Today was one of those days where CJ and Daddy did not have much interaction. This morning after hanging out as a family last night, Daddy had to wake up early to get to work. The fall is Daddy's busy time and duty calls on several weekends. Daddy really does not like it but he has to do what he has to do in order for CJ to have her basic necessities.
CJ did manage to wake up up before Daddy left so he prepared a cup of milk for her, kissed her and made hie way to the door. So now we must fast forward the entire day to the point where Daddy arrives home. CJ and Mommy are hanging out and he gives both his ladies a kiss. Then the little interaction we had today turned out to be an argument. CJ, now that she is walking likes to get into things she should not get into. Daddy uses the computer a lot. CJ being the inquisitive child she has become to be likes to shut the PC off, flip the surge protector off, grab the mouse off the table, and press keys on the keyboard. She knows her Daddy does not like it but she does it anyway. So today she kept grabbing the keyboard even though I asked her too. I needed to get more stern and she then looked before she continued being disobedient. Both Mommy and I are really discovering that she has a line of her own she teeters about and we are trying to gauge when she understand what she is doing and when what she does is harmless and innocent. Many people would say to let her be and that kids are kids. Daddy feels that she knows right from wrong with more than some people give babies credit for.
So that was it for today. An argument between Daddy and CJ. It was harmless though (for all you DYFS sensitive people). So do pray that we find balance and understand each others limits as we continue to grow together. We know prayer changes things, people, and situations!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Off Night
CJ is getting better and better with walking. Tonight was different because Daddy had to work. So Mommy bathed CJ and she would not go to sleep. Mommy figured it was because her Daddy usually lets her. OH well! That's all maybe she should pray, we all know prayer changes things, people, and situations!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
A Simple Night
Tonight Mommy had to stay at work to meet all of her students' parents. That meant that Daddy and CJ were left to their own devices until she arrived home. All she asked was that CJ be on her way to sleep when she came in. I thought that might be a problem especially since CJ was dozing off in the car and when we came upstairs she found a comfortable space on the floor and drifted to sleep. After I got settled and checked a few things I turned on the television for CJ to get some educational viewing on.
I prepared us pancakes for dinner and then bathed CJ. She actually went to sleep without much fuss tonight so I am very happy. Other than that she tried feeding herself and she is coming along quite well. Hopefully this is the beginning to her independence with regard to meal times.
I hope you all enjoyed this blessed day! Remember that prayer changes things, people, and situations so remember to engage in it.
I prepared us pancakes for dinner and then bathed CJ. She actually went to sleep without much fuss tonight so I am very happy. Other than that she tried feeding herself and she is coming along quite well. Hopefully this is the beginning to her independence with regard to meal times.
I hope you all enjoyed this blessed day! Remember that prayer changes things, people, and situations so remember to engage in it.
Monday, September 20, 2010
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.
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.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
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!
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!
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