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...

Happy 250th Birthday to America!!!

I think one of the most important roles I have as a father to you is to give you the tools to be the best Vinh you can be. I don't know everything. I can't remember everything. What I can do is share with you what I do know or remember. In this case, I came across this post. I think it's very helpful and accurate.

It's funny because one of the reasons I started this blog was to leave advice for you in case I wasn't around. I remember seeing this video series on YouTube of this dad making videos of things people should know and if they didn't have a dad to ask, they could watch the video. I hope to be around for as long as you need me, but unfortunately, there are things that are outside of my control. Anyhow, on America's 250th birthday, here are something things I hope will help you as you approach your 4th birthday and beyond. Posting a little early today. Hope we have a great 4th. I ordered new inner tubes for your bike. Hope that works. Good job balance biking yesterday. Bonus photo...

July "4" th

On the 3rd...I'm sorry it was so busy and sweaty today, but the water was cold. I guess everyone is off today too (even though the State is working). It seems like you like Lake Tahoe when we got home, but you weren't super enthusiastic on the way there. 

It looks like the Tesla can make it without stopping to charge as well. Although, the use of AC could play a factor. Are you excited you don't have any activities this weekend? I'm sorry mommy is trying to fill it with other things to make up. I know you just want to stay home. Not sure if you'll have to go to church tomorrow or not, but I will stay home with you if you want. It's America's 250th birthday tomorrow you know. We need to safe our energy in order to celebrate properly. I think mommy wants to go to Bac Minh's tomorrow. At least if you go, there shouldn't be too many people there....

You Take Ages

Doesn't sound good right? Welp, it doesn't sound good when you say it to mommy and daddy either. We don't take ages, but you do. What it boils down to is time and how it's spent. When things are important to you and you want to get back to it, it seems like everything that is in your way takes too long. But when it's something you don't like, you take to long to avoid it...

Right now, you're not even four years old yet, but you're smart enough to know better. I know your emotions are still being developed and so is your intelligence, so I'll give you some grace. But life is about doing things you don't want to do as well as things you want to do. What's important is that you give both the same effort, even if it's not the same enthusiasm. Imagine if I treated being your daddy like you treat eating dinner *wink, wink*...

You're A Champion

Oops, I meant you're "at" Champions child care. You survived. It seems like you did okay and had fun. Even Clarissa from So was there. It might have been nice for you to start Edna Batey this school year so you can begin meeting lifelong friends, but mommy wanted you to stay at So for another year. We may never know which decision is better, but I hope it works out for you. I think you miss So because it's familiar. Hopefully this isn't going to mess you up by having you get used to Champions and then going back to So...

Surprise, I won't make you pay me 5 quarters for this toy, but I also won't pay you any quarters for today. I think that's still a win for you. Maybe we'll go to the store tomorrow. I think we'll have to go to Costco. I'm glad you didn't have a bad day today at daycare. Hopefully the month will go off without a hitch. *pray*