Olivia Tran

You got a new cousin today. It reminds me that newborn babies are not cute. You weren't cute either, but you're super cute now. We also got new parts for your Tesla :( When we actually meet Olivia, please make sure you're careful and nice to her. Make sure you're nice to her mommy and daddy too. They're good people.

I'm sorry you had to go with mommy to So today. I'll try to pick you up a little early so we can go get you some more milk. No one told me you were out of the portable milks...We need to get you some eggs too. It's going to be a super busy weekend. Sorry about that. Sunday is gonna suck extra because you'll probably be home late and it's right back to So the next day. At least you don't have to work...

Errands

Thanks for running errands with me (and your Ong Ba Ngoai). Sorry it took longer than expected. We can go to Sam's Club on our own tomorrow. It'll be easy peasy lemon squeazy. I will not get an ice cream because that experience sucked last time. But I do need to get gas. Not sure what car we're taking Sunday to San Jose...

We say your Aunty Yen at SF Market today. She's nice to you as well. Too bad you probably may not see Eastin in the future once everyone stops going to My Gym (maybe not). Who knows. Anyhow, I'm glad we got some clarity on your chim. I think I'm going to try to error on the safe side and be preventative if possible in the future. It could be more expensive and cost more time, but it will prevent more headaches I hope (and if we can afford it)...

Forward Progress

It's tempting to try to do too much. It's also easy to wallow in despair when there's a lot to do. I was able to "fix" the garage today. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to fix your chim :( I hate, not knowing what to do, but when that happens, I think I would tell others to error on the side of caution (especially if they can). So since we have time and money, we might have to take you to the Urgent Care. It's too bad they don't have a frequent stamp card. Although, we haven't been there in a while.

Can you tell the difference between today and yesterday? I hope this stays good for "a while". We don't want to spend money on things we don't need or things we just need to work. Eventually, mommy wants a fancy one...I will probably google your condition to see what I can do. This is really gonna mess up the algorithm and my browser history...

Lemons and Lemonade

Life often doesn't care what you're going through. Sometimes, it's just gonna throw you lemons. You need to find things to do with those lemons. Otherwise, you're going to be stuck with a lot of lemons and nothing to do. An often used option is to make lemonade or other lemon things. Another option is to try to not be around lemon trees if you don't want any more lemons.

I'm sorry about your tickling chim problem. I hope it gets better tomorrow. It really sucks for me when your or your ong ba noi have issues. I wish I could take over the pain and discomfort for you, but that's not how it works unfortunately. Hopefully, you'll be able to better describe your issues so we can better address them. Until then, pray...

April 13th

Wasn't a Friday, but it was still pretty unlucky, but at least I got to go swimming with your Uncles. Look at Aunty Kim's Market. You're so lucky you got to enjoy some treats from her store. I'm sorry that Ong and Ba haven't been playing with you as much as you want. Same goes for Mommy and Daddy. That's why it's really important that you learn to be independent, so you don't need to rely on others. 

Speaking of others. I've told you before to learn from other people's mistakes because you'll make plenty of your own. I also think it's important that you try to keep people that bring you stress or don't bring joy to your life at a distance. Unfortunately, there will be times and people whom you can't avoid. That being said, try not to invite stress into your life. It will find a way to get in on its own...

You're Grounded

So you have to stay with me. Because I love you. Those are some pretty touching and hilarious words. You definitely say the darnedest things. I'm sorry that you had a little scare at my gym today, but I'm glad you overcame it eventually (I hope parents didn't judge my handling of the situation). I'm sorry it rained as well, but at least you had a jacket. Hopefully you were warm enough. Looks like today is the last day of rain for now. I'm worried still how cold your swim class will be Friday (it's not on the calendar...)

Anyhow, you did good and you ate well so far. There will be a treat waiting for you when you wake up. Mommy can help you figure out that "snack" we bought at the store today. Not sure what's for dinner, but please continue to eat well. Back to So tomorrow...

Golf Saturdays

I have to be honest, I actually shot a 79. It says 77 because that's what it should have been. Anyhow. I hope you're okay with me not going to Jiu Jitsu with you and mommy. If it makes you feel better, apparently, I'm going with you next Saturday (so I can't golf, www). And I'm going to be with you all day tomorrow :)

I hope you find something positive and productive you can turn to for enjoyment and relaxation (hopefully not something negative and detrimental like drugs). It's important to have good hobbies and good habits and good friends for that matter. It was just Uncle Peter and me, but it was still fun. It's too bad Uncle Tao can't golf anymore. I wonder if he wants to go hang out on the course. I hope they'll remain part of our lives for a long time.