Adopted boy gets a cake for the first time on his birthday. Watch his reaction

There are some things in life that people take for granted or are used to them while for others those small gestures can mean a lot. In a wholesome video posted on Instagram, an adopted boy got a chance to cut a birthday cake for the first time in his life and his reaction is just heart-warming to watch. The video may leave you teary-eyed as it is so emotional.

The video was posted on the Instagram account jamie.n.walker five days ago. “His first cake! And a hug that will last my lifetime,” says a text insert on the video. The boy named James is seen sitting at the table when his adopted mother brings him a cake. It is for the first time that he has got a cake on his birthday. The boy laughs a bit on seeing the cake and then quickly goes over to hug his adopted mother. He hugs her for quite some time and it’s just heartening to watch. The boy is then asked by his family to make a wish and blow out the candles. He feels overwhelmed by all this.

“James gets his first cake! I was so sure his reaction would be simple. Cool and composed. That’s his style. Plus we’ve been talking about the last first birthday cake moment from Abraham a lot.Silly me.The most intense hug I’ve ever had. I could feel his joy, his gratitude, his hope, his love, his everything. It was all there wrapped around me. Lucky me.If you’ve had enough of Walker family birthday cake moments, keep scrolling. If you’re here for more JOY, enJOY!” says a detailed caption to the video.

Watch the video below:

Since being posted five days ago, the video has received more than 3.26 lakh views. It also prompted netizens to post several comments.

“Tears from me - again. Silly me. I thought I’d be composed too. Happy Birthday!” commented an Instagram user. “The joy of receiving your first birthday cake cannot be matched. Thank you for sharing this moment with us!” wrote another. “He smiles with his whole face and his whole heart!!” posted a third.