briefly on half-birthday, post-surgery

Joa's still awake. I taught him a D major chord and a little riff on his Little Martin guitar & he can't get enough. He's so amazing and sweet.

Joa's half birthday party was fabulous. The child life gal left the playroom unlocked for us to have our party in, so we had pizzas, soda, and half-cake and played air hockey, listened to music, and talked. Larsman came reclined in his stroller, Denise & Kali surrounded him with the Geddes aura of contentment, which worked wonders.

Joa had a great time with Michael, Thomas & Jean today at the museum of science, and it continued through the party. Erika made a delicious half-cake, and brought it along with plates, plasticware, a half birthday card in a half envelope, 8 1/2 candles, and a whole present :-). Erika & Molly hung out for the party, which was great fun.

Joa ended up with a cool moving fish light, pokemon cards, worst-case scenario card game, guitar strap, and tuner as well as his guitar. He was quite surprised & entirely grateful & happy. Mama's teary moment came when he went around and gave everyone a hug and thanked them "just for being here."

Lars is feeling pretty sore, I think. Took some time to get pain meds ordered; he was very sad when I left. Kathleen is gracously taking Joa in the morning & then he has a playdate with his friend Andrew in the afternoon. I'm going to go help Andey, who will have had a long night, no doubt, and meet Lisa M. at the hospital to craft Lars' IEP.

More to say, but have to put 8 1/2 year old boy and 41 year old self in bed now.