Our Love Story Begins Today

Deez nutz with your mouth. 😂 I’m glad you went and got a massage. You deserve it. Good way to end the year and begin the next. I am optimistic about 2023. I admit that I failed and some with Peter, but I see Vinh and I know I can and will do better going forward. I really wished I didn’t use milestone dates to institute change, but the new year is as good as any. I promise it won’t need a redo for lunar new year. TYGQD!!!

I know it’s sometimes a lot of work, but for better or worse, we’ve got great people surrounding us and our family. Thanks Ally for this wonderful picture of our family. I especially liked her attention to detail except the part where you’re taller than me 😂. We look very happy. Almost like real life 😂. ATYGN!!!

Guess what finally arrived today? For future reference, when there is a date range for delivery, probably best to be pessimistic and assume the later date, but I suspect the weather and holidays may have contributed to the delay. Sorry for that. I’m pretty happy with it. I hope you like it. Sorry I ruined my Amazon gift bag, but ATEN!!

This picture is from today: I was able to squeeze another feeding and nap out of Suzy before she left. Got him out right at 5 so probably don’t need to pay her extra time today. She started feeding him at 450. I’ll keep an eye on him just in case. He spit up a little this morning when you gave him to me. Odd as it hasn’t happened in a while. Yesterday I went in to check on him after Suzy left and I had to blink a few times to adjust my eyes and it turns out he was awake and staring at me. That’s why I didn’t let home see me the next time I put him down. TLG!!!

Well, he woke up right after I finished his blog post…also today they cancelled 18 of my 20 soap order. They didn’t have tenderloin tails at Costco business. I guess you can always find bad if you look. Sent to Art, he says Vinh shouldn’t be a Cowboys fan, they’ll only cause him heartbreak 😂. I said he isn’t yet…he’ll pick his own teams someday. The leftover beef tasted great today. Vinh didn’t really cry with Suzy. Although she doesn’t want to work 5 days, she will work longer. I’m alive and healthy as are my loves (Em and Boba). You can also find a lot of good if you look too. Wonder if he’ll sleep until his momma gets home? TYGN!!

Today is probably the biggest day for returns. I’m in line right not at South Sac Costco. The initial plan was to go to Elk Grove Costco after Bambu, but Vinh was crying so hard 😞. Poor Dina. I wonder if he doesn’t like her. Anyhow, I regular checked the cameras and was gonna rush home, but it looks like he’s finally sleeping and calm. I hope it’s not something she’s doing 🙏. I did awkwardly tell her that her chest might put pressure on him so she can try to turn him around. The line is long at Costco for returns, but figured I might as well get it done. Plus I wanted to get some food for your lunch this week. TTQD!!

Happy birthday Sunday! I mean Jesus 😂 look at all the gifts for Vinh and it’s not even his birthday!!! I think the gifts are another reminder and representation of the blessings we have in life. Wishing you very Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2023 and beyond. Sorry your gift is late, but I hope you’ll still like it when/if it arrives. TLG!!!

Jesus’s birthday is tomorrow. Less than 24 hours away. I’ve always had an awkward relationship with the holiday season. Especially when I was single. While I enjoyed the hustle and bustle and spirit, it was extra sad being alone during this time of year. I wonder if that’s how a lot of people feel? Anyhow, while that feeling is gone now. I thought having someone would feel a lot different. Again, awkward. Maybe it’ll change. Who knows. TTQD!!

Just 2 days until Christmas. I’m trying to sleep, but you guys are so loud so I’ll blog. It’s been a double edged sword not gambling. I’ve had more time and energy to do other things, but I’ve also not won (or loss any money). I can do this. I’m trying to do my best and organize and clean the house. I know it’s not gonna be perfect, but I do think it’ll be better and I hope you’re okay with it. As the days go on, I think it’ll get better, but I expect that as I Marie Kondo stuff, it’s gonna be replaced by other stuff (probably for Gavin). WWW!!

My left eye is twitching. I’m not sure why. Could be sleep related or stress. I remember a while ago I made notes about my ailments, but it’s been a while. At least Vinh is currently sleeping. Mom called, but I can’t talk. Don’t want to wake him. She said he looks like an angel. The angle from my eyes looks better, but I can’t take a picture that looks the same so you’ll have to take my word for it. We didn’t close early today, but I didn’t think we would. Still got lots done. Woohoo. TTQD!!!

What I wanted to blog about today. I remember now. Look at these cool labels I made. I wrote a few cards today too. I feel like I’m getting so much done. Granted it’s not super important stuff, but it’s still stuff. I’ve cleaned out most of the refrigerator. I cleaned out most of the recycling (car seat base apparently is recyclable). I ironed. Just getting lots done. Side note, as predicted, Peter is on winning streak still. Another $2500 today. But I’m gonna stay strong. TLG!!!

I stop betting, others start winning. But I will be strong and think of the big picture. The future of Team Matcha Boba Milk Tea. I’m also gonna stress less about money when I want to buy something. I will rearrange my priorities when it comes to finances. I will start simplifying my life. Keep the things I like and change the things I don’t. ATYGN!!!

(From Sunday, but I already posted Sunday) And no more. Made a few more today, but didn’t end up losing any money. Although had I followed Peter today, I probably would have been up big. But then I have to remember that in the long run, house always wins. I was listening to a podcast today about artificial intelligence chat box that can answer question, give advice, write essays…I was thinking I should ask it for advice, but I should also take the advice I give others because it’s pretty good. These are my priorities now. TYGN!!!

It’s kinda funny that I happened upon the podcast about Messi and his last World Cup. Knowing more about his story made me more invested in his winning the World Cup. Even though I know he’s your favorite player, the podcast made a difference.  After our good talk I thought I was done better, but being on the golf course and watching Peter, I was semi tempted. Then he was losing so I figured he’d have to eventually win, so I followed his picks and www. I already put in a bet for France a few days ago, before our talk so I probably should have just stopped then, but since the game is tomorrow I figured I would bet a little longer. WWW. But seriously, after the World Cup, I’m done. Hopefully I’ll end with a loss (which is a win for Em). ASTEN!!!

We had a good talk. Except for the part where you don’t know if you love me. Wonder if I should end this blog and start a new one. Although technically, our love story is still continuing. I guess at the end of the day, if you had to choose only one of us to love, I’m glad you chose him. I just hope he learns to love you as much as you supposedly love him. Hope your love for each other last longer too. TYGTN!!

I was right in my prediction yesterday and had I blogged earlier today I would have been right in today’s prediction as well. I really need to get over the FOMO thing. It’s not healthy or productive. Wonder if Vinh has FOMO or if he’s just curious. Hope it works out for Thao. 🙏 Hope everything works out for Team Boba Matcha Milktea too. TTQD!!!

I predict the 49ers will be ahead by at least 3 at halftime and win the game by at least 4. Why you might ask? Because Peter is betting on them and I want to bet, but will not so likely he’ll win and I’ll feel left out and that’s usually how the betting starts. It also starts when I need a distraction or I’m bored. I feel like a failure because I really thought our marriage, then our son, would be great motivation, but it wasn’t enough. Even telling you about it thought it would help, but it hasn’t. But the new year is coming so I guess it’s a chance to try. I’m gonna gift not gambling for Christmas to myself that I will do better. Because I love you guys and myself. TTQD!!

The phone app on my cell that allows me to take work phone calls has been broken for a week now. This makes it hard to multitask at work when I have phone duties. I need to bring my laptop with me everywhere. Like when I was trying to eat lunch early so I could run to bank on my lunch break. It’s still better than being in office, but not by much. I have one more phone day Friday this week. Don’t think it’ll be fixed by then or Monday. Www. TLG!!!

Poor everyone. Vinh is congested. Em is tired. Anh almost drowned today. Hopefully Suzy works out for a while. Hopefully Vinh gets a good day care situation. Hopefully Vinh clears up and Em gets quality rest. Once he gets better posture he’ll take better poses. He always wants to lean forward. Until all the hopes (everyone’s health and the lottery) come true, it’s gonna be a lot of www…TLG!!

Still don’t know what those books are about, but today it begins with us as we begin to care for Vinh without the NY grandparents. Day 1 put Uyen on her own. I hope your day went okay. I’ll be home shortly. Just remember, everyone says it gets easier. I think they’re lying. TLG!!!

Have you not read the blog lately? You scared? We didn’t argue until Friday. I know you’re tired, but usually not for reading blog, only writing blog…www Anyhow, your mom tried to slide in some marital advice for us. Did you hear? I tried to give it a few days to see how I feel, but it came up again yesterday. Anyhow, as I mentioned. Just let me know what you want to do. TLG!!!

What’s the book about? Who’s ending what? Hmm. Mom and dad are leaving tomorrow. Their time with us ends for 2022. Most of the mess will end with us. But not all. 2022 has been an okay year. Hoping 2023 will be more promising, but 2022 is ending on a sour note at this rate. TLG!!!

Just when we thought we had it figured out. No we’re kinda back to the drawing board. Life does that. After reading about Jeanette, I know we’re blessed, but it sucks to have problems. Hope you’re like Vinh and don’t worry too much when you’re sleeping. Which is good cause it means you don’t worry much, since you sleep a lot 😂 (kidding). We’ll figure it out, but I hope the solution is a good one. TLG!!!

You are my favorite Indian Giver 😂. But in this case, because it began with good intentions and involves my family, I’m gonna let it slide.  I think you’re right about Tony and the sliding glass door film, but he’s done so much so I’m gonna let that slide as well. I guess we should have pushed it more when Han was here. In any case, these are good examples of letting things slide. Make the way for the lord. GTEN!!!

Another food picture today. Maybe I should switch with Gavin’s post. Anyhow, I got free food today at work: Speaking of food , apple keeps autocorrecting it to “good”. Jack in the box misheard my order. I thought they got my order wrong. I guess I should have known when the price seemed kinda low. Small problems I guess. Lots of small inconveniences today. I tried to go to Target at lunch and the one by my work is like a mini Target and they didn’t have a lot of stuff. Then I went to the bank and the machine wouldn’t give me money so I had to get in line, but they got new money. Still need to go to Target because I can’t get distilled water delivered. But I don’t want to be home too late. Hopefully I can leave a little early. TLG!!! 

I’m often reminded that we’re very fortunate/blessed. Today is no different. Aside from being able to afford a babysitter and having in-laws here to help, our friends came through again. The Baniqueds donated more stuff. I cleaned and recleaned the diaper genie. I put the fancier one downstairs. Not sure where you want the one upstairs. Wonder if we can try to exchange the Kirkland diapers… TTQD. 

It’s so true in life that it’s not about what you know, it’s about what your know. When I try to ask banks if they have new money and they always deny me. But Melissa always comes through. It’d be nice if these transformed into $100, but I haven’t seen new $1s in a long time. I know it probably doesn’t mean much to anyone else, but it brings me joy. Sorry I enjoy money, but ASTEN!!!

Last week’s sermon was about being ready because you never know when the time will come. This week’s sermon was about preparing the road. Or at least that’s what I assume from all the songs. Well either way, they’re both good ideas, but like most good advice, I failed to follow.  I’m always reminded of the meme that wishes in shape was as easy as getting fat. I wished having my life together was as easy as not having my life together. I’m not perfect and I know that, but I’m starting to think striving for perfection makes it easier to fail…anyhow, gonna start trying to get my life in shape. I’m gonna shoot for 90%. That’s still an A-. Hopefully that will make it easier to achieve than shooting for A+ knowing I probably can’t get that. #Advent. TLG!!!

It made me a little uncomfortable, but I’m sort of glad that your brought up to Khanh about bonding time. If you noticed, after I explained my side, he exhibited understanding. It’s not as one sided and simple as you want it to be. It’s also different because his attitude towards his kids is different than mine. For example, you don’t even want to do 🎄 or 🎂 party, but I would bet those things are important to him. Boba is important to me. And if it was an easy decision I would make it, but it’s much more complicated. Anyhow, I just want you to know it’s not something I take lightly. TLG!!!

Always reminded that I’m blessed. I had the freedom today to go and drop off stuff to you. I also was able to pick up drugs and food for the family.  I also pumped gas and air in both cars. Gas is finally back under $4. Anyhow, always stay thankful and humble. TTQD!!!

The year is almost up, but tax season is so far away…still so much to do though. Wow, the nose sucker is expensive and I thought the warmer would cost more. In any case, one thing done is that they’re sending a replacement. However, I don’t think we’re gonna be using it anymore? What we’re currently doing seems to work okay. But it was the principle they it broke so early, although they want distilled water only which is cumbersome and expensive. Maybe we can return it? Wait it’s too late, maybe store credit? Anyhow, there’s much more important things to do, but it’s always nice to scratch things off the list. Scratch deez nutz off your list 😂. TTQD!!!