Frienemies - Team Vinhley

That's your relationship with Finley. I know you try. I know you shared with her and she didn't share back with you. I know you play with her and she doesn't play with you. It's okay. At least you're doing what you're supposed to do. The real world is not the same as your home...You're going to spend the next few days with her and without Daddy. I hope you'll be okay. It's good to get some time away. Maybe you can build a deeper bond with mommy or something.

I'll be waiting here when you get back. Then Finley and Lucas and Aunty Trang will go home. It'll just be Team Boba and Ong and Ba. Life moves fast. I know you'll want to go home and see me, but I'll be here. Enjoy your time with people that won't be here for a "long time". Don't pick up any bad habits okay? 

Photos By Vinh

Haven't seen your photographs yet, but the photos of you photographing are amazing. Maybe you can be a photographer priest? You can make miracles happen and photograph them? 

I don't know how much was not captured by the photos, but it appears you had a great time today. Glad you were able to spend time with your family. Hopefully, this time away from So won't have the regression effects your "vacations" usually do. You still have to go back tomorrow, but then you get to skip So on Thursday and Friday. You'll probably be confused what day it is and where you're going now LOL. See you in a bit buddy. Guess who else is coming? Ong and Ba from Syracuse. Unfortunately, Uncle Brother Boy is not, but you'll see him in a few weeks for a little bit.
 

Manic Monday

Only half a day with the Howards and man, what a day...I'm sorry that they didn't want to play with you at some points, but that's okay. I don't think mommy should have forced them too. They don't know how cool you are and that you don't want to play with them either. I do hope you guys figure it out though. They're only here for a week. Time goes by face.

By the way, Finley beat you at Tic-Tac-Toe. I don't think you understand that you need 3 Xs or Os in a row. She got 3 O's... Remember, it's okay not to be the winner. You can't win everything. You can't get everything when you want it. Patience and losing gracefully are going to be good life skills and good for your emotional intelligence. 

He Is Risen

Or is it has risen...Anyhow, Jesus came back today. Sorry My Gym was closed, but you still got to play at the park with Mommy. Maybe you can go see Miss Sana tomorrow with Mommy or I can possibly take you Tuesday. Glad we already did an Easter Egg hunt yesterday so we can not worry too much about having one today. Maybe we can just share eggs with your cousins, but not actually do a hunt...

Today is your last day of being the only kid in the house for a week. Please don't tell our guests to go home. Be nice okay? I know you've been enjoying candy the last few days, but we're going to have to get back on track now. Candy will be done soon and just a treat. Sorry you can't nap today, but you don't like napping or sleeping anyway. Some day I'm going to tell you how hard it was to make you sleep...

Easter Vigil

And Adriana's baptism. It was also the Easter Egg hunt for your jiu jitsu gym. Sorry we got there early and had to leave before winning the raffle. We'll plan better next time. It was a good time though. Although I was surprised you didn't want to get your face painted. I hope you take time and your use of time seriously when you get older. I hope you don't waste your own time or others.

I know you may have felt that sitting in Church today for 4 hours was a waste of time, but you got to see some of your Aunties and Uncles today. You got to share in the celebration for Adriana. And you got to get church done so you have more time to not go to church tomorrow. And mommy was probably super happy we went. I'm tired. I need a nap, but we have a few things to do today....

Good Friday

Sorry church today took ages. At least mommy was happy that you kissed the cross (I thought you were kissing feet...). Anyhow, enjoy not having to starve or refrain from meat while you can. Some day soon, you'll have to suffer like us (not like the hypocrites on the street who have already received their reward). Did you have fund have fun on today's episode of Daddy Day Care?

This time next week we're gonna have a full house. Remember to enjoy it while you can. Your cousin and uncle and aunty are only here a short time. Your grandparents from the East Coast will be here a little longer. I would say you'll see them again in a few weeks, but that will be a short trip. I wonder if you know what died/killed means. Jesus was killed today, but don't worry, he's coming back. However, please note, that most things that die or get killed don't come back. So don't kill or die anything.

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.