Dear Khoa & An,
Obviously I wasn't able to make my goal of writing everyday. We had such a fun weekend with so many activities. We went to the children's museum discovery on Saturday; you both love being there with so many things to do and play with. Your favorites are probably the water play. In the evening, we went to a party at Daddy's friend's house. It was a small party with no kids so both of you just had each other to entertain, but I think you enjoyed it. On Sunday, we went to Amabelle's first communion party where you both truly had so much fun playing on the jumper. We stayed really late and naps didn't take place until 3 pm. both of you were thoroughly tired and took a 3 hour nap. By the time you woke up, we just decided to hang out at home and recover from all the activities. Big Brother loved "Big Hero 6" and we finished the evening with some puzzles.
Lately, Big Brother has been so excited about everything. We are going through some discipline issue. I am hoping that these will just be transient and our sweet boy will be back soon. You are going through some night terror, which affect all of our sleep. There is nothing we can do to snap you out of your terror, so we just have to watch you cry hysterically.
Little Sister is going through croup cough again, but you are still ever so active and inquisitive. You love to climb and have no fear when we take to the park. You climb really high and would not let me help you (or attempt to catch you in case you fall). You are very keen observer and will emulate everything that Big Brother is doing. You have a very strong personality and know exactly what you want (and will get what you want no matter what). Lately, you LOVE to go to the park, so much that it is hard to get you to go home. I also have an easy time feeding you if we are at the park. You are still very shy when you see a stranger. You will hide behind me and ask me questions about the people, but you would not approach them (unless they initiate the approach). You still love dogs - you love to pet them and have no fear of them (despite my own fear).
Love you both very much,
Mommy
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Just Because
Dear Khoa & An,
It has been so long since Mommy has written to my two favorite people in the world. Life is busy with work and taking care of two kids, so I have decided that I will try to make entries during my lunch breaks at work so that later on, we all can have something to reflect upon and treasure. I don't know whether I will be able to commit to the task, but I will try my best.
My dear Khoa, today is your second day back at Stratford after a week long of Spring Break. You had so much fun during your week off. We went fishing at a lake in Pleasanton one day, to the Emma Prusch park where you and I spend a lot of time on the slide and tractor pretending. You have so much fun with the pretend game and were just so happy. I love to see you happy - it makes all these hard work so worth it. Our family also went tidepooling at Moss Beach in Half Moon Bay where you and your sisters had so much fun looking for the sea creatures and playing with sand. You two were not very patient so we didn't get to see many animals, but you both love playing in the sand, jumping up and down, playing with dump trucks and tractors. Being near the ocean made us all happy and uplifted, so we will try to make more beach trips. We also practiced bicycling on some days; you were so excited and went so fast the training wheels felt apart. I wish I could spend all the days playing with you and seeing your infectious and beautiful smiles on your handsome face. Lately, you like to call yourself "Anh Hai Minh Khoa Spiderman Nam Windlifter". It is the most awesome name ever - it tells us exactly what your favorites things in the world (spiderman, airplane). The Nam part is because you are convinced you are already five years old.
We had a rough night with your first day back at school. You cried a lot and didn't want to go to sleep even though you were so tired (you had decided to resist nap at school). It pains Mom and Dad to see you so overtired, and we keep praying that this nap resistance stage will be over soon and our happy son will be returning to us. When you throw tantrums, you cry a lot and won't listen to anything we say, so we just try to listen to your crying until you calm down and realize what's happening.
My beautiful An: you are ever so much more inquisitive and opinionated. You know exactly what's going on around you and have an opinion about everything. We cannot fool you with anything. If there was ever a strong-willed child, you would rank on the top list. Once you form a decision, there is nothing that can convince you otherwise. You just had a rough week with a viral infection/cold and an eye infection. You went to four different doctors all within one week, so often that you don't get intimidated at the doctor's office anymore. You follow exactly what the doctor asks you to do and don't even give a tiny cry. We also celebrated Mommy's birthday where you and Anh Hai had so much blowing the candles and cutting cakes. Lately, you really love your monkey blanket. You remain so very picky at what you will eat (and eat very very little). You remain a very good sleeper (napping for three hours with Mommy and taking about 10 hours sleep at night). You still love to breastfeed even though I have been trying to get you to stop. I think it is your immediate source of comfort. You love bac Mai more than anyone in this world and I am so happy that you do. She loves you so much and both Mommy and Daddy are so glad we have found such a wonderful person to take care of you. You also have developed a love of book which I am very happy about. I don't have as much time to read to you as I did with your brother.
I will go now. Hugs and kisses to my beautiful angels. I love you very much and think about you every single moment.
Mommy
It has been so long since Mommy has written to my two favorite people in the world. Life is busy with work and taking care of two kids, so I have decided that I will try to make entries during my lunch breaks at work so that later on, we all can have something to reflect upon and treasure. I don't know whether I will be able to commit to the task, but I will try my best.
My dear Khoa, today is your second day back at Stratford after a week long of Spring Break. You had so much fun during your week off. We went fishing at a lake in Pleasanton one day, to the Emma Prusch park where you and I spend a lot of time on the slide and tractor pretending. You have so much fun with the pretend game and were just so happy. I love to see you happy - it makes all these hard work so worth it. Our family also went tidepooling at Moss Beach in Half Moon Bay where you and your sisters had so much fun looking for the sea creatures and playing with sand. You two were not very patient so we didn't get to see many animals, but you both love playing in the sand, jumping up and down, playing with dump trucks and tractors. Being near the ocean made us all happy and uplifted, so we will try to make more beach trips. We also practiced bicycling on some days; you were so excited and went so fast the training wheels felt apart. I wish I could spend all the days playing with you and seeing your infectious and beautiful smiles on your handsome face. Lately, you like to call yourself "Anh Hai Minh Khoa Spiderman Nam Windlifter". It is the most awesome name ever - it tells us exactly what your favorites things in the world (spiderman, airplane). The Nam part is because you are convinced you are already five years old.
We had a rough night with your first day back at school. You cried a lot and didn't want to go to sleep even though you were so tired (you had decided to resist nap at school). It pains Mom and Dad to see you so overtired, and we keep praying that this nap resistance stage will be over soon and our happy son will be returning to us. When you throw tantrums, you cry a lot and won't listen to anything we say, so we just try to listen to your crying until you calm down and realize what's happening.
My beautiful An: you are ever so much more inquisitive and opinionated. You know exactly what's going on around you and have an opinion about everything. We cannot fool you with anything. If there was ever a strong-willed child, you would rank on the top list. Once you form a decision, there is nothing that can convince you otherwise. You just had a rough week with a viral infection/cold and an eye infection. You went to four different doctors all within one week, so often that you don't get intimidated at the doctor's office anymore. You follow exactly what the doctor asks you to do and don't even give a tiny cry. We also celebrated Mommy's birthday where you and Anh Hai had so much blowing the candles and cutting cakes. Lately, you really love your monkey blanket. You remain so very picky at what you will eat (and eat very very little). You remain a very good sleeper (napping for three hours with Mommy and taking about 10 hours sleep at night). You still love to breastfeed even though I have been trying to get you to stop. I think it is your immediate source of comfort. You love bac Mai more than anyone in this world and I am so happy that you do. She loves you so much and both Mommy and Daddy are so glad we have found such a wonderful person to take care of you. You also have developed a love of book which I am very happy about. I don't have as much time to read to you as I did with your brother.
I will go now. Hugs and kisses to my beautiful angels. I love you very much and think about you every single moment.
Mommy
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