will be preparing for the morning. I have already set out my clothes for tomorrow, washed the bottles, straightened up the living room, and even mopped the floor. You can tell I had a lot of nervous energy to use and a lot of idol time this evening. However, when Shatema gets home, we have to bath C.J, read to her, pray and get her down and fix lunch for the both of us...a lot to be done, I know. But we are a team and hopefully we will be in bed with enough time to enjoy a good night of rest.
Tomorrow morning will be rough. Will we get out on time? How will Daddy respond to the new situation? Will Daddy make it to work on time? Will he be back in time to pick his girls up? All these questions are running through my head but you know what it is pretty exciting. I honestly have been waiting for this moment for a while now and it has finally arrived. I am sure with God leading us all things will fall right into place. That is exactly the reason the Johnsons of Old Bridge pray daily. We want nothing but for God's will to be manifested in our lives.
As for today that is all folks. As always, remember to pray because prayer changes things. By the way C.J. is home now too!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
When Can C.J. Play?
I am a sports fanatic. If you know me you already know that. Pop Warner, High School, College or the Pros, if there is a game I am down. This is the Daddy who wants to buy his girl an outfit that clearly is for a boy because it has footballs on it. I am currently looking for a baby jersey for her too. So you are asking, "Why all this?" Well, I am gearing up for the day that C.J. and I get to hang at games together. I am envious when I see the dad and his kid walking to the concession stand. I want that to be C.J begging me for candy and popcorn. Today I was at a game and a fan and his son looked so cute together.
I am serious about this too. Last night I took pictures of C.J. with her basketball and she was posing. Cross-over will be wicked! Some good times are in store for us and Daddy can not wait until C.J is ready to play. You might think I am playing but I am so serious. I was online and found this today and I will be off to buy it for her as soon as possible...http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2863487. I will begin working on hand eye coordination and her gross motor skills so do not think I am trying to breed a stallion either. This is all in the name of being well rounded.
Many people wonder when she will be out and about. Trust she will be playing with Daddy before. So to answer all of your questions, soon. Soon she will be able to play. Soon she will be at football games. Soon she will go for runs in the park and soon folks will see her.
It was a great day C.J.! Daddy went to watch East Orange beat Montclair in football. Next year you will be there too. Then I made it home to catch the end of the Notre Dame game with you and they were victorious too. Currently, Miami is playing Oklahoma and it is a ball game baby. You are fading though. So another Saturday is fading away as is C.J. but it was great! As always, remember to pray because prayer changes things!
I am serious about this too. Last night I took pictures of C.J. with her basketball and she was posing. Cross-over will be wicked! Some good times are in store for us and Daddy can not wait until C.J is ready to play. You might think I am playing but I am so serious. I was online and found this today and I will be off to buy it for her as soon as possible...http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2863487. I will begin working on hand eye coordination and her gross motor skills so do not think I am trying to breed a stallion either. This is all in the name of being well rounded.
Many people wonder when she will be out and about. Trust she will be playing with Daddy before. So to answer all of your questions, soon. Soon she will be able to play. Soon she will be at football games. Soon she will go for runs in the park and soon folks will see her.
It was a great day C.J.! Daddy went to watch East Orange beat Montclair in football. Next year you will be there too. Then I made it home to catch the end of the Notre Dame game with you and they were victorious too. Currently, Miami is playing Oklahoma and it is a ball game baby. You are fading though. So another Saturday is fading away as is C.J. but it was great! As always, remember to pray because prayer changes things!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Little Feet
After a long week, guess what I got to do? I got to chill out with C.J. this evening while Mommy went to beautify herself. Monday will be a milestone in the Johnson's of Old Bridge residence. Mommy goes back to work and C.J. will be with the sitter for the first time. Many emotions are mounting but soon we will all be in a state of normalcy.
So anyway today since Mommy was away I figured C.J. and I would go for a ride to keep her asleep. Now my intention was to ride around, and then when she was asleep, run in the mall and get her some Jordan's. To my dismay my baby's feet are not big enough yet. She has a few more weeks to go hopefully. So upset, I had to find my baby something, so we searched and searched until I found her the cutest little dress.
Now I am feeling some type of way because everything that is made for little girls is PINK! Now I am a colors person. I will wear pink and C.J. can wear pink too, as long as it is not that girly pink, YUCK! So I have laid down a decree that if you purchase something for C.J. please do not get anything pink. Daddy gets her purple, green, blue, brown and black everything. I just want her to be versatile in color. My father would say I'm grooming her to be a tomboy, but I'm not. I only have bought her dresses. Yes, she does have a basketball and will get a football and softball soon. I will make sure she is well rounded. The only thing now is the sneakers. Her feet have to grow for me. She has this nice sweatsuit I want her to wear but she needs some hot kicks to go with it.
So C.J. has slept the entire evening and Daddy is so appreciative. We now just have to see what the night will bring. She made a trip to the mall today. Some time in the years to come, I bet much of my hard earned money will go, more than I want it too. I guess I have to say I started it. Well, she is my Princess so she can get that (for now)! If her grades slip she will have to shop at the Home Shopping Network or QVC.
Well I am off now to chill out with my little foot Princess. As always remember to pray because prayer changes things!
So anyway today since Mommy was away I figured C.J. and I would go for a ride to keep her asleep. Now my intention was to ride around, and then when she was asleep, run in the mall and get her some Jordan's. To my dismay my baby's feet are not big enough yet. She has a few more weeks to go hopefully. So upset, I had to find my baby something, so we searched and searched until I found her the cutest little dress.
Now I am feeling some type of way because everything that is made for little girls is PINK! Now I am a colors person. I will wear pink and C.J. can wear pink too, as long as it is not that girly pink, YUCK! So I have laid down a decree that if you purchase something for C.J. please do not get anything pink. Daddy gets her purple, green, blue, brown and black everything. I just want her to be versatile in color. My father would say I'm grooming her to be a tomboy, but I'm not. I only have bought her dresses. Yes, she does have a basketball and will get a football and softball soon. I will make sure she is well rounded. The only thing now is the sneakers. Her feet have to grow for me. She has this nice sweatsuit I want her to wear but she needs some hot kicks to go with it.
So C.J. has slept the entire evening and Daddy is so appreciative. We now just have to see what the night will bring. She made a trip to the mall today. Some time in the years to come, I bet much of my hard earned money will go, more than I want it too. I guess I have to say I started it. Well, she is my Princess so she can get that (for now)! If her grades slip she will have to shop at the Home Shopping Network or QVC.
Well I am off now to chill out with my little foot Princess. As always remember to pray because prayer changes things!
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