You Can Do It

By which, I mean that you can come back from vacation (time away from So) and not regress. Maybe it's because you came from an earlier time zone. Maybe it's because I gave you a pep talk last night? Maybe it's because you woke up and had to go poop. Who knows, but it's possible.

You were even first to So today and we didn't even have to rush. Mommy said you were good when she picked you up too. I'm sorry you have a doctor's appointment tomorrow, but sometimes we just gotta do what mommy says so she'll feel better even if we don't get it. At least it's only costing us a little time and money. Both of which are mine. You're probably happy to not have to go to So early. I might have to feed you breakfast and then take you to So later...

 

Home At Last

I tried to get you out of church, but mommy really wanted you to go, so much so that she went to mass twice today. It wasn't your best mass attendance, but I'll get you a pass since you just got off a 5 hour plane ride straight to the church. Thanks for eating decent at dinner. Again, I hate letting you watch, but it helps get the results we want.

It's back to So tomorrow. If history has been any indicator, we're in for some drama. I will see if we can get you to bed sooner. Have a pep talk. Whatever we can do to make tomorrow a normal (not sad) day for your at daycare. Please work with us. It looks like we have a doctor's appointment for you Tuesday. Sorry...

Mr. and Mrs. Olon (Xavier and Sally)

Today was the big day. Aren't you so cute in your suit? Thanks for eating a little and dancing (albeit, Aunty Tuyen had to scare you). I feel bad sometimes that I let you watch the phone, but it's a balancing act with getting results and having the best intentions.

We'll need to work on your frisbee throws. Also, closing your eyes doesn't mean people can't see you. It just means that you can't see them. We have a long day tomorrow as well. Sorry you couldn't get more sleep tonight. We're not just wedding guests, we're also the wedding crew. Maybe it's good that you'll get to be home for Aunty Nhi Hoa's wedding...(after the ceremony that you're part of)

Finley, But Not Finley

This little girl reminded me of Fin Fin Chop. She has the same smile too. Fortunately, you seem to get a long with her and she with you. I hope you find lots of fun and new friends while you're here. I think there are some great options and people here for you. It's up to you to make the most of it.

Unfortunately, we've learned that it's difficult to force you to do things. You seem to play alone around other kids a lot. Hopefully that changes too. There's no point of us trying to get you a baby sibling if you're just going to ignore her now is there? Hopefully, we can do that for you. And hopefully you don't have a combative relationship with them like the kids we saw on the plane. 

Willow Pond Circle

Yes, I know that's where you want to be. It is so true that you're the "rich" kids I saw growing up. You just don't know that and aren't able to appreciate it. Look at the face of apathy towards traveling and eating good food and see people and places? I would jump to eat this, but we have to force and bribe you. WWW.

Anyhow, we're headed to Maryland. Yours and mommy's first time there. I hope you guys have an awesome time. It sucks that we're only there for a short period of time and that we're missing the rehearsal dinner, but it's the best your mommy would do. She said we'll come back. Hopefully, sooner than later. Your mom's list of people and places we need to go is growing faster than we can check things off. TL...

Diners

We got to try a new spot today. I don't think mommy was happy that I let you watch. She's be more happy if you ate faster...Anyhow, we head on another Team Boba adventure tomorrow. You get to see your cousins in Maryland. I don't think you've ever met them in person before. Fun times. I'm sorry we won't be able to stay longer or do more. Mommy says we can come back, but I don't think that's gonna happen for a while...

Let's make the most of our 2 full days there (although 1 day is the wedding). So try to have lots of fun and be good on Friday okay? Man, I hope you don't regress again at So too much when you get back. Not sure what's happening the last two drop offs, but you were not happy. We need to talk...

Drive Time

That's what your Uncle Eric likes to do. We had lunch today. We got to catch up and have some good food. We drove around for quite a while. We even passed by mom's work place and your old daycare. But I had to tell Uncle Eric that I needed to go back to work...

In life, it's not about the number of people in your circle or how big your circle is. It's about the quality of your members. Also, life is a cookie jar. You have to refill the cookies occasionally or there won't be any cookies for anyone if all we do is take...