Church and CJ do not always click. CJ likes to sing longer than the choir, pray longer than the deacon, and preach longer than the preacher. If she is not getting loud she usually needs to eat, therefore she prevents Mommy from hearing most of the sermon. This morning when we left the house Daddy made a deal with CJ. he told her that if she was quiet during the sermon that her Mommy would buy her something. Now I know it should have been me but why should I set myself up when Mommy would be a willing participant.
At the end of church I remembered CJ was there because I saw her. She behaved well today and I did not hear her at all. I just asked for the sermon and I got so much more. So I guess Mommy has to go out to buy her something nice. She has to be a woman of Daddy's word.
It will be only a matter of time before she learns how to conduct herself in church. She enjoys the music we know and if worship is going on around her CJ is down. She practices all throughout the week. Daddy and CJ will offer up some praise just because at any moment during the week. So CJ knows, Amen, Praise Him, and Hallelujah! Get with us or get left back.
As Sunday is a day full of it, please remember to pray. Not only is there power in prayer, but it changes things, people, and situations!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Can't Keep Up
For the past few days one would think that I have simply forgotten my blogs. That would be untrue. As I laid with CJ as she drifted off to sleep I wondered what was up? Then it came to me, when I am home with CJ I have so much fun I get worn out. Then I lay down and the next things I know a new day is upon me. When I do think to blog it is usually in the middle of a turn or bathroom run and then I sit down to jot something quick and then forget to return the next day. I do not want you to think I have forgotten but this sleep has been doing the trick recently and the more I get the more I want.
Today was winter picture time. So CJ got all dolled up and off to the photographer, (personal that is) we went. The first attempt at a picture was negative. CJ wanted to eat and play before she smiled for the camera. So we allowed her to do just that and then Daddy noticed she put her head down. Daddy said, "If we are doing this picture we might want to proceed now because the thumb is in her mouth and she is laying her head down." So we went in the studio and prepared her for the picture. This time Daddy stayed in the room and pulled out his camera to trick her into smiling. CJ did not disappoint us either. She smiled, giggled, laughed, yelled, posed and did anything else she wanted to do while all we wanted was a good picture to send people for Christmas.
CJ#2 also had the opportunity to play with CJ#1 today. It is always so nice to see them play so well together. They have both grown so fast and they interact like two peas in a pod. So all in all it was a great day. We even had the opportunity to go dine as a family tonight. All CJ wanted was fries and Daddy's ice cream, lol. Mommy was not pleased and CJ knew it. When I gave her some she turned to Mommy and gave her a huge sly smile. I did make her eat her vegetables first at least!
Mommy said she does not know who to feel sorry for, CJ or Daddy? She should just join you all and pray for us both. We know that prayer changes things, people, and situations.
NOTE TO CJ: Before you eat dessert remember to always eat your vegetables. Vegetables help make you intelligent, healthy and strong!
Today was winter picture time. So CJ got all dolled up and off to the photographer, (personal that is) we went. The first attempt at a picture was negative. CJ wanted to eat and play before she smiled for the camera. So we allowed her to do just that and then Daddy noticed she put her head down. Daddy said, "If we are doing this picture we might want to proceed now because the thumb is in her mouth and she is laying her head down." So we went in the studio and prepared her for the picture. This time Daddy stayed in the room and pulled out his camera to trick her into smiling. CJ did not disappoint us either. She smiled, giggled, laughed, yelled, posed and did anything else she wanted to do while all we wanted was a good picture to send people for Christmas.
CJ#2 also had the opportunity to play with CJ#1 today. It is always so nice to see them play so well together. They have both grown so fast and they interact like two peas in a pod. So all in all it was a great day. We even had the opportunity to go dine as a family tonight. All CJ wanted was fries and Daddy's ice cream, lol. Mommy was not pleased and CJ knew it. When I gave her some she turned to Mommy and gave her a huge sly smile. I did make her eat her vegetables first at least!
Mommy said she does not know who to feel sorry for, CJ or Daddy? She should just join you all and pray for us both. We know that prayer changes things, people, and situations.
NOTE TO CJ: Before you eat dessert remember to always eat your vegetables. Vegetables help make you intelligent, healthy and strong!
Friday, November 26, 2010
The Day After the Feast
The day after Thanksgiving is always rough. You are still sluggish and the belly is still satisfied. All you want to do is sleep. Well Daddy wanted too, and CJ did just that. She slept until even Mommy was awake and up. Will fill you in with more later.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Two A Days
OK, I realize I have a bit to fill you in on. Last night I do not know what happened. I planned to blog but I guess the bed beat me up. I laid down and the next thing I knew it was time to drive Mommy into work. So I will begin with the highlights from yesterday.
So yesterday CJ made her first trip into Daddy's office. Daddy planned his vacation and forgot that he had invited a group down to tour the campus. So the day finally came where Daddy could waste a trip down to Trenton and bring CJ along for the ride. The office has wanted to see her since she was born but the time never presented itself, so when I walked in the office and got her out of the stroller the tour began. You must bring them to the ladies in the back first. They have all the life long lessons, experience, and if you did not they would not let you hear the end of it. After she spoke with them and smiled a whole lot it was time to meet the boss. CJ did not have to wait to long because she was coming out to get her. She really loves kids and by her getting down to CJ's level and chasing her around the office you could tell. The co-workers were cool too, she had to warm up to the guys and she even managed to spill one of their coffee's all over the place.
Phase two of her day at TCNJ was having to sit through a presentation by her Daddy. Now we all know that CJ has had to sit though her Daddy addressing people before but this time was different. During the entire presentation you would not have known that CJ was in the room. When he is preaching CJ is heard but yesterday she sat still and quietly until her Daddy completed what he had to do. Daddy was so impressed that he asked the audience to give his baby girl a round of applause for behaving so well.
After the presentation Daddy sent out a text to all of CJ's sisters to come quickly if they wanted to see her. All of them came except one who had already left for the holiday weekend. I grilled them all because it took Daddy bringing in CJ to see all of his kids at one time together. CJ enjoyed their company and vice versa. It was cooling seeing them with her. I reminded them all that they have a good 10 to 15 years before they can even think of having one.
So after she met her siblings the day at TCNJ was pretty much over. We went back up and said our goodbyes, then it was off to pick Mommy up from work. It was a great day then it was on to the next.
Today I want to send CJ to the moon. It all started when the electricity had to be turned off to be repaired. they said the job would take 1/2 hour but it ended up taking two full hours. You try keeping CJ entertained with no computer, no television, no hot food, and nowhere to go. She did not want to sit and listen to me read, although I did manage to get a quick book in.
We fought a bit today too. CJ has a problem that she needs to fix. She need to not have Daddy repeat himself. She could be doing something that could hurt her, Daddy will ask her to stop and she will look at him and keep doing what she was doing. It is becoming to get frustrating but I am trying to develop patience as she continues to explore.
That about wraps the past two days up in a nutshell. Tomorrow is turkey day! You all keep praying for us, CJ and I will go through ups and downs but they will all make us stronger. Besides, we know that prayer changes things, people, and situations.
So yesterday CJ made her first trip into Daddy's office. Daddy planned his vacation and forgot that he had invited a group down to tour the campus. So the day finally came where Daddy could waste a trip down to Trenton and bring CJ along for the ride. The office has wanted to see her since she was born but the time never presented itself, so when I walked in the office and got her out of the stroller the tour began. You must bring them to the ladies in the back first. They have all the life long lessons, experience, and if you did not they would not let you hear the end of it. After she spoke with them and smiled a whole lot it was time to meet the boss. CJ did not have to wait to long because she was coming out to get her. She really loves kids and by her getting down to CJ's level and chasing her around the office you could tell. The co-workers were cool too, she had to warm up to the guys and she even managed to spill one of their coffee's all over the place.
Phase two of her day at TCNJ was having to sit through a presentation by her Daddy. Now we all know that CJ has had to sit though her Daddy addressing people before but this time was different. During the entire presentation you would not have known that CJ was in the room. When he is preaching CJ is heard but yesterday she sat still and quietly until her Daddy completed what he had to do. Daddy was so impressed that he asked the audience to give his baby girl a round of applause for behaving so well.
After the presentation Daddy sent out a text to all of CJ's sisters to come quickly if they wanted to see her. All of them came except one who had already left for the holiday weekend. I grilled them all because it took Daddy bringing in CJ to see all of his kids at one time together. CJ enjoyed their company and vice versa. It was cooling seeing them with her. I reminded them all that they have a good 10 to 15 years before they can even think of having one.
So after she met her siblings the day at TCNJ was pretty much over. We went back up and said our goodbyes, then it was off to pick Mommy up from work. It was a great day then it was on to the next.
Today I want to send CJ to the moon. It all started when the electricity had to be turned off to be repaired. they said the job would take 1/2 hour but it ended up taking two full hours. You try keeping CJ entertained with no computer, no television, no hot food, and nowhere to go. She did not want to sit and listen to me read, although I did manage to get a quick book in.
We fought a bit today too. CJ has a problem that she needs to fix. She need to not have Daddy repeat himself. She could be doing something that could hurt her, Daddy will ask her to stop and she will look at him and keep doing what she was doing. It is becoming to get frustrating but I am trying to develop patience as she continues to explore.
That about wraps the past two days up in a nutshell. Tomorrow is turkey day! You all keep praying for us, CJ and I will go through ups and downs but they will all make us stronger. Besides, we know that prayer changes things, people, and situations.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Daddy Daycare
Well when you take vacation from work if you truly want to have a vacation, do not open a daycare center in which you do not get paid. I really love my Princess but daycare is not in my future plans. CJ, as all 15 months olds, do not listen. They hear you and then choose whether or not they will follow what you say or continue doing the wrong they are in the midst of. Now do not get me wrong she does not do anything life threatening but CJ likes to live on the edge. On the edge of the wall, on the edge of the couch, on the edge of the horse, or anything else that will provide her with a thrill.
So you, as does Daddy, spend most of your day trying to keep yourself sane, therefore you do not try to accomplish much. Instead you get down and dirty with her. I guess I will soon be sitting at the table having tea and krimpets. I pray she selects butterscotch as her flavor to serve.
With the morning past us CJ and her Daddy enjoyed a great afternoon. CJ, as usual, spoke to everyone she saw. The good thing is that most of the people responded to her. Previously we ran into some real jerks. They would look her in the face, hear her speak to them, and say nothing. In my Stephanie Tanner voice, "How rude!" CJ grabbed a cute little dress for her so I guess that meant I had to purchase it and Daddy did. After we picked up Mommy we ran a few more errands and came home to eat pizza together as a family.
It is about 9:33pm and you all know what is happening now. CJ is yelling and screaming at the top of her lungs because she does not want to go to sleep. I know the feeling and wish the day had more hours but it does not. So folks let's get this bedtime scene on the prayer list. We know prayer changes things, people, and situations.
So you, as does Daddy, spend most of your day trying to keep yourself sane, therefore you do not try to accomplish much. Instead you get down and dirty with her. I guess I will soon be sitting at the table having tea and krimpets. I pray she selects butterscotch as her flavor to serve.
With the morning past us CJ and her Daddy enjoyed a great afternoon. CJ, as usual, spoke to everyone she saw. The good thing is that most of the people responded to her. Previously we ran into some real jerks. They would look her in the face, hear her speak to them, and say nothing. In my Stephanie Tanner voice, "How rude!" CJ grabbed a cute little dress for her so I guess that meant I had to purchase it and Daddy did. After we picked up Mommy we ran a few more errands and came home to eat pizza together as a family.
It is about 9:33pm and you all know what is happening now. CJ is yelling and screaming at the top of her lungs because she does not want to go to sleep. I know the feeling and wish the day had more hours but it does not. So folks let's get this bedtime scene on the prayer list. We know prayer changes things, people, and situations.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Oh, CJ!
Well this morning when Daddy woke up he knew he had a marathon in front of him. Three worship experiences, 8am, 11am, and 4pm. He stared the day and the face and welcomed it though because he knew it would be three opportunities to celebrate God! The bad thing about all of this was that Daddy had to run this marathon alone. He would have no CJ to keep him going and no Mommy to go to sleep on him along the way. Mommy made the decision to pull out of the race earlier in the weekend because she felt CJ would break away from the course and make the race more grueling than it had to be.
So Daddy set out on his race and he must say all stages of the race were filled with great air. At all of the worship experiences God showed out! The word from the preachers was just what the doctor ordered. So while at the house for dinner, (the house refers to Daddy's childhood home, where is family still resides) Cj's great-grandmother wanted to make sure she sent CJ a treat. She prepared CJ an entire bag of grapes and of course she saw to it that Mommy had her weekly servings of macaroni and cheese.
When Daddy arrived home he found CJ looking a mess. She had just a shirt on and food all over her face. She had tore up the house and looked for something else to get into. CJ is a very funny child, so she saw me eating sherbert and she wanted some so she came over and leaned over my cup. I asked her to sit down and she did so immediately. I then shared and then she decided she wanted it at a faster rate than I could supply. I had to back her little butt up and send her on her way.
The night is ending with her fighting sleep of course. It is not as bad as usual but she is doing her nightly fussing. SO she rest now for the day tomorrow. What does Daddy have in store for her? We shall see if it be God's will! So, it seems as if I have not said this to you all in a long time but, Keep praying! Prayer changes things, people, and situations.
Note to CJ: These last few weeks have been very trying for Daddy. When the going gets tough we remain prayed up as we do daily and we continue to let God fight our battles. That way we know we can not lose.
So Daddy set out on his race and he must say all stages of the race were filled with great air. At all of the worship experiences God showed out! The word from the preachers was just what the doctor ordered. So while at the house for dinner, (the house refers to Daddy's childhood home, where is family still resides) Cj's great-grandmother wanted to make sure she sent CJ a treat. She prepared CJ an entire bag of grapes and of course she saw to it that Mommy had her weekly servings of macaroni and cheese.
When Daddy arrived home he found CJ looking a mess. She had just a shirt on and food all over her face. She had tore up the house and looked for something else to get into. CJ is a very funny child, so she saw me eating sherbert and she wanted some so she came over and leaned over my cup. I asked her to sit down and she did so immediately. I then shared and then she decided she wanted it at a faster rate than I could supply. I had to back her little butt up and send her on her way.
The night is ending with her fighting sleep of course. It is not as bad as usual but she is doing her nightly fussing. SO she rest now for the day tomorrow. What does Daddy have in store for her? We shall see if it be God's will! So, it seems as if I have not said this to you all in a long time but, Keep praying! Prayer changes things, people, and situations.
Note to CJ: These last few weeks have been very trying for Daddy. When the going gets tough we remain prayed up as we do daily and we continue to let God fight our battles. That way we know we can not lose.
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