Today we began the day dark and early. If the sun was even visible when we left out I would have put bright and early. So today C.J. and I hung out once we got home. She is so interested in her thumb that I asked her to have some. She immediately put her hand in my mouth to share her nasty finger. I was just excited that she did as asked right at the proper moment. She is developing quite nicely.
When I went to pick her up this evening the sitter shook my hand and told me good job! I really appreciated that. I try to be the best dad I can be. So when someone commends me on the job it makes me feel special. It is easy though because C.J. is a fantastic baby. She allows Daddy to get his rest so he can be fully charged up when she needs him. As long as she does her part Daddy will be able to do his part with ease.
So the norm is back in place. We go and come, go and come. C.J. and Daddy will get their together time so Mommy can have her breaks too. I stop and ask myself sometimes if life is supposed to be this way? When I think a little longer a smile comes over me and I am able to say yes. So I won't be long today, you all remember to pray because prayer changes things.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
A Sad Day
Good evening everyone. I am sitting here in quite a solemn state. I have not worked since the 15th of December and now the free time is over. I am on the fence of whether or not to go into work tomorrow or not. A lot of obstacles have been thrown in my way and I am dealing with them internally. With a family that has to drive far everywhere we go it means we need a reliable vehicle. Well just today the family vehicle became unreliable when we need it most. The weather is frightful and we are back to work to start the new year. I mean in a span of three days it has been one barrier then another and another. The problems have me even contemplating not going to work to tend to them. We will see where that goes.
To add to that, C.J. and I, who have been together all but two days during this break, have to part ways tomorrow. I think we both have the blues. C.J. has been quite different today. It was not until a few moments ago that I came to the realization that she might be acting up because she does not want to leave her Daddy! I mean can you blame her? When else does she get to sleep until she feels like waking up? Who else lets her make a mess while eating? Who else watches Sports Center with her everyday? Who else takes her to the mall and hangs out? Who else will play with her until she is ready to stop? Who else will let her take long naps and never interrupt her sleeping? The answer to all those questions is Daddy. We have had a blast together folks and it is hurting us both to see the time come to an end.
So today is a sad day in the life of C.J. and her Daddy. I think next year I might have to let her go to the sitter even though I am home. That will help us both not get too attached. We will get through this together though. So as always, please remember to pray because prayer changes things. It can even change C.J. and her Daddy's sad day into a good one.
To add to that, C.J. and I, who have been together all but two days during this break, have to part ways tomorrow. I think we both have the blues. C.J. has been quite different today. It was not until a few moments ago that I came to the realization that she might be acting up because she does not want to leave her Daddy! I mean can you blame her? When else does she get to sleep until she feels like waking up? Who else lets her make a mess while eating? Who else watches Sports Center with her everyday? Who else takes her to the mall and hangs out? Who else will play with her until she is ready to stop? Who else will let her take long naps and never interrupt her sleeping? The answer to all those questions is Daddy. We have had a blast together folks and it is hurting us both to see the time come to an end.
So today is a sad day in the life of C.J. and her Daddy. I think next year I might have to let her go to the sitter even though I am home. That will help us both not get too attached. We will get through this together though. So as always, please remember to pray because prayer changes things. It can even change C.J. and her Daddy's sad day into a good one.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
When It's Cold Outside
When it is cold outside you stay indoors. I have been raving about the rest and relaxation we have had as a family. Usually during a break from work I stay busy. This year things are different so I find myself indoors a lot. Today I made a morning run and came straight back home. Immediately I needed to feed C.J., who was awake and warming up to be her perky self. For the rest of the day it was the three of us lounging.
We all had things we could have been engaged in. I could have been arranging things for work. I could have cleaned the house which was my intention...I did at least start to clean some things out. I could have worked on the certificates I need to make for church tomorrow. I could have taken the truck to get the light fixed. I could have gone to the cleaners. I will not even add the things C.J. could have been doing instead of lounging, but the relaxation feels great.
What you need to understand is that it was very cold and windy outside today and when the weather is that frigid the best thing to do stay in. Sure all the things that needed to be done are important but getting a baby bundled up to go out is a chore. The longer we can avoid the wicked air with her the better. It was not until we began the church preparation process that we saw the need to go out. We had to, C.J. needed something to wear and none of the combinations that we had at home worked. So we had to break our rule and get ready to go out and brave the cold.
I will have you know that I believe C.J. felt nothing. If she could speak she probably would say that she was hot as H-E-double hockey sticks! Whenever we have her out, especially in weather such as this, we are well prepared.
So the cold kept C.J. and Daddy in for most of the day. However, when it comes to looking good, not even Mother Nature herself can stand in the way of Daddy and his Princess. So we headed and found what she needed...I must admit that Mommy gets the Gold Star for finding the ensemble. So through the brutal weather we made it back indoors where it is nice and warm. I will close with this though. When it is cold outside the best place to be is inside. You all have a great evening and always remember to pray. I do not need to say it, but just in case you forgot the rest, because prayer changes things!
We all had things we could have been engaged in. I could have been arranging things for work. I could have cleaned the house which was my intention...I did at least start to clean some things out. I could have worked on the certificates I need to make for church tomorrow. I could have taken the truck to get the light fixed. I could have gone to the cleaners. I will not even add the things C.J. could have been doing instead of lounging, but the relaxation feels great.
What you need to understand is that it was very cold and windy outside today and when the weather is that frigid the best thing to do stay in. Sure all the things that needed to be done are important but getting a baby bundled up to go out is a chore. The longer we can avoid the wicked air with her the better. It was not until we began the church preparation process that we saw the need to go out. We had to, C.J. needed something to wear and none of the combinations that we had at home worked. So we had to break our rule and get ready to go out and brave the cold.
I will have you know that I believe C.J. felt nothing. If she could speak she probably would say that she was hot as H-E-double hockey sticks! Whenever we have her out, especially in weather such as this, we are well prepared.
So the cold kept C.J. and Daddy in for most of the day. However, when it comes to looking good, not even Mother Nature herself can stand in the way of Daddy and his Princess. So we headed and found what she needed...I must admit that Mommy gets the Gold Star for finding the ensemble. So through the brutal weather we made it back indoors where it is nice and warm. I will close with this though. When it is cold outside the best place to be is inside. You all have a great evening and always remember to pray. I do not need to say it, but just in case you forgot the rest, because prayer changes things!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Friday, January 1st, 2010
So today was the first day of 2010 and C.J. and I spent some of it together but most of it apart. She did manage to send a greeting by way of text through her mother. I have to admit I missed C.J. just a little bit today. I know you are saying, "How could you?" Listen folks we have spent the past three weeks together. Both of us will get tired of each other at some point or another. I am not saying I was tired of the Princess but some time away from Daddy is always a good thing...for her sake, lol!
It was an interesting day to say the least. I started it by repairing a tire on my truck. I will tell you it was the last thing I wanted to do. However a man has to do what a man has to do. I had to make sure the truck was ready for Monday when we have to return to our regular schedule. C.J. and Daddy will have it rough on Monday and that seemed to be all I thought about today. That is what vacation will do to you especially when you have a bright and bushy tailed daughter to play with.
So we did not spend the day as planned watching football. I did manage to send her basketball with her to her cousins' house so she could practice her skills. I let her play with it yesterday and she showed me that she can do a no look pass. (The pic is soon to come when I figure out how to load it on here.) I know people think I am pushing sports on her but I am just introducing her to a lot of things. She reads, listens to music, has dolls and a whole lot more. I am accepting the fact that she might not want to pursue athletics, (WOW, I actually said that, I need prayer now.). Whatever she chooses to participate in I will fully support her as long as she puts forth 100%. Johnsons do not half-step at anything.
I am going to go now so in closing as always remember to pray because here at The Daddy Diary we know that prayer changes things! Have a great evening.
It was an interesting day to say the least. I started it by repairing a tire on my truck. I will tell you it was the last thing I wanted to do. However a man has to do what a man has to do. I had to make sure the truck was ready for Monday when we have to return to our regular schedule. C.J. and Daddy will have it rough on Monday and that seemed to be all I thought about today. That is what vacation will do to you especially when you have a bright and bushy tailed daughter to play with.
So we did not spend the day as planned watching football. I did manage to send her basketball with her to her cousins' house so she could practice her skills. I let her play with it yesterday and she showed me that she can do a no look pass. (The pic is soon to come when I figure out how to load it on here.) I know people think I am pushing sports on her but I am just introducing her to a lot of things. She reads, listens to music, has dolls and a whole lot more. I am accepting the fact that she might not want to pursue athletics, (WOW, I actually said that, I need prayer now.). Whatever she chooses to participate in I will fully support her as long as she puts forth 100%. Johnsons do not half-step at anything.
I am going to go now so in closing as always remember to pray because here at The Daddy Diary we know that prayer changes things! Have a great evening.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Only The Beginning
Well here we are, December 31st, 2009. Most people are around celebrating a year that is ending. For some this is the end of a decade. (This is up for debate in a lot of circles, whether or not there is one more year to go in the decade or not.) For some, the pledge to change what they do in the new year. So I ask myself, how do I view this day? As I have matured I see this day as another one granted by God that I am thankful for.
A lot of people I know are about to get dressed and head to New York City..the city of bright lights, the city that NEVER sleeps. They are going over there to see the big ball drop in Times Square. Daddy, however, is going to kiss the girls and then head down to the House of God to bring in the new year as my ancestors did, in prayer.
(This next bit is for C.J., I have to make sure she is educated on why we do things.) The Watch Night Services in Black communities that we celebrate today can be traced back to gatherings on December 31, 1862, also known as "Freedom's Eve." On that night, Blacks came together in churches and private homes all across the nation, anxiously awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation actually had become law. Then, at the stroke of midnight, it was January 1, 1863, and all slaves in the Confederate States were declared legally free. When the news was received, there were prayers, shouts and songs of joy as people fell to their knees and thanked God. Black folks have gathered in churches annually on New Year's Eve ever since, praising God for bringing us safely through another year. It's been 141 years since that first Freedom's Eve and many of us were never taught the African American history of Watch Night, but tradition still brings us together at this time every year to celebrate "how we got over”.
Now with that said, I will reflect on this year of trials, tribulation, triumphs and defeats and all I can say is, "We serve an awesome God and through it all He brought me through." I thank Him for all the good times. I thank Him for all the bad times. I thank Him for putting up with me in spite of me. I adore Him and lift my hands in adoration. I praise Him with a voice of triumph and I worship Him with all I am. Most of all I thank Him for the baby he blessed my home with at 1:17am on August 7th, 2009. She has helped bring a change in me that was very much needed.
Honestly that is all I have to say today. The clock will strike twelve, and guess what, 60 seconds later all the hoopla will be gone. The year 2010 will be a minute old. The one thing I pray is that this minute, the next, today, and if God sees fit tomorrow, my steps, C.J.'s steps and my families steps are ordered in the word of God, and that His will is the only one governing our lives. WITH GOD 2010 will be AWESOME!
As I go, I have a list of people who have solicited prayer tonight. As I always say, we know that prayer changes things and people. Whatever it is these people need I am turning it over to God to handle. The same with my life...do God what you want. Lead me and I will follow. Lead those that have solicited to the place you would have them to be. To my readers, always remember to pray because prayer, even today, still changes things.
A lot of people I know are about to get dressed and head to New York City..the city of bright lights, the city that NEVER sleeps. They are going over there to see the big ball drop in Times Square. Daddy, however, is going to kiss the girls and then head down to the House of God to bring in the new year as my ancestors did, in prayer.
(This next bit is for C.J., I have to make sure she is educated on why we do things.) The Watch Night Services in Black communities that we celebrate today can be traced back to gatherings on December 31, 1862, also known as "Freedom's Eve." On that night, Blacks came together in churches and private homes all across the nation, anxiously awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation actually had become law. Then, at the stroke of midnight, it was January 1, 1863, and all slaves in the Confederate States were declared legally free. When the news was received, there were prayers, shouts and songs of joy as people fell to their knees and thanked God. Black folks have gathered in churches annually on New Year's Eve ever since, praising God for bringing us safely through another year. It's been 141 years since that first Freedom's Eve and many of us were never taught the African American history of Watch Night, but tradition still brings us together at this time every year to celebrate "how we got over”.
Now with that said, I will reflect on this year of trials, tribulation, triumphs and defeats and all I can say is, "We serve an awesome God and through it all He brought me through." I thank Him for all the good times. I thank Him for all the bad times. I thank Him for putting up with me in spite of me. I adore Him and lift my hands in adoration. I praise Him with a voice of triumph and I worship Him with all I am. Most of all I thank Him for the baby he blessed my home with at 1:17am on August 7th, 2009. She has helped bring a change in me that was very much needed.
Honestly that is all I have to say today. The clock will strike twelve, and guess what, 60 seconds later all the hoopla will be gone. The year 2010 will be a minute old. The one thing I pray is that this minute, the next, today, and if God sees fit tomorrow, my steps, C.J.'s steps and my families steps are ordered in the word of God, and that His will is the only one governing our lives. WITH GOD 2010 will be AWESOME!
As I go, I have a list of people who have solicited prayer tonight. As I always say, we know that prayer changes things and people. Whatever it is these people need I am turning it over to God to handle. The same with my life...do God what you want. Lead me and I will follow. Lead those that have solicited to the place you would have them to be. To my readers, always remember to pray because prayer, even today, still changes things.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Slobber
If it is one thing I have yet to adjust to with C.J., it is her slobber. When she was a new baby it was not bad. However, now C.J. creates slobber. Some say it is because she is teething. You are all wrong, my girl produces it. She loves to keep her hands in her mouth, which in turn, brings the slobber. The problem is that she makes her slobber take up residence on Daddy...on my face, arm, hand, shirt, pants and the floor. Today she had wet me so badly that I had to pass her off to Mommy.
Now I love my child America but this slobber can lead to problems. I can already see it. Daddy is running late for church while holding C.J. and then it comes, all on my suit jacket or on my tie. Then I have to change what I am wearing and be late for church. So I told C.J. tonight that I am going to create a baby retainer for her so she can hold that slobber in a little bit.
So C.J. is teething. We have some sleepless nights ahead because she already is restless during the day. One thing I noticed today is that C.J. always has her eye on me. It made it click for me even though I already knew this but today sealed the deal. I am her model and whatever I do she will think is correct. So I have to make sure I walk properly, talk properly and act properly so she always has her eyes on a great example of not only a man but a person.
One more day in the year 2009, God is truly GREAT and AWESOME! When I think of all He has done for me just thinking about 2009 would not do justice. 2009 was great! He blessed me with C.J. and entrusted her to my care. However what is in store is even greater!
Now I love my child America but this slobber can lead to problems. I can already see it. Daddy is running late for church while holding C.J. and then it comes, all on my suit jacket or on my tie. Then I have to change what I am wearing and be late for church. So I told C.J. tonight that I am going to create a baby retainer for her so she can hold that slobber in a little bit.
So C.J. is teething. We have some sleepless nights ahead because she already is restless during the day. One thing I noticed today is that C.J. always has her eye on me. It made it click for me even though I already knew this but today sealed the deal. I am her model and whatever I do she will think is correct. So I have to make sure I walk properly, talk properly and act properly so she always has her eyes on a great example of not only a man but a person.
One more day in the year 2009, God is truly GREAT and AWESOME! When I think of all He has done for me just thinking about 2009 would not do justice. 2009 was great! He blessed me with C.J. and entrusted her to my care. However what is in store is even greater!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Things Happen
Today was an interesting day. We woke up at about nine (oh how I am loving this), watched Maury of course, and then got dressed. All we had to do was make a routine trip to the doctor's office. Today it was for Mommy. Now you have to understand that it was freezing outside and the wind was vicious, which made it seem colder than it was. C.J. is all bundled up and we headed outside. This is when the day goes bad. Of course I look ahead as we walk towards the car and notice the truck has a flat tire. Just my luck. I already need to fix a bumper, the front windshield, and some other minor things and now this. Thank God we have another car that was available to use. I did not want to have my babies, C.J. and Mommy, out in the cold.
So the day was not too bad; we just had to make some adjustments. C.J. and Daddy had a good day together. Tonight was Daddy's night to give C.J. her bath. My objective was to stay dry. Her objective was to splash as much water onto Daddy as possible. I am proud to announce that Daddy was successful tonight and remained bone dry. I will admit it is funny to see her kick the water all over the place and then snicker, but I was not having it tonight. I stuck to my guns and won the fight.
Today C.J. learned a valuable lesson. She was taught that she cannot always have things her way. C.J. prefers to eat and then be changed. Daddy has bought into this process. Mommy, on the other hand, chooses to do the exact opposite, which annoys the heck out of C.J., so of course she wines and cries. I know you all probably expect me to have sided with the kid, but I did what any other good daddy would do. I used this as a teachable moment and explained to C.J. that things will not always go her way, and when they do not, she can not yell, kick and scream. After I educated my Princess, I did what any great father would do for his daughter. I picked her up and consoled her. All Mommy could do was smile and shake her head.
So the day started off good, went a little sour, then ended with C.J. falling asleep in my lap soundly. Tomorrow the objective is to fix the flat tire, fix the light and get the truck back up and running so C.J. and Mommy can ride comfortably. So as I go, I solicit your prayers as I always do because we all know that prayer changes things!
So the day was not too bad; we just had to make some adjustments. C.J. and Daddy had a good day together. Tonight was Daddy's night to give C.J. her bath. My objective was to stay dry. Her objective was to splash as much water onto Daddy as possible. I am proud to announce that Daddy was successful tonight and remained bone dry. I will admit it is funny to see her kick the water all over the place and then snicker, but I was not having it tonight. I stuck to my guns and won the fight.
Today C.J. learned a valuable lesson. She was taught that she cannot always have things her way. C.J. prefers to eat and then be changed. Daddy has bought into this process. Mommy, on the other hand, chooses to do the exact opposite, which annoys the heck out of C.J., so of course she wines and cries. I know you all probably expect me to have sided with the kid, but I did what any other good daddy would do. I used this as a teachable moment and explained to C.J. that things will not always go her way, and when they do not, she can not yell, kick and scream. After I educated my Princess, I did what any great father would do for his daughter. I picked her up and consoled her. All Mommy could do was smile and shake her head.
So the day started off good, went a little sour, then ended with C.J. falling asleep in my lap soundly. Tomorrow the objective is to fix the flat tire, fix the light and get the truck back up and running so C.J. and Mommy can ride comfortably. So as I go, I solicit your prayers as I always do because we all know that prayer changes things!
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