Almost Three Weeks Old- Part 2

One of the best parts about finally being born is all the great people I get to be around. My Uncle Mike babysat for me last Thursday when daddy was at work and mommy went to a bridal shower. Mommy gave Uncle Mike a crash course in babysitting before she left and Uncle Mike did a great job. I hope he babysits me again soon!

I also met my great grandparents, Mimi and Papa. I've met them a few times already...they came down to Beverly to meet me and then I saw them this past weekend when I was in Maine. They took care of me while mommy, daddy, Grammi, Dziadzia and Aunt Patty went out on the boat. I really wanted to go with them but they told me I was too little!

Today I met my great grandmother, Babci. She is 91 years old and very funny. She kept on telling me that I was very handsome and that if I grew up to look like my dad I would be one handsome guy. I also met my cousin Lorelai! I am so excited to have a cousin so close in age to myself. No one could have predicted just how close in age we would be! My mom and Aunt Shannon were in labor at the same time and she was born 14 hours after I was (at 12:10 am) so we each have our own birthday.

Until next time!

Oliver

Almost Three Weeks Old- Part 1

I can't believe I am almost three weeks old already! Time has just flown by. I went to the doctor this past Tuesday and he told me I am already 8lbs 13 ounces and I have grown in length but he wasn't able to tell Mommy just how long I was because I wouldn't straighten out my legs. I have had so many new experiences and met so many fun people. My least favorite experience is definitely bath time...can't you tell based upon my expression in the picture. It's just so cold! My favorite experience is being held and eating (although I will say that having the same thing to eat at every meal is getting old very fast)!

This past weekend we went to Grammi and Dziadzia's house in Maine. Daddy tried water skiing for the first time. Mommy told him he wasn't allowed to water ski until I was born and sure enough, he jumped at the first opportunity he had to hit the water. He was a natural! Our dog Charley has been a little bit jealous of me since I made my arrival. Every time mommy tries to give me a toy to play with, Charley takes it away. He also decided that the boppy that mommy uses when she feeds me is his favorite place to sleep (see picture above). I know that Charley and I are going to get along great. He has already started to lay down next to me when I am on the couch with mommy. I can't wait to actually be able to play with him!

Love, Oliver

More Pictures!

Introducing Oliver Richard Sweatman!

Hello everyone! I made my arrival on Monday, July 9th at 10:39am. After making mom labor for 22 hours, I decided she'd been through enough and it was time for me to make an appearance. I was about 21 inches long and weighed 7lbs, 11 ounces. I am so excited to finally be here and to meet everyone. I've met a bunch of people already and can't wait to meet more of you. I met Nonna, Coach, Grammi, Dziadzia, Uncle Mike, Aunt Carolyn, Great Aunt Barbara, mommy's cousin Carolyn, Auntie Sandra, Rob and Vy, Jesse and Greg. More pictures to follow in the next few days!

Love, Oliver

Tick Tock, Tick Tock

Mommy and daddy found out at the ultrasound that I had moved back to the correct position and now they are anxiously awaiting my arrival. Only I know if it will be before or after July 11th! Mommy and I go back to the doctor's on Thursday so she might be able to give mommy some hints.

Mommy and daddy have been trying to stay busy these past few weeks. Nonna, Coach, Linda and Erin visited one evening and last week Deb and Tim came over. They were trying to guess the name that mommy and daddy picked out for me. Some of their guesses were Stewart, Lawrence and George but they weren't right. They'll have to keep guessing! We also went down to the Cape for a few days. We had fun visiting with Nonna and Papa. We even went swimming! Nonna's friend Donna has a swimming pool so we spent some time in the water. Daddy loves to swim so I know that I will too. This past weekend we went up to Maine to celebrate mommy's birthday. We had a birthday feast on Saturday night with Grammi, Grampy, Mimi and Papa. Mommy and daddy found out that Grampy does not want to be called Grampy. Instead, he wants to be called Judge. The jury is still out on that one!

The next time you hear from me, I will have made my arrival. I can't wait to meet everyone. See you soon.

Love, Baby S.