Fails

We didn't go to Tilden Park today, but we did go to the Zoo. They didn't have a dinosaur exhibit, but they did have dinosaurs spread out throughout the park. We didn't ride the train, but we rode the merry go round, but didn't have our punch cards (we didn't buy new one, but maybe we should have).

Anyhow, that's how life is. You gotta roll with the punches and make lemonade out of lemons. I've mentioned it before and I'll say it again now, it's important to be flexible and to plan. Time and money are limited resources (as well as patience), so you need to make sure you have a plan on how to spend it and have a backup plan(s) on what to do when things don't go as originally planned. I think I'm pretty good at that. I hope you pick up that trait from me...

Sophie's Birthday

Mommy said you were strong and defended yourself today. Good job. Maybe jiu jitsu is working. I hope you don't hold resentment that we didn't have parties for your birthdays every year. We will hopefully have a big one for you next year. We always celebrate as a family, but not always outside the family. It's not that we don't care. 

Doesn't seem like you've added much to your binder of gifts. Which means that others may have to be creative because mommy and daddy will get first dibs at the options in there now. Please know, we'd give you whatever you want, but we know that's not what's best for you. Everything requires moderation. At least this will give you something to look forward to next year :)

Get Up

As you can probably tell, I'm a little behind on my post. I didn't have a great photo or idea for today, but then I had this photo from the future (tomorrow). Life is going to challenge you. It's important that you learn to lose with grace. Learn lessons. Do better next time.

I know we're throwing a lot of activities and things at you right now. It's quite the opposite of what I experienced growing up. I'd like to think that we can do better when we know better. So that's what we're trying to do as parents now. Things we didn't have growing up we want for you. We expose you to all these things in hopes of giving you the best opportunity at happiness and success in life. I apologize in advance as I don't know the results. Just know that we try.

Work Thursdays

I got free food at work today. You know what you got? Classic Uncle Marcus and Ong Ba coming through with the snacks for you.

These portions are actually pretty good. Very small. Obviously, not the healthiest snacks, but it's only a little bit and something. You have good moments of brilliance and bad moments of fail. It's definitely frustrating sometimes. I will try not to let my emotions show the disappointment. This is going to be one of our less busy weekends, unless mommy wants to go somewhere Sunday...

Date Night

For mommy and daddy. Which means, babysitter time for Vinh. You got to hang out with Ms. Sana tonight. You were much better than when we went to the wedding. Anyhow, you've been doing pretty good post not watching YouTube. Thanks.

Sorry mommy didn't want you to to go the movie with us. I heard a baby crying and the theater was empty so you probably could have gone. At least you'll always have at least one day with mommy and daddy every weekend. That's my goal at least. I don't think I can set a specific day, but we'll do our best to always have family time...

Good Job!

I wasn't sure how today was going to go. It's only noon, but I will say the morning well ok. Which is good. You didn't watch any shows and you were pretty okay with it. You even drank the oil mommy wanted you to drink. I hope you have a good day at school today and didn't poop your pants. You'll be happy we don't have to go out tonight (my cousins couldn't make time for us).

Anyhow, it was an enjoyable ride to So. We got to talk and I was able to keep you entertained. That's the real reason I let you watch. I'm sorry I had to take some work phone calls, but I'm glad you were able to be quiet once I told you to. Thanks for making it easy on everyone after the rough waking up. I know it's hard. I'll have to wake you up a little earlier next time so you can have some extra time to acclimate. 

Work, Work

I hope you don't ever feel like I work too much. There's so much I have to do in order to make sure I have time for you and mommy. I work at night and early in the morning so that I have time during the day when you're awake to be with you. Same goes for golf and swimming. I try to schedule it in order to have time with you.

I hope you don't think that I don't value our time together. Please know, that I make sacrifices in the background so that we can have time together in the foreground. That being said. I'm kinda of tired now. I finished 3 loads of laundry this evening. I'm not sure if I'll wake up before you today, but I'll try. That way I can be ready for you when you wake up. Enjoy that you don't have to go to So today. Be nice to mommy.