What A Shame

So today I will pick up a bit of information that just became fresh. Tonight, since we had not been in a long time, and because of my work schedule, we might not get back there for a while, Daddy decided to take the family to IHOP. On the way out the door it came to me. CJ is now able to eat from the kids menu, which at IHOP is supposed to be free as long as you purchase an adult entree. So we get to IHOP and place our order. For CJ we ordered one pancake and one scrambled egg. When the bill came we saw that we were charged for it and I tried to figure out why. So Mommy read some materials and noticed that you had to order a bigger kid's meal to get it free.

I was not irate but felt that the waitress should have told us that. I mean come on now, one egg and one pancake you pay for and you could have got fruit, sausage, eggs, and pancakes for free. You tell me what you would have selected. So when I arrived home I did what any other normal citizen would do. I sent an email to corporate for them to explain to me why they charge for less food. It just makes no sense to me. In a past life I would have made a big scene and demanded justice right there in the restaurant but since I have matured I just paid the bill and voiced my opinion in another manner.

Will anything get done, I do not know. What I do know is that CJ will be ordering from the "Just For Kids Menu" as it is called and not charged for from this point on. If she wastes food then so what since IHOP does not seem to mind. With that said, we all enjoyed the food we had. CJ has to learn not to chew with her mouth open though. She had a good day at the sitter and Daddy and CJ hung out this evening when Mommy took a nap. I must add that CJ tired her old man out and he even dozed off for a minute. We did have fun and I even read a book to her. It was all about simple food items with pictures to help with her visual recognition of things.

So now CJ sleeps and Daddy is finishing up his blog so that he can sit back and kick it with Mommy. So you all continue to pray, if you recall the bible says the prayers of the righteous availeth much. As always prayers continue to change things, people, and situations!

NOTE TO CJ: Hey Princess, if I ever to forget to order from the right menu at IHOP make sure you do not. That is until you are 13 and you have to order from the real menu.

Football Season Has Begun

Daddy bounced on CJ tonight. Football season is here.

The Preliminary Run

Today marked CJ's official first day back at the sitter. If all days go like today then we are in for a GREAT year! Daddy woke up late but made up for time with CJ, who while she was getting dressed, decided she would continue to sleep. This meant no fight from her. Even Mommy contributed to us getting out the door on time which lead to Daddy arriving at work at his desired start time.

So when Daddy arrived to pick CJ up she was almost at the curb. Mommy had told the sitter she would be there by a specific time but did not quite make it. So Daddy found out about CJ's day and made his way back to the car to strap CJ in. And off we went to find Mommy, who almost got left because she can not tell time.

We came home and CJ picked up where she left off. She was wide awake so she chose to mess up any and everything in sight. Where ever I asked her not to go she went. What I asked her not to do, she did. It was a game I did not really want to play tonight so I put her in her playpen for a few minutes.

Daddy realized that food shopping is a must if he wants to get home and have bonding time with his Princess. If not it will be 7:00pm everyday before we get in. So that is a rap folks. CJ is sleeping and Daddy and Mommy are preparing for tomorrow. It was a great start to the school year and Daddy prays that we can keep the momentum going. We all know that prayer changes things, people, and situations so I will keep offering it up!

The Mohawk

Ok, so I get home from work and the night's agenda was to make two stops to prepare everyone for tomorrow and come home. So we get through the first stop without incident and then we get to stop number two. My daughter (so you know I am not reporting on anything I view as good since I just called her my daughter) is a social butterfly. No matter where she is, she seems to feel the need to communicate with anyone who will listen. On the way into Walmart she began to converse with this woman who spoke very poor English. I turned and smiled but kept pushing the cart. Then we are in an aisle and she reaches out and touches this lady and said, "Hi!" I am glad the lady was not rude and she replied. I apologized for my kid touching her and kept it moving.

The previous actions were not what turned my stomach. While in the baby aisle this kid who looked about two or three is rolled into CJ's vision. He told his mother, "That there goes another baby girl." So that meant he was looking, that is problem number one. The second problem comes when CJ initiates a 2 minute conversation with this kid. All the while I am looking at the kid shaking my head and thinking that this is what I have to look forward to. The final strike was that the kid at two or three had a Mohawk! I was like, "Of all the little boys to converse with, you choose the biker boy." I said I guess I will continue in my quest to marry her off because at one year old, she is looking at the wrong types already, lol. I can see it now. "Daddy, meet Ox, Ox meet my Daddy." I would respond, "Boy what is your name and where is the rest of your hair?"

I am just playing people. Ok bits may be true but I was sick to my stomach at what I saw. Why does she have to be so social? So you all know what the prayer will be tonight so start sending them up. Daddy needs help and we all know that prayer, that changes people, things, and situations can handle that! Trust I will chat with my little socialite. Together we will grow to find well-groomed young men. Twenty-five years from now, lol!

NOTE TO CJ: PLEASE NO MOHAWKS!

Only 5 Minutes

So this will be quick. I left the house this morning and CJ was asleep. I even slept later because I knew I would be at work late tonight and she did not budge. So I said a prayer, kissed her and Mommy, and went about my business.

I did not even get a chance to call home today due to my busy schedule at work. I did manage to read a text Mommy sent which prompted me to call home briefly but I had to speak quick because I was off to another function.

When I returned home after making a few stops for CJ, a baby has to have milk and pampers, I saw that she was still awake. She was in the crib though. So I asked Mommy if she would mind (terribly) me picking her up. Between her teeth, she said no(I know she wanted to tell me Yes!). So I picked her up and kissed and hugged her. She did not even let off a smile. Mommy said it was a rough day and I think she was too tired to respond in her normal CJ way.

So I gave her back to Mommy and completed all my nightly duties before laying down. Prayerfully we get more than 5 minutes together tomorrow. I missed her today and I was around a lot of people who asked about her which always makes it worse. So as I finish up, pray my headache goes away, and pray for CJ and Daddy to get more father/daughter time. We all know prayer changes things, people, and situations.

One Step At A Time

Well I am glad to report that Princess CJ took her first step today. Now you must know it was just one step and then she dropped to crawl but it was a step nonetheless. So that is one small step for CJ and notice to the world to watch out because a freight train is about to pull off.

Today we woke up a little later than usual for a Saturday. I prepared CJ and well balanced meal. Waffles, fruit, and milk was the her morning feast. We then spent the rest of the day hanging out. Well Daddy attempted to clean up a little and CJ decided that she would go behind them and mess everything Daddy had done up. Daddy spent a lot of time saying, "Stay out the trash CJ, move form over there, and I'm gonna hurt you little girl!" It was a back and forth chess match and both of us were up for the challenge.

Daddy went to spend some time with his co-workers this evening so when he left home he told CJ that he did not want her to see him tonight. that translates into, CJ, you better be sleep when I get home. When I returned home a short while ago she indeed was sleep but she left her trail of terror. I saw Mommy and asked if she lost the fight tonight and she informed me that she gave up. I could kick that girls butt for messing up all the laundry I folded today. Mark this day in history. CJ WILL fold all this laundry that she mess up when she is older and I mean that wholeheartedly. She will learn that when you mess up you clean up and I will recall this day to her when she is old enough to recollect.

So for now it is time to call it a day and get close to the bed. It has been a great day granted by GOD! So you all remember to pray tonight. We all know that prayer changes things, people, and situations. I do not know about you but I can put a prayer up that fits all three areas. Be blessed!

NOTE TO CJ: With regard to personal space, always know you want people to draw the line. If they get to close or invade your space handle them properly. Today the living room was Daddy's space. You invaded it by messing it up, so now we have to talk about how Daddy will handle you properly. It will be in a loving manner, different from how you will handle others but you will have to be dealt with accordingly. I love you Princess!

The Week In Review

Short work week. Long day. Will dollow up with you in the AM.