Taco Tuesday

Sorry I didn't take a photo of dinner. It was good for mommy. So good, she got an extra one. Good thing I only had one (and a half, if you count your taco shell I ate...). I'm not sure if you liked it or not. I tried to get you rice (something you're used to) and shrimp and beef. The beef was probably a little tough, but I cut it into little pieces to make it easier for you. At least you go to try some new flavors...

You really need to get a grip on your peeing...I hope something isn't wrong...You seem to pee a lot. You don't tell us. We just happen to see your restless legs. I had to make two stops and use to pee bags today. Not a big deal, but I'm not sure how long you'll fit on the mini toilet. Try to go before we leave places okay? I don't mind using diapers overnight, but I'm guessing we probably need to stop that. You've been pretty good about waking in the middle of the night, but I wish you'd stop drinking water and make it until morning...

Catching Up

Sometimes you have to make sure you take time for yourself. Daddy was really tired today. He woke up early to make sure mommy wasn't late for work. And I stayed up late to finish laundry and cleaning. Anyhow, isn't spot under my desk cool? Unfortunately, it's not completely hidden from the window, so hopefully the chair will hide me.

I took a nap today after blowing bubbles with you. I wish I had a picture, but I was busy making bubbles for you. You seemed to have fun popping the bubbles with the garden hose. I'm worried you might like shooting stuff too much. You also liked cleaning with the hose, so maybe that will be a good thing. The one good thing about daylight savings is now you can play outside after we get off work. And hopefully the warmth will stop your congestion. I had to use my boxers to wipe your nose...

Daylight Stealing

An hour was stolen from you today, but it seems to not have really affected you. You're still as cute as ever and also still as frustrating sometimes. Anyhow, I was really proud that you prayed on your own at church today. Hopefully, God will hear and answer your prayers, whatever they might be. Fingers crossed it's for the health of your friends and family and not for a monster delivery truck (I can buy that for you, save your prayers for things I can't buy...)

I hope you can wake up early tomorrow. It's gonna feel like a long day. Keep your positive attitude. Life isn't what happens to you, it's how you react. Make life out of lemonades, even if life steals an hour from you...

Happy Birthday One

Family. Yes, you're blood, but that doesn't mean you owe them anything, aside from being amicable. Being mean is too much work. But remember, you didn't choose them so you don't have to like them, but I hope you do (I hope they're nice people too).

Sorry, Faith isn't in the photo. The one she's in you're not smiling. It's better to be alone and have good mental health, but I hope you don't have to do that. Like I said, you should never feel alone because they're are so many good people in your life. I hope you develop your own good relationships as you grow. They'll be the best gift you can get on your birthday :)

Simple Advice

One of the goals of this blog is to provide you with knowledge/wisdom that I think is helpful. Sadly, in case I'm not around to give it to you directly. I don't know if the world will change in your lifetime or if the current expectation, that you as a male, are expected to put your own happiness to the side for others. I sure hope not. But if it is, I hope you take this advice to heart. I hope it helps you stress less and cope better with whatever it is that you're going through.

This is how I hope your life will always be. Gleefully happy and full. My advice for you today when faced with anything in life. Ask yourself, is this important and if it's not, don't worry about it. If it is, as yourself a second questions, can you do anything about it? If not, don't worry about it. If so, do something. Simply, "it's not that serious" or "it is what it is". A simpler version of my life in 4 boxes...

Lists

I don't know if my list of things to do will ever be empty. I doubt it. But there definitely is satisfaction when something gets done. You probably won't appreciate this now. Not sure mommy will either, but I was able to get rid of the stain that was here in the Master bedroom. I was also able to update shows for you and mommy to watch.

Anyhow, I really do hope your list isn't as long as mine. Since you don't need to worry about taking care of mommy and daddy (hopefully) or any siblings (hopefully not), there should be less for you to do. The only thing I hope for you its that you live a happy and healthy life. Be able to take care of yourself and others. 

Good Job

Sort of. I don't remember how bad you used to be with swimming so I can't say how much you've improved. There's still tons of work to do. You need to learn to always breathe out when you're under water. That might make it easier for you to put your face under water. We have your goggles for a reason.

What I did notice is that you are having more fun. Sorry the picture was cuter. Pictures don't do justice in most cases anyways. You are smiling and doing what the teacher says. I just hope you're not having too much fun where you get distracted and hurt. It's going to be hard to practice, but maybe mommy can take you to the pool on Sundays or we can try the tub at home...

Upgrade

Look how lucky you are. You got a phone to watch your shows on. I'm sorry it doesn't allow you to use it away from home since my hotspot is so slow. But it's something you can use while you're home. Anyhow, it's just another example of how lucky you are without even knowing it. People love you!

Daddy got you more fancy jerky snacks today and Aunty gave you goldfish and some other treats. So packed some chips so you could eat in the car on the way home. Mommy is hanging out with you know and sleeps and wakes up with you. Now you need to start listening the first time. Mommy is still counting to three, but I'm gonna count to one or sometimes not count. You have to learn the hard way since we tried the easy way...

Lunar Eclipse

There have been quite a few astronomical events that happened during your life. I'm not sure how many we actually had you experience, but there is another one early morning tomorrow. I don't think mommy is going to want to wake you or watch it herself though, sorry.

I'm hopeful that'll you'll have more opportunities in the future, but that may or may not be the case. All this to say that it's important that you take advantage of opportunities as they come because they may not come around again and they may be potential pathways to great things. I hope you learn to quickly and effectively evaluate life decisions. I'm not sure how to teach that. Being frozen by indecision is not a good thing. Speaking of being quick, stop making mommy and I repeat myself. I'm not counting to three. I'm only counting to one now.

Mondays Come Too Soon

It was just Friday and now it's Sunday night. Time flies. I'm sorry you didn't get to go to church. I know that you don't always like going, but Jesus and God and Mary and Joseph and all the Saints and the old ladies miss you.

When you become an adult. You'll be able to make your own decisions. While we'd like to control what you do because we think we know what's best for you, ultimately, there's only so much we can do. Until then, please trust and believe that we do everything for what we hope is good for you. May your foundation and moral compass be strong and guide your future. This we pray to The Lord. Lord, hear our prayers.