Loud and Louder

For some reason CJ loves to be loud. She is loud in the morning, loud in the car, loud at the sitter, and loud in the stores. No matter where CJ is she will make her presence known. We went food shopping tonight and the trip would not have been complete without CJ carrying on a conversation with the cashier. Before that she called for the attention of a little girl who looked about five but I guess CJ was too advanced for her and she chose not to respond. That did not matter to CJ she continued being loud and doing her as Fantasia's new song says.

When we arrived home and Mommy and Daddy needed to do things to prepare for tomorrow. Mommy prepared CJ's bag, Daddy made dinner, Mommy bathed CJ, and Daddy made lunch. CJ preferred all eyes be upon her so she just got loud. She did not say anything but you heard her. Today even though it pained him deep down on the inside, Daddy had to let her be so he could focus on what needed to be done. She has to learn that being loud does not mean you will get your way.

That is it for tonight. CJ is gaining more and more confidence as she walks around. Soon and very soon she will be making strides with the best of them. Remember to start the day like you end it, in prayer. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Great Weekend

Ok, I know I blogged Friday night but I do not know what happened. So let me catch you up on the events of the weekend. For starters when we arrived home Friday night CJ's Justin Tuck #91 Giants jersey was waiting for us on the stoop. This meant that CJ would be able to watch her first football games in uniform. Daddy was very excited because what he wanted came to be.

So we had to get up really early to begin our tour Saturday. We left the house around 8am. we needed to get Mommy where she needed to be first. Then we headed to East Orange to see Jihad play. We needed to leave at the half because Daddy had a meeting at church he was obligated to attend. The game was under control so we felt confident in making our way out. We traveled four minutes to the church and Daddy obeyed all traffic laws. We arrived at the church to find that not many people were out. Daddy thought to himself we could have stayed at the game but we went inside and learned about the upcoming year of ministry for the church.

After the church meeting we had a break before it was time to go see Brooks play in his first official game...he did well too. CJ, as always, was very social in the stands. One mother said that CJ could sit next to her anytime because she was so well behaved. She also felt the need to bother her uncle Jihad by pulling his ear and laughing when he reacted. The good thing was that Brooks' team won the game!

So then we needed to wait for Mommy so we could go home and get to bed. It was a little longer than expected but she finally called us to let us know she was ready. As soon as she hit the car, CJ fell asleep. If I had to assess the day I would say we earned an A+. CJ learned when and when not to cheer. Mommy did not call every five minutes. Daddy and CJ did not strangle each other, and we supported everyone who needed it yesterday. We arrived home too late for CJ and Mommy to make it to church so Daddy raced home as soon as he could today. I almost forgot to mention that CJ is walking more and more. Pretty soon she will be running behind the other children, and they all are given notice to watch out.

CJ is asleep now, without much fuss today. I enjoyed our time together. Once she gains even more confidence, she and I will be a duo to be reckoned with. So pray for our strength and nurturing. We are not perfect but we allow God's will to be done in our lives and we know we can not go wrong with that. So keep praying, prayer continues to change things, people, and situations!

Daddy Bath Night Reinstated

Well I have to admit, Mommy was right. It seems like I have not had Daddy Bath Night in a long time. So tonight we got back to business. I bathed CJ, dressed her for bed, taught her the Lords Prayer, and I had a conversation about my day with her. It may seem weird but when I sit and hold CJ and talk to her all the nonsense and bullcrap from the day fades away. I am in another world where only she and I reside. I get

Defending Herself

When I arrived to the sitter after a two hour commute home I was told that CJ hit one of the little boys because he invaded her space. Of course Mommy was a little bothered but told everyone that I would be OK with it. She was 100% correct. I have already let CJ know that people are to be dealt with if they come to close. (More tomorrow)

I Missed It!

After staying home with CJ all day because she had a fever she goes and does this to Daddy. I am driving up the parkway on my way to Bible Study when the phone rings. NO hello, the words were simply this, "CJ just walked across the room!" Now I wanted to pull over and turn back and wait until she did it in front of me but I had to keep going north and take Mommy's word for it. This is definitely a moment in time I wanted to witness but for some reason I was not there. I just pray I am there the next time she decides to strut her stuff at home.

Today CJ played Jeckle and Hyde. She was home because she had a fever, now most children with a fever would try to sleep all day, barely eat, and be a nag until it hurt them. My Princess though, played, and played, ate all she wanted too, and roamed the house as if she it was a regular business day for her. Not that I was trying to get anything accomplished, but I could have used a few moments of silence. I was overjoyed when she decided to take a nap. I was at least able to take a shower.

She is much better now and sleeping soundly. I am glad she was active though, I would have been a lot more worried had she been lethargic and gloomy. So now I am anxious to see her walk. I probably will ask her to walk for me in the morning and on site when I pick her up from the sitter. Her strutting means the days of she and I running around and playing outside are near. WATCH OUT neighbors, here we come. So for now continue to lift her health up in prayer. CJ and I believe and pray you do to, that prayer changes things, people, and situations.

NOTE TO CJ: Understand that sometime you have to celebrate accomplishments alone. Mommy told me after you walked across the room you clapped your hands. Always know that Daddy is there with you even if he is not physically present. Being a servant of the Lord you sometimes have to be away from the house tending to others. Always know you are #1 in Daddy's life and I will try to be there when you have those milestones in life!

CJ Makes Daddy Stay Home

I will be brief, CJ is not feeling well so Daddy has to stay home with her tomorrow. I told her she is costing me money. Also, I told her that there will be some rules to be obeyed tomorrow. I do hope she feels better. She is not the same girl when she is sick.

So keep her in your prayers. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Bad Report

Well, all children have a bad day once in a while. The Princess can not be well behaved every day, can she? Today when Mommy brought CJ out she handed her to me and said she had a bad day, complete with hitting and all. So the first thing I asked CJ was if she had hit the boys. If she did that then I would have turned my head to the behavior. However, Mommy said, she believed it was the adults. So I had to change my thoughts and get a little more direct with her.

CJ seemed a bit tired though so her bad day could stem from that. Whatever the reason we will have to monitor her behavior so it does not get out of hand. Daddy wants his Princess to be tough but not disrespectful or mean. So Daddy has to teach her when to be tough and when to be the dainty Princess she is.

Hopefully the bad reports will be limited to the one today. I would move to incentives but I know that is not the healthy and effective way to go. So I will pray first. I know and believe that prayer changes things, people, and situations, even CJ's behavior.