Chu TJ and Co JoAnn

It was Uncle TJ's birthday yesterday. He was busy, but was kind enough to make time for us today even though he was very tired. Dinner wasn't cheap. But that's just a reminder that life requires sacrifice and compromise. It would be great we didn't have to do things we didn't want to do, but that's probably a life spent alone (which is okay, if that's what you end up wanting).

But if you want a full and fun and fulfilling life, it's going to require you to do things when you're tired. Spend money on things you do want to do. It may seem like we ask a lot of you now (which with your life experience, you're probably right), but we're preparing you for what the future holds. So if you could learn to eat spiced food and green things and to be nice to people, that would make our current lives and your future life a lot easier (and better).

Taco Tuesday

Sorry I didn't take a photo of dinner. It was good for mommy. So good, she got an extra one. Good thing I only had one (and a half, if you count your taco shell I ate...). I'm not sure if you liked it or not. I tried to get you rice (something you're used to) and shrimp and beef. The beef was probably a little tough, but I cut it into little pieces to make it easier for you. At least you go to try some new flavors...

You really need to get a grip on your peeing...I hope something isn't wrong...You seem to pee a lot. You don't tell us. We just happen to see your restless legs. I had to make two stops and use to pee bags today. Not a big deal, but I'm not sure how long you'll fit on the mini toilet. Try to go before we leave places okay? I don't mind using diapers overnight, but I'm guessing we probably need to stop that. You've been pretty good about waking in the middle of the night, but I wish you'd stop drinking water and make it until morning...

Catching Up

Sometimes you have to make sure you take time for yourself. Daddy was really tired today. He woke up early to make sure mommy wasn't late for work. And I stayed up late to finish laundry and cleaning. Anyhow, isn't spot under my desk cool? Unfortunately, it's not completely hidden from the window, so hopefully the chair will hide me.

I took a nap today after blowing bubbles with you. I wish I had a picture, but I was busy making bubbles for you. You seemed to have fun popping the bubbles with the garden hose. I'm worried you might like shooting stuff too much. You also liked cleaning with the hose, so maybe that will be a good thing. The one good thing about daylight savings is now you can play outside after we get off work. And hopefully the warmth will stop your congestion. I had to use my boxers to wipe your nose...

Daylight Stealing

An hour was stolen from you today, but it seems to not have really affected you. You're still as cute as ever and also still as frustrating sometimes. Anyhow, I was really proud that you prayed on your own at church today. Hopefully, God will hear and answer your prayers, whatever they might be. Fingers crossed it's for the health of your friends and family and not for a monster delivery truck (I can buy that for you, save your prayers for things I can't buy...)

I hope you can wake up early tomorrow. It's gonna feel like a long day. Keep your positive attitude. Life isn't what happens to you, it's how you react. Make life out of lemonades, even if life steals an hour from you...

Happy Birthday One

Family. Yes, you're blood, but that doesn't mean you owe them anything, aside from being amicable. Being mean is too much work. But remember, you didn't choose them so you don't have to like them, but I hope you do (I hope they're nice people too).

Sorry, Faith isn't in the photo. The one she's in you're not smiling. It's better to be alone and have good mental health, but I hope you don't have to do that. Like I said, you should never feel alone because they're are so many good people in your life. I hope you develop your own good relationships as you grow. They'll be the best gift you can get on your birthday :)

Simple Advice

One of the goals of this blog is to provide you with knowledge/wisdom that I think is helpful. Sadly, in case I'm not around to give it to you directly. I don't know if the world will change in your lifetime or if the current expectation, that you as a male, are expected to put your own happiness to the side for others. I sure hope not. But if it is, I hope you take this advice to heart. I hope it helps you stress less and cope better with whatever it is that you're going through.

This is how I hope your life will always be. Gleefully happy and full. My advice for you today when faced with anything in life. Ask yourself, is this important and if it's not, don't worry about it. If it is, as yourself a second questions, can you do anything about it? If not, don't worry about it. If so, do something. Simply, "it's not that serious" or "it is what it is". A simpler version of my life in 4 boxes...

Lists

I don't know if my list of things to do will ever be empty. I doubt it. But there definitely is satisfaction when something gets done. You probably won't appreciate this now. Not sure mommy will either, but I was able to get rid of the stain that was here in the Master bedroom. I was also able to update shows for you and mommy to watch.

Anyhow, I really do hope your list isn't as long as mine. Since you don't need to worry about taking care of mommy and daddy (hopefully) or any siblings (hopefully not), there should be less for you to do. The only thing I hope for you its that you live a happy and healthy life. Be able to take care of yourself and others.