Daddy Is Not Happy

With your behavior...I don't have a photo of me smacking you. I do have a photo of Jasmine. She doesn't seem that impressed with you. She seemed pretty impressed with Noah 2.0 and another boy today...

Anyhow, back to the matter at hand. I did not appreciate your behavior at swimming class today. It's been a few hours so I've calmed down, but I'm still not happy. We need to have a talk. I hope you understand. Otherwise, we have to repeat this again next week.

I think you understand because you didn't make a fuss when I gave you a bath. I feel a little bad that you flinch in fear, but at least you understand. Although, it's more important that you understand what you did wrong not just the fear. You shouldn't be afraid if you didn't do anything wrong. I'm just so frustrated right now. You're better than this. You can do better than this. Self sabotage is not a Nguyen trait. Stop it. No more "I can't". Only "I will try" and "I can"...

Happy Birthday Uncle Lemon

Happy anniversary Team TAHA. August 11th is a popular day for stuff. Ong and Ba had doctors appointments. Mommy made bo kho. Sorry you and mommy are still sick. Soccer is done. Tomorrow, we put our hopes on golf. It'd be great if you enjoyed it a lot. We could hang out together a lot and mommy could have her own time. I do believe that I won't be that lucky. We'll see.

Today at So, you didn't want to give Noah a hug. I don't want you to have to hug everyone, but I think it's important to be nice to people if you can and it doesn't hurt you. You never know how impactful simple kindness can be. Like when you don't yell at mommy, it makes her happy and me happy I don't have to pop you. Anyhow, just some food for thought. Sorry we didn't win the lottery yesterday or today, but we will try to be billionaires tomorrow...

Self Sabotage

Sinks ships. I don't know what to tell you. Unfortunately, it's something you get from your mommy. You tell yourself you can't do things without trying or you don't try. You say learning (10) flash cards is too much, but watching YouTube for (10) minutes isn't a lot. You eat slow, but you complain that daddy eats too slow when you want to go outside and play.

It's like I'm raising two kids. You're really smart buddy. You can do a lot more than you think you can. You have to move past your comfort zone. That's where the growth is. Whether it's working out your muscles or working out your brain. If you don't push yourself a little each time, you're never going to reach your potential. You want to be the winner. Winners find a way. Lossers make excuses and blame others.

Still Rolling

Nothing can stop you. Glad you still enjoy this toy that Aunty Lorraine and Uncle Brandon got you. You're so lucky that you got great hair. Sorry we're gonna have to shampoo you tonight since you got all sweaty at the park today. Aunty Jehan is coming by later. Please be nice to her. You said you don't remember her, but don't tell her that...

Good job eating the soup and noodles today. I can't tell if you're getting better or worse, but it's already back to So tomorrow. It's funny how much you want to go to So. That's good. I hope this doesn't become an issue when it's time to start school. Sorry for all the adjusting you have to do. You're getting good at it (I think). Besides vacations, it should just be one more when you start school. Likely/Hopefully, your classmates will follow you for a long time. I wonder if we should get Noah's information for you...

Participation Trophy

Glad soccer is over. Sorry you couldn't make your last game. I wonder if mommy put the wrong time on purpose. At least you won't risk getting anyone sick. It was kind of a dramatic experience for your mommy as well. Some people can be very cliquey. I hope you choose to think the best of people and aren't too judgmental. I don't want you to be naive, but I also want you to remember that not everyone has the choices and opportunities that you have. I mean who gets fancy donuts on a random Saturday delivered to them?

I heard you did good at jiu jitsu even though you didn't win. That's good to remember that losing is okay. Tomorrow will be the last super hot day for a while. Maybe we can go out to the park after school soon. I hope you feel better. We got you some soup. I hope you don't get an ear infection...

Casa Rosauro with Uncle TJ and Aunty Joann

Whatcha doing buddy? Parallel playing? You didn't eat good dinner. I'm sorry. I wonder if you were too busy playing. I would assume if the other kids were eating, you'd eat too, but I guess not. I'm sure, one meal won't kill you, but it's not a good thing and it can't be a habit when we're not around. 

Anyhow, I'm sorry Emma can't come live with you. I wonder how you'll feel about having a younger sibling instead of an older one. Fingers crossed that we can give you one. Healthy sibling. That you'll be able to have a good bond with. It's kinda pointless if you guys are best buds who will take care of each other. Anyhow, it's the weekend. I hope you feel better. I hope you don't get others sick. Tomorrow is your last day of soccer. Woohoo!!!

Embers

Looks like some work fires are back on. They didn't fully go out. That's life. All we can do is keep moving forward. Occasionally, you'll take steps backwards, but you can let that stop you. That's also why it's important to do things as soon as you can because you don't know what is going to come up that will take your attention away.

Procrastination is good in helping you focus. If you're smart, you'll pretend that you're procrastinating even when you have plenty of time. Just try not to get addicted to stress. That's not a good thing to be addicted to. Good job being nice to Bac Trie today. Too bad you didn't take a picture of her with your camera.