It has been 12 years since LJ Reyes and her then-boyfriend Paulo Avelino welcomed their son, Ethan Akio.
Back then, LJ and Paulo were only 22 years old but LJ admits that they and Aki have generational gaps.
She wrote on Instagram, "I think I was quite young when I had you, but still the generational gap exists! Can't deny that! Ako pa rin ang nanay, ikaw pa rin ang anak.
"There will be days when I wouldn't understand you right away and vice versa. Di ko na gets music nyo, at nacocornyhan ka sa music namin noon!
"Ang kulit ko parang naka-repeat araw araw sa responsibilities mo, pero makulit ka rin naman sa kakaulit ng game time and currencies mo! So quits lang tayo."
Now, Ethan Akio is all grown up and these pictures prove that!
Ethan Akio, the love child of Kapuso actress LJ Reyes and Kapamilya actor Paulo Avelino, is all grown up!
Aki celebrated his 12th birthday in June 2022.
Aki has been in the public eye because of his parents but netizens are still shocked when they see him all grown up.
Aki can now ride horses without a companion.
LJ jokingly poked fun at her son Aki when she shared their photo. At 12 years old, Aki is not shy to receive kisses from his mother.
In reality, Aki is shy to get kisses from LJ in public. LJ wrote in the caption, "Kisses overload for this baby boy! Ay di na pala baby! In private pwede pa sya ikiss, in public bawal na!"
As he gets older, Aki is also slowly becoming LJ's best friend.
As Aki explores the game of life, LJ assures him that she will still hold his hands in every step of the way.
LJ was only 22 years old when she gave birth to Aki but they made sure they know who is the parent and who is the child.
Aki embraces his role as a big brother to Summer Ayana, especially now that LJ has been a single mother for quite some time.
Continue to be a great brother to Summer and even a greater son to LJ, Aki!