August 27

I sent your photos to Bac in Syracuse. That’s how cute you are. You bring people joy just by your presence.

Vinh collage

While your cuteness does a lot. Your presence is important too. That’s why it’s important that you’re in a good mood and nice to people when we see them. Who knows how their day/life is going and when you might see them again. Give them the gift of you they deserve. You have the power to be the sun in sunshine for the world.

Work, Work

I remember playing a computer game a long time ago where one of the characters would say this. Just like any other Wednesday before, I dropped you off at So and I went to work in the office. I hope that by the time you read this, I will be retired by my own choice and not working on a Wednesday. I don't mind driving you to school still.

We got a new booth. Hopefully, it will make the expos a little easier to deal with. Anyhow. I know I don't like having to bribe you to do things you should be doing anyways, but for the time being it gets the job done. Eventually, you'll need to do the right thing without any incentives other than it being the right thing. 

Lesson for the day: tough choices today, easier life tomorrow...

Packing It Up

Three more days until we're in So Cal. The next thing you know, we'll be in Portugal. And before you know it, we'll be back home again. Let's try to get a head start on everything. I told mommy that we're going to be fancy and eat out tomorrow and Thursday so we don't have leftovers in the fridge. I will try my best to clear out what I can. Sorry I finished all the noodles, but there's still beef left.

That's today's lesson. Get things done as soon as you can. When you put things off, they inevitably get deprioritized by newer and "more urgent" things. Right now, I'm going to do some work I could easily do tomorrow. Not because I have to, but because I can and I don't know what could come up tomorrow that will hinder my work. I do need to make sure I catch up on sleep though. Have to drive to Long Beach Thursday night...

Monday Fun Day

For Daddy, but not for Vinh and Mommy? Daddy got to check out Uncle Eric's new house. Do you remember going there? We played MJ pretty late and I was not able to put you to bed, but as promised, I did wake up with you. Although, I forgot where you put your present.

Only a few more days before we head to So Cal and then Portugal. I hope you and mommy have a great trip. Sorry that Ong and Ba could not make it. I know you like to see them. We'll see them for Christmas. As promised, I'll pick you up tomorrow from So. Maybe we can go get beach supplies together. Sometimes I feel like these posts are random. I will try to make them more substantive. 

Thought for the day: Work Hard, Play Hard. Life is about balance. 

I played pretty hard today, but I work harder.

Sunday Fun Day

Why did we have to go to church in the evening? Because we partied too hard on Saturday night. Hopefully, mommy and you enjoyed the extra sleep. We did get a lot done though. Sorry the food took so long, but you did good eating (although you didn't completely feed yourself). Might as well enjoy the Vietnamese food while you can. It'll be a while before you have any asian food probably (#portugal).

I hope you know how lucky you are. Loved and lots of access. My life wasn't as glamorous or easy. I can't remember anyone doting on me as a child. Hopefully, we don't ruin you. Archimedes said that he was able to see farther than anyone because he stood on the shoulder of giants. Or maybe it was someone else. Anyhow, I hope you get further and happier in life than we do. Otherwise, I feel like all our efforts are a waste...

Double Trouble

I went golfing today to a place I hadn't been to in a while. The lady in the clubhouse remembered me (actually my origami). It wasn't as nice as I remembered. Maybe it's because Bac Tao was still golfing when I last went and that made me a little sad. Anywho, I had a decent round. We had (2) parties today and we say the twins. Sorry I didn't have any photos. I guess it's good and means that we were focused on enjoying the time. Which reminds me. I think you have good emotional intelligence. I hope you develop and keep it.

Uncle Wynn threw a putter in this pond by the way. Sorry I didn't sleep with you last night. You do not hit mommy or anyone unless you're defending yourself okay? Use your emotional intelligence, not just your emotions. Weekends go by so fast. We'll be in Portugal in a week. Crazy right?

Drive In Friday

I thought I posted this. Odd. I guess I'll have to write a new post. It's very tiring to be with you all the time. I know how much you enjoy your time with me, so I have to always keep that in mind. I hope you forgive me when I need a break. I know you didn't ask to be here. Because of that, it's our responsibility to make your life as awesome as possible until you become an adult. Hopefully, by that time, you'll be able to make your own life possible and be happy that you're here.

I enjoy my own life for the most part. It's not easy, but there are many amazing moments. Makes me often wonder whether or not I care about being here. I tell myself that I make more positive than negative in this world, so that makes my life worth it and so I should be here. I hope that you and mommy are part of the positive I make. I also hope that you are more positive than negative in your life too.