Halloween 🎃

Next year you’ll get to pick out your own costume. That’s what mom wants. Thanks for going along with Aunty Lisa. She really wanted to you to have a costume she bought…

Wonder if you’ll ever get the trick or treating experience we had as kids growing up. I don’t think you are motivated to get candy since you can’t eat a lot. Stay happy my son.

Daddy Daycare

Sort of. Mommy wanted to take grandma to adoration. I get to adore you at home by myself. Did you have fun? I didn’t shampoo your hair.

Did you want to go to Ong’s house tomorrow? You’re not scared of anything anymore right? I’m so proud of you. You’re a big boy now.

Sacrifice

There’s the answer and there’s the ANSWER. When you tell me you can’t do something that I know you can, I know what you’re really saying is that it’s not important enough for you. You can’t do a lot when it comes to eating, but you can watch a lot of Numberblocks…

We all have the same 24 hours in a day. What you do with that time is really to you. I chose to stay up late last night to do laundry and wake up early this morning to work and finish laundry so that I could dedicate my time to you once you get up. If you decide you still want eggs for breakfast I’ll make them and feed and let you eat them before going to So. I’ve chosen to make those choices because you are important enough. I hope you understand that the choices you make are a reflection of what’s important to you…

Smart and Not So Smart

No one is looking for us buddy. But if hiding makes you happy, sure I’ll hide with you pal. Mommy is taking ages because she doesn’t know she’s supposed to be looking for us. 

Anyhow, I’m going to keep reminding you that you don’t hit people or yourself. But it’s okay if you’re hitting to defend yourself. Hopefully someday soon you’ll get that or I’ll learn a better way to communicate it…

So

I’m sorry you didn’t want to go to So today. But until we win the lottery or retire, we will have to go to work and someone will have to watch you or teach you.

I will make it back to take you to the doctor and school tomorrow. And I’ll pick you up tomorrow too. If you want to go to My Gym tomorrow we can. Have fun with Mommy today alright? Be nice!!!

Sunday Funday

Did you have fun today? Sorry church took ages. I know how badly you wanted to get home, but God misses you. Although he say you yesterday, it’s different. 

Anyhow, you’re a member of the Little Pickers club. I hope that means a free pumpkin every year. Not sure how often you’ll want to go to the patch, but at least we can do that too. You’re so lucky. Members of lots of places. 

Ms. Liz

A blast from the past. Hope you enjoy your time with her. I’d rather be with you than at this wedding, but if I could give you any lesson in life, you’re going to have to be okay doing a lot of things you don’t like in the early part of your life.

That should motivate you to be successful early so you have less people to answer to. Although if you have a partner or kids, it’s gonna be more of things you don’t want to do. Daddy will stop making you do things you don’t want to do once you’re independent of us.

Effort

I did it (at least for one day). I’m gonna keep trying, but tomorrow we have a wedding and Sunday we have pumpkin patch. Maybe after your nap Sunday…

There’s a popular recipe for super bubbles that bounce. You can play keep it uppy. I just wonder if the addition of sugar is gonna make a mess and attract ants. I guess I could probably ask AI. Either way, may need to make bubble solution as a convenience…

Chalk It Up

Seems like you still enjoy the simple things in life. We need to make sure we keep allowing you to do that. Sometimes it’s easier to let you watch TV. I’m sorry. I will try to make the effort to let you go outside.

Sorry it’s a picture from the back. You’re still cute as ever so you can imagine pictures from previous blogs. Aunty Lorraine is very happy you’re still using the chalk. Your cousins in So Cal would appreciate you still playing with the shark wash.

Hump Day 🐪

Probably doesn’t mean much to you since you think you’re going to So everyday, but for all the big people, it’s the middle of their work week.

Daddy went on a diabetic binge today. I’m happy that you have some restraint when it comes to snacks, except for maybe lollipops. Building good habits early will set you up for an easier life. Stay active and healthy. I used to think I could never get fat, but I was very wrong…

My Gym

Finally, you get to go back to My Gym. We gotta get our money’s worth. I think it’s been a week since you’ve gone. You get your money’s worth from there for sure when you go. 

Aunty Dina gave you these snacks. You’re so lucky. Anyhow, remember to participate and listen today okay? 🙏 

Home Again

We made it. Lots of delays and waiting, but we made it back. I’m sorry you didn’t want to go to So and that I won’t be able to pick you up. I’ve got to work in Santa Cruz. It’s too bad you and mommy can’t take advantage of my work traveling.

Mommy or you dropped a lollipop. Fortunately, we have plenty more for you. Thank you Aunty Dina and Aunty Lorraine. You’re very blessed. See you tomorrow.

Almost Home

Hope you enjoyed your time away. Please be nice to your family and friends we’re seeing today. We probably won’t see many of them for a long time. 

You did well for the most part this trip. Good luck on the flight home. I’m sorry that it’s so late. I’ll let you sleep in and feed you breakfast tomorrow. 

Love Story

Your Aunty and Uncle began the next chapter of their Love Story today. Thank you for being part of their celebration. You did good. I’m very proud of you for your part.

I wish you were a little more cooperative in other aspects though, but life doesn’t allow me to have it all. Anyhow, I wanted you to know that you’re part of the love story between me and your mommy. Love is all around you. Never forget!!!

Sleeping Good

At least there’s that. But there’s also good food and people here too. You should really take the time to enjoy that too. 

Only 2 more days and you’ll be home. You can probably sleep in a little on Monday. I’ll sacrifice work and my sleep for your sleep and eating. You didn’t choose this life, so I’ll do my best to make it a good one. 🤲 

May Bay ✈️

Here we go again. We really need to keep you buckled into something. When the goose is loose it’s no good for anyone…

If this is all you did on flights, everyone would totally be okay with it. Let’s hope you can stay asleep until we land. 160 minutes left. You can make up for waking up early today…

Sleep By Yourself

I can’t do a lot. You only need to sleep a little because it becomes a lot. You have or get up early tomorrow so you’re gonna want to sleep faster if you can, but I’m not optimistic about it.

We’re doing a lot of traveling lately, so I’m sorry about the change of routine. This is the last one until Viet Nam. We’re gonna need your best traveler behavior for that one okay?

No Gym

Sorry. It took a long time to pick you up today so we missed the My Gym. But I think it’s okay since you said you didn’t want to go anyways…

But you did get some treats from the past. Crackers and dried dragon fruit. Hope you enjoy. I love you very much Boba Chop. Just need you to get in line with the program.

Mondays

Someone has a case of the Mondays…I wonder if you’re emotional because you are still figuring it out or if this is going to be a behavioral issue in the future…

Anyhow, I know you can’t do a lot, but I know you can do more than you’re doing. So let’s just work on doing more okay? Thanks.

No Matter What

We will always be your parents. What happens between mommy and me is not your fault. Always remember we will always love you as our son. It’d be nice if you behaved and ate and slept good, but we still love you.

I remember learning manners in 6th grade. I don’t want you to wait that long. Manner for today: always say please and thank you. If I repeat manners, sorry…

Plane Professional

Hey there professional traveler 🧳. Welcome home (I’m assuming we made it home as I’m blogging from the first flight with my free 20 minutes of wifi). I hope you enjoy the next few days of home life before we take you to NY on a longer flight…

Hope you can nap again on the next flight. Sorry mommy didn’t book non-stop. I will try to double check her flight choices in the future. She’s pretty good at booking, but sometimes she misses stuff or is too frugal.

Pool Professional

Look who’s so comfortable being poolside now? This guy 👇:

Minus the phone. I’m looking forward to you going to Bac Minh’s and Uncle Art’s pool. You need to work on your swimming strokes, but at least you’re comfortable in the water now. Keep it up and stop drinking pool water 🙏.

“Home” Mode

I hope you don’t have problems adjusting to “Home” mode. Although you’ll be back on the road again in a week. Good job eating at most meals. Not good job spitting and hitting people.

I don’t want you to be sad, but I’m gonna have to start flicking you to help you kick these bad manners and habits. Hopefully you catch on quick 🙏.

Wedding Day

You did not help. There’s a time for everything. When we tell you to listen, we don’t need you to make us repeat ourselves. I hate using threats and violence, but we might have to come to that so you don’t develop bad habits.

Good job in the pool today. Not so good job taking wedding photos. Unfortunately, wedding photos impact others. That’s a lesson I think is important to learn early on. You can do what you want if it doesn’t impact others, but when it does, you need to think about your action and consequences…

Living Your Best Life

And yet you want to keep saying you want to go home? I’m glad we found the kids play area for you. At least you enjoyed that.

Tomorrow morning is gonna be a busy day for the wedding. Make sure you get some rest today and let your mommy and daddy recharge too. You’re gonna be in some future weddings so take notes…

Airplane ✈️

We’re going on vacation today. I sure hope you have fun, but I know you’re gonna “want to go home”. It’s really sad you don’t know how lucky you are. I never went on vacations when I was growing up. 

We will try our best to make sure you have the best time. We just hope you do. Make sure to eat and sleep good. Listen and participate okay? Thank you!!!

It’s Taking Ages

You have to learn to be patient. You can’t keep having meltdowns when something goes wrong or not your way. I know you’re new to feelings and life, but these are lessons and skills that will serve you well in your life if you master them.

You don’t need a retreat, just need to listen and learn form what we tell you. Trust us, we only want the best for you. 

Stacked Saturdays

You got a lot to do today. My gym, jiu jitsu, Costco, Ana’s birthday, lion dance, Aunty Joann’s birthday. I’m tired thinking about it. You skipped your nap today. Wonder if that means you’re gonna crash early…

Sorry you didn’t eat and sleep well, but we got 2 more things left. You need to make sure you be nice to people we meet. I know you can’t do a lot, but you need to do a little…

Friday Night Lights

That’s when you go watch high school football on Friday nights. We don’t do that, but it did make me think that we should probably try to do something like a family on Friday nights since we don’t have activities?

I think I mentioned a family night. Let’s do it when mom gets back. Tonight was pretty fun right? Tomorow will be too 🥳.

And So It Is

Daddy and Vinh. Mommy doesn’t want you watching TV, but she’s not here so you can watch xiu xiu. As long as you do what you’re supposed to do, I’m fine with a little TV.

Sorry you had a rough shower. I didn’t recall if you washed your hair last night (you said no, but maybe you meant no wash today), but you can wash it today and not have to do it again until Saturday. Let’s have a great time without Mommy (but don’t tell her or she’ll be sad)

Single Father

That’s gonna be me starting tomorrow. Fortunately, the odds are in your favor. Single father households raise children with almost the same success at dual parent households.

But you still need to be able to help me. Remember, we’re a team. You and I are in this together. Let’s do it!!