Wanting To Speak English

Though Daddy believes that CJ is acquiring language at a very fast pace she still has a way to go. At this point in her life she is able to repeat most of what she hears. So if she hears words that will broaden her vocabulary this is a good thing. However if she hears words that are foul they can be detrimental to her development. I am glad to report that CJ hears developmental vocabulary ninety-nine percent of the time. Daddy has worked on his mouth tremendously since CJ came into his life. At home CJ learns how to communicate her feelings, how to articulate what she wants, and how to speak calmly when in conversation. This is because Daddy and MOmmy exhibit this kind of behavior.

So the stage is set earlier today that CJ wanted a snack. The problem is that she could not tell Daddy what she wanted so she began to whine. Daddy explained to her that whining is not the way to get what you desire. Mommy felt bad and said, "I wish she could verbalize what she wanted." The good thing is that through process of elimination and once CJ calmed down Daddy was able to decipher what it is was thats he wanted. All she wanted was a pretzel. When Daddy opened the fridge and she did not get what she wanted out and she said, NO! emphatically to another offer Daddy gave her what she wanted. He also told her what it was so she could add the word pretzel to her vocabulary.

So as we go on this journey of language development please pray for CJ and Daddy as we use different techniques to help her along and to challenge her young mind. We know prayer changes things, people, and situations. We also belief that with prayer at the foundation, CJ will do all things through Christ who strengthens her!

NOTE TO CJ: CJ I will provide you with the words to this song to help you along your way as you begin your academic journey. "Yes Christ is all, he's everything to me, yes Christ is all, he rules the land and sea, yes Christ is all, and without him nothing could be, yes Christ is all, all in all this world to me. Sing those words and believe them and you will be alright!

Redo

Every now and then you have a day that you wish could start over. For CJ and her Daddy, today was one of those days.

Delayed But Cool Saturday

When we came home last night Daddy was tired so he fell asleep. Especially after the Duke game outcome was not what he wanted. The day started as a normal work day would for us. Daddy had a meeting at church and Mommy wanted to go get her hair done. So that left Daddy and CJ together! That equals good times. The first stop was to IHOP where the meeting was to take place. CJ had pancakes, french fries, and fruit her favorite foods at this point in her life. She was fairly quiet during the meeting as well. We then went to grandma's house to wait for Mommy's call. Upon arrival CJ was really out of control. For some reason she did not want to be there. I believe she is still acting up because she got her hair done and she hates getting her hair done.

Fits

Daddy can live without fits. These fits come from nowhere. Today CJ went to the back door and began crying. She then got down on the floor whaling her arms and kicking her legs. No one did anything to her either. Daddy just stood in awe and looked at her. Daddy does not know what was wrong but we can do without the fits.

Now Daddy asks for you all to pray for CJ. If this continues her circumstance will not be plasant. Daddy knows that prayer changes things, people, and situations. PRAYER will help save CJ from a world of trouble.

Jumped Out Of The Tub

CJ was so mad today during bath time that she jumped out of the tub. All week when the water ran Momy said she was antsy. Grant it she got her hair taken out which she was upset about, but I had to hold her while she calmed down. Of course my pajamas were soaked. She got over it eventually. Then we prayed and now she is sound asleep. Pray for her so bath time is enjoyable again. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

500th Post

Wow, I never imagined that I would still be writing about my relationship with my daughter at this point. I thought that I would lose momentum and interest. However, working late down at the school chaperoning a party, traveling to North Carolina twice, being worn out from the long day at work, running back and forth to the hospital because I was given the wrong medicine, and not even being in a car driving has hindered me from pressing on with this Blog. This blog which is really a story of a fathers love for his daughter. CJ has progressed so much through the 499 previous entries. She has grown teeth, learned to crawl, learned to walk, she talks, claps, runs, talks, and eats by herself. She has developed a strong personality. CJ has fallen but always gets back up. She loves to dance, laugh, and bother anything in her site. She loves to call out for her Daddy. She has gone to football games in the blistering cold and basketball games with hundreds of screaming fans and she just joined right in. She has seen the Lakers win a championship and the Giants come up short. She enjoys pancakes on a Saturday morning with her Daddy as they watch cartoons together. Even though Daddy does not particularly care for her shows he watches them anyway. She enjoys listening to music and most recently has begun to be a parrot and repeat all she hears. So Daddy has to watch it, he has dramatically changes his vocabulary not only in CJ's presence but in life in general.

Overall CJ has been a joy to watch develop. She is bigger than the average girl but that just makes her smile more bright and comforting to see. Do not get it twisted folks she is not fat but she will be a big, strong girl. A cute one too. Finally, yes folks she has attitude that Daddy has to check from time to time and she is not afraid of bigger kids. She even likes Dogs. You all keep praying for us. We are an cool pair. Daddy and CJ love each other company. SO pray that we always have a honest, strong and fun relationship. Prayer changes things, people, and situations. Prayer also keeps people together. By the way, CJ will say Amen too!

Phenomena Woman, That is CJ to Be!

As today begins Women's History Month I would like to share this piece with my Princess CJ. I pray everyday that you become a standout woman. One that fears the Lord, is confident in who you are, and a woman that is intellectual, athletic, fun, and determined.Your Daddy will always be here to support you, your hype man in your corner. I will always pray for you daily and together. Prayer not only changes things, people, and situations but prayer is essential in your life. Daddy loves you, enjoy!

Phenomenal Woman

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman

Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Maya Angelou

NOTE TO CJ: Soar to heights unimaginable!