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

Letter No. 38 - 4th Birthday

Dear Lance,

Though you believe and insist..

That you are already 5 years old..

Sweetheart, you are just 4!

"But I'm 5 na!! Diba, Daddy??"

I wish I could freeze time right now..

Because you are just the cutest, funniest, and sweetest.. for ever!

"Silly me, silly you!"

We love you so much.

Happy 4th birthday, baby Batman!

Love,

Daddy and Mommy

Letter No. 37 - Enough

Dear Lance,

"You know, Mommy, I will buy a toy for you when you're sleeping. 

When you wake up, there's a surprise for you. I love you."

Thank you. 

And I am sorry. 

I am sorry I could not bring back.. 

I could not give you the brother and sister you have been asking for.

Not anymore.

But you know, Lance..

Your words today made me feel that..

Your brother or sister in heaven..

And You.. are Enough.

I love you.

Love,

Mommy

Letter No. 36 - 3rd Birthday

Dear Lance,

"For your 3rd birthday..



Would you like to go to the beach or see Mickey Mouse?"



"Play Sand!"



So a lunch in Tagaytay..



To see a real volcano called Taal..



And eat your first ever ice cream..



Before heading to Calatagan, Batangas..



To stay at the Stilts..



Because on birthdays..



Your wish is our command!

"Happy birthday, Daddy.."

"Happy birthday, Mommy.."

You'd walk around singing..

Like it's ours.. But well..

That's how we feel, too..

Just having you!

And oh.. You also had your first barber's haircut!

We love you, Lance Oliver.

Happy birthday!

Love,

Daddy and Mommy

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Restaurant - Balay Dako, Tagaytay

Accommodation - Stilts Calatagan Beach Resort

Letter No. 35 - Labrador Nature Reserve on National Day
Letter No. 34 - A Weekend in Mactan, Cebu

Letter No. 33 - Taiwan

Letter No. 32 - 2nd Birthday

Letter No. 31 - Despite Everything

Letter No. 30 - Our Strength 

Letter No. 35 - Labrador Nature Reserve on National Day

Dear Lance,

You love the parachutes, helicopters, fighter jets, and fireworks so much.

But since we have already spent the last 3 Saturdays..

Watching the Singapore National Day Parade Rehearsals..

At the Marina Bay area..

We decided to go to Labrador Nature Reserve instead to play.. 

On the actual National Day.

But what a surprise!  (We did not know..)

As we reached the park..

3 helicopters carrying the state flags were circling around.. 

And 10 helicopters, 6 fighter jets, and more airplanes were flying here and there!

The cargo ships in the sea were also a treat..

Because they were just like your toys at home!

Then the playground sand.. and maze..

They all made your day..

And night.. 

With Daddy and Mommy.. perfect!

Love,

Mommy

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Nearest MRT - Labrador Park MRT Station

Letter No. 34 - A Weekend in Mactan, Cebu

Letter No. 33 - Taiwan

Letter No. 32 - 2nd Birthday

Letter No. 31 - Despite Everything

Letter No. 30 - Our Strength

Letter No. 34 - A Weekend in Mactan, Cebu

Dear Lance,

A glimpse of your near future..

Beaches and family..

That's our plan for you.

You were 29 months old..

When your Dico and cousins from the U.S. ..

Out of the blue..

Came to Cebu.

And so did we..

Because it's family!

It was beautiful there.

You were feeding fish with bread..

Because there were lots of them!

Feeding birds with fries..

Playing sand with your cousins..

And just soaking up with Daddy..

And Mommy.

And then..

There was Beco's engagement to Uncle Adrian!

It was such a memorable.. meaningful vacation..

And that smile says it all :)

Love,

Mommy

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Letter No. 33 - Taiwan

Letter No. 32 - 2nd Birthday

Letter No. 31 - Despite Everything

Letter No. 30 - Our Strength

Letter No. 29 - Kiss My Chubby Foot