Birthday Blowout

Today we did our first double duty birthday traveling. We shared with CJ#1 who turned one and Brandon who turned 10! Daddy even played Musical Chairs and did OK, he did not win but tired his best.

Always pray folks because prayer changes tings, people and situations! Will fix this up tomorrow. Daddy and CJ both are tired.

Another Snow Day

I will fix this post tomorrow. I am really sleepy. In A nutshell, Daddy, Mommy and CJ stayed in all day until the snow ended. Then we hung out at the mall! Remember to pray because prayer changes things, people and situations.

Guess What? It Snowed Again.

OK, OK, OK, it snowed again folks and that led to an adventure for C.J. and her Daddy. OK, C.J.'s morning was pretty much business as usual but Daddy's morning, without a doubt, SUCKED! It all began with the forecast from last night. As usual I prepared for a snow day by bringing some files home to read. However when I woke up this morning at 5AM no snow was falling so I began my normal morning ritual. Throughout the process of getting ready I uttered to myself, I really do not want to go to work and then have to fight through traffic to get back home. I even threw something on to say I had clothes on for work. So reluctantly I went out to the car and that is when I realized it has began to snow. I get C.J. all locked in, clean the car off, get it semi toasty for the ride and I say to Mommy again, "I do not want to go to work." My wife, oh how I love her, insisted that I go to work and made me feel all bad for even thinking about not going. I had just reached Route 9 when I realized that I had left my files home along with my wallet. I could not turn back because if I did, I would be staying home. So I kept going. Traffic this morning was not bad so we reached the sitter without incident, Praise God, and off to work I went.

Now remember I have files at home and I never wanted to go to work this morning, but my wife's words made me feel bad. I walk in the office and the lights are out. No problem they usually are. Then I heard a voice say, "Come here." I went and that is went I got the news. The electricity around campus was out. This means no computer, no lights, no heat, no inputting decisions, no copies, no faxes and no Green Tea. So I asked myself why the heck am I here. I immediately called Mommy to thank her for making me drive down to Ewing for nothing today. No sooner than I left the message my boss was announcing that the campus was closing at 10AM because of the power outage. Never mind that it was now snowing heavily. I also got a call from Mommy saying that school would be closing at 12PM. So I decided to get on the road quickly just in case the traffic was slow and treacherous.

The traffic flowed well and and I was in Perth Amboy in 40 minutes, record time. I told Mommy that I would pick up C.J. and then come get her. She insisted that I go ahead home and she would get a ride. So C.J. and I arrived home around 11AM and that is when the fun began. We had lunch together, checked Daddy's email and then played video games. She was all good until she wanted to eat her socks, lol! The afternoon would have been great if she could have kept her number two inside until Mommy arrived to change her. Daddy toughened up and held his nose while he changed his Princess' stinky pamper.

So you know this evening was Daddy bath night and that went very well. We prayed and read some scripture. Actually, I read Provers 31 to her, "The Virtuous Woman". I gave her a huge kiss, laid her down and she fell right asleep. We figured she would because she had not taken a nap all day long. So now we are sitting waiting to see what the forecast for tomorrow is. Whatever it may be Daddy and C.J. both know one thing, God is in control. So you all remember to pray as you wind down tonight. We know that prayer changes things, people and situations.

To Snow OR Not To Snow?

The talk of the day has been whether or not the Tri-state area will be hit by another snowstorm. I will admit that I have not seen the lines at the super market and no one seemed to be worrying too much about it like the previous storms. One of my co-workers mentioned that her children wish that the snow will not come either because they have no more snow days left in the calendar. For C.J. and I a snow storm always presents complications. First we have to wait and see if Mommy will have school or not. Then if she does not have school the question becomes whether or not C.J. will still go to the babysitter. Now if the snow comes mid day then Daddy has to make the decision of when he will leave work. One, not to hit traffic, and two, to make sure he can get his Princess and Queen just in case the school closes early. We do thank God that Daddy's job has some flexibility in that he could always take a sick day. Daddy also prepares for these type days by bringing work home to complete just in case he decides to stay home. Usually home is where he ends up simply because the daily hour long commute easily turns to two when bad weather hits, and with his hyper activity, he can not sit still that long.

So C.J.'s first winter has provided enough snowfall for her to not need anymore for a long time! Again, Daddy went to church this evening and just got back in really. Mommy was reading, and to her knowledge, C.J. was asleep. However, when I looked over, I saw my little girl with her eyes open and her thumb in her mouth. You all know why she was up too. That is right! She wanted to make sure her Daddy had arrived home safely! I love that little girl! So I picked her up and she gave me the biggest smile...it melted my heart. She received the seal of assurance she needed and now she is back in the crib.

Folks, worship was HOT tonight. The Face of Faith was the subject of the sermon and the scripture referenced the woman with the alabaster box. I pray that my faith continues to strengthen, and by my example, C.J. will grow a sound, faith fulled foundation. So as I get ready to slumber you all remember to pray because prayer changes things, people and situations!

Frustrated Daddy

The highlight of my evening was when CJ woke up just to make sue her Daddy was home. It was also nice to see Mommy up when I got home too. For the past few months she usually is sleep.

Back to Business

So today was Monday and oh what a Monday it was. From the beginning of the day once God allowed me another day the bed made me feel so special. It held me close and did not let go. I think it was after the fifth snooze alarm that I finally told the bed I had to go but I would see it later. I looked over to the crib to see if C.J. was up since it was the time I usually begin to get her ready, but she was sound asleep. That was because she stayed up all alone last night, longer than Daddy and Mommy both. I can not even recall what time it was when I woke up and put C.J. in her crib.

So sluggishly Daddy got up and got himself together. Now it was C.J.'s turn, and as Daddy wished he could do, C.J. remained asleep while she was dressed. I was so jealous. She slept most of the ride to the baby sitter, and when I picked Mommy and C.J. up today, Mommy informed that C.J. took the liberty to sleep until 11AM. How I wish I were her.

Daddy and C.J. got to take a trip together today because we dropped Mommy off to get her bad tooth tended to. So we took a quick trip to Staples, of all places, to do a job for Pop. While we waited, C.J. as usual, was a very good little girl. If she continues to be so well mannered Daddy will be a proud papa! Yesterday someone said that she was so well behaved that we could probably take her to the movies with us already. That would be nice because I have missed a whole lot of movies.

So tonight business was as usual with a little twist. Mommy bathed C.J. and prepared her for bed. C.J., because she was visibly tired, fell right asleep hardly any fuss tonight. The only thing different was that Daddy picked out C.J.'s clothes for the week. We will see if they fit in the morning. Now Daddy is up finishing up some work and waiting for this 70% chance of mixed precipitation that was forecast this morning. We should have hit it during the ride home but we are still look at dry ground. How wonderful it must be to be able to be so inaccurate and still get paid good money. C.J., a Meteorologist is what you should become.

So folks, I will continue to look out the window for the rain, sleet and snow. Until tomorrow you all remember to pray because prayer changes things, people and situations!

P.S. I must add this because I am fair. As soon as I got up I looked out the window and the snow and rain are finally falling. Should be an interesting morning commute.

Sunday, February 21st

So today was a busy day for the Johnsons of Old Bridge. On most Sundays we go to church as a family. Some Sundays Daddy has to preach or teach, but today was different because Daddy had to preach twice and teach Sunday School. On a day like today we had to get up like it was a normal work day to make it to church on time.

This was no ordinary Sunday either. Mommy is fighting a bad toothache and the week prior still has Daddy a bit tired. Nevertheless we continued on by the grace of God. We got to church for the 8AM Men's Worship Service and Daddy preached about Keeping Your Focus. Once we were done we hurried along to Ma's house so Daddy could get some fuel in the form of oatmeal. Then, we got back in the truck and headed back down to the church for Sunday School. No one showed up but did that stop C.J.'s daddy? No it did not. Daddy taught Mommy a lesson about the transfiguration, which was quite educational to us both. Then finally it was time for the 11AM Worship Service. The people trickled in, but by the end of service, a good crowd was in church. Daddy preached about Making that Change and even referenced Michael Jackson's Man in the Mirror song. C.J. finally got the chance to meet two of Daddy's close friends, Calvin and DeCarlo, who came to hear a word from God through Daddy.

You would think that we would have had enough but not us. We quickly went to Ma's house again, changed clothes and gobbled down some grub. We were in a hurry to get to the bowling alley to meet up with our Harper Family for some good old fashioned bowling. Daddy did not have such a great game today, maybe because he was exhausted. Well that is my story and I am sticking to it!

It was a busy day for us but C.J. and Daddy and Mommy, with her toothache, fought the good fight but the day fought back because Daddy, for one, was really tired. C.J., who did not take many naps, was awake for some reason. It was funny at one point. Daddy was knocked out and C.J. was playing on the bed...not to worry she was safe and secure though (as shady as it may seem).

So it was a busy day but as usual the Lord made a way and brought us through. We got our worship on and we had some family fun! So in all today was a good day. So as you lay down please do not forget to pray because I say it every night and I mentioned it in church today. Prayer changes things, people, and situations!