Sullivan is 3 weeks old!
Baby Sullivan was 3 weeks old yesterday! And guess what the silly part is? He's not even supposed to be born yet! Mommy's official due date is this coming Friday. But we're all really glad Sullivan decided to join us early. We sure are enjoying him! He's a sweet baby, and I really love him a lot. When he cries, I tell him very gently and sweetly "it's okay, baby Sullivan", and I pat him on the head.
Sullivan is what our Dr. referred to last week as "thriving." By 1 week, he had gained back up to his birth weight, and our Dr. wanted him to come back the next week just for a weight check. In that one week between weeks 1 and 2, my little brother gained a pound and an ounce. That's like 3 times what a "normal" baby should gain in that time period. So we're happy that our "preemie" isn't really a preemie afterall! Our Dr. said Sullivan isn't a normal preemie, and that he should hit all his milestones on time. We're so thankful to not only have our little baby here, but that he is so healthy!!
Sullivan is what our Dr. referred to last week as "thriving." By 1 week, he had gained back up to his birth weight, and our Dr. wanted him to come back the next week just for a weight check. In that one week between weeks 1 and 2, my little brother gained a pound and an ounce. That's like 3 times what a "normal" baby should gain in that time period. So we're happy that our "preemie" isn't really a preemie afterall! Our Dr. said Sullivan isn't a normal preemie, and that he should hit all his milestones on time. We're so thankful to not only have our little baby here, but that he is so healthy!!
Last Week
I really love hanging out in Dad's car. I know how to open the doors all by myself, so I climb right on in, throw on Dad's shades, and get to steering. Now I just need to figure out where Dad keeps his keys...
We had a fun day of playing in the sprinkler - I'm quite the water fanatic these days!
Here's my baby brother Sullivan in his swing. It's not his favorite place in the world, but sometimes he enjoys it.
We had a fun day of playing in the sprinkler - I'm quite the water fanatic these days!
Here's my baby brother Sullivan in his swing. It's not his favorite place in the world, but sometimes he enjoys it.
One day last week, Mom and I were hanging out in the living room before lunch. Mom was writing some "thank you" notes, and when she looked up at me, this is what she found. I guess I was a little tired that day. So, Mom just took me to my bed, and I ate lunch at 2 when I got up!
Sullivan napping in his crib.
We had a nice Labor Day. Daddy, Mommy, Sullivan, and I loaded up in the van and went to our local outdoor mall. It was a beautiful day, and we got to try out our new double stroller! It fits me and Sullivan in there! I like it a lot. I get to sit in the front and see everything nice and clear. We stopped for lunch in the food court area and had a great time. Then we headed off to see the fountains... my favorite!!
Sullivan napping in his crib.
We had a nice Labor Day. Daddy, Mommy, Sullivan, and I loaded up in the van and went to our local outdoor mall. It was a beautiful day, and we got to try out our new double stroller! It fits me and Sullivan in there! I like it a lot. I get to sit in the front and see everything nice and clear. We stopped for lunch in the food court area and had a great time. Then we headed off to see the fountains... my favorite!!
Getting my penny ready to throw...
Nice throw! Boy do I love the fountains (or "water mountains", as I sometimes like to call them).
Nice throw! Boy do I love the fountains (or "water mountains", as I sometimes like to call them).
Goodbye
Sullivan hanging out in his bouncer.
Yesterday it was time to say goodbye to Grandpa Jere and Grandma Lou, as they headed back to their house in Colorado. Oh what a fun time we had while they were here! Thank you so much for playing with me all week and for taking such good care of me, Sullivan, Mommy and Daddy while you were here. We'll miss you!
One of our good friends, Mrs. Brooke, painted this shirt for Sullivan, and he wore it today! This isn't the best picture in the world, as Sullivan was being very squirmy, but you can get the idea. Mommy thinks it's quite cute.
And here's my peaceful baby brother sleeping today. He continues to be a good boy! Sleeps a lot, eats good, doesn't cry much. We sure are enjoying him, and I still am loving him!
Yesterday it was time to say goodbye to Grandpa Jere and Grandma Lou, as they headed back to their house in Colorado. Oh what a fun time we had while they were here! Thank you so much for playing with me all week and for taking such good care of me, Sullivan, Mommy and Daddy while you were here. We'll miss you!
One of our good friends, Mrs. Brooke, painted this shirt for Sullivan, and he wore it today! This isn't the best picture in the world, as Sullivan was being very squirmy, but you can get the idea. Mommy thinks it's quite cute.
And here's my peaceful baby brother sleeping today. He continues to be a good boy! Sleeps a lot, eats good, doesn't cry much. We sure are enjoying him, and I still am loving him!
More Family!
While Mommy was working on having Sullivan, Uncle James and Aunt Karyn took me outside to play for a bit. It was the perfect place for me to run around and get some energy out!
Auntie Karyn and Sullivan just after he was born!
Uncle James and Sullivan.
Daddy and his sweet baby.
Auntie Karyn and Sullivan just after he was born!
Uncle James and Sullivan.
Daddy and his sweet baby.
My Grandma Lou and Grandpa Jere have been here this week to help us get used to our new life with Sullivan, and boy have I had fun playing with them! Here they are with baby Sullivan.
And here I am with Grandpa Jere after some golfin' time.
Fun with Bella...
And here's what Grandpa Jere and Sullivan like to do together :)
Sweet boy!
And here I am with Grandpa Jere after some golfin' time.
Fun with Bella...
And here's what Grandpa Jere and Sullivan like to do together :)
Sweet boy!
Grandpa Jere, Mommy, and the boys.
More of what Grandpa Jere and Sullivan do best!
Yesterday we had some nice rain showers, and Daddy (being the super FUN Daddy that he is) took me out and played in the rain with me! We jumped in puddles...
...and I got my pool ring out to play too. It was so much fun!!
Mommy and our sweet baby.
More of what Grandpa Jere and Sullivan do best!
Yesterday we had some nice rain showers, and Daddy (being the super FUN Daddy that he is) took me out and played in the rain with me! We jumped in puddles...
...and I got my pool ring out to play too. It was so much fun!!
Mommy and our sweet baby.
Grandma Lou and Grandpa Jere and their boys! 
I sure like my baby brother - but we have to be really careful with his head.
This is Grandpa Jere's hand next to Sullivan's head, to put things in perspective! Let's all keep in mind that Grandpa Jere has pretty big hands, though :) But still, baby's are tiny!
Bella was snuggling on the couch behind Mommy, and when she put Sullivan up on her shoulder, he reached out and put his hand on Bella! They're already good friends.
Our baby.
I sure like my baby brother - but we have to be really careful with his head.
This is Grandpa Jere's hand next to Sullivan's head, to put things in perspective! Let's all keep in mind that Grandpa Jere has pretty big hands, though :) But still, baby's are tiny!
Bella was snuggling on the couch behind Mommy, and when she put Sullivan up on her shoulder, he reached out and put his hand on Bella! They're already good friends.
Our baby.
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