It seems like it's just yesterday when I gave birth to my second child. I can still remember the pain, the excitement, and the worries that I have inside me having to take care of two children. I wished then that my family was around so they could help me. My daughter was just 18 months when my son was born. It felt like I have a twin! It's amazing how we, as parents, survive things that we thought we could never do but for the love of our children, we try our best to do whatever we can to help, protect and raised our kids the way we know is best for them. I can't believe it's been almost ten years. Our son is turning double digits this Sunday.
According to an article I read, ten year old is an age of contradictions. Some may tell their parents not to hug them in public but requests snuggles at home. I am glad that my son doesn't do that. He love hugs and kisses, he is not embarrassed to be hugged in public. He is the most loving guy I know and very sensitive too. We have to watch what we say as he gets hurt by words so easily.
When it comes to grades in school, he is more laxed than his sister. He is a straight A student but he is okay if they are not all 100s. I used to be strict at him about this but I realized that it was a wrong approach so I let him learn the way that he wants effective as long as it doesn't affect his grades. I know that he is as smart as his sister is, he just don't have that patience to sit and study everything.
Both of my children have their own electronics but during school days, they don't use them. They surrender them to us, they only get it during weekend. I know that we have to give our children some independence but at the same time, they still need our guidance as they are still kids.
Dearest EJ,
As you celebrate your 10th birthday, Mom and Dad and Ate wishes you the best of everything. May God grant your wishes and that may He always bless you with good health. I can't believe it has been ten years since I gave birth to you. I can't even imagine carrying an 8 pound baby inside me but you are a great blessing to our family! Life won't be the same without you. I am very grateful that God took care of you, despite the doctor's worries about your health when you were inside me, you were born perfectly healthy.
As you start spreading your wings, always remember that we love you very much! We will always be here for you no matter what the circumstance is. Stay sweet and loving. Happy birthday Sweetheart!
Love,
Mom
I noticed that he is very vocal about his friends. He tells me all about them and what they do in school. I am glad about that because I want to know everything that is going on school when I am not around them.
Below is a short letter I wrote for my son.
As you celebrate your 10th birthday, Mom and Dad and Ate wishes you the best of everything. May God grant your wishes and that may He always bless you with good health. I can't believe it has been ten years since I gave birth to you. I can't even imagine carrying an 8 pound baby inside me but you are a great blessing to our family! Life won't be the same without you. I am very grateful that God took care of you, despite the doctor's worries about your health when you were inside me, you were born perfectly healthy.
As you start spreading your wings, always remember that we love you very much! We will always be here for you no matter what the circumstance is. Stay sweet and loving. Happy birthday Sweetheart!
Love,
Mom
Happy Birthday to your son. Turning double digets is a milestone. Enjoy the next ten years to 20
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday EJ. Your baby is growing up. I am so glad he has had good health and hope he has an amazing day.
ReplyDeleteAwww! Happy Birthday! My daughter isn't as concerned with her grades as I used to be. She gets A's and B's, but I'd flip if she was going into the lower part of those grades. Learned to lean back and let her do her thing as long as she maintains her grades of course :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a pretty awesome kid there! My son is a year behind yours and I love hearing all the details of his life. I hope that we can keep an open line of communication with our son also.
ReplyDeleteAww this is a sweet post to remember the 10th birthday! Happy Birthday EJ!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! It's so amazing how quickly time flies with the kids! I always try to take plenty of pictures especially on the kid's birthdays to keep a memory of all these milestones!
ReplyDeleteHappy 10th birthday to your son! My grandkids don't play with electronics during the school week either. I think it's wise to limit their time. Hope your son has a great day.
ReplyDeleteTen years old, the double digit birthday! What a milestone! Love the letter, and happy birthday to your son!
ReplyDeleteHappiest birthday, EJ! You are blessed to have a very loving family and I wish you grow up to be a loving husband and father to your future family.
ReplyDeleteAw happy 10th birthday to your son! I have 2 that are already in double digits and a 3rd getting there this year. Its so crazy how quick it happens! This is a great letter! - Jeanine
ReplyDeleteI hope he has a great birthday weekend! There's nothing better than celebrating a birthday when you're a kid yet! I don't look forward to my birthday any longer.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your sweet son! Isn't it just so crazy how fast they grow? The days are long but the years are short!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your big boy! My son will be celebrating his 9th birthday in April! They grow up so fast!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great great tribute to your son. Happy 10 birthday to him. The time goes by to quick and before you know it they are grown up. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday EJ. he looks like he was having a great time. he is so cute
ReplyDeleteHappy 10th birthday buddy! Hope he has a great day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your son. Double digits are a big deal, it seems like they are suddenly on the fast track of growing up.
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