I went shopping with Nana, Papa, and Daddy. I was in a really good mood for the most part. I chatted with Daddy and even burst out in song in the middle of Costco. I started singing “Tiny Bubbles” as Daddy rolled me down the aisle. That was great!
But at our last stop I threw a bit of a tantrum when I wanted to cut to the front of the line of Starbucks even though we had no plans of buying anything. Daddy just took me out of the store and forced me into my car seat. I cried all the way home and was still in a bad mood when we got home. Even then I continued to cry and cry. That was not good.
I finally calmed down after a bit and was able to talk it out with Daddy. Then I was in a better mood.
But I wasn’t ing a great mood until I was playing with Tata.
And of course I’m always in a good mood when I’m eating.
After lunch I was watching my shows and fell asleep on the couch. It was a nice little nap but I woke up in a bad mood.
But we went outside to play in the pool and then my mood got a whole lot better!
Not only was I playing in the pool but I was playing in the wading pool with bubbles! Oh so many bubbles!
When I woke up from my post-beach nap I found out that Mommy and Daddy had gone out, which I was okay with, but I had pooped in my diaper and would not let anyone change me. I insisted on being changed by Mommy. Nana even offered me grapes if I let Papa change my diaper but I refused. The bribe did not work. But when Mommy came home and changed my diaper I remembered the grapes offer and ate the grapes right away, figuring I fulfilled my end of the bargain that I did not agree to. It all worked out.
I played a bunch with Daddy until dinner and then had a nice meal seated on Mommy’s lap. I wasn’t going to let her and Daddy go out without me again. After dinner I played a bunch more with Daddy. I was in a great mood and put up no fuss when it was time for botcha. 
When Daddy and Mommy put me down for bed I was in a very good and chatty mood and talked a bunch. Another great day.
It was another beautiful day so we decided to head to the beach again. And once again once ready to go, I found some time to copy everything Tata did.
When we got to the beach we found that the water was quite rough and the waves bigger than I’m used to. So instead of going into the water we played on the shore in the waves. It was so much fun! Later I kept talking about how “Water come splash face all wet!”
After a lot of waves crashing onto me, I needed a break so I decided to play in the sand on the beach. I had a lot of fun digging, mixing, and pretending to cook.
Daddy also had fun too. He buried Tata and made her have short legs. Then he gave me long legs. It was nice to be tall for a while even though I couldn’t stand up.
I’m a big fan of hamburgers. When Mommy and Daddy ask me what I want for lunch, I usually answer hamburgers. I like a lot of other foods and I can’t really say that hamburgers are my favorite food, but they definitely are my go-to food. When asked what I want to eat, I will answer hamburgers. So I had a hamburger for lunch today. I even got to choose my burger from a menu and had it made my way (no pickles and no mustard).
We were playing outside and Papa dug up some old toys for me to try out. He found a stomp rocket and Tata was kind enough to show me how it worked. I had a hard time getting it to fly on my own, but I was really good at fetching the rockets after their flight.
I had fun watching the rockets, but I prefer to be a rocket. So when we went inside I had Daddy play rocket and airplane with me.
Papa picked up bento for everyone and we ate at the beach. I got my own bento and ate all the meat all by myself. (Nana and Papa shared their bento of the same size.). I didn’t eat all the rice, but it was still a very large serving for a two and half year old.
When I was done eating we headed into the water. It was a bit chilly, but I loved it. I had Daddy lower my feet in, then I touched it with my hand, then we inched our way into the water with me squealing for joy the whole way in.
Eventually it felt warmed in the water than being out of it, so when Daddy stood up I told him “I need water” and made him drop into the water until it came up to my shoulders.
I had fun just bobbing around in the water. Then I enjoyed sitting at the water’s edge and let the waves push up against me and occasionally knock me over. There were some big waves that ended up in splashing me in the face and getting in my mouth, but I didn’t cry or anything. It was all fun!
After a few harsh knock overs by the waves we took a break and had a snack up on the beach. I had a bunch of grapes and blueberries that refueled me. Also I warmed up a bit in the sun so I started to play in the sand.
Some time passed and then it was back into the water. But this time I wanted to head over to the small pool. There were no waves there which was a good thing and a bad thing. I had fun just the same.
Soon it was time to go home. I had to get rinsed off and I did not like it at all. The shower water was very cold and hard. It was the first time that I should any discomfort at the beach. But I got rinsed and changed and was heading home in the car when I fell asleep. 
When we got home Daddy carried me to bed and I was still fast asleep. He laid me down and I slept for another hour and a half. 
The weather was nice so we decided to go to the beach today. I was very quick to get ready because I was eager to go to the beach. I was ready so quickly that there was a lot of waiting around to do. Tata also get ready very quickly and played with me while we waited.
I woke up at my normal time of 7 this morning. I had breakfast and got straight to playing.
I one point I wanted to play with Nana’s iPad so I asked her. She told me to ask Daddy or Mommy. I was hesitant to do that because I thought they might say no. I told Nana that I didn’t have to ask Mommy or Daddy because it was Nana’s iPad. But she did not fall for it and insisted that if I wanted to play on the iPad I needed to talk to Mommy and Daddy. This discussion went on for a bit. Daddy who was listening to the whole conversation told Nana that if she set the condition that I change my clothes and brush my teeth first then I could play iPad. She did, and I did. 
I had another long sleep and did not wake up until 9. I was being watched on the baby monitor but I woke up and exited the room so quickly that I was out before anyone noticed that I was waking up.
I had a breakfast of fruits and yogurt, but noticed everyone had eaten bagels and I wanted to try it. Daddy gave me a bit of bagel with cream cheese on it and I really enjoyed it. I gave him a thumbs up.
It was a rainy day so we couldn’t do much. We just relaxed in the morning. I was allowed to use the iPad a bunch and enjoyed watching my songs and shows with Daddy.
I had a lot to eat for lunch. I had noodles and leftover kalbi. Daddy heated up a couple of pieces for me thinking that it would be enough, but I was still hungry so he had to heat up a third piece. I ate that up too.
After lunch we played a bunch with my cars since there was not much else that we could do. Then we decided to go shopping. Mommy and Daddy had to go pick up some omiyage to bring back home. I was in a very good mood and was very chatty with Daddy as he pushed me around Costco. I was curious about everything and asked about everything. I asked about products, what they did, where they came from, etc.
After Costco, we went to look at some shoes. I took Daddy’s hand and walked around the store to find all the mirrors so that we could look at ourselves in them.
While at the shopping center we found a small little play area where I climbed and slid a bunch. It was a nice little unscheduled playtime.
After shopping we had snacks. I had a bunch of grapes, but I was still hungry and had seconds. I saw that Mommy and Daddy were eating chips and I was given a small bowl but that was not enough for me. I wanted more even though I agreed to only the one bowl. I kept pushing it and pushing it and ended up having a meltdown. I threw a major tantrum. Daddy and Mommy took me outside for a bit, but that did not help calm me. I was still crying and complaining about everything and contradicting everything. We headed back inside with Mommy carrying me and I was still very upset and was not calming down. Daddy started to run laps around the house and stop by to see me, and I thought that was funny. I calmed down and started to laugh and enjoy myself. Then I started to play by running around to. After that I was in a much better mood.
I was playing with my trains when we had information that there was a gecko in the house. Daddy went to catch it and then came to show it to me so that I could pet it. After that he let it go outside.
I ate a good dinner and was in a good mood after dinner as well. I played with my cousins. At one point I was running laps around the house and they were a gate trying to stop and hug me. It was so nice of them to find entertaining me so fun.
I had fun playing with Daddy. We played with my cars and read some books. When it was time for bath I went willingly without any complaint and had a good bedtime routine. I went to sleep very quickly and easily.
I had a big dinner. Shoveling spaghetti into my mouth. I ate a lot! I also had raspberry gelato for dessert.
When it was time for bath, I started crying and said, “I don’t like bath”. Daddy talked to me and explained that sometimes we have to do things that we don’t like to do. It didn’t take long for me to compromise and say I wanted Mommy to give me my bath. But then I quickly changed my mind and asked Daddy to bathe me. Then I was fine. We had a nice fun bath.
When it was time for bed I was both in a good mood and bad mood. I was very talkative. But I wouldn’t stay in bed. I said, “Watch Mommy” who was taking a shower. Daddy tried to get me into bed but I wouldn’t listen. He started a countdown and I got upset. ”No, Daddy, stop counting! Stop talking to me!” I held up my hand and repeated again and again. Eventually I told Daddy to go outside. He did and called my bluff and I got really upset. I chased after him and brought him back to the bedroom. By then Mommy was out of the shower and then I went to bed without much trouble.
I’m trying to be a good boy, but it is hard when I’m tired. And I’m always tired because I’m having so much fun. Luckily, the good moods outnumber the bad moods and overall I am a very happy little boy!
Daddy’s high school friends came over with their families. As usual, they all had a great time together, but I was not very good at sharing my toys. There was a little boy a little older than me, and of course, he likes cars and trucks as well. Daddy had talked to me about sharing before they came over and I told him that I would share. But then I was quite sad to see the little boy playing with my toys. But I held it together for a bit. But then the boy came to play with my newest Hot Wheels I lost it and started crying like crazy. It took a while for me to calm down. I needed some space. For the rest of their visit I just kind of kept my distance so that I wouldn’t get upset about the boy playing with my toys. Even though Daddy talked to me about sharing and I was trying my best, it didn’t turn out the way we wanted.
I hung out with Nana a bit and played on the iPad. When iPad time was up I came back to play with the group. I ran a couple laps with the little boy and we had fun together, but I still kept my distance overall.
Even after everyone left, I was still not in a good mood. I had another temper tantrum that took a long time to get over. Everyone was playing a board game and I was helping out a bit and playing a bit. But I was not listening so Daddy took me to the other room to watch some of my videos. During that time Daddy cut my nails.
Even though I’m having a great time and I love seeing everybody, it is easy for me to be in a bad mood because I’m so tired, still jet-lagged, and a bit overwhelmed by everything. Sometimes I just need things to be like they are at home, so I feel at home when it is just me and Daddy playing together, singing together, and just chilling.
I had another nice long sleep. I slept about 11 hours. There is just so much going on that I need a lot of sleep.
When I woke up I had breakfast but wanted to go play right away. Near the end of my meal I started looking for Tata. I stopped eating and went off to play.
I went off to find Tata, but before playing I had to change my diaper. So Tata helped. She even helped me get changed too.
Then I just wandered around and played here and there. I watched Nana take her blood pressure and was fascinated.
For the most part I spent the morning playing with Tata.
Daddy and I slept in a bit and even after Mommy woke up I did not move to take advantage of the huge bed. I snuggled right up against Daddy, almost forcing him off the edge of the bed.
We had lamb for dinner and I was very excited. As soon as I sat down at the table I saw the tray of lamb and said, “meat” demanding some lamb on my plate. I ended eating three and a half pieces. I also ate a lot of rice because the lamb was very flavorful and I needed something bland to balance it out. 
After dinner I was playing with Daddy but I wasn’t sharing. I wouldn’t let him touch any of my cars. I would pull it away from him, put it behind my back and say “Mason’s”. Daddy said that if I wanted him to play with me I needed to share. I was being stubborn and I said no. So Daddy gave me space and let me play by myself. Later I approached Nana and asked if I could play on the iPad and she said that I should ask Mommy and Daddy. I told her that I did and they said it was okay. She said we should check and of course I said no. Eventually I approached them and asked them if I could play iPad and they said no because I had not being playing like a good boy. I know I’m supposed to share but sometimes I forget myself. After a talk with Daddy I finally calmed down. I agreed to share, not just now but in general. Daddy and I played. Then it was time to take a bath and I went without complaint. After my little tantrum I was in such a good mood. We had a nice bath and nice book time. I was in a really good mood. I often behave much better after I have a reset. I went to bed without complaint.
When going to sleep I was in a very chatty mood and told Mommy and Daddy that I was “happy”. I said that Mommy and Daddy were happy too. I said Papa was happy. I even said that Santa was happy. Then I gave a summary about Santa bringing me a Hot Wheels set. I had Daddy sing me several songs while in bed.
I still have tantrums and moods here and there, but overall I’m a very happy boy. And although I can act selfish sometimes, I really want everyone else to be happy too. Even with my tantrums and moods, it is good to know that everyone is happy and that I am loved.
After lunch we cleaned up the Christmas decorations. I played on Nana’s iPad for a bit while everyone was working. My job was to stay out of everyone’s way.
In the afternoon we went to get me new sandals. My sandals were too small and I have been complaining about them being “too tight”. I was not in a good mood, but I went along remembering that Daddy said we could buy a new Hot Wheels bus while at the store.
I was not a in a great mood but I tried on some sandals and picked out the same sandals as the ones I have now, just bigger. (Similar to how I chose the same winter jacket just bigger when I needed a new one.) As soon as we were done choosing sandals Daddy asked me what we were going to do next and I quickly answered “bus”, meaning it was time to look for my new Hot Wheels bus.
We had other things we needed to buy, but instead of making more stops, Papa suggested we head straight home so that I wouldn’t fall asleep in the car. Then guess what. I fell asleep in the car just a few minutes out. 
When we got home I woke up and wanted to play with my new bus so I woke up and was a happy energetic little boy again.
We are taking down the tree today so we wanted to take a family picture in front of it. Easier said than done. It takes a lot of takes to get a good picture, but I think we got it.
