Today, I focused on drafting the Earth 230 tips but felt unsatisfied, realizing patience is key to improvement.

In the morning, Hamer independently prepared her breakfast, which made me proud. Her school held a charity sale, and though she didn’t sell anything, she happily bought items worth 70 yuan.

In the evening, our family enjoyed a delicious dinner at a Southeast Asian restaurant, ending the day on a warm and joyful note.

This morning, Hamer felt anxious about being late for school, even trembling and crying despite doing everything well. I tried to comfort her but fell short. Xiaoyan later suggested I use gentler reminders without specifying exact times. The emotional weight stayed with me throughout the day.

In the evening, I hugged Hamer, shared my reflections, and felt grateful as she listened calmly.

Today was spent entirely at home. After a late brunch and a family movie, Hamer went to Pop Mart with Xiaoyan and Dada, while I dove into The Glory and couldn’t stop watching until late night. The intense revenge theme reminded me of My Mister, leaving me deeply engrossed. I’m still surprised it took me two years to discover such a gripping series!

Today, our family visited Universal Studios. While the park had a charming atmosphere and beautiful architecture, we didn’t experience many attractions, and the early 7:30 PM closure left the day feeling incomplete. Compared to Disneyland’s magical “wow” factor, Universal fell short.

On the way home, despite the exhaustion, Xiaoyan, Dada, and Jialing’s laughter, singing, and dancing turned the journey into a delightful memory—truly a performance of “three women on one stage”!

The morning started with Hamer waking up independently, washing up, and dressing herself while humming—a heartwarming sight that made me proud.

Noon brought a refreshing cold-water shower after a quiet gym session. In the evening, I joined the family at a popular Italian restaurant.

Work focused on creating a demo for app links via a Chrome Extension. Despite technical roadblocks, I found a workable solution using an existing extension.

After a late-night return, Xiaoyan brought a familiar warmth back home. Because of the late night, I decided to rest well at noon instead of going to the gym.

The morning started slowly, with Hamer frustrated over missing socks, a moment I later reflected on.

At work, I focused on advancing the Earth 230 Tips project using automation APIs and app links, making significant progress throughout the day.

The evening brought a peaceful family moment—tidying up the house together while chatting and watching TV. Hamer also decided to step down from her leader role of distributing oral drops.

This Christmas morning, Hamer joyfully discovered her gifts under the tree—a large red Santa bag filled with surprises, including her favorite mechanical pencil and an unexpected pile of cardboard houses.

I spent the morning touched by Billy’s perseverance in Where the Red Fern Grows, while the afternoon was dedicated to fix a workspace bug at work.

In the evening, Hamer built and colored her cardboard house while I wrapped up Love Actually, savoring its warmth and love.

This morning, the sky looked uniquely painted as a large airplane passed overhead. I began reading Where the Red Fern Grows and felt deeply moved by Billy’s determination to save $50 over two years to buy two hunting dogs.

After a morning meeting, I searched for Map/GIS RSS feeds, took notes on Positive Discipline at noon, and discussed a program with colleagues in the afternoon before playing badminton.

In the evening, Hamer and I watched Love Actually while waiting for Dada. Xiaoyan traveled to Pattaya today.

I felt much better this morning after some extra rest, and Hamer also woke up in a good mood. After dropping her off, I bought breakfast and caught up on my journal.

I planned out a busy week ahead, balancing personal tasks and company event preparations.

In the evening, Hamer and I enjoyed this year’s Christmas light show and a video of Billie Eilish teaching music at an elementary school during dinner. The neckband Bluetooth speaker I bought for my mother-in-law arrived, and she seemed to really like it.

I had a headache today, likely from waking up early and skipping a nap. I wanted to sleep early, but Hamer wasn’t ready for the weekend to end so soon. She struggled to fall asleep, feeling unsettled as the weekend drew to a close. Despite distractions like TV and toys, bedtime felt heavy with loneliness and reluctance as she deeply missed her mom.

Xiao Yan left for a business trip to Thailand after spending the morning at Pop Mart with Hamer.

During driving practice, I struggled with navigation, turning what should have been a 14-minute route into over 30 minutes.

In the afternoon, I watched the 2024 DiscX Elite Club Ultimate match. Later, Hamer and I had dinner at a mall food court, where she enjoyed watching the food preparation. Back home, we watched The Simpsons, and Hamer fondly said, “Watching TV with Dad is so much fun.”