Baby Apollo turned two today! He was adored all day long by his parents and by both of his grandmothers. Unfortunately, we had to cancel his birthday party, because he is running a fever. I think that one of his last molars is coming in. He has run fevers before when teeth come in, but usually only at night, and they are gone by morning. Last night, he was awake and uncomfortable a lot, and then he still had hot cheeks this morning. His temperature went up and down during the day, and when he was still hot after his nap, I had to call all our big and little friends and ask them to take a rain check. (It was also raining.) Even though he was under the weather, he was excited to find the house bedecked with streamers and balloons when he woke. He enjoyed opening presents and cards, he blew out his birthday candles, and even had a little cake. In a way, it was nice how he wanted to be held and cuddled close all day. It felt good to be extra close to him today, as I remember the beautiful day that we went from being one body to two. Just up the block, in our old home. It's nice also to see again what a lovely time of year this is to have a baby, and to remember that, after he was born at 4:46, we still had more than six hours of daylight left, to bask in the bliss of his arrival.
Two years later, he's still blissing us out. Thank you, Apollo, for another beautiful year. I'm having some technical difficulty with "Apollo: Second Year in Review," which will be worked out asap. I will also write more pronto. Tuesday is my last law lecture of the year! I hope that I will find a better balance this summer, and next year, that includes more writing and contact with my loved ones. Even though you haven't heard from me, I think of you all the time. You, who comment on this blog; you, who read but don't comment, and even you who don't read it (Hi, Dad!).
Happy Birthday sweet Apollo!
Posted by: Eilat | June 14, 2009 at 04:38 PM
Happy Birthday Apollo! I suddenly realize that it has been WAY TOO LONG since I've seen you and mommy.
Posted by: Toby | June 15, 2009 at 01:05 PM
Happy Birthday dear Apollo!!
Posted by: CKS | June 15, 2009 at 06:36 PM
Happy birthday darling Apollo!
love, Kim
Posted by: Kim | June 17, 2009 at 02:13 PM
thanks for the update! I think of you all often also.
Posted by: carosgram | June 21, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Happy Birthday Apollo! See you soon!
Posted by: Mary Kay | July 09, 2009 at 08:42 AM