Simply put, today was a very long day. It rained all day. Daddy could not complete all of his work by the time he wanted to. CJ was irritated, for what I could not tell you. Daddy had to work all night at home, so he could not spend any quality time with CJ tonight. Daddy is just finishing up so he is headed to bed.
Not much to report today, the day lingered and now it is time to rest. Please continue to pray for the movement of the Holy Spirit to dwell within us all. We know prayer changes things, people, and situations.
Take this one for the road, at least we get to sleep a little later tomorrow. Daddy has to work around the corner from the baby sitter in the morning!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Roll With Her!
Daddy left the classroom as a Science instructor. He taught students all about the water cycle, chemical reaction, simple machines and more. One thing that he remember is that human beings walk. Well you try telling that to C.J. She has devised her own preferred mode of moving from place to place and that is to roll wherever she wants to go.
This leads me to believe she might be leaning toward a major in fire science when she goes to college some years from now. She will have the Stop, Drop, and Roll drill down packed by then. You really have to see this girl move. She will clear a room in a matter of seconds when she is on a roll. (no pun intended) Daddy really gets a kick out of her as she gets a kick of herself. She moves around things, over things, under things, and if need be, through them. She is a force to be reckoned with, full of momentum. Many parents have to child proof the house for walkers but I think I will get to work for this roller I have on my hands.
C.J. is also beginning to pull up on things too. We had to move her mobile so she doesn't pull the thing on top of her in her crib. C.J. is really coming into her own these days, and it becomes more and more exciting as the days go by. I rarely want to be away from her for fear that I will miss her do something new and exciting.
Today C.J.'s bank account was open too! Now Mommy and Daddy can start to put monies away for her education. That is something Daddy takes seriously and wants to do all he can to ensure she has access to all she needs. God is blessing us so I will continue to follow his lead.
So a rainy Monday is slowly coming to an end and C.J. is being read to by Mommy. Daddy read when he puts her to sleep. Listening to us now will help make her an avid reader when she develops the ability. If I have not said it before I will say it now, I love that girl and she is my joy!
So continue to pray for Daddy and C.J. as we continue to grow. God is moving and it is a great thing. So keep praying! We all know that prayer changes things, people, and situations!
This leads me to believe she might be leaning toward a major in fire science when she goes to college some years from now. She will have the Stop, Drop, and Roll drill down packed by then. You really have to see this girl move. She will clear a room in a matter of seconds when she is on a roll. (no pun intended) Daddy really gets a kick out of her as she gets a kick of herself. She moves around things, over things, under things, and if need be, through them. She is a force to be reckoned with, full of momentum. Many parents have to child proof the house for walkers but I think I will get to work for this roller I have on my hands.
C.J. is also beginning to pull up on things too. We had to move her mobile so she doesn't pull the thing on top of her in her crib. C.J. is really coming into her own these days, and it becomes more and more exciting as the days go by. I rarely want to be away from her for fear that I will miss her do something new and exciting.
Today C.J.'s bank account was open too! Now Mommy and Daddy can start to put monies away for her education. That is something Daddy takes seriously and wants to do all he can to ensure she has access to all she needs. God is blessing us so I will continue to follow his lead.
So a rainy Monday is slowly coming to an end and C.J. is being read to by Mommy. Daddy read when he puts her to sleep. Listening to us now will help make her an avid reader when she develops the ability. If I have not said it before I will say it now, I love that girl and she is my joy!
So continue to pray for Daddy and C.J. as we continue to grow. God is moving and it is a great thing. So keep praying! We all know that prayer changes things, people, and situations!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Palm Sunday 2010
One thing C.J. will remember for years to come is to never schedule pictures for a Sunday afternoon. Today started out well. We were late leaving for church but for some reason that is becoming the norm for us lately. C.J. wore the dress that her "Pop" selected and bought for her. She looked really nice in her first foofie dress. Her cousin Breezie had a matching dress and he wanted them to wear them together. Next week they will wear the Easter dresses...compliments of "Pop". The one good thing of this all is that they will be in worship!
This morning Daddy woke up and wanted to start getting his praise on early. So that meant that since C.J. was up she had to get her praise on as well. He played sermon clips of his favorites, E.Dewey Smith and Leroy Elliot. The song of the morning was "All In His Hands" by Varn Micheal McKay. Daddy is living by this creed now, not worrying about anything; the job, finances, school, the economy, nothing.
C.J., Breezie, Brooks and Jaylen looked nice for their pictures. The experience was tiring for all those who went but you have to live and learn sometimes. Mommy, Auntie Milk and C.J. all came back saying never again. While they were out Daddy was out visiting and praying for the sick. When you on the battlefield for the Lord your job is never done. It is a good thing that Daddy is not just a Sunday server.
Daddy and C.J. did not get to watch any basketball games today but will make a date to catch the final four next Saturday. He and C.J. will have a date. Hopefully Daddy's team will continue to win and somehow C.J. will get to see Daddy happy due to athletics this year. Well the Lakers did win it all! Once we arrived home Daddy bathed C.J. and put her in the crib. She does not seem tired but she needs to go to sleep.
So today begins the journey to the cross. Daddy has a lot to reflect upon and will be in deep meditation this week. What is on his mind? God will determine that. So as the week begins and you are settling down when you pray keep Daddy in your prayers. We know that prayer changes things, people and situations. As a gift to all of you I am including the lyrics to, All In His Hands"!
All In His Hands Lyrics
Performed by- Charles Hayes & The Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir
Written by- Varn Micheal McKay
Verse 1
All in His hands,
I put it all in His hands.
(repeat)
All of my burdens, problems
if I have a question;
Chorus
I put it all,
yes, I put it all;
I put it all in His hands.
Vesre 2
Whatever the problem,
I put it all in His hands.
I know that He can solve them,
I put it all in His hands.
Verse 3
This and that,
I put it all in His hands,
He can handle it that's a fact,
I put it all in His hands.
Bridge
No matter how great or small
He's the Master of them all
Chorus
This morning Daddy woke up and wanted to start getting his praise on early. So that meant that since C.J. was up she had to get her praise on as well. He played sermon clips of his favorites, E.Dewey Smith and Leroy Elliot. The song of the morning was "All In His Hands" by Varn Micheal McKay. Daddy is living by this creed now, not worrying about anything; the job, finances, school, the economy, nothing.
C.J., Breezie, Brooks and Jaylen looked nice for their pictures. The experience was tiring for all those who went but you have to live and learn sometimes. Mommy, Auntie Milk and C.J. all came back saying never again. While they were out Daddy was out visiting and praying for the sick. When you on the battlefield for the Lord your job is never done. It is a good thing that Daddy is not just a Sunday server.
Daddy and C.J. did not get to watch any basketball games today but will make a date to catch the final four next Saturday. He and C.J. will have a date. Hopefully Daddy's team will continue to win and somehow C.J. will get to see Daddy happy due to athletics this year. Well the Lakers did win it all! Once we arrived home Daddy bathed C.J. and put her in the crib. She does not seem tired but she needs to go to sleep.
So today begins the journey to the cross. Daddy has a lot to reflect upon and will be in deep meditation this week. What is on his mind? God will determine that. So as the week begins and you are settling down when you pray keep Daddy in your prayers. We know that prayer changes things, people and situations. As a gift to all of you I am including the lyrics to, All In His Hands"!
All In His Hands Lyrics
Performed by- Charles Hayes & The Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir
Written by- Varn Micheal McKay
Verse 1
All in His hands,
I put it all in His hands.
(repeat)
All of my burdens, problems
if I have a question;
Chorus
I put it all,
yes, I put it all;
I put it all in His hands.
Vesre 2
Whatever the problem,
I put it all in His hands.
I know that He can solve them,
I put it all in His hands.
Verse 3
This and that,
I put it all in His hands,
He can handle it that's a fact,
I put it all in His hands.
Bridge
No matter how great or small
He's the Master of them all
Chorus
Saturday, March 27, 2010
CRY, CRY BABY!!!
There are times when C.J. is an adorable child. Her smile radiates the room. Her giggle soothes any pain, and her laughter reminds you of how it feels to be a kid. When C.J. is sweet and innocent everyone around her enjoys loads of fun. We play on the floor, we watch television together, and Daddy gives her all the kisses she could ever want. Now I have painted the picture of a most pleasant child. Wonderful is a word I would use to describe her. Today was not that kind of day.
When I called home as I drove home from work today, I asked Mommy what kind of day C.J. had and the report was not good. When I arrived home I found out why. C.J. was in BRAT mode today. This is when she wants to be held for no reason, wants to be lazy, whines and screams as if someone was mistreating her. It is these type of days where C.J. does not fulfill the description above. The baby-sitter once told us that C.J. would begin to whine and nag anytime we left from her presence and today she is in rare form. Her shriek is beginning to get old really quickly. The funny thing (and I am saying this sarcastically) whenever you pick her up she seems to be perfectly fine. The only problem is that she has parents, OK a mother, that will not tend to her every beck and call. Daddy is the soft one.
So the crying somehow has to stop. I do not know if Daddy can take it. He loves his little mama but her loud whining has to depart. When she did not cry from a needle Daddy said she was tough. When she cries for no reason he takes it back. Hopefully she will go to bed without incident tonight. Daddy and Mommy both will need a rest from her shrills. So as you pray tonight remember C.J. and her noise. Daddy knows that prayer changes things, people and situations and C.J. needs them all tonight.
When I called home as I drove home from work today, I asked Mommy what kind of day C.J. had and the report was not good. When I arrived home I found out why. C.J. was in BRAT mode today. This is when she wants to be held for no reason, wants to be lazy, whines and screams as if someone was mistreating her. It is these type of days where C.J. does not fulfill the description above. The baby-sitter once told us that C.J. would begin to whine and nag anytime we left from her presence and today she is in rare form. Her shriek is beginning to get old really quickly. The funny thing (and I am saying this sarcastically) whenever you pick her up she seems to be perfectly fine. The only problem is that she has parents, OK a mother, that will not tend to her every beck and call. Daddy is the soft one.
So the crying somehow has to stop. I do not know if Daddy can take it. He loves his little mama but her loud whining has to depart. When she did not cry from a needle Daddy said she was tough. When she cries for no reason he takes it back. Hopefully she will go to bed without incident tonight. Daddy and Mommy both will need a rest from her shrills. So as you pray tonight remember C.J. and her noise. Daddy knows that prayer changes things, people and situations and C.J. needs them all tonight.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Just Chillen
Today was an interesting day. Daddy over slept, I guess the two straight night of getting home late really took a toll on him. The roads treated us fair this morning because he was able to make good time getting into Perth Amboy and then to work.
Today after work Mommy went to get her hair done so that left Daddy to pick up his princess alone. Again when he walked into the room she looked up and saw her Daddy. CJ's face lit up and of course Daddy smiled on the inside but that smiled burst out the seams and showed up on the outside as well. Once Cj was all packed up he then needed to figure out how to spend the time until Mommy would be ready. So he decided to go hang out at the mall.
When CJ and Daddy arrived at the mall the problem arose. Daddy noticed that he did not have the stroller in the truck. That meant either he had to go someplace that had a cart, carry the carrier, or plan C which he felt was the most feasible at the time. he took CJ out of the carrier, wrapped her up and carried her into the mall. Now the trip would be much faster than intended but he was not going to waste a trip. CJ and Daddy went trough the anchor store, road the escalator, went in the store, got what we needed and where back in the truck in record time.
Once we picked Mommy up we all came home. Once we arrived home we really just hung out. Daddy tried feeding CJ milk in a cup but she is not feeling the cup at this time. he also tried to give her some macaroni and cheese but it did not taste all that good. So Daddy promised to get her some good macaroni and cheese from her great grandmother.
Usually CJ gets to stay up as late as she wants on Friday nights but tonight Mommy was not feeling that at all so Daddy put her to bed. She was not really ready so after a while Daddy went to get his Princess and brought her out to the living room to chill for a bit more. Sooner than later CJ was fighting her sleep so Mommy took her back to the crib and she fell asleep rather quickly. We need to get the batteries changed in her mobile, I think that would put her to sleep a lot easier.
So tonight we chilled at the mall and chilled at home. It was an all around chill night for Daddy and CJ. Mommy too! Daddy has to work tomorrow so you all pray for him. Hopefully he will not miss CJ too much because the state is impeding on her Daddy time. So remember to continue praying for Daddy to allow God to place him where he needs him to be. We all know that prayer changes things, people, and situations.
Today after work Mommy went to get her hair done so that left Daddy to pick up his princess alone. Again when he walked into the room she looked up and saw her Daddy. CJ's face lit up and of course Daddy smiled on the inside but that smiled burst out the seams and showed up on the outside as well. Once Cj was all packed up he then needed to figure out how to spend the time until Mommy would be ready. So he decided to go hang out at the mall.
When CJ and Daddy arrived at the mall the problem arose. Daddy noticed that he did not have the stroller in the truck. That meant either he had to go someplace that had a cart, carry the carrier, or plan C which he felt was the most feasible at the time. he took CJ out of the carrier, wrapped her up and carried her into the mall. Now the trip would be much faster than intended but he was not going to waste a trip. CJ and Daddy went trough the anchor store, road the escalator, went in the store, got what we needed and where back in the truck in record time.
Once we picked Mommy up we all came home. Once we arrived home we really just hung out. Daddy tried feeding CJ milk in a cup but she is not feeling the cup at this time. he also tried to give her some macaroni and cheese but it did not taste all that good. So Daddy promised to get her some good macaroni and cheese from her great grandmother.
Usually CJ gets to stay up as late as she wants on Friday nights but tonight Mommy was not feeling that at all so Daddy put her to bed. She was not really ready so after a while Daddy went to get his Princess and brought her out to the living room to chill for a bit more. Sooner than later CJ was fighting her sleep so Mommy took her back to the crib and she fell asleep rather quickly. We need to get the batteries changed in her mobile, I think that would put her to sleep a lot easier.
So tonight we chilled at the mall and chilled at home. It was an all around chill night for Daddy and CJ. Mommy too! Daddy has to work tomorrow so you all pray for him. Hopefully he will not miss CJ too much because the state is impeding on her Daddy time. So remember to continue praying for Daddy to allow God to place him where he needs him to be. We all know that prayer changes things, people, and situations.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Another Late Night
Tonight was another late night on the job for Daddy. After being out late last night Daddy had to do it all again. This time he left work to pick C.J. and Mommy up. He brought them home, changed clothes, then was out the door again. The event was a success but he missed his girl. When I picked her up today she cheered with glee and it was my night to bathe her but I was not home. All I saw when I came in was her sleeping peacefully. I gave her a kiss and then went to watch television. I owe her a day of fun since I have missed her two nights in a row. Please continue to pray that I allow God to bless me the way HE wants to bless me. I need to stand still and see the salvation of the Lord and his glory. We know that prayer still changes things, people, and situations. A change needs to happen in my life!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
AM and PM
This will be short, simply because I was not with my baby girl much today. This morning I dressed her as I usually do. I am sure Mommy was not pleased with the footwear but oh well, lol! We prayed and then it was off to the sitter for the day. I had to work late this evening so I was not home to play with her tonight. By the time I arrived she was sleeping soundly. So AM and late PM was the only interaction we had. I missed her so much but she understands that Daddy has to work to be able to provide for her. I did manage to give her a kiss once I came home. I pray she felt it to her bones and knows that Daddy is home so she is comforted.
So tonight is here and I am home and ready for bed. As you pray I want you to include me in. Pray that I allow God to move me to the place where he wants me to be. The place that will open up more doors and opportunities for my family. I have already looked at the Man in the Mirror and Michael Jackson's words ring loud. I'm Gonna make a change for once in my life. A change for me and a change for C.J.! So if you believe in prayer please exercise your belief because prayer changes things, people and situations. I know mine is on the verge of a change!
So tonight is here and I am home and ready for bed. As you pray I want you to include me in. Pray that I allow God to move me to the place where he wants me to be. The place that will open up more doors and opportunities for my family. I have already looked at the Man in the Mirror and Michael Jackson's words ring loud. I'm Gonna make a change for once in my life. A change for me and a change for C.J.! So if you believe in prayer please exercise your belief because prayer changes things, people and situations. I know mine is on the verge of a change!
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