Escaping Saturday

I guess the group that visited this weekend can be called the "Guatemala Group". We all spent time together building houses for those in need in Guatemala. I strongly recommend doing as much good in the world as you can and having a great time doing it. That was my experience in Guatemala with Habitat for Humanity. That's also today's lesson, be the change you want to see in the world.

Anyhow, I'm sure you and I will be part of an escape room at some point. Your mommy isn't really into it, but she can join us too. I've said it before and I'll say it again, you don't need to have a lot of friends or family. You just need to have quality ones. Bonus lesson for you there.

"RDO" Fridays

I actually worked today, but often times when the golf guys golf on Fridays, it's their Regular Day Off. Unfortunately, daddy doesn't have that schedule so it's either working or vacation day... Anyhow, some of your aunties and uncles are visiting from out of town today so I won't get to see you much. I hope you're okay with that. You'll get to meet your Uncle Peter since he's staying at your house.

I played an amazing round of golf today, but it could have been amazinger. Too bad I wasn't able to collect any money since I had to go run errands for you and mommy. That's my life. Never a quiet or dull moment unless something is wrong. Hope you're ready for a busy weekend too! Oh, I almost forgot the lesson: Alcohol can negatively impact your performance, I didn't play as well on the 2nd half today. Could have been a coincidence. Either way, consume alcohol cautiously and in moderation.

Golf Thursdays

You did okay. We need to work on your swing. I don't know how that will sync with accuracy, but you're not swinging hard enough. You can do better. That's today's lesson. Might be a repeat, sorry. You're going to make plenty of your own mistakes. I hope you don't repeat too many mistakes. The lesson is to be able to learn from other people (and their mistakes). 

Today you had lots of opportunities to watch your peers and possibly learn from them. Unfortunately, you were too busy being social with your peers. It looks like your eye is getting better. I need to remind mommy to compress you. I hope your eye gets back to normal soon. It's a hassle for you to compress, I know. Either way, you're still living your best life.

Willows Bound

I'm sorry your eye got worse or looked worse this morning. I didn't want to post a picture of that. Here's a picture of the golf course I played today. It wasn't great. I took a picture with the gift the Howards got me for my birthday. Lesson for today, be grateful and humble. Even though I may not like the gift they got or it may be useful to me, they still made and effort and I need to be grateful for that.

While I prefer results over intentions, not everyone or every situation works with my logic. In this cause the result may not be great, but the intention was. So that's what I try to focus on. I really hope that you develop EI and wisdom. Those things will take you far in life. I wonder if it's something I can help foster. Sorry I wasn't able to be with you today. I really wonder if I should have taken you with me to work in Willows. Probably not, but I did think about it. Please know, sometimes I can't be with you because of work. I will always try to, but I can't always...

Mommy's Birthday

You got her a bad eye. Worst, it was yours, not hers...Bonus, you get to spend your day with daddy. Although, I feel like you'd rather be with your friends at So. I'm sorry this happened to you. I don't know what caused it, so we don't know how to prevent it aside from washing your hands and not rolling around the ground. It looks like the warm compress made it better. I'm confused because the 2nd doctor said cold. At least you don't need to take antibiotics?

It's mommy's birthday today so you need to be extra nice to her. Sometimes you're not nice to her. I think it's funny, but I don't think she always does. She really loves you, but sometimes her expression of love isn't the best. Please try to be nicer to her. I know I'm the cooler parent and that you love me more, but it's better if mommy doesn't know that :) Lesson for today, lying isn't good, but sometimes you have to lie if it helps the situation and doesn't make it worse.

Quality Time

Today's lesson - make time for things that are important to you. Make the most of the time you have as well. I don't often talk to your Aunty Anh, but I happened to catch her when I dropped off the waffle batter container (thanks Aunty Kim). I was able to hear about her family, her health, and her family. We also were able to confirm the cooking oil needed to be changed.

Life is always going to be busy unfortunately. I mean, your life is more busy than mine was at your age. I can only imagine what your life will be like as you get older. What you do with your time is really a reflection of what's important (and who is important to you). You don't always need to make plans. Sometimes the plans come to you. You do need to accept them. Bonus lesson, life isn't always what happens to you, it's how you respond :)

Bishop Pumpkin Farm

Man, Wheatland is far...But sometimes you have to go further to go better. It's much nicer than the pumpkin patch by our house. I hope you had fun. We learned a lot about it and will do a better job going next time (hopefully not this year). We still have a few more pumpkin outings before Halloween. So make sure to save that spooky energy.

You got to spend more time with your favorite cousin. She loves you so much. Your cousin Ethan loves me too. You woke up cranky from your nap today. This is why I keep telling you that you that you need to fall asleep faster so you can sleep longer and wake up on your own and not so cranky. You have all day to ask me questions and play. When you go to your room, just go to sleep...