Still Peeing Regression

Thank God it isn’t poop regression too 🙏. My neck still hurts too. Maybe your regression is stressing me out? Anyhow, I hope it’s not an underlining health issue. At least you don’t seem to be regressing at daycare.

I hate to punish you, but it was an easy way for me to learn growing up. And it’s not like we’re beating you up or anything. I really think you know better, so I’m at a loss of what to do. Please help. 

Vinh Want Daddy?

Well today you got mommy and I hope you had a good day. Daddy still has a headache, but he got to have a break today. Thank you.

Boba takes after mommy so maybe someday you’ll enjoy this too. We want you to have the best in life so you can be the best in life. 🙏 

Practice

You peed your pants today. Not good buddy. But you were also very distracting in church today. Not sure what’s going on, but I know you can do better. Tomorow you’re gonna spend the entire day with mommy. She’s not doting so great so try to not give her problems okay? You need to practice being better.

Maybe I’ll start taking you to the carwash everyday you’re not good? 

Regression?

I hope not. 🙏 Accidents happen, but I wish I knew why. In any case, I took the opportunity to clean your downstairs toilet and mommy washed your car seat cover. I know it needed cleaning, but you could just tell us next time…

Hoping not to have to buy more diapers, but if we need to we will. I’d prefer to buy you a mattress cover instead…

Life Is Good

I’m happy. Today I went to try to golf during my lunch break. Even though I was not able to golf and my practicing at the range sucked, I’m fortunate to be able to just go out like that.

They even have this track man at the range. I just want you to know that you’re gonna have bad days, weeks, months, maybe even years, but I promise and hope that when you look back and forward, you’ll realize that your life is good overall and worthwhile. 🙏 

Intentions or Results?

If you ask me, results are more important and today we got results. Mommy sees it differently. Today I let you watch YouTube while you ate. Not ideal, but we got everything done and out the door earlier than normal.

It’s cause they moved my Wednesday meetings to 905A. I’ll have to figure something else out if I can. You are currently pretending you are holding a baby in the bath 😂.

Good Morning

We had a great morning today. I didn’t even have to let you watch or listen to phone. You ate all your egg, yogurt, and apple sauce. We also brushed your teeth and got you to school (but I let you watch phone in car).

I haven’t gotten your Andes mints yet, but I will get it in a little bit. It’s kind of warm so I’m afraid of leaving it on the car. Maybe I’ll bring it into My Gym. Man, 80 degrees is hot. I’m not ready for the heat yet, but it’s better for you. 

Whoops

What happened? Why wasn’t there a blog post from March 24? Well, it was Monday and I dropped you off to daycare and then I went to the office.

I know I posted something about how Aunty disciplines your cousin. Anyhow, I blame Google for this one, but here’s your Godbrother. Make sure you take care of each other. 

Your Face

It’s great. Today it was improved upon as well. Did you have fun today? Are you happy? YES!!!

Sorry we had a big fight over you eating. I’m wondering if there’s a better way for us to communicate. I also hope you learn to use “I can’t” less because it limits your potential. It’s good to know your limits, but you should not sell yourself short (not a mommy joke).

Good, Not Great 👍

Today at the gym you didn’t do warm ups, but you did good with everything else. I guess we can’t have you be perfect, but we can dream. 

Glad to know you also hold mommy’s arm too. She probably really enjoys it. Please be good to mommy today while I play mahjong. Thanks.

Family

No matter what, you’ll always have your family if you want them. That’s not something everyone can say they have. You’re very lucky.

We are also very lucky to have such a smart and cute and caring son. Yes, our family is very happy. Thank you 🙏.

Costco Trip

Once again, you ate at Costco. Too bad you didn’t eat the teriyaki chicken and rice. I made you noo noo and spam. You asked for it. You better eat it. I made you 30 noodles this time and more spam. I’m wearing my spam shirt.

Too bad they didn’t have that many samples today. Wonder if the prunes will work to help you poop. Hopefully you wait until you get home to do it otherwise it’s gonna be dirty underwear..

Hoping It Only Gets Better 🙏

You’re very interesting and funny and sweet. But you can also be frustrating, challenging and saddening. The the unfortunate truth. But I guess at least now, I enjoy our interactions more than I did previously.

Thanks for wanting to protect Daddy. I appreciate it. Hopefully, it’ll never come to that. It our jobs as parents to protect you. Also the drive to Syracuse is pretty far so probably better if we fly. Plus, you’re not that great of a driver…

The Dentist 🦷

See, it’s not scary and you got treats afterward. Team

Boba is doing a good job of keeping your smile smiling. So we need to keep it up. You did good today.

You made us proud parents at the dentist. Now if you can make us proud at home and everywhere else 🙏.

St. Patrick’s Day ☘️

Sorry I forgot to dress you or myself in green today. But I don’t think that will have any impact on your luck today. You’re a very lucky kid. You got great health, great people around you, and a bright future ahead.

Daddy got to spend some quiet time today while you were at the gym. That was the extent of my luck today 😆. I got you some scratchers and lottery to see if your luck will rub (scratch) off on them 🍀.

Play with Vinh

I’m sorry daddy still not feeling 💯 , but I will still try to play with Vinh, at least until Mommy is done eating. There will come a time when you don’t want to play with Mommy or Daddy. I hope we’ll be okay with it.

I’m sorry I work from home a lot, but just know I do it for you. And I’ll try harder to not get sick and to be healthier for you to. DLLD 🙏 

Vinh and Mommy

Except for daddy napping with Vinh. Did you have fun today? Daddy thinks he’s feeling a little better today. Let’s know the worst is over.

Thanks for asking if Mommy and Daddy are happy. The next step is to do things that make us happy 😆. Not silly okay? 🙏 

Daddy is Sick

The End. Sorry I can’t sleep with Vinh. Hopefully I’ll be better by tomorrow. Also hope I don’t get you or mommy sick. 

Daddy is happy, but he’s sick, sorry. I hope Vinh is happy too. I love you.

Baby Sister and Lottery

I’m not sure how much sway you have God. You keep asking for a baby sister and we don’t have one for you yet. But thanks for adding the lottery to your prayers. I don’t mind the lottery. Then we can adopt for sure…

Thanks for keeping your face away from the toilet when flushing. If you can work on not touching stuff in the public bathrooms and participating at My Gym I won’t have to smack you. 🙏 

“I’m Sleeping A Little Bit”

Wow, you already know the snooze button at age 2. Not sure that bodes well for the future. Whether you know it or not, even without a baby sibling, you live a blessed life. Which is fair since you didn’t choose to be here.

Still, I hope you grow and be a good person. It seems harsh, but only people who are good and contribute to society deserve to be in society. I pray you deserve to be in society. 🙏 Now get up. I’m gonna end up taking my meeting at home for you…

Daddy Does Better

You didn’t get hurt today, but I forgot crackers for your snack after daycare. At least you had fig and nutrigrain bars.

It’s gonna take time, but I’m working on unlearning bad behavior. Since you’re young, it’s better that you start with good habits so we don’t have to have you unlearn bad ones okay?

On My Watch

I let you down. I know you’re used to being safe and unharmed when dad is around. I promise to do better. 

I’ll never know if you would have avoided calamity today had I been more alert. And that’s the sad part, not knowing. I will work hard to make sure whatever happens to you in the future happens because I’m aware rather than not. Daddy is sorry. Thanks for not saying, “no thanks”.

Mommy and Vinh

I hope you’re being nice to mommy today. She doesn’t get to spend much time with you. Please make the time she does fun for you both. 

Daddy is playing a rare non holiday Sunday session of swimming. I hope to be home before you sleep, but if not, I’ll be there when you wake up. You’re probably tired of daddy after this weekend, nah 😝.

Vinh Likes 👍

Sea lions, snacks and slides (playgrounds) and San Francisco? Lots of “S”. Did we check a lot of those off for you today? I was disappointed with your behavior in church and your failure to eat. We can split the blame for that.

It’s okay to have an off day, but we need to get back on track. Sucks that tomorrow is daylight saving. Hopefully you’ll be fine. 🙏 

Good Job 👏

We had a good day today. It’s 830PM so the rest of the day is not my fault. Good job, except for your little accident. But only your family knows 🤫.

If you have any power to let me win the lottery, this could be your every day. So much fun right? Anyhow, mommy wants to go to a church thing tomorrow. We need you to be on your best behavior okay? Won’t be as cool as the zoo, www…

Daddy and Vinh

That’s tomorrow. Hope you’re ready for a fun filled day. Too bad mommy isn’t off with us. Anyhow, it was funny today when you drove up to dinner and parked your car. You also keep saying things you’re gonna do when you grow up. Drive is one of them.

How well tomorrow goes is up to you. May you choose wisely. 🙏 

Ash Wednesday

Too bad you can’t see your ashes this time. You’ve been quite difficult at times lately when it comes to mommy. For Lent, you need to be better. If you can do that for the next 40 days, you’ll be in good shape.

We love you. It’s because we love you that we can’t let you get away with this behavior. We want you to be a good person and acting this way is gonna make it difficult. For Lent 2025, you should give up being a kid jerk. 🙏 

Vinh’s Cousins

We learned today that you have 2 more cousins on the way. I hope you’re excited. Your uncles you haven’t met are excited to see you as well.

It really can’t be stated enough how fortunate we are. I pray that you grow up to appreciate and take full advantage to be the best you can best given all the opportunities we give you. I also hope the world is a better place than it is today for you. 🙏 

Mommy + Vinh = 🧨

You really need to behave better with mommy. She’s not set up to deal with your drama. Plus she’s trying to give you a sibling. The stress isn’t good for her or for you. I wish you could understand, the better you are, the better it is for everyone. 

You’re smart. You know and can do better. Your mommy loves you very much. If you want to show you love her back, you can do that by behaving and eating. DLLM 🙏 

No Bueno

Today you didn’t behave well at My Gym today, or church, or Pho Bistro…I’m not liking this. You can’t say “No” like that. And when you say “No”, it’s “No Thank You”.

You’re a very lucky child. If you behave and you’re spoiled, it’s okay. But if you’re not behaved, you’re a brat. Don’t be a brat please 🙏.

Vinhtivities

No. Don’t do it. Mommy can’t handle it. It’s undeniable that you’re adorable, but it’s not enough. And being smart means you know and should do better.

Time is precious. Make the most of it and try to not be too difficult for everyone. It just ends up making it difficult for you too. Love you boba.