Happy 5th Birthday Kaden! :)

Kids. They grow up so fast. I can't believe it's already been five years since my firstborn came into my life and turned it upside down.. for the better best of course! :) Being a mother has brought so much joy to my heart. I never imagined how motherhood can make one person feel so blessed until I became Kaden's mom.

I've been looking at old pictures and reminiscing earlier this afternoon. Here are pictures of Kaden before he turned 1. I really miss his long hair, which we shaved the day his birthday. This little boy was mommy's great source of strength. 

Kaden's first birthday at Patio Palmeras. He was just learning how to walk. 

Pictures of one-year-old Kaden until he turned two. This is the year he became one of the most talkative  little boys you will ever meet, and he still is. He has been a great inspiration to me and because of him I made a few of the best decisions in my life. 

Kaden's second birthday party was in Jollibee, since he adored going to Jollibee and was a huge Barney fan. 

Two-year-old Kaden until he turned three. This is the year he started going to Toddler school. 

Kaden's third birthday party in school. My mom took care of everything since I was pregnant and recuperating from an operation. The Jollibee mascot made an appearance in his classroom.

Pictures of three-year-old Kaden until he turns four. 

This was the year Kaden stopped being the baby of our family, and he became the proudest Kuya in the whole world when his baby brother was born.

This was also the year he learned how to write and spell a few words that were important to him.

Kaden's fourth birthday party at Lantaka. He had a spiderman cake because spidey was his favorite superhero at the time. 

Pictures of four-year-old Kaden until he turned five. Sometimes when I talk to him, I forget that he's still a kid. :) In the six months we spent in Dubai, Kaden was really a great help to me. He likes to call himself mommy's handy helper, and he really is. 

This year, I'm so sad to be missing his birthday. :( Good thing my mom is there to make preparations. He had a little celebration with his classmates at Mcdonald's, and yes he is into Ben 10 now... among others.

I really miss Kaden being a baby. :( He grew up so fast right before my eyes. We really should cherish every moment with our kids. Sometimes I find it funny that as parents we try to teach them what we can, but there are moments when we end up learning from them instead.

Happy Birthday, my love! 

Mommy loves you very very much and is missing you everyday. There is still so much ahead of you and I want you to know that mommy & daddy are doing their very best to always be there for you as you grow up. Always know that we only want what's best for you and we are only here to guide you and support you as you start your journey into finding yourself. 

At this point I can see how competitive you are becoming sweetie, and I want you to remember that life is not a competition but rather, a journey, so just let yourself learn from it and enjoy every minute. Also it's okay to make mistakes as long as you make sure that you are learning from them. 


Love deeply, get hurt but don't hold grudges. Treat others the way you want to be treated, and respect them the way you want to be respected. Life will be hard at times but never forget to turn to the most important person in your life and don't only remember Him in times of sorrow and grief. Recognize that all your blessings are from Him and never fail to thank Him everyday for them. Cherish life, appreciate the simple things and if possible never lose your sense of wonder.

Even though I feel that you've already grown so much, you're only five and you still have so much growing to do. Don't rush sweetie, because mommy & daddy aren't getting any younger and we might not be able to catch up with you. 

Even when you're all grown up and you'll be a man someday, you'll always be my sweet little boy. :)