Adventures of a Seven Month Old

FOOD: Here's the deal with food...despite the face I am making in the picture, I love food! I have tried so many different things over the past month. Some of my favorites include cottage cheese, avocado, pears, sweet potato and bread. Anytime mommy is eating something, I politely open my mouth and wait for a taste. Thanks to the warning from Auntie Margaret, mommy learned not to panic every time I tried something new and made a gagging sound. It's just my mouth getting used to new flavors and textures.



CHARLEY: I have officially discovered our dog and mommy is worried I am going to terrorize him! I follow him everywhere. Little do Charley and mommy and daddy know, I am trying to be his best friend. When I pull on the hair around his mouth and pull his tail, it's just me showing some affection. The other day I really irritated him. I went over to his dog dish and turned it over causing all of his food and water to spill. Poor Charley looked at my mom as if to say "What are you going to do about it?" Mommy was too busy laughing so Charley took the situation into his own hands. He grabbed his dog dish with his teeth and went in to our living room and sat by his dish and would not let me go near it.

TUBING: This past weekend I went to Nonna and Papa's house. I didn't know they had a swimming pool in their bathroom with swimming toys! I had a blast. The pool was just the right size for me. I was hoping they'd join me for a swim, but they just smiled and laughed. Charley tried to come in but mommy wouldn't let him. My adventures in their pool was good practice for when I go to Grammi and Dziadzia's house in Maine this summer.




CRAWLING: Last week it became official. I can crawl! Even more of a reason that Charley is scared of me. Watch out...I'm on my way. I especially love crawling to Dziadzia's glasses case. You should see me move when I see that shiny object. So far, I've discovered the fireplace, drawers, outlets and cords. Mommy says she has to baby-proof the house. I hope she's not doing that for my benefit...all of these objects are so much fun.




OYSTERING: I went oystering with Papa and Daddy on Sunday. We brought back so many oysters. Daddy and Papa did a good job cleaning them. I helped by wearing my apron and watching. Nonna made amazing oysters. They looked so good. My mouth was watering but I couldn't try one yet. Mommy and daddy said they were the best oysters they've ever had.






Love, Oliver

Mom Thinks I'm Entertaining!

This week, I did a few things that mom thought were pretty memorable so I decided to write them down so we wouldn't forget them. The first was on Tuesday. Mommy put me in my crib for a few minutes while she went into the bathroom to wash her hands. She sat me in my crib with some of my toys. Luckily for her, she could see the crib from the bathroom. All of the sudden, she looked over and saw a head peeping out from above the bars of the crib. And then she saw a leg up in the air! She ran in to my room. I had managed to lift myself up in to standing position and was leaning out over the side of the crib. Mommy and daddy decided it was time to lower my crib. They didn't know how strong I was...are they forgetting that I am a Sweatman?

The second thing was on Wednesday night. Mommy was making homemade macaroni and cheese. She was cooking with one arm and holding me with the other. All of the sudden, I heard the key in the door. I knew daddy must be coming home! The door opened, and I turned my head so fast to see daddy. I couldn't see him so I kept looking around and reaching for him. Finally he appeared and I reached out my arms and gave him a big smile. I love to reach out to people and give them hugs and kisses.

This week was a great week. I am having lots of fun!

Love, Oliver