Lately, the sun has been rising later and later. This morning, Hamer didn’t wake up as early as she usually does. When I went to wake her, I noticed five or six little birds perched on the tree outside the window. The scene was so peaceful.

After dropping Hamer off at school, I stopped by Nanchengxiang to buy breakfast. Today’s breakfast was especially hearty, but in the end, we couldn’t finish it all. Later, I practiced English with Speak and tried out a theme I had created myself—it felt pretty effective.

I spent the day working efficiently using the Pomodoro method, and I completed the task of saving a Layer as a KmlTrack. It’s now basically done.

In the evening, I came home early. Although I didn’t do anything particularly special, just relaxing and spending time with my family made the simple moments feel especially fulfilling.

Today, Xiaoyan took Hamer to Pop Land, fulfilling Hamer’s wish to visit again after getting a stamp there yesterday.

While they were out, I stayed home, finishing the 2023 World Baseball Classic final and watching highlights from other games. Feeling restless after spending most of the day indoors, I went for a refreshing walk.

In the evening, I picked them up and stopped by a crowded Christmas market at FLO. On the way home, the cold night air made the scooter ride feel especially freezing.

This morning, Hamer had a nosebleed, so I stayed with her until she felt calm. Later, we went to the basketball court, where she excitedly practiced her shots.

At noon, she cooked her favorite scallion oil noodles. After lunch and a quick nap, she attended dance class, then got a dental sealant, earning praise for her healthy teeth.

In the evening, Hamer cooked an upgraded noodle dish with sausage and shrimp, enjoying it immensely. Meanwhile, I reviewed baseball rules and watched the 2023 World Baseball Classic finals.

Excitingly, I also learned I’ll be speaking at the DS session—a thrilling first for me!

Last night, Hamer wet the bed, something she hadn’t done in a long time. She woke up calmly, got ready efficiently, and we even arrived at school early. The sunrise was beautiful, with clouds looking like casual brushstrokes across the sky.

In the morning, I had an idea for an ArcGIS Earth-themed project and brainstormed with ChatGPT. At work, I continued experimenting with the Cursor editor, trying its useful features, and worked on enhancing my Python project.

After work, I went out for dinner and drinks with colleagues, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation.

Today, Hamer slept in and woke up upset about missing her early start. She cried to Grandma, but I stayed calm, giving her space to work through her emotions. Later, we talked, and she felt better.

At work, I explored the Cursor AI code editor. Initially unimpressed, I changed my mind after using it with a real project. Its smart predictions, editing capabilities, and context handling significantly boosted my coding efficiency.

At noon, I followed my fitness routine. In the evening, Xiaoyan arrived back. Hamer and I cooked noodles and discussed ways to improve her morning routine.

This morning, Hamer woke up before the alarm, got ready on her own, and we admired a beautiful sunrise as we headed to school. On my way back, I stopped to buy a fried dough stick for my mother-in-law, and we enjoyed a long breakfast, talking about family and her past.

I spent the day fixing bugs and learning about P/Invoke, yield, and LINQPad. Xiaoyan shared a photo of her birthday noodles, which inspired me to cook her something similar.

In the evening, Hamer helped serve dinner from Hema, and we stayed within budget. Later, we enjoyed watching baseball highlights of Chinese Taipei’s games in the 2024 WBSC Premier 12 baseball tournament.

This morning, Hamer woke up on her own, surprising me as she called from the bathroom. I admired her for waking up early three days in a row. The sunrise on our way to school was beautiful, and I felt grateful not to have to nag her to get ready.

Xiaoyan left for a business trip. I rushed to a meeting, then spent the day fixing bugs, including a tricky NMEA data issue.

In the evening, I enjoyed playing badminton with colleagues. Later, my mother-in-law visited, and we had a meaningful chat about health and family.

Last night, strong winds made it colder this morning. Hamer woke up early, got ready, and arrived at school by 7:25. After dropping her off, I stopped by the supermarket for fruit and corn.

At home, I made breakfast and then practiced English. I spent the morning working on a playback issue and discussed the solution with my colleagues. In the afternoon, I fixed the issue. In the evening, Hamer and I watched baseball and figure skating.

During lunch, I reflected on how I could be kinder to my mother-in-law and reduce Hamer’s material possessions to help her develop independence.

I didn’t realize it’s already December before writing this journal—time has flown by.

Hamer woke up early wanting to exercise, but I was too tired, having not slept well. She watched her iPad until I got up around nine, and we decided to go play basketball. We planned for only thirty minutes since we needed to catch a special effects movie at the Science Center. However, we stayed longer, and things got rushed. At home, I reminded Hamer repeatedly that we were late, but she was slow getting ready, and I ended up being stern. We weren’t in the best mood as we left, but talked it out on the way.

We missed the movie but accepted it calmly. Hamer enjoyed learning about the scientists’ names and their birthdates. Afterward, we explored the main exhibit, which was interesting, and ate McDonald’s outside under the sun, like a picnic. Hamer was thrilled with her burger, fries, and Sprite.

In the afternoon, Hamer played at the children’s area while I napped. Afterward, we strolled around and caught a stunning sunset, with half the sky in dark hues and the other side glowing red. Back home, we cooked noodles, and Hamer put on a face mask, curious why kids have them.

On Monday morning, Hamer climbed into our bed early to keep sleeping. Both she and Xiaoyan were too tired to get up since yesterday had been exhausting. It was pretty cold when we left home, and Hamer mentioned that she’d wear her fleece-lined school uniform from now on.

While waiting at home before work, I happened to hear a song by The Carpenters. Xiaoyan said to me, “I taught you how to sing this song, remember?” She asked if I could still recall it. I replied, “Of course I do—it was at the track.” Xiaoyan was really surprised, thinking I wouldn’t remember that detail, and she was delighted. She taught me this song line by line when we were still in school, during one of our first walks on the track after we started dating.

I got to work a bit late today, and after a morning meeting, I didn’t get much done until the afternoon when I finally made some progress.

Later, during a chat with Hamer, she said the happiest part of her day was going to school. That was a big surprise but also made me really happy. School used to be something she dreaded and avoided. I asked her what made her most nervous, and her answer was also school—she still feels tense in class, but it seems she’s getting used to it.