The great thing about having family in Chicago and New York, or more specifically the great thing about having the family from New York being unable to visit on October 19, was that Matthew had two birthday parties this year. With the exception of the fact that he has no ability to comprehend the concept "my birthday," one can only assume he thoroughly enjoyed getting to eat cake and open presents twice. This bodes well for when he realizes he gets video games for both Hannukah and Christmas.
Matthew's Birthday: First Blood was great fun for all, especially if Matthew considers "great fun" to include a 102-degree fever. In spite of his since-defeated virus, Matthew actually did seem to very much enjoy his party, which took place two weeks before his birthday with Grandma and Grandpa Schwartz and Great Grandma and Grandpa Miller. Great Grandma and Grandpa Schwartz were not there because they have been dead for 15 and 20 years, respectively. It was rude of you to ask.
Here are the video and photo highlights, starting with an appropriate amount of sugar an hour before bedtime. Notice that Matthew is clearly feeling the effects of being sick but shows the mental toughness necessary to fight through it and eat a pound of frosting:
The cake was yummy!
Matthew brings great joy to my parents when he actually likes the present they spent money on and not just the ribbon:
One can only assume that if he wasn't sick, he would've started pouring champagne on Great Grandpa Gil's head:
Pretty sure this will go down as one of my favorite pictures ever:
Two weeks later, we celebrated Matthew's birthday again, this time coinciding with his actual birthday. You will notice the awesome balloon Mommy bought. Unfortunately, this is the best of the four picture Mommy took of Matthew in this pose. Like a true Schwartz man, he does not enjoy having to use good posture.
The awesome wall decorations, also courtesy of Mommy. I refused to let her take them down. They will be up until at least Thanksgiving:
Matthew's nap time was interrupted by Titus. He really looks disappointed not to be sleeping:
Matthew's pal, Jack, also joined in the fun:
Matthew received a number of great gifts, including the train you see below. However, his favorite gift was a new basketball from Uncle John and Aunt Kate. He's ready to watch his #1-ranked Indiana Hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosierrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs:
Matthew also loves his new puzzle ball for Uncle John and Aunt Justyna:
I DID AN AWESOME JOB ON THE FROSTING:
Typically, licking the plate is only appropriate when finishing nachos, but he's the birthday boy so what the heck:
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