No Worries Mommy

Well today was CJ's first day with the new babysitter. This is a day that the family has been anticipated all summer long. Well today we all woke up and started the day in prayer of course. We then left out towards Perth Amboy. We arrived at the sitter and Daddy watched CJ survey her new surroundings. She clung to Mommy a little bit but warmed up well. Daddy waved to her and told her bye and Mommy did the same. Praise God, not one peep out of CJ. When Mommy called Daddy later in the day she informed him that she still had not cried.

When we arrived to pick Cj up the sitter let us no that CJ did not ask for Mommy, but she did ask for her Daddy. CJ is Daddy's partner and they have a great connection. They are like to peas ina pod. Daddy prays that tomorrow will be just like today. The new sitter seems to know her stuff. We will continue to pray that she and CJ mesh well, as well as CJ with the other children she will now be interacting with.

A Park Kid

Daddy received a picture from his sister with the disclaimer that CJ had been accepted as a Certified Park Kid. Mommy went out tonight, finally and Daddy had a meeting at church. he was going to take CJ with him but figured she would enjoy the park more and he was right. Her great-grandmother said that she walked around the park with her. It is nice that CJ is able to see history as she grows, not many people will see back three generations in their family. Once we came home today CJ did not put up to much fuss, she went to sleep a little quicker than normal and we are thankful.

Putting Things In Perspective

This was a long day for Daddy. After being trapped in the house all weekend, today he had to venture out to work. This weekend was full of relaxation and chasing behind CJ. Daddy and CJ both are hyper and do not do well cooped up in a house for to long. This is just another reason we know that CJ is the direct offspring of her daddy. Last night during every live performance at the Video Music Video awards, CJ wanted to dance with her father at that very moment. Now Daddy enjoyed it for the first two songs but after song six and seven we definitely knew who the elder was and that was Daddy.

So after being worn out by his daughter all weekend Daddy slept well last night and then had to get up this morning for work. Now all weekend Daddy heard that the area around his job was flooded. The problem was that the job never communicated with the staff workers. So Daddy depended on friends from the area and his students to tell him which way to go. They were a great help as well.

So daddy finally arrived to work after a long commute. The day was productive and he was pleasant throughout. He left a little early to beat traffic back home. Once he got there his baby CJ greeted him with her usual smile and enthusiasm. No matter what, after a long day at work CJ can take all her Daddy's problems away! She is my joy!

Now that becomes a problem when it is bedtime. Daddy can not stand to hear CJ become hysterical. He likes peace and quiet sometimes and when she is left alone and asked to go to bed she goes crazy. However if Daddy goes in the room She will at least stop crying and stomping and then lay down. She will not go to sleep tho but Daddy is at ease.

Mommy says Daddy has to get tough and he knows that but tonight and most nights Daddy just does not want to hear it. We will have to pray for him some tolerance. So now Daddy will be investigating a few bedtime techniques to weaken CJ's fury. Daddy has a lot going on in the next few weeks where he must stay composed and focused. CJ going to bed quietly would help tremendously. God will handle it all and lead Daddy through this most interesting time. Pray for CJ's bedtime antics and Daddy's strength and perseverance. Be blessed all!

After Irene

Long day in the house.

Hurricane Irene/Father of the Bride

After a filled week Daddy was able to saty home today. CJ and Mommy were home too. We spent the day resting, Daddy who woke up earliest did not get out of bed to 11AM which anyone who knows him, knows that is rare. He went and brought breakfast and came home to sit around and do nothing all day long.

This weekend the east coast has awaited hurricane Irene. The skies were gray and the rain was misty by day. Now that it is nigt the rain is coming down a lot harder and the wind is blowing. CJ was put to bed earlier but she would not go to bed. Mommy made the statement to Daddy, "I know you are going to get her." Mommy was right, Daddy just figures sometimes it may be easier to get her to sleep with them instead of hearing her scream and cry in the bedroom alone.

While he waited for CJ to go to sleep, Daddy and Mommy watched, Father of the Bride. This movie is what Daddy sees himself doing when CJ gets married. No matter how old she gets she will always be Daddy's little girl. I will have to get this movie stored somehow. Daddy will need it for detox.

Now as the hurricane is nearing, Ddaddy and CJ pray we keep power and no one gets hurt. God is in control and we patiently wait for him to do what he feels necessary. You all be blessed.

Just Left

Daddy and Mommy had a wedding. CJ stayed with her grandma. Before they ledt CJ left out without incident. We found out she went to the park and ahs a blast.

Revival

Daddy had to preach tonight. CJ told someone she was ready to go. More to come.