Holy Thursday

I'm taking a break from work to blog. Not sure how much time I'll have tonight since we're going to mass and then you gotta eat dinner and we got the whole evening activities...Do you know where this photo came from? I have no idea. If you took it, that's pretty good...Anyhow, just a reminder that life is a little what happens to you, and a lot what you make of it. Resources are limited and how you use them is reflective of you and your priorities.

As you get older, you'll get more choices and freedom. I hope that we do a good job of providing you the upbringing to help you make the most of your life and opportunities. That being said, I'll start prioritizing my health and wellbeing so that I can be around for you as long as you want me. 

April Fools

Today was no joke or laughing matter. I had a lot to do at work. Aunty Lorraine is on vacation. Look who's still taking photos. Your lunch photo on Sundays was better. It's Hump Day today and we're almost to Easter. Sorry mommy is making us go to church extra this week, but I'll go so you don't have to be alone...

I was really disappointed with you today at Sam's Club. My reaction was probably multiplied by my frustration with the workers and for that I'm sorry. I do need you to remember to keep your shoes on outside the house and off inside the house. In both cases, there are exceptions. If you need one, ask. Like the beach...

 

Farmworkers' Day

Did you have a good Farmworkers' Day? Who knows what it might be called next year. I got to golf and it wasn't bad. I was gonna pick you up earlier today, but I had to go to the casino with Uncle Peter...I was cleaning my golf clubs today and you asked if you can go golfing with you Thursday. Maybe we'll go, but you have to listen so you don't get hurt.

It rained today and will probably rain tomorrow. Luckily, you were able to stay dry at drop-off and pick up. Sorry you weren't the winner, but you were 2nd place for coming and going. It's Holy Week. Not sure there's a Holy Monday or Tuesday, but the days are counting down until Jesus comes back. I'm going to try really hard to be the best me I can be so that I can be the best father to you I can be. I'm going to need you to help though. Not sure when you'll be able to work on your emotional intelligence, but I hope it's soon. Regulating and control our your emotions will serve you well in life.

Manic Mondays

Plus you got a haircut. And they cancelled swimming...You are getting good at getting haircuts. You still need work on not saying everything you think. But that probably won't come for a while. You said the neighbor boy's mouth was dirty...He had cheese stains, probably just ate Cheetos or something...

Not that you weren't cute before, but now you're all stylish with your new do. Imagine how cute you'd be if we styled your hair and cared what clothes we dress you in? That's probably too much. I'll let you stay undercover cute for now. Sorry I can't stay home with you tomorrow. I have to celebrate Farm Workers Days with my coworkers. I'll pick you up early and we can eat dinner with mommy. She said she wants tacos. Don't worry, we'll eat at home so you can eat something else :)

Lazy Sundays

I know the day started early for a Sunday, but I'm glad we went to church this morning. We lucked out with a normal length mass (short for Palm Sunday). You got to see some surprise folks who were happy to see you as well. You got eat breakfast and go to My Gym. We got to hang out with your cousin Faith for her birthday. You got to nap. And now it's 9:31PM and you're not in bed yet.

Life is busy, but at least we got to relax after your nap. It's back to the grind tomorrow and gonna be a rollercoaster week. You're off Friday from So, but there's going to be lots of church this week and seeing family and friends. I can emphasize enough. Time is a limited resource. You need to make sure you make time for the things that are important (not just important to you). See how much we got done today and still able to have a "Lazy Sunday"? We made it happen because it's important. 

Shen Yun Saturdays

And you got to spend time with Uncle Art and Aunty Minh. They really like you. I'm sorry they had to go to the Hill or they would have stayed longer. I can reiterate and reblog enough about how important it is to have good people around you. It doesn't have to be family. It can be friends. It's up to you to maintain the relationships we've started for you and to find new relationships as well.

Remember that it's easy to be around you when things are going well. You should remember the people who are around and support you when things aren't going well. Those are the people you want around. Those are probably the same people who will tell you the truth and help you grow, even if it hurts. It can sometimes be hard to see that. I hope you do.

Short Term Memory

This is why I really need to stay on top of this. I honestly don't recall what happened Friday. I remember waking up early Saturday and eating and going back to sleep, but I don't recall what else happened that day. We played outside and I made you more bubble solution. I made you fried rice and mommy went to do the Stations of the Cross.

The end of the Lenten Season is coming. I didn't do as much as I wanted to, but I am going to put myself in a better place before Jesus comes back. I've always found this time of year where I feel extra spiritual and motivated. I hope you're able to find motivation and peace as well. Not necessarily during this time of year. I'm not going to pretend I'm writing this Friday. It's Sunday night...