Dear Khoa & Mai An,

Yesterday was the Saturday so Daddy was able to spend a lot of time taking Big Brother to many places while Mommy stayed home with Little Sister. Daddy took Big Brother to the mall to meet Santa & Snowmen. You were so tired when you came home, but you had so much fun that you didn't want to come inside at all. Mommy had to beg you to take a nap to restore your energy. When you woke up, we played the Music Sparkles App while you ate your afternoon meal and you were able to relate between the note "Mi" and your auntie "Mi". You asked if we can call auntie Mi so that you can tell her about the relationship that you just figured out. You were also able to relate a picture of a coffee cup with the coffee that your Grandpa drank. Mommy is so proud of you for making these connections. Afterward, we attempted to wrap some Christmas presents but you had too much fun with the wrapping paper so we didn't get a whole lot done. Daddy then took you to visit Uncle Hoang's new baby, whom you wanted to bring home too. Mommy had to tell you and Mommy and Daddy are already too tired with just your little sister, we cannot possibly take care of another infant.  You seem to enjoy going out so much these days that you wouldn't leave your carseat once you are home - I hope you will continue to be sociable and enjoy going places and learn new things.

Little Sister had a great day with long hours of nap during the day and nighttime routine was smooth too. You are talking so much these days and Mommy enjoys listening to your conversation. Here is 5 whole minutes of you talking to Mommy after taking a bath and getting ready for sleep.

Mai An talking

You must enjoy talking so much that you woke at 4:50AM to converse with Mommy and didn't want to go back to sleep again. We stayed up for about an hour and as a result, Mommy was very tired when she woke up in the morning. I love you infinitely nonetheless.

Love, Mommy