Happy Halloween 🎃

It’s your first trick or trick experience. You started off slow, but you figured it out. You seem to be pretty smart. I hope you keep it up.

I’m sorry you got bit today at school. Like always, you seem to take it in stride. It’s an unfortunate risk that comes with not keeping you at home. Soon you’ll be able to communicate better, but for now I hope you learn to defend yourself. Or did you bite the kid first 😂?

Ham Choi

I think you’re too busy playing. While you’re a child it’s okay, except when it’s time to eat and sleep. However, when you get older, you’re going to need to learn a little more restraint.

Instead of putting food in your mouth, you’re putting moos in a xe. But you did a good job with that. Hope you’re excited for your hair cut today with Aunty Jenny (Hien).

Understanding

I find myself wondering how much you actually understand. How much leeway should I give you and how stern I should be.

Like are you really not tired or are you trying to avoid sleeping? I wish I knew. I guess I can only try my best and hope for the best. I ask for your forgiveness in advance. Thank you.

Precious Moments

Not the cheesy figurines, but the great moments spent between father and son, me and you.

Thanks for chilling with your dad today in bed so he could get up at his own pace. Thanks for making your laughter so easy to generate. I hope you enjoy these moments as much as I do. I also hope that having your parents will be enough love/entertainment for you as you grow up. Please make sure to have a great time today at the hill 🙏 

Love Languages

I’ll be honest, I’m not sure I really understand this whole love languages thing. But I do understand that how I show love is by making sure your basic needs are met.

I’m currently washing all the bedding so you and momma will have a clean slate tonight. I know it’s probably not exciting or what you had in mind, but it’s what do. I’ll try to do more things you like, but we need to accept a compromise between your preferences and mine. Im soooo sleepy, but I’m gonna pick you up early today because mom asked me to.

You Okay?

You just got over an ear infection so I don’t think you can have another one already, but I don’t pretend to be a doctor like your mom 😉.

I’m sorry I couldn’t hold you longer last night, but unfortunately (or fortunately becuase I have a good job) I had to wake up early for work today. Anyhow, I’ll try to pick you up a little earlier today, but I don’t do that often because I don’t want it to become an expectation, but more importantly I don’t want to ruin your routine. I hope you had a good day at daycare today. Lots of love Boba Chop!!!

Responsibility

Life lesson today: Take Responsibility

It’s probably gonna be a while until you understand and have real responsibilities. In the meantime, you can practice being responsible by not hitting yourself.

As you get older, you’ll start to understand. When you do, you’ll realize that some things in life you can’t control and some things in life aren’t important. You should focus on the important things that you can control and be responsible for that. Life isn’t what happens to you, but how you respond and your response is something you’ll always need to be responsible for. Don’t blame others for your actions. Don’t be one of those people.

Myopic 👀

It’s a good thing you’re not attached to a screen. I just heard a podcast about increased myopia in children. However, we still need to make sure you don’t spend too much time on close visual activities. 

And add time for long distance viewing. Although you’ll probably be cute with glasses, it’s better that you don’t have them. It’ll make your life a lot easier I promise. So make sure you cooperate with mommy and daddy to minimize your chances of myopia. DTCSN.

New You?

Who sleeps like this?

Better enjoy it while you’re young. Once you’re daddy’s age, you’re gonna wake up in pain if you sleep like that. Still a cute picture don’t you think? Anyhow, I’m not going to wake you up, but you do need to get up soon so we can go about our day. Until I win the lottery, that’s the routine.

Family Time

Sometimes it doesn’t really matter what we do, as long as we do it together. This seems to be the only thing we can enjoy together, but I don’t know if you really enjoy it like Momma does.

Sorry Mommy was hiding so I couldn’t get a clear picture, but she’s right next to me. You’re generally always happy so I can’t tell if you’re having a good time or not here. Hopefully you are. 🙏 

Cabin Time

Sorry I didn’t take any pictures of the cabin yet, but you’ll have plenty of opportunities to make memories here. 

Just another example to remember how truly blessed we all are. Your godfather and auntie made this possible. Always stay humble son and remember you’re loved. 

TGI Fri-Yeah

Mommy is off early today and she wants to take you home early. Not sure if that’s good or bad for you, but at least no one will be late picking you up.

I don’t know how to tell you this, but you really need to stop throwing food and hitting people. I know you’re young and still learning, but we really need to nip these bad habits in the bud before they get out of hand. You’re very cute and might get away with the behavior, but it doesn’t mean you should act that way. I’ll always love you because you’re my son, but I would be much happier if you could improve your behavior issues. STYBC!

Moving On Up…

…the percentiles. Someone got past the bottom 10th today. Sorry about the shots. I guess you do feel pain. But you were a real champ to stop crying pretty quickly.

Don’t get into watching sports too much. It takes up a lot of time and often your team breaks your heart. Ask your mom. That’s something we both agree on. Make sure you’re good to your mom tonight. She’s been real tired and could you a good night’s rest so she can recharge.

Check Up

Tomorrow is a checkup for you. We have so much to talk about to doctor 😂. I was hoping for a good time, but I’m thankful it’s just eczema and an ear infection. Glad it’s not worse.

Sorry you have to wake up early tomorrow. It’s gonna be a long day for you, but at least it isn’t all at daycare. With that in mind, I hope you sleep good tonight and early. We’re taking mom out to eat. Hopefully you’ll enjoy the food as well. Sorry I didn’t bring you milk. Maybe the restaurant will have milk and your mom will be okay with it.

Who Sleeps Like This

You do. I sure hope it doesn’t hurt too much or do long term damage, but you don’t let me move you.

Really sorry about your eczema. Hope it gets better once we get the cream for you. Until them, sweet dreams Boba Chop.

Rashy Time 😞

I’m sorry you got a rash today. I’m also sorry we don’t know where it came from. But we’re gonna visit your favorite place, Urgent Care, to check it out.

The pictures don’t really show how rashy you are. Hoping it’ll be better soon. But as always, you’re a real champ when it comes to not being 💯. Please be good to your mom tonight while daddy is gone. DTB!

Sleepy Time

Why do you hate sleeping? You’re not missing out. I wish I could sleep more. By the time you appreciate this blog (assuming you do), you’ll realized the many opportunities you missed to sleep. 

I wish I could sleep, but there’s so much to do. I’m currently folding and putting away laundry. Maybe you’ll be able to help me soon 🤞. Sleep well Boba Chop.

Haunted House?

Or did you miraculously open the door on your own? Thanks for not falling downstairs.

Hope you’re feeling better. You’re always a champ about being sick and we appreciate it. We just wish you weren’t as sick as often. Hopefully this will help you in the long run. We have to be extra careful with you. 

Friday the 13th

Is that what you’re scared of last night? Is that why you didn’t want to sleep? This might be your first Friday the 13th. I don’t think it’s really a big deal so don’t you worry so much.

You seemed almost normal this morning, so hopefully you’ll get a clean bill of health from the doctor. I have to remember to get you a new nebulizer. I think I’m grinding my teeth more because you’re so cute. But I’m okay with that.

Uncertain Realities

I’m sorry I can’t promise or protect you completely. There are going to be a lot of obstacles and unpleasantness that you’re going to face. 

I want you to know that there are a lot of people that love and support you. I know I’ve blogged about this before, but it’s important and I want to remind you that you never need to feel alone. You’re gonna come across people that suck and setbacks in your life, but always remember there are people to support you. You’re our superhero. DTYVM!!

Saying Good Bye 😭

I hope you’re okay, but you cried this morning when I dropped you off. Hasn’t happened before and I wonder if it’s because someone didn’t pick you up immediately when I dropped you off and we hung out for a second and maybe you thought I was gonna stay with you at daycare today. 

Anyhow, you haven’t been to the doctor in a while and I wonder if maybe something is up. I’ll have to defer that decision to your mom who is the professional and I’m just the lay person. I wish you and all of us luck that you’re doing fine and just had an off day. 

Diarrhea

Someone had 3 diarrheas today. Thankfully only 2 were at daycare so they didn’t kick you home. Who would have thought looking at this face you was having multiple diarrheas?

Anyhow, you’re crying up a storm thanks to Mommy. I really hope you feel 💯 soon. So you can get some rest and be good for another day of daycare tomorrow. 🙏 

Guess Who’s Back?

Hi Boba Chop!!!! Daddy is home. Hope you didn’t miss me too much. Looks like you had a good time with Mommy Chop.

We need you to eat more and healthier food. It’s not for our sake, but yours. It seems like you prefer shu mai over meatballs. I’ll get more get more for you, but you need to eat it. Love you lots.

Outdoorsy

When we go visit Aunty Tanya or Aunty Nhan or Aunty Minh’s vacation house, you’ll be able to experience the outdoors with the convenience of home.

Now that you’re walking more, it’ll be easier for everyone. But I need you to be smart about your walking do we don’t have new and more dangerous worries. We will try our best to keep you safe, but we need you to help too. 🙏 

Teamwork

It’s important to be independent, but you also have to learn to work in a team environment. It’s also important to pick the right teammates when you can.

Today, your uncles and aunties and I were about to conquer 3 escape rooms in a few hours. I’ll be on a plane this time tomorrow or see you. I know you’ve been much better while I’m gone. Please continue that when I return.

Entertainment

I saw a baby on the plane today. He looked a little older, but it could just be that he’s bigger than you. His mommy was traveling with him alone. She had to walk him up and down the aisle.

Currently, you’re not too interested in phones or tablets. I hope it stays that way for a while. But this phone holder was pretty convenient on American Airlines. No need to hack my own.

Goodbye For Now

I’m sorry I have I leave you behind this weekend. I promise I won’t be having as much fun as you think I am. But I’ll try to make the time away worth it.

Man do you roll around a lot in bed. I hope that doesn’t impact your quality of sleep. Make sure you take care of yourself and mommy while I’m gone. I’ll see you when I get back. Try not too miss me too much.

Hoorah

Someone didn’t have a crying fit at school today and also went to bed early. Hopefully you still sleep until 8A.

Are you thinking about girls already? Wow. Just be careful and keep your priorities straight. You have a bright future ahead of you. Don’t waste it. You’re standing on the shoulders of giants (except your mom), so you should go far 🙏.

Sick?

Daycare says you’re crying today and they wonder if you’re sick. Now I’m worried. But you were a little whiny and crying last night so maybe it’s related? Although you were very happy and pleasant when I picked you up.

I hope it’s not something else. It’s been a while since we’ve been to the doctor so maybe we should go 😂. I couldn’t get an eye or dental appointment until next week. Hopefully you’ll have better luck if you need to go.

L-O-V-E

We’re American, but we’re also Vietnamese. How we show you love will not always be the same as what you may see elsewhere, but please don’t think we don’t love you.

Today I waited until you woke up before I got your day started. Even if that meant I would be late for my own tasks. That’s because I know sleep is important for you. Sacrifice is love.

🤮

Hey, you okay? I feel like you’ve had a few little vomits lately. I always wonder what’s considered a lot or concerning vomiting since you’re an infant.

Sorry you hit your head today. We are gonna get some corner protectors soon. Please stay healthy and unharmed, even after we get them. Good job clapping today at mass. We just need you to perform your skills on command okay?