The Oil Change

This will be an oil change for Daddy to remember for a lifetime. It would be the first where CJ was there with him the entire time. The first attempt failed. Daddy figured he could actually take CJ in with him, they would watch television and the time would go by pretty fast. CJ had other plans. She wanted to run around the shop. Now you have to understand babies have no place in the tire shop, but a Daddy has to do what a Daddy has to do. So after Daddy saw that CJ wanted to be on her own he thought on his feet prety fast. He asked the mechanic to give him the keys back. Then CJ and Daddy went to the car and Daddy took out her stroller and put CJ in it. This way he would at least be able to contain her. He also found her Cheerios, a cup and her dog and brought them as well. So Daddy strolled CJ back in, he gave her the Cheerios and the dog and CJ was cool. She did not talk much to the men in the shop (Thank God)...they were not too inviting. However just as soon as a younger girl entered the shop with her mother, CJ laid eyes on her and the conversation began. CJ yapped away and all the young girl could ask was, "What is your dog's name?" Daddy was glad when the girl left. CJ then became a little restless, so Daddy strolled her outside for a few minutes and she stuck her thumb into her mouth and was quiet.

The highlight of this trip was for Daddy. Of course he needed to use the bathroom which meant he reluctantly had to stroll CJ into the bathroom. He turned her in the direction of the wall so she could not see him and proceeded to do what he needed to do. Upon departure Daddy saw a changing table. He though to himself, "Finally a place geared towards men with a changing table in the bathroom." Even though he did not need to, he was glad they thought to have one.

Soon after the car was ready. Daddy had to spend more than he thought but he would spend whatever to make sure CJ and Mommy were safe. So CJ made it through the experience well and Daddy did not have to hurt her. They came home and watched television until it was time to pick Mommy up from the hairdresser. Thanks for your time, keep praying for us! Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

CJ Goes To Work

CJ went with her daddy to work today. She had a fantastic time and everyone enjoyed her.

Hi Daddy, I Am Still Awake

Tonight CJ was a little fussy and too active during bedtime. Daddy could hear Mommy fussing with her from the other room. CJ can get very fidgety when she is tired and Daddy believes tonight she was at that point. So CJ was bathed, greased, dressed and put in her crib. A good 15 to 20 minutes passed by when Daddy needed to pass the door and when he did Cj was up and said, "Hi Daddy!" Daddy went into the room and asked CJ why she was awake. ALl she did was smile and look at him. Then Daddy asked for a kiss and she stretched her head up to give him one. Daddy then told her that Dora (whose face is all over her PJ's) wanted to go to sleep. She looked down at her pants and then said, "No!" Daddy responded with tell her to lay down with Dora and she did so reluctantly. Her objective was to stay awake ans in conversation with her Dad as long as she could. Daddy then decided to leave, she whimpered a little bit but then dozed off.

She will get better with bedtime throught prayer. So keep praying, prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Better Behavior/Diego

Now I will not jump the gun but I do want to give props where they are due. Given how CJ has acted the past few days, today she was much better. She did not make too much noise in the car. She performed no tantrums, and she did not get hypnotized by the television. As she viewed the Backyardagens she tried to do as the characters announced. To Daddy it was great watching her think. She remembered the first two movements in a dance but could not get the final component. After seeing her detemrination today Daddy is sure she will get the dance down packed.

Now the issue of the day is this kid Diego. Diego is a character on Nick Jr., who happens to be Dora the Explorer's cousin. Daddy's problem is that CJ likes Diego and can say his name clearly. Her's she still fights with, lol. Daddy posted his displeasure on Facebook and a few folks found it funny. Daddy does not. Daddy is ready to check Diego if he can find him. He might need to come in contact with my peace (piece of steel that is). I know it is harmless folks but Daddy is still working on preparing himself for when CJ wil begin to take interest in boys. (It hurts just to say it)

Daddy knows he has some issues to work through, and he will. You all just pray that they are handled before it affects his and CJ's relationship. Which they have worked on so diligently. You all know what Daddy says, "Prayer changes things, people, and situations!"

Daddy The Slacker

As CJ frequently says throughout the day, "I sorry." I have been giving you bits and pieces of our journey for the past few days. The opast week was a busy one and by the end of the evening Daddy would be tired and some nights fall asleep right on the couch. Daddy was able to give some highlights but you have missed out on some key moments in CJ's life.

Well today was another milestone in CJ's life. After totally messing up her high chair with milk Daddy decided it was time for CJ to learn how to eat at the big peoples table. Daddy has to admit this was a long time coming but themove was made today. The move yielded some great reward too. CJ actually ate some of her dinner. We have struggled mightily with her and her eating habits but today was a little different. Daddy asked Mommy whether or not she felt that the table led to her actually eating the food.

After an eventful weekend of CJ exercising her tantrum skills she calmed down a bit. Daddy is proud of her graduation to the table. She now has the seat right next to me. Lets see how this progresses. You all pray for us. Prayer changes things, people, and situations!

And We Are Glad

The start of the day was rough for CJ. She was repirmanded and placed on time out.

Blocked From Blogging

For some reason I could not BLog last night. Google would not let me in. Tonight CJ was on her bad behavior in IHOP. WIll have to fill you in when I am not sleepy.