Personal Space

Today Miss Andrea let us know that they're teaching you about personal space. I guess I was caught off guard because it's been a while since we heard anything. I'm guessing it's because the nuns aren't saying anything. I'm glad you're comfortable enough to be in Miss M's personal space, but you need to learn about respecting others' personal space.

We're not sure how to teach you, but we're going to try. It's kind of our own fault for not having boundaries with our space with you. Like all things, it's going to be different, but it's best for the long term. I'm writing this in the morning and you're not having a good morning. I keep telling you, it's okay to feel how you feel, but it's not okay to act how you act...

Mr. Independent

Your birthday just continued on. You got more presents and your own cookies. I know we spoil you. Heck, everyone spoils you. I don't know how we're going to get you to be better and independent, but we have to try. You're not going backwards, you're growing up. We can wipe your chim or brush your teeth for you much longer. I don't know how long before you can wipe your own booty.

I know you're used to having us around and helping you, but you need to learn to be more independent. I know I might be sad (I don't think so, but mommy maybe) when you finally are doing things yourself. Try to treat our help as a bonus and not a regular thing okay? Don't take things for granted.

That's Life...

Mommy doesn't like it's your life. Sorry you're not feeling well today. Can't remember the last time you passed out and it wasn't nap time. It was like 4:30PM. I probably wouldn't normally let you nap, but given your fever this morning and your arm being sore, I figured it'd be okay. Mommy can wake you up when you get home if you aren't already up. I need to work anyways and I picked you up from Champions early today so you could be home (I still need to work).

Anyhow, mommy will be home soon. You can open your last gifts from Aunty Rain. Maybe you can even have another cookie (she made you your own bag so mommy doesn't eat all yours). I'm sorry Champions doesn't have the same toys (good ones) that So has supposedly (that's why you told me you didn't want to go to Champions today). I really hope you don't get too attached to Champions and can't adjust back to So in 2 weeks. I'm also worried what's going to happen when you have to start school. Ahhh, growing pains for reals. God helps us all! 

PS, apparently you don't like marbles anymore. That was fast...

Marbles

You discovered them today, but little did you know, you often lose your marbles and it's not good.

I'm getting really tired of having to deal with your outbursts. You told the doctor today that you know a lot. I agree, you know a lot. It's because you know a lot that I know you know better than to act the way you do. You often say you can't do something or you're tired. I think, it boils down to you not having the right motivation. I tried quarters, but now I think we have to try something else. We failed as parents because we were not willing to do the difficult things early on to make our lives easier now. But if we don't do the difficult things now, your future will be in jeopardy. Like I said. We try our best as parents. Hope you turn out amazing and forgive us...

WW World Cup

Today started off good. I had an excellent round of golf. I sure hope that you and I are able to spend golf together and that you enjoy it. I don't want you to just golf for me. You also did good (not great) at swimming and eating today and now you're napping. We need to wake you up soon. Sorry we couldn't see the Trans or the Phans today, but mommy wanted to enjoy the game at home.

She's probably sad that her team lost today. I hope you're nice to her. Tomorrow we go back to Champions. You had an extra day off last week. Please do good tomorrow and beyond. Only 2 more weeks left and you're back to So. I really hope you don't have a difficult transition. I know it's hard and you can't do a lot...

We Tried

Today wasn't your birthday, but I want you to know that mommy and daddy are trying hard to give you a sibling. We tried again today. Hopefully it was your birthday wish and your prayer to Duc Me today that you'll get a healthy and happy baby sibling. Fingers crossed. While, I'm totally fine with just you, I think you'll want someone to grow up with and grow old with when mommy and daddy are not around. While I don't have strong bonds with my siblings, I have some bonds. Your mommy has super bonds with hers, so I think you would probably want some too.

If not, you got plenty of cousins...Man you have a big head and lots of hair. Maybe it's time for a haircut. Or we can grow it out like the kid at Jiu Jitsu today. Sorry you missed your soccer game and were a little late to Jiu Jitsu. Hopefully, you enjoyed your time with Miss Liz and this 3rd try will be a charm. I saw this bumper sticker as I was driving today and it said "I hope something good happens to you today" Me too. Me too...Bonus picture. Sorry you can see the sticker, I didn't want to get into a car accident...

You're Finally Four

Can you believe it? You're not three anymore. I hope you had a great birthday today. I still have some more presents for you. Little stuff. Are you happy with all presents you got from our friends and family? I'm sure there's more to come. 

I also opened up a Trump Account for you. Sorry you were younger so you could get the $1000, but maybe you'll still get the $250. In any case, my goal is that you're never short of money for the things you need and have money for the things you want. I'm not sure if our quarter lessons have taught you anything about the value of money, but I hope that's something you learn. Money isn't everything, but it's a lot of things. Anyhow, I wish you a happy fourth birthday and many more birthdays to come. And less growing pains :)