Our Love Story Begins Today

I know you think he’s cute, but man is he being difficult. It’s not his fault, but it still sucks. Anyhow, I wish you had milk or could give up. Sorry, you’re stuck in between. Hopefully we’ll be able to find a routine. I’ll miss sleeping with you, but sleeping apart is the only way I’ll be able to sleep. And I apologize in advance if Vinh spits up. I will try to burp him, but it doesn’t really guarantee prevention. WWW!!!

This is what I wanted to post about yesterday. As part of the concept of having control in this new chapter, is the ability to start and complete tasks (even little, insignificant things). That’s probably why work feels satisfying. But specifically, I’ve been working to sync and backup photos from Google. I thought I was done, but not I realize that Google backs up Live Photos with a picture and short video clip so it’s kinda redundant. That explains how I went from 14gb to 34gb in storage (I bought 100gb, but not sure if it’ll be enough. I can alway back it up on my hard drive, but the nice thing about clouds is that you can access them anytime/anywhere. Now I’m debating how to go about and delete them. Www. TLG!!!

There’s so many things out of my control these days. Like I couldn’t even complete this post to my desired level. Vince says he’s a terrorist that’s gonna hold us hostage forever. TLG!!!

I generally think prayer is not practical because God gives you all the tools you need to face obstacles in front of you. But that being said, there are definitely things that aren’t in your control. Those are the things I generally pray for. So today, as everyday, I pray for my wife, my son, and my mother. And if God has the energy and answers my previous prayers, I’m gonna pray for tomorrow’s megamillions jackpot 😂. I know we don’t need the money, but it would make life a little easier in some aspects. ATeN!!!

I’m lazy. I like things easy. I’m going to deny that. John asked me a long time ago if I wanted passion for a short period or contentment for life. I chose contentment. Maybe I should try this setup for feeding him. I just can’t wait for this to get easier, but I feel like it never does. I think we just get used to it and trade one issue for another…TLG!!!

Almost forgot to post. Started the blog, but didn’t finish it. Anyhow, seems like the rollercoaster is still in motion for Vinh. 🙏 the universe will give us all a break and some positive news without the constant setback. Hopefully this is just an anomaly and not the norm. TLG!!!

I know you know I didn’t sign up for this, but that doesn’t mean that I’m not gonna do as much as I can to give him the best life possible, even if he isn’t mine. I know we’re rookies so it will take time to figure it out. But if single moms can do it, two able bodied people should be able to. ATEN!!

Thanks Em. I know you did this to us, but I still appreciate all you do. I just hope you can keep up the energy for this. Hopefully it gets easier. Thanks Anna. I gave her $200 for food budget, so you don’t need to. Team Uyen-D is up for the challenge. Just need our new draft pick steps up his game and eats more and reduces his jaundice. #teamvinh

I feel like a lot of people say raising a child gets easier or maybe I misheard, but I think it only gets harder as the variables increase. Still baking Vinh so that we can keep his numbers down. Need him to eat more and spit less. Www. 

Sometimes being a parent feels no different. But most other times the thought is constant worry and work. I’m not sure I’m cut out for this, but at this point I have no choice. I guess I really better start learning the basics. It’s difficult 😥. TLG!!!

🥳 13.8 son. Good job. Gonna have to keep baking him. Hope that’s okay. So much worry for your mom and me. Now we need you to keep eating more and to relax. Can you please do that for mommy and me? Big poops.  Big poops. WTVN!!

Let’s get you some sunshine. Also need you to poop so we can avoid visiting the hospital. I know you want to see the nurses, but I already mailed them cards. We know you can smile 😃 it would make mommy and daddy figure smile a lot if your jaundice went down. WTVN!!!

Finally, The Vinh has come (back) to Elk Grove. If you watched WWE, you’d know this famous catch phrase. Anyhow, the worry and fear continues. Hope we’re good parents. Hope Vinh is a good kid. Hope he’s healthy. Great would be amazing, but I’m okay with good. ATV!!!

He’s sleeping on me so I can’t blog. Ngu ngon con. Be good to your momma and me. WTYQD!!! 

Happy birth day Vinh!!! Welcome to the world. It’s not gonna be perfect. But I’m gonna try my best to be a good father figure for you and keep you safe. You also have your mother and lots of family and friends who are happy to help. You’ll never be short of love in this world. WTQD!!!

That’s the hope. Here’s how it looks. Figured I better blog now before it gets busy. Be good Gavinh. Don’t be too hard on your mom or me. See what I did there? Lol. Your pee is sooooo yellow. Hehehe. ATEN!!!

I am doing anything, but work today. Just so drained. Seriously. I think if ever I have nothing to do or postpone, that might be the end. But I can’t foresee that happening anytime soon. Seems like there’s always something that can be done. It’s just a matter if I want to do it or not…TLG!!!

Hmmm. If there is a God, sometimes I wonder the purpose of things. People with blind faith would say that God has her reasons and I can’t understand yet. This always grinds my gears because you give God free pass. If life is good you thank her for your blessings, if life is bad you thank her because she has a reason.  That’s why I really believe that I should just try my best to live a good life. Try to be a good person and not hurt others. And good or bad, I can’t blame anyone except myself. I get the safety and carefree attitude that can come from believing in a higher power. I hope I never reach a time when I have to do that again. TLG!!

The morning started hot in my office. Like I mentioned, the sun shines on that side and my desk is right against the sunny wall.  Anyhow. What can’t I say? Days are progressing until the inevitable birth of your son. Hoping my mom gets better. One more thing to ask God about if I see her. ATEN!!!

www. I didn’t find any deals worth buying. It’s overwhelming to be quite honest. Anyhow I did take the opportunity to go ahead and purchase some items I kinda needed, but didn’t buy. Thanks for the gift card. I was able to use the entire thing so that no one can accidentally use it on my account. Cheers to a productive day and retail therapy. ATEN!!

I think the machine is broken this morning: Anyhow, it’s back up to “normal” now. Maybe I’m gaining muscle so I’m heavier, but healthier 😂. Gonna make an effort to not eat bad stuff. Just 38 more minutes of phone duty. Then I repeat tomorrow, but that’s it for the week phone wise. TLG!!!

I listened to the old mass we use to watch on tv on my way to golf today. Unfortunately, the drive was only 20 mins so I just got the readings in. This umbrella is useless. I was trying to be like the Korean golfers 😂.   Had a chance at eagle, by that I mean that I had a par 5 second shot of 239 yards left with a front pin position. Which in my mind is reachable to the green. Unfortunately, my bad went right and didn’t come back left (didn’t draw), but it did hit a tree and roll a little leaving me a pin high chip. I guess I should be happy I didn’t go over the fence out of bonds. Ended up making a long birdie putt. So there’s that, but that’s the only real chance at eagle today without getting super lucky. TLG!!

Two birdies today. But an average day at the end of the day. I’ve been worried about seeing mom, but she seemed okay today. Guess I can only take it day by day and not worry beyond that. Good call on the cake. You take the cake for today. Congratulations! ATEN! (But if I go back in time, Em doesn’t thuong anh…www) 😢 

Today was a slow day. It sure didn’t help that I have phone duty today and we woke up super early. Anyhow, I forgive you for attempting to slit my throat. It’s been noted. You’ve also busted my balls literally and smashed my penis. I’m putting it in writing in case. TLG!!!

The download speed is the same, but the upload speed is faster (same as the download. That’s called symmetrical speeds). You shouldn’t notice anything except maybe when you FaceTime. For me, work will be so much faster. As will games for others. Woohoo. TTQD!!!

Got a lot done today, but the work never ends. Felt bad because the boss’s boss felt like I was trying to get out of the office so he felt bad I was waiting for him to sign papers he was waiting for someone else to send… I ended up staying until 3. Definitely have to leave now because I need to stop by Lorraine’s to return her badge and pick up peaches she picked for me. The ones I picked I have to Peter so they wouldn’t be in car all day. Alright finished blogging so I’m out. TTQD!!!

So it looks like it wasn’t contractions yesterday. So hopefully it’s not cramps today. Anyhow, you finally started your time off work. I hope you get more time off before he comes. I guess you won’t be past due since they’re inducing you, but until then, time off would be nice. Cramps versus contractions…what excuse will you have for being a hot mess after the baby comes? WWW. TTQD!!!

Nice relaxing day. At least that’s how it began. Could end up being a stressful crazy day… The calm before the storm. Happy birthday America! TLG!!!

Still feeling guilty about golfing without Tao. I’m also feeling guilty if I buy golf stuff (he always gives me stuff and I know if he was okay, he’d be mad I paid full price), but we all have to deal with the hands we’re dealt. And money is not a big deal compared to quality of life. “problem” with lower case “P”. I saw a nice golf photo opportunity, but I missed it. So this was a backup. I’ve been losing a lot of balls today. Brand new, fancy ones. But they said the number 4 is bad luck so I’d try to play them first. Weirdly I found the exactly ball I am using, but it wasn’t mine. So I guess one balances out. Pretty coincidental. TTQD!!!

Thanks for hanging out today. I hope you had a good time. I know this isn’t your scene or people so I appreciate you going. Sorry if you end up being tired tomorrow. On a different note, Tao is probably gonna need a few months off work to rehab. 🙏. TLG!!!

I’m good at compartimentalizing, but I feel kinda bad that I’m golfing. I normally don’t eat mustard, but it tasted okay with the free appetizer that came with the round today. I got annoyed earlier with my playing partner, but I had to quickly let it go as to not appear miffed. Anyhow, I really hope he’s okay. Golf is his life and if he can’t golf…also for his family I hope he’s okay so he can work and be active. Now I know Em is gonna be worried about me. I’m okay. I’m worried about Em cause you’re high strung too. Take care of yourself. ATEN!!!