Day After

We’re home!!! Today feels like Saturday, but it’s really Sunday. No church for you either. Aren’t you glad? You probably didn’t notice, but you got an extra long weekend.

Sorry you couldn’t watch Disney on the tv, but mommy still has it on her phone and there’s also YouTube. Anyhow, welcome back to your house. Hope you’re ready for So Tuesday… 🙏 

Happy Birthday Daddy

Am I surprised? No. 😂. Thanks for wishing me a happy birthday and reassuring me that we can share the cake you picked out. Sorry we didn’t actually get to have any cake, but at least you got chips…

🍻. Thanks for being good and eating ate Aunty Erin’s. Sorry that it’s a long drive back and long night for you. At least you’ll be home soon…

Birthday Eve

It’s my birthday tomorrow. Some would say you’re the best gift, but that’s probably more apt for Father’s Day. For my birthday I think it’s okay to be a little selfish and get something I’d actually want?

Welp, I don’t expect a physical gift from you (even though you’re richer than me). What would be great as a gift is if you cut back on your bad words and behavior and continue eating good after the cruise… 🎂 sorry Taufic didn’t make you another animal.

Learning

It’s amazing and exciting to watch you learn new things and grow. It’s unfortunate that you’re not interested in trying new foods though. I guess it’s better in a sense so we can keep your life simpler. And if you don’t know, you’re not missing out? Ignorance is bliss they say.

Either way, I think you got a lot of new experiences on this trip. Hopefully, they’ll be good for your future. Also hopeful that you’re not too spoiled for when we get back to reality (non-travel life). You still have the weekend left. Enjoy!!!

Bye 👋 Water 🛝

Mommy thinks you didn’t like the water park. So I don’t think we’re gonna take you anymore. It also seems like you don’t like the Camp Ocean either. We probably can’t take you there anymore since mom gave phone back and it seems like a lot of work to re-sign you up.

I’m sorry, but we’re gonna start smacking you when you say bad words as you’re not seeming to learn when we tell you not to say it. We’re gonna keep trying something new until it works. Hopefully you learn sooner than later 🙏.

Cons

Too many cons today sir. Not sure if I mentioned it before, but you’re starting to remind me of the spoiled kids I see at Disneyland all the time. Those kids disappoint me. Don’t disappoint me Vinh.

I know you may not want to be here. So I can’t completely blame you, but we’re still your parents and you’re still a child so cut the attitude. I’m gonna ask mom if I can start smacking you. You hit your head, but maybe if I smacked your face you’d get some understanding 👋 .

Pros and Cons

You’re doing some good things so far on this cruise. You’re eating good when it’s eating time. You’re napping and sleeping good too.

But you’re also throwing tantrums and not listening. Like always, it’s been give and take. I know you’re just 3 years old, but I also know that you know better. Eventually, age won’t be an excuse anymore. Bad kids grow up to be bad adults and the world doesn’t need anymore of those…

Be Safe. Have Fun!

It’s time to get on the ship, as it takes us on a trip. We will float upon the sea, with Boba chop, mommy and me. I hope you have lots of fun, on the sea, ship and sun.

So be friendly and nice and have a blast, so you’ll have good memories that last. Let the goose loose and enjoy the room with Doctor Seuss. 

Let The Fun Begin!!!

Who are you talking to so seriously to? Be nice. It was so cool to meet random Vietnamese people yesterday. We forgot to ask the priest to bless you. 

You’re doing great. Hope you enjoy the cruise more now that you’re older. Update, you are pepperoni and some pizza and fruit and softserve. Sorry we couldn’t get to the room in time for your nap. 7 more minutes until we can I think 🙏.

Lottery

Mom says you’re like winning the lottery. It’s the lottery of children, but I still want to win the lottery of money. 

Anyhow, I’m glad we can still afford to take care of you and give you a good life. Hope you enjoy the trip. It starts tomorrow. Hopefully you won’t have to readjust back to So like daycare before… 🙏 

TGIL

The Goose Is Loose. Sometimes the goose needs to be not loose. You need to “imitate” a well behaved child your age 😂.

You need to stop hitting people too. You also need to learn there is a time for everything. So when it’s time to go to sleep, it’s not time to play. You don’t have things to do, I get it, but other people do. And then in the morning you’re tired…

Hump Day 🐪

Vacation is coming soon. Still got quite a bit to do before we head out. It’s your 2nd cruise and you’re only 3 years old. I hope we really aren’t ruining your future by providing so much for your present.

It’s not too late for us to win the lottery. If we don’t win before I retire, I won’t play anymore … 🍀 

Chocolate 🍫

Today you saw chocolate from Aunty Brother and you wanted to take it to school with you. You said chocolate wasn’t candy. Then you wanted to go poop when we were leaving…(I knew your plan)

You were so sad when you couldn’t poop (as expected).  Thanks for knowing your limits sometimes and stopping by without being prompted. 👏 

Sorry, You’re Second

But that’s ahead of lots of people and things. Only mommy is ahead of you, but it’s very close. Unfortunately, I hope it will always remain that way 🙏.

I hope you enjoyed your family. Aunty brother is going home tomorrow. At least you’ll have Ong and Ba who love you so much. Be nice and stop hitting them and waking them up early….

You’re Good

But you could be better if you were nicer and ate and behaved. Thanks for cup checking your future uncle. It gave everyone comic relief. You’ll need to work on that aggression for jiu jitsu and life. The hard part will be having the wisdom to know when to use it.

Also, don’t be the kid that sneaks snacks and bad things and eats them in secret 🙏.

Someone Is

Sleeping with Vinh. Daddy!!! Sorry you’re still coughing and rolling around in your sleep. I hope you’ll get better soon. I’m gonna need you to be on your best behavior today. Lots of family who will be super excited to see you. Be nice!!!

Thanks for eating better the last few days. It makes everyone’s lives easier. Glad to see you’re enjoying Finley. She’ll be going home sooner than you’ll realize. 

Good Eats

And you ate good today pal. Not sure why your hair smells so bad. I’m sorry. Hopefully it smells better tomorrow. Now I’m second guessing my sense of smell. Laundry doesn’t smell right…

At least you’re still cute. If you still smell tomorrow, we may have to cover it up with cologne or something 😂.

Family

Do you love your family? I hope you do. They’re all here now. Take advantage of your time with them. 

Also take advantage of your time with friends. Miss Sana is super nice to you. Why do you give her and us a hard time? Grandma is right. You’re very lucky. It’s too bad you may not understand or appreciate that now. 

Easy or Hard

You got a choice. Life doesn’t have to be hard right now, if you would just follow directions. You could watch Bluey. You could play. You could eat good food. All you have to do is just do what we tell you. It’s not like we’re trying to harm you…

Life is a game. You get to decide what difficulty mode you play it in. Be smart. Think about it…

🤕 Owies

Vinh and daddy bumped our heads today. Why? Cause we weren’t careful. I hope we both learn and remember to be better. It hurts.

All just to get this thing. Was it worth it? I don’t think so. But in the future don’t forget it when we’re leaving and you’ll be okay. 👍 

Huggies 🤗

Can you do me a favor? Things are changing, but we are really trying to do what’s best for you (or what we think is best for you). I hope you adjust well. So far daycare has been a good adjust (aside from my development concerns).

Please keep wowing us with both intelligence. I’m happy to do you favors if they help make you a better Boba Chop Vinh.

No Bluey

That sucks, but your mommy and I have to try to be on the same page.

I wish you would eat faster and better, but I’m also afraid you’ll be one of those kids that just eats so you can move on to do other stuff. Today I read to you while you ate. I’m not sure if that’s that much better than having you watch Bluey, but I’ll try to be more present when we spend time together. Let’s work together and eat better and faster. 🙏 

Aunty Dina

Always needs to be repeated how lucky you are to have people around you that really care and make effort to keep you happy and healthy. Today, Aunty Dina stopped by even though we didn’t go to jiu jitsu.

I was not happy with your behavior today at Nicholas’ birthday party. You’re lucky we were in public, but soon you’re gonna get disciplined hard in public too. Make it easy on yourself. Listen and participate.

Feel Better ❤️‍🩹 Soon

I’m really sorry you’re not feeling well, but as usual, you’re taking it like a champ. Maybe I’ll pick you up early today, but it’s gonna be hot so I don’t think we should run errands. 

Look, it’s turkeys. I’m glad you seem to be adjusting to Busy Bee. I hope you don’t regress next week like you’ve done in the previous school. 🙏 

Proud Papa

Today you were watching Bluey while waiting at the doctors office. You said that Bingo was sad because Bluey didn’t share with him. Then you told me you would share with Z and Ayla and Finley.

Hopefully you remember and mean what you say. Your health and happiness are my priorities, but your sweet behavior is my blessing. Thanks buddy. Sorry the doctor too so long. We should have called Aunty Janet, but she can’t check your ears or listen to your lungs….

Jesus in the Temple

I’m not exactly sure why your Ong Ba Noi wanted me to be a priest and why they’re so happy your Aunty is a nun, but today I was able to imagine how happy I’d be if you became the next Jesus. Others may disagree, but it would be selfish not to share you with the world…

I think it’s part of being proud that people will think you’re great and part of it is hoping that you’ll be able to use the platform to do good for the world. 🙏 

Aunty Rain

Guess who got to watch you today? Aunty Rain. You’re favorite non blood aunty probably.

I hope you guys had a great time together. It’s really important for both of you to have time apart from your routine and it’s nice to do so in the company of good people. Sorry I won’t be home tonight, but I know mommy will be happy to have you all to herself. I know you like me more, but you should really be nicer to her…

Busy Bee

It’s still new so there’s not a verdict yet. I think the nuns seem nice and one gave you a hug. You didn’t get too clingy when I walked away so I’m hoping you at least like it here.

Mommy may not like it, but So even gave you a treat today. I think she likes you. Hopefully mommy doesn’t ruin that with her requests or questions. 🙏 

Sunday Fun Day

At least it was supposed to be. Sorry not sorry that your playdate with Ethan got canceled. I know mommy has your interest in mind, but I feel like we have too many friends and don’t need to make new ones, but maybe mommy needs them…

Thanks for being good at church and seeing your grandparents. You ate dinner, but could have eaten better. Guess we can’t win them all…sigh 

Sana Time

Did you have fun with Miss Sana? Were you nice to her? Hopefully you guys didn’t pass germs back and forth 🙏.

Sorry I couldn’t be home to sleep with you, but I need the mental recharge although I’m physically exhausted and have golf and play date tomorrow and church 🙏.

Bye Merryhill

Today I asked if you’re excited to go to a new school Monday and you said no. You said you don’t want to go to So and you’re gonna cry. It was very bittersweet saying good bye today. I’ll probably be going to Costco and bambu a lot less.

It took a while for me to figure out how to say thank you and show appreciation for Merryhill. You thrived for most of your life there. I pray that taking you out won’t be bad decision for you. 🙏