So today was a big day for C.J...she had her ears pierced! So now the process of becoming my little princess begins. With her ears now pierced, earrings must come to fill the holes. I will say the process was not as smooth as it could have been. Since Mommy, Daddy and the doctor are all perfectionists, the second hole became a project, but on the third attempt the hole was set perfectly. Now I know you make think we put the baby through unnecessary pain. Halfway through Mommy felt the same way and could not take anymore. However, this Daddy worked with the doctor to make sure his princess was as perfect as she could be. As the good doctor said, "This is a once in a lifetime moment, and it should be done correctly". Daddy agreed!
My girl C.J. took it well. I believe she only cried because she hates being on her back. Mommy contends that it was due to the clicking sound of the piercing gun. Whatever the cause, my girl took it like a trooper. I really am beginning to like her tough personality. It shows me she will be willing to persevere through what ever challenges come her way.
So the saving begins. When she turns sixteen I have to have a pair of diamond studs for her. As long as she is doing her best in school and staying out of trouble, it is my prayer that I will be able to adorn her with them. I am not trying to spoil her, I just want C.J. to be the Princess she was born to be.
Today on Tyra all they talked about was menstruation. That topic, along with the ears being pierced, just reminded me again that I have a little girl and I have a long, long, long road ahead. So you all always remember to pray and pray for me to continue developing patience and understanding. We all know that prayer changes things. I also have to throw this in tonight...prayer works on and fixes people and situations. C.J. and Daddy will be just fine.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
A Determined Daddy!
As the holiday season continues to roll along, Daddy's customs almost got the best of him today. Since Mommy and Daddy have been a family, they have always put up trees for Christmas. The only problem is that Daddy always waited really late to do so. Last year he waited so late that they decided to do without a tree.
Now this year Daddy could not pull that stunt. He did wait a long time but there would not come a point where he decided not to put one up. This year C.J. is here and a tree must be put up. Now Daddy knows that the tree is not what Christmas is about. He is a preacher, he should know. Also C.J. will know from the beginning that Santa is a commercial advertiser, and that we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. With that being proclaimed, as a child nothing was better than on Christmas morning Daddy leading his troops down the stairs and swinging around the pole to see what was left under the tree for them. Daddy's grandparents would come in the wee hours of the morning to put the gifts under the tree. (I found that out sooner or later) Man we would rip the wrapping off and throw it everywhere. We would over look gifts, forget gifts, find our favorite and leave the rest and take gifts from each other just to be mean, lol. I want C.J. to have that same opportnity so I had to put up a tree.
So we needed lights, and with 4 days to go, they were scarce. However this daddy was determined to find some lights to put on the tree. Not only would the tree look better with them, C.J. would be stimulated when they were on. So he drove here and there looking for lights. He called Mommy to ask her to call around but no one had lights. He was getting discouraged but kept trucking. Mommy called him and told him to give it up and to come home. Daddy paid her no mind and continued to search for lights to put on C.J.'s tree. The journey had become personal...he did not care if the roads were icy, the night grew dark or the cold became bitter. Daddy had made up in his mind that he was going home with some lights no matter where he had to go.
Then finally (In his Rock from wrestling voice) Daddy pulled up to Shop Rite. He walked in the first of what would have been three stops at this shopping center. After already looking in 15 or more stores this weekend he saw them. They were not the single strand white flickering lights that he prefers, but they were lights. Actually a net that drapes right over the tree but lights nonetheless. Daddy had done, C.J. has lights on her tree, and Daddy is satisfied and can enjoy looking at the tree with C.J. as when it is lit. The tree will probably be the ugliest one she ever sees but Daddy will always remember the Sunday evening he spent on the road for those lights all so C.J. gets the experience he wants her to have.
All in a day's work for Daddy! So as we end this weekend and look forward to the week ahead let us remember sometimes it is the simple things that matter and that a daddy should be willing to search all four corners of the earth if it means his Princess' happiness. As I go, you all remember to pray because prayer changes things.
Note to C.J.: Next year daddy will put up the Christmas tree on the first Sunday evening of December. We will start a new tradition for the Johnson's of Old Bridge. We will have snacks, music and decorate stockings too. Daddy has already put it in his planner and on his calendars. Love you baby!
Now this year Daddy could not pull that stunt. He did wait a long time but there would not come a point where he decided not to put one up. This year C.J. is here and a tree must be put up. Now Daddy knows that the tree is not what Christmas is about. He is a preacher, he should know. Also C.J. will know from the beginning that Santa is a commercial advertiser, and that we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. With that being proclaimed, as a child nothing was better than on Christmas morning Daddy leading his troops down the stairs and swinging around the pole to see what was left under the tree for them. Daddy's grandparents would come in the wee hours of the morning to put the gifts under the tree. (I found that out sooner or later) Man we would rip the wrapping off and throw it everywhere. We would over look gifts, forget gifts, find our favorite and leave the rest and take gifts from each other just to be mean, lol. I want C.J. to have that same opportnity so I had to put up a tree.
So we needed lights, and with 4 days to go, they were scarce. However this daddy was determined to find some lights to put on the tree. Not only would the tree look better with them, C.J. would be stimulated when they were on. So he drove here and there looking for lights. He called Mommy to ask her to call around but no one had lights. He was getting discouraged but kept trucking. Mommy called him and told him to give it up and to come home. Daddy paid her no mind and continued to search for lights to put on C.J.'s tree. The journey had become personal...he did not care if the roads were icy, the night grew dark or the cold became bitter. Daddy had made up in his mind that he was going home with some lights no matter where he had to go.
Then finally (In his Rock from wrestling voice) Daddy pulled up to Shop Rite. He walked in the first of what would have been three stops at this shopping center. After already looking in 15 or more stores this weekend he saw them. They were not the single strand white flickering lights that he prefers, but they were lights. Actually a net that drapes right over the tree but lights nonetheless. Daddy had done, C.J. has lights on her tree, and Daddy is satisfied and can enjoy looking at the tree with C.J. as when it is lit. The tree will probably be the ugliest one she ever sees but Daddy will always remember the Sunday evening he spent on the road for those lights all so C.J. gets the experience he wants her to have.
All in a day's work for Daddy! So as we end this weekend and look forward to the week ahead let us remember sometimes it is the simple things that matter and that a daddy should be willing to search all four corners of the earth if it means his Princess' happiness. As I go, you all remember to pray because prayer changes things.
Note to C.J.: Next year daddy will put up the Christmas tree on the first Sunday evening of December. We will start a new tradition for the Johnson's of Old Bridge. We will have snacks, music and decorate stockings too. Daddy has already put it in his planner and on his calendars. Love you baby!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Back On Track
The past few days I have been out of sync. Not being in front of my home computer made completing my blog a little more difficult. I have already made this an item of concern for anytime I travel from this point on. So today I am back home, and since Mommy proclaimed this as a day of vacation, I was with the Princess for the majority of the day.
When we finally got out of the bed, C.J. and I watched Saturday morning cartoons for the first time together. Now I will admit that the cartoons today are not like they were when I was a child. We ended up watching Arnold with the focus today being on different holidays. I did appreciate that we were able to learn something during our time together this morning.
After the morning faded away, the objective was to put up C.J.'s Christmas tree. As a directive from her grandma, we went with an artificial tree because we do not want the fresh pine to make C.J. sick or break her out. She has very sensitive skin. So I went and bought a tree during the beginning of a snowstorm. While I was out I did not buy any trimmings because I knew we had some. To my dismay when I returned home I could not find them. Somehow they are missing. (I will not go on record to say that I believe Mommy threw them out.) So I went back out in the middle of the snowstorm to get ornaments and lights. Well, as you can imagine, not one has lights in the short radius where I traveled, and the ornaments were scarce. I did manage to get ornaments though, blue and silver just like we always do. I will have some lights by the end of the day tomorrow if I have to make some myself.
So the day went well with C.J. and I hanging out. We ended the day watching the Rutgers vs. Central Florida St. Petersburg Bowl, the Penn State vs. Texas Women's Volleyball Championship, and the North Carolina vs. Texas Men's Basketball game. Not too mention Duke beating up on Gonzaga earlier today. I know you all probably say he is going to create a monster, but she really enjoys sports, so I will always watch them with her.
So it is good to be back home with my baby. I missed her a bunch these past few days, and today was a great time to catch up. Usually I am away on Saturdays in meetings or at some functions but that will all be changing. Gradually I am ironing out my weekend schedule to hang around with C.J. a lot more. This weekend is ending with a really bad storm that has hit the east coast, but at least we are close to a "White Christmas"! As I go, please always remember to pray because as you will learn, prayer changes things.
When we finally got out of the bed, C.J. and I watched Saturday morning cartoons for the first time together. Now I will admit that the cartoons today are not like they were when I was a child. We ended up watching Arnold with the focus today being on different holidays. I did appreciate that we were able to learn something during our time together this morning.
After the morning faded away, the objective was to put up C.J.'s Christmas tree. As a directive from her grandma, we went with an artificial tree because we do not want the fresh pine to make C.J. sick or break her out. She has very sensitive skin. So I went and bought a tree during the beginning of a snowstorm. While I was out I did not buy any trimmings because I knew we had some. To my dismay when I returned home I could not find them. Somehow they are missing. (I will not go on record to say that I believe Mommy threw them out.) So I went back out in the middle of the snowstorm to get ornaments and lights. Well, as you can imagine, not one has lights in the short radius where I traveled, and the ornaments were scarce. I did manage to get ornaments though, blue and silver just like we always do. I will have some lights by the end of the day tomorrow if I have to make some myself.
So the day went well with C.J. and I hanging out. We ended the day watching the Rutgers vs. Central Florida St. Petersburg Bowl, the Penn State vs. Texas Women's Volleyball Championship, and the North Carolina vs. Texas Men's Basketball game. Not too mention Duke beating up on Gonzaga earlier today. I know you all probably say he is going to create a monster, but she really enjoys sports, so I will always watch them with her.
So it is good to be back home with my baby. I missed her a bunch these past few days, and today was a great time to catch up. Usually I am away on Saturdays in meetings or at some functions but that will all be changing. Gradually I am ironing out my weekend schedule to hang around with C.J. a lot more. This weekend is ending with a really bad storm that has hit the east coast, but at least we are close to a "White Christmas"! As I go, please always remember to pray because as you will learn, prayer changes things.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Explanation
I had to post on yesterday and the clock was approaching midnight so I pressed submit early. I will do two today to make up for it. One in the AM and the regular the other at the regular time.
C. J. is Better
For the past week C.J. has been feeling under the weather. She has been a trooper though. Still smiling even though she was not at 100%. I had to leave her for a bit but when I returned she got my first 1/2 kiss. The other 1/2 went to mommy of course. So I finally get home and my girl is kicking and being vocal like shhe normally is.
C. J. is Better
For the past week C.J. has been feeling under the weather. She has been a trooper though. Still smiling even though she was not at 100%. I had to leave her for a bit but when I returned she got my first 1/2 kiss. The other 1/2 went to mommy of course. So I finally get home and my
December 17th - Can't Wait To Get Home
I tried to send this yesterday from my phone but it did not work, so i am posting it now. I will have you know that I did keep up with my daily blogging though.
December 17th Can't Wait to Get Home!
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Thu, December 17, 2009 11:44:34 PM
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So I am sitting here in Charlotte, NC. Away from C.J.and mommy for a few hot shakes. When I left they both were sleeping quietly so I prayed with them both and kissed them as I always do when I am leaving out.
Today I understood the meaning of time away. When I got into my room at the hotel no sooner than I laid my head to the pillow I zoned out. This was the first night moment where I could sleep without listening out for C.J. I'm not saying that she makes me lose sleep but the sleep is quite different when I am home. I have to send mommy somewhere, if she would go so she can get some true rest from the hustle and bustle of being a parent. We all deserve it from time to time.
So now I am thinking about my baby as I am not home with her. Even though the rest was great and the sleep so needed. I wish I was in bed right next to her crib listening to her make her little noises and moves as she tries to find the right spot to fall asleep in. I can not wait to get back to hug and kiss C.J. I really miss her.
So you all pray because we know prayer changes things and it will also get me through as I am away from my princess for a bit.
Note to C.J.: When you are away from home. Opt not to go to the Cracker Barrel. Love YoU!
-- Sent from my Palm Pre
Mr. Jamal T. Johnson
December 17th Can't Wait to Get Home!
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Thu, December 17, 2009 11:44:34 PM
From:
"jamaltjohnson@yahoo.com"
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View Contact
To: "go@blogger.com"
So I am sitting here in Charlotte, NC. Away from C.J.and mommy for a few hot shakes. When I left they both were sleeping quietly so I prayed with them both and kissed them as I always do when I am leaving out.
Today I understood the meaning of time away. When I got into my room at the hotel no sooner than I laid my head to the pillow I zoned out. This was the first night moment where I could sleep without listening out for C.J. I'm not saying that she makes me lose sleep but the sleep is quite different when I am home. I have to send mommy somewhere, if she would go so she can get some true rest from the hustle and bustle of being a parent. We all deserve it from time to time.
So now I am thinking about my baby as I am not home with her. Even though the rest was great and the sleep so needed. I wish I was in bed right next to her crib listening to her make her little noises and moves as she tries to find the right spot to fall asleep in. I can not wait to get back to hug and kiss C.J. I really miss her.
So you all pray because we know prayer changes things and it will also get me through as I am away from my princess for a bit.
Note to C.J.: When you are away from home. Opt not to go to the Cracker Barrel. Love YoU!
-- Sent from my Palm Pre
Mr. Jamal T. Johnson
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