Nothing

Maybe it’s better if you have nothing. You did not participate at soccer today. Worse than that was that you didn’t listen to Coach when he told you where to go and what to do. We don’t expect you to be good at soccer, but we do expect you to listen and participate. 

Maybe using words and being nice is not the way to raise you. I don't know if Aunty Jeanette got lucky or if it's just you, but it's not working. So today, we're going to show you consequences. I had to spank you already. You haven't gotten to watch as much and I had to "take away Alice". This can be the end or the beginning. You can decide. You can do better...

Team Milk Tea Boba on the Road

Plans change. That's why it's important to be flexible. We had to waste a few gallons of gas instead of electricity and about an hour, but now we get to eat and spend time with your best friend Sophie. Aunty Kim is so nice to you too.

I'm not saying you need to always change your plans, but rather be flexible to change them when it makes sense. I hope we didn't buy too many cupcakes, but like with food and things for other people, it's always better to error on having too much, rather than not having enough. Just like it's better to be on time, rather than being late. Obviously, being on time and having exactly enough food would be great, but that's not the way life tends to work. Spoiler, we have too many cupcakes.

Everything

That's basically what you got or have access to. Definitely more than any kid your age could want or need. You even asked me the other day why you have so many toys. LOL. Anyhow, this is a visual reminder of what you have available to you. I didn't have any snacks growing up. Not to mention, healthy ones that are good like this. Although, I feel like food wasn't as processed when I was young as it is now.

Today you ate your hotdog, but you didn't eat the bun. I guess you don't like peaches. I wish you like more food that was good for you and ate food quicker without drama. I guess I can't have everything (or anything). I told mommy to give you less bun tomorrow. The teacher will try to encourage you to eat your food instead of the lunch snack as well. Sorry, we forgot to buy strawberries today, but we got waffle bowls for your ice cream party, although you didn't seem to like waffle bowl at ColdStone...

Noo Noo

Welp, at least we know you always eat noodles fast. Maybe we need to find a way to have you eat soup everyday? I wonder if that's bad for you. I mean, the broth can be made healthy and it's just noodles and meat. Will you eat broccoli in the soup? And you eat it so fast...

Something to think about. Uncle Dai says you can always eat free if you go to his restaurant. Just another reminder that you're very blessed to have loving and giving people in your life. He also said that you don't look like me. Which is good, because I know that your mom is better looking than me. Please eat your hotdog tomorrow okay?

Not Eating...

That's 2 days in a row you didn't eat your main dish at Champions. I'm sorry you fell yesterday, but I don't know your reason/excuse for today. You didn't even know the reason. You immediately apologized to me when I picked you up so I hope you know that it's not good that you didn't eat. I don't care about the money wasted on the premium food we get you. I care about you getting enough nutrients so you can develop into the best you.

I don't know how to motivate you to eat, but we're trying. I need you to eat tomorrow, not apologize. Plus you're gonna need your energy for swimming. Anyhow, I fixed the old bicycle for you. It was a lot of work. I hope you enjoy it eventually. I might have to put the training wells back on. This would have been a lot easier if we had all the right tools. Although, it probably doesn't make sense to have them since we rarely use them...

Manic Mondays

You did not do good at soccer today. Mommy was comforted by coach's wife that said Matsen wasn't good last year either. We don't know what you're going to like or enjoy, but we have to try everything. You're a smart kid, but you can't spend all your time indoors and at home, especially if it's just playing and watching shows.

It's important that you stay active. There's a small chance you might be good enough to play a sport that will help your future. Even if you don't become pro, you should develop discipline and relationships. And hopefully you won't be fat like your mommy and daddy...

Zoo-pendus

And then we ate. You ate okay, but it wasn't great. Aunty Rain wants us to support this restaurant because she likes it and wants them to stay in business. Mommy seems to like it too and they were full while we were there. That's a good sign.

We got you a train card at the zoo today so you can ride the new train next time. We also got you an ambulance that you named "Alice". You still owe me lots of quarters for your recent toys. Anyhow, I hope you enjoyed your long weekend with your family. It's back to Champions (not So) tomorrow...