Letter No. 40 - El Nido, Palawan

 Dear Lance,

This is El Nido, Palawan. And you were 5. 

"I love water too much." You said.

"Our son is probably a fish." Dad said.

You always wanted to jump. 

From the boat. From the kayak. 

You always woke to see the sunrise.

Everyday. You and daddy.

You always woke me to say..

"Mom, we found a sea slug!" 

"Mom, we saw a lot of hornbills!"

"Come, I'll show you!"

It was beautiful there.

Especially watching you make friends with other kids to build sandcastles.

You were brave and adventurous. 

I hope you will stay that way.

Now here is a little video for your memories someday.

Loving you so much always,

Mommy

Letter No. 39 - 5th Birthday

Dear Lance,

I cannot believe it has been 5 years since..

"Mommy, I punched and punched and kicked until I got out of your tummy."

You have grown so sweet.. 

Waking me up with your tickles, snuggles, and kisses every morning..

And insisting..

"Mommy, I love you more than me."

But I love you even more than that!

Happy Birthday, My Love.

Here is a memory of how we celebrated YOU at 5. 

Love,

Mommy