March 22, 2011
Paniqui, Tarlac
A year ago, I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy whom I named Kaleo Loreto. He is a miracle baby considering I couldn't conceive for the longest time due to PCOS.
The months prior to Kaleo's birth were crazy, hormonal, emotional, chaotic. From cravings to guessing if my baby would be a boy or a girl. If it would be Kaleo or Keoni during the naming process to what stroller to register for to packing my bags for the hospital.
I now have a rambunctious toddler who takes so much after me: physical appearances, personality, attitude, mannerisms. Kaleo, is indeed the son of Dianne.
We have celebrated his birthday here in the Philippines twice already. Last Sunday, the 20th was the town fiesta of Paniqui, my mom's hometown. We prepared a feast for relatives and friends and bought Kaleo a cake and balloons. Nothing grand. It is all I wanted for him: to be with family and simple.
Today, his actual birthday, we went to Mass in Manaoag, Pangasinan and had lunch at my new found favorite, Gerry's Grill in Rosales which is also in Pangasinan. Again, everything in simplicity. We paid a visit to my dad's hometown of Muñoz in Nueva Ecija where Kaleo met his only great grandmother.
Tomorrow, we are having another small birthday gathering with my Mom's friends who are family friends.
The year that passed has been quite an eventful one for Kaleo and me. I am blessed to be able to stay home with him and raise him. I can only wish that I could either go back in time or freeze time whenever I want. I cherished each and every growing day in Kaleo's first year and I'm glad he has had a happy 12 months.
My birthday wish for him is to have a happy and healthy life. That is all a mother wishes for their child.
While my baby is no longer a "baby", we all know that he will always be my baby.
Happy 1st Birthday, Kaleo Loreto.
It's Just,
Mom
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awww! So sweet, Di. You are such a wonderful mother.
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