Sunday, July 19, 2026

WW World Cup

Today started off good. I had an excellent round of golf. I sure hope that you and I are able to spend golf together and that you enjoy it. I don't want you to just golf for me. You also did good (not great) at swimming and eating today and now you're napping. We need to wake you up soon. Sorry we couldn't see the Trans or the Phans today, but mommy wanted to enjoy the game at home.


She's probably sad that her team lost today. I hope you're nice to her. Tomorrow we go back to Champions. You had an extra day off last week. Please do good tomorrow and beyond. Only 2 more weeks left and you're back to So. I really hope you don't have a difficult transition. I know it's hard and you can't do a lot...

Saturday, July 18, 2026

We Tried

Today wasn't your birthday, but I want you to know that mommy and daddy are trying hard to give you a sibling. We tried again today. Hopefully it was your birthday wish and your prayer to Duc Me today that you'll get a healthy and happy baby sibling. Fingers crossed. While, I'm totally fine with just you, I think you'll want someone to grow up with and grow old with when mommy and daddy are not around. While I don't have strong bonds with my siblings, I have some bonds. Your mommy has super bonds with hers, so I think you would probably want some too.


If not, you got plenty of cousins...Man you have a big head and lots of hair. Maybe it's time for a haircut. Or we can grow it out like the kid at Jiu Jitsu today. Sorry you missed your soccer game and were a little late to Jiu Jitsu. Hopefully, you enjoyed your time with Miss Liz and this 3rd try will be a charm. I saw this bumper sticker as I was driving today and it said "I hope something good happens to you today" Me too. Me too...Bonus picture. Sorry you can see the sticker, I didn't want to get into a car accident...


Friday, July 17, 2026

You're Finally Four

Can you believe it? You're not three anymore. I hope you had a great birthday today. I still have some more presents for you. Little stuff. Are you happy with all presents you got from our friends and family? I'm sure there's more to come. 

I also opened up a Trump Account for you. Sorry you were younger so you could get the $1000, but maybe you'll still get the $250. In any case, my goal is that you're never short of money for the things you need and have money for the things you want. I'm not sure if our quarter lessons have taught you anything about the value of money, but I hope that's something you learn. Money isn't everything, but it's a lot of things. Anyhow, I wish you a happy fourth birthday and many more birthdays to come. And less growing pains :)

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Birthday Eve

Tomorrow is your birthday. Today was another day at Champions. You still don't want to go. You also didn't want a present to eat a wrap today. You told daddy "I tried it and I don't like it" when I asked you to eat the cheese your mommy packed. You're growing up. And growing more frustrating...


We had it pretty easy up until now. I think if we had made it a little harder, we'd be better off now? We'll never know. Anyhow, we can't reminisce on what could have been. We need to work on what is and how we can get to where we want to be. You're very smart. You are capable of doing better. I wish I didn't have to motivate you all the time. Just today, you were able to clean up all your toys (after I threatened to clean them into the garbage...). I hope you have another amazing year of life (and many more). I also hope it's a year of you growing better. Lord hear our prayer...

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Tough Lessons

Results are often about finding the right motivation or dismotivation. We've tried hard to motivate you with positivity, but it seems like that has hit a road block. Now we have to move onto negative reinforcement. You were not super nice to Miss Sana and she brought you a birthday gift.

Now we have to start taking stuff away from you and giving you a pop. You're a smart kid. I sure hope you don't have ADHD. We need to make sure we nip the bad behavior in the bud. I told your Aunty Ari and Uncle Chris to set the expectations early. It could be painful and messy, but it makes a big difference later on. Now you have to learn the hard way. Hopefully you learn fast.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Daddy Daycare - With Bonus

You're currently napping now. Good job. Sorry you poked your own eye and tried to blame daddy. Video evidence doesn't lie. Did you have fun at the Museum today? Seems like you did. It's kind of far, not sure if it's worth being a member. Plus it so busy. I don't know how the Bonus time with daddy will go today (I think it'll be okay). I'm sorry the drive in movie is so late so we can't do that.

Probably just hang out at home since you still need to eat and shower and brush and go to bed early even though you probably won't sleep early. Tomorrow will be the first day at Champions when school is in session. I'm not sure if it will be more chaotic or what to expect. I'll still feed you breakfast and pack you lunch, but we should try to leave the house by 815A in case there's traffic. Daddy has to be in the office tomorrow so I don't want to be late for that :)

Monday, July 13, 2026

Present "A"

See. I told you. You can do it. But you just don't want to. You did very good at soccer today. Almost 100% good enough. Just minus points for the time you spent picking flowers. I won't even dock you for the times you didn't get behind the line when the coach told you to. I did notice that coach was super nice to you today. I wonder why. I also notice that "Matsen" wasn't doing that well today...


Also, great job with Ms. Sana today. Although your nap was a little short. Anyhow, this just makes it more frustrating when you fail since I know success is possible. Anyhow, save some good vibes for Daddy Daycare with Bonus tomorrow okay?

WW World Cup

Today started off good. I had an excellent round of golf. I sure hope that you and I are able to spend golf together and that you enjoy it. ...