Happy Birthday Gussie!

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Today is my lil' nephew Gus' birthday. August. Does anyone actually call him that? I don't think I've called him that since telling people his name last year at this time! August does sound a bit mature for a one-year-old, doesn't it?

Anyway, little Gus is one today. This year has sped by on wings. It seems like just yesterday that I was waiting as patiently as I could to call my mom for news from Rochester. We knew his birthday because it was scheduled, but my obstinate sister refused to find out if Gus was a he or a she, so we had that mystery yet to contend with.

Let's just say we weren't exactly surprised to find out that Gus was Gus. If anyone is going to end up with a house full of wind-pant and sports-theme-T-shirt wearers, it's my sister and Scuba! There will be loads of testosterone flying around in Tatertot Hotdishville!

Gus, sadly, I've only gotten to meet you one time, but you are a sweetie and I love you. I'm sorry that like always, we have to miss the milestones of your life but someday maybe you can pick up girls by telling them about your cool aunt who lived in Japan and Germany? How's that?

Your sickly cousins send their respects from their deathbeds/the couch. They seem to be coming down with something that makes them feverish and even more contrary than usual!

Happy Birthday!

Comments

Anonymous said…
Gen and I were just reminiscing last night about today. Sigh. I believe you had to call several times before we knew Gus had arrived. Gen recalled that there were a couple emergency C-sections which pushed her scheduled time back. It was hard waiting for the news in Rochester so I can't imagine what it must have been like for you! Gus was sure worth waiting for though, wasn't he?!?

Oh, I'm sorry the kids are sick. Is it one of those darn German viruses?
February 27, 2009 at 6:30:00 PM GMT+1
Anonymous said…
It's too bad that the kiddos are down with something. According to my weather page Stuttgart is supposed to be in the 50s today, so maybe some sunshine would help. Yes Gus-Gus is one and the time sure does fly, you should be my age if you think it's quick now. We had heavy snow yesterday and this morning it was below zero, rats.
February 27, 2009 at 6:39:00 PM GMT+1
Badger said…
Thanks, I will pass along your message to Gussie. I'm sorry you can't make it too...it sure would be fun to have all of the cousins tearing around together! Someday, right?
February 27, 2009 at 7:40:00 PM GMT+1
DD4 said…
Happy Birthday, August. I happen to like your name! I think "Gus" sounds old - but that's only my opinion. He's a darling little lad.

Josiah and Annika, I hope you feel better very soon. I wish I could be there to help. I love you.
February 27, 2009 at 8:43:00 PM GMT+1
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