Our Love Story Begins Today

Sometimes it’s hard to find time to blog. When I have free time early I might not have a topic. When I have a topic I might have time at the moment. Currently, I’m sitting in the rocking chair to listen for Vinh to cry. We probably should have set up the monitor. I know you’ve seen this picture, but I totally relate to E. Life is hard. Anyhow, I need to suck it up and just work on getting things done. It’s just so easy to focus on the easy stuff like dishes and laundry and forget the hard stuff like parenting. TLG!!!

I feel like I always have a lot of topics to talk about, but then I don’t remember them when it’s time to blog. I need to probably just blog when I have an idea or picture… I tried a new Thai place today where an old Ramen place used to be. I need to stop buying more candy, but it’s okay to keep eating it. 😂. This pad Thai was a little too sweet and saucy, but wasn’t bad. Their chili oil wasn’t very spicy. ATEN!!!

I know we’re all working on being the best version if ourselves. Hopefully that means letting things go or at least acting/pretending to.  I know you don’t like Kieu’s mom, but before Vinh and I left today she stopped us and did a little blessing and put the chopstick to ward off bad spirits. Everyone loves Vinh. So maybe he’s like White Peter. Even though Ming is a b*tch, if she’s good to Peter, we can live with it. TLG!!!

We went to church and I need to be prepared because I never know when the time will come, I wonder if Vinh likes TV too much and it it’s gonna be a bad thing. This is me and him enjoying some good ol American football. Anyhow, I made peace today. I need to keep the peace. 🙏. TLG!!!

Title wasn’t intentional, but it works out. When does it end? Well it ends when you want it to end. It ends when I want it to. Some things I hope never end. Some things I wished ended a long time ago.  There’s a song about relationships from Eminem. Reminds me of us minus the violence. At the end of the day, I want us to work out. I want us to be happy. I hope that will be the case. I’m gonna work on it. Sorry for my prior failures. ATEN!!!

The gamblers lost a lot last week. This week, they’re currently winning a lot. In the past, I had really bad luck. If I gambled alone, my wins and losses were minimal. If I tried to follow the group, the numbers were bigger (wins and losses). I think the problem is, I don’t have the stomach for the large losses so I stop and then win. WWW. If that’s the case. I shouldn’t play at all, but it sucks watching them win and I’m left out. Anyhow, I now have more important things to worry about. I’ve always had more important things, but you and Vinh as personal as it gets. I will do better because I have to. Thankful I have the opportunity to improve. Now I need to find a TV and iPhone 😂. I just put him down because he got startled and woke up and when I dropped something. TLG!!!

Keeping up with the Jones is a very common problem. Doesn’t have to be the Jones, could be the Trans, the Dos, the Nguyens. That’s why it’s important to remember the meaning of today, Thanksgiving, being thankful and giving thanks. It’s easy to want new, fancy socks, but it’s important to be thankful to have any socks at all. Tangent, Tony wears Bomba socks and they donate a pair of socks to homeless shelters for every sock purchased. Their socks are pricey though. You need to throw away these socks…TMCW!!!

Not sure what to blog about today. A lot is going on and a new choice got thrown in the loop.  Nga has all my baby pictures I think. He looks more like you. Anyhow, at the end of the day, we all make choices. All choices have consequences whether we know what those are or not. All I can hope for is that we follow through on our commitments. WWW!!!

I didn’t bet on sports today. I plan to make everyday like today. It was going pretty good, but then I just got a  text that my dad’s stool sample came back negative, but they still want a colonoscopy. Sigh. I wish I could get one for him, but it doesn’t work that way. Kinda just sucks. Gonna call the doctor to see what the deal is. Just seems odd. TLG!!!

You asked me why I bet. I only gave part of the answer. Honestly, there are probably reasons I don’t know about. I know that I like money and I want more. Gambling also distracts me from life. So in that sense I can see that it’s like a drug/addiction. I think I could easily stop, but doing that makes me feel like a failure that I can’t do it responsibly. Although I have read online about gambling addiction and don’t believe that applies to me, but I do admit that it does impact me personally more than I like. I guess I just need to get my priorities in order. While winning money is fun, losing it is exponentially less fun. It also takes away time and attention to more important things in my life. When asked when is the best time to plant a tree, 25 years ago is the answer. When is the next best time? Today. Since I did bet today, I guess the best time is tomorrow. Sorry I’m a failure. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’m thankful that I get a chance to be better. ATYGN!!!

I’m supposed to be napping, but I can’t sleep. I also need to poop so I thought I should take the opportunity to blog.  Sorry I didn’t edit the photo first, but thanks for teaching me. Anyhow, I’m looking forward to the holidays, especially because I don’t have to shop for you. 😂. It’ll be tough when your parents leave because we won’t have babysitting available, but the house will be back to normal. Hopefully we can find a way to make use of others to give us a break and rest. TOLs!!!

I took your mom to confession today. I have a confession. I bet on sports today. I messed up and didn’t put in a bet for someone else. But fortunately for me they loss. WWW. Your mom wants to go to the cemetery I think. I told her I like to wait for general absolution instead of going to confession, but mom thinks it’s a copout. On the plus side, I didn’t lose any money today. TML!!!

Cameras and doorbell. Whether it’s big or small, I get a lot of satisfaction buying things and getting things done. Sometimes it’s hard to overcome money justifications, but I’m getting better at it. In the case of the camera, I think convenience outweighs the costs.  Now the next step is to find deals and buy the setup. I also went to the bank today and got some free cookies and planners. Got gas, formula, and pumped up tires. Not yet, but looking forward to getting new tires and brakes for Civic. Don’t like spending money, but like getting things done. TYH!!

Congratulations for keeping Vinh alive for 4 months. Seems like yesterday he was not pooping, although it also happened recently. Vinh seems to be really camera shy. He doesn’t smile when he knows he’s on camera, but he’s be selfish and not sharing that infectious smile and laugh with others. TLG!!!

Sometimes I feel bad about letting your parents watch Vinh and when I’m off work, but then I also think I should get their help while their here.  Not the most exciting picture, but it was representative of my ability to go to Costco since I was “working”. Frozen food I wanted to check to see if you wanted cause I remember you liked it in Hawaii. I can already here you saying it’s not the same…TMW!!

Of back to work for Em. I hope you’re enjoying time away from Vinh. He was good for the most part today. It’s pretty tough going from work straight to watching him, but I feel bad for your parents and when they leave, that’s what I’m gonna be doing just that. I guess it’s too late to turn back at this point. It looks like a tiring road forward, but it could be worse. Just gotta grind it out. TLG!!!

1, 2, 3. Testing to see how everyone is gonna adjust to going back to work and Vinh getting ready for care outside his parents. It’s definitely easier to watch him with help, but if you’re okay with a little crying and putting him down by himself, I think it’s doable alone. Just requires more patience. Here’s the result of giving him medicine by myself. I do think it’s possible to be successful, but it probably takes more patience than I had at the moment. Hope you had a good day at work. TMW!!!

To FMLA. It’s time to go back to work. Our boy has grown so big now. You have to strap him in. It’s just too bad we haven’t gotten him adjusted to a schedule yet. Good thing grandma and grandpa and uncle Tony will be here for a while longer. I know you’re excited to get back to work, but don’t miss him too much. Maybe we’ll win the lottery soon and you can be a full time parent. TLT!!!

I’ve posted a lot about people loving Vinh. Just wanted to remind you that they love Vinh because they love us. We are very blessed to have people care about us. Here’s another person who cares about Vinh and Us. I know you miss Han and his mom, but they probably miss us too and they’re still thinking about it. So we should take solace in that. TLG!!!

Be thankful for those who have made sacrifices so we can enjoy our lives, Thanks Vinh for being a happy baby even though your mom might not always love you #manhater. Always thankful for having an extra day to not work even though I always do some work. TTQD!!

Today, I went to Tuolumne County for work and it reminded me of the trip we took to Yosemite.  Life used to be simpler. It’s too bad we didn’t truly appreciate the time we had. I’ve been told that parenthood is worth it, but I find it hard to imagine life could be any better than it was before parenthood. But since we’re now parents, we just need to focus on being the best ones for Vinh. I just hope it doesn’t make us worst spouses. ATEN!!!

At some point, but not today. I was soooo tired this morning and it’s been such a long work day. It’s not even 5PM yet and I feel like I’ve been working all day. Although I did get up at 9AM… But I feel like I’m getting things done. My office is vacuumed and relatively clean. It was nice to get the garbage all dumped and not have a full bin already. All the laundry is done, but I just found a blanket hiding in the closet. Getting things done is fun. If only all tasks were easy. TLG!!!

…but we can still afford some nice things: It’s from Pho Ivy. I had to go there to order today cause they were too busy to pick up the phone. Anyhow, we’re solidly middle class and I’m good with that. But it’s nice to dream about the upward possibilities. TLG!!!

But we might be bad people. Vinh is surrounded by our love and we do our best.  He’s a happier baby. He’s still alive. So I think we’re doing pretty good. As long as we learn and do better, he’ll turn out great. Hopefully you’ll get some more rest. TTQD!!!

I love you Em. For reals. For better or worse. You actually looked worse in person, but you photograph so well 😂. You’re being a real trooper too. Thanks Em. Prayers we all get better soon. Sick people taking care of sick people is bad and poor Boba. TLG!!!

It’s time to say goodbye. It’s bittersweet, but it makes the time spent together so much more precious. They grow up so fast, but I feel like Vinh is growing so slow. I just hope he gets better soon. Today went off without a hitch minus Art losing his phone. Sigh…TLG!!!

It’s a full house at home. Double edged sword really. Lots of people to distract and help, but also to make bigger messes. But it’s only temporary. So we must enjoy it while we can. Hope everyone feels better soon. Also hope tomorrow goes off without a hitch. TLG!!!

Hi Em. I hope you’re feeling better. I think I’m going back and forth, but it could be the meds impact too. Anyhow, I get to be home tomorrow. How exciting. We need to print the table stuff. I also have to remember to stop by drug place on my way home tomorrow. Man Monterey is farther than I remember. The sand is softer here. But it’s not that pretty where I’m staying. Anyhow, I love you for reals. ATEN!!!

I guess you don’t “need” to go to church today. I’m soo tired and it seems I’m coughing more at the hotel room than in the conference, but I’m also not trying to suppress it in the room. Hope sleep makes it better. I took DayQuil, I should have taken NightQuil instead. I hope you’re doing well. I hope Vinh and you feel better soon. I hope you get some rest. Sorry. It’s early, 929, but feels like midnight. I’m gonna go to sleep. Anh Nho Matcha Boba. ANMB 🥹

That’s today. Did you go to church? Anyhow, I hope you continue to watch over me. I’ll try to watch myself, you and Vinh as well. I hope you feel better soon. The baptism is Saturday and we want to make sure you’re 💯 for it. Plus we don’t want a super spreader event even if it’s not Covid. TTQD!!!