Dear Baby Olive(r) - Your mommy and daddy look so happy and we can't wait to hear more about your adventures. We are thrilled and so excited to learn that you are a baby boy. The McConaughey's have generally produced so many girls and it is great that a baby boy will be coming to help even things out a bit. Can't wait to hear more exciting news about the books and music you are experiencing. It will be so exciting to find out when you get to listen to your first Patriot's football game!!
Leah and Jonathan - As you know, Jason was my first born. I actually expected that I would get a baby girl first, so when he was born I was pretty surprised. The minute he was in my arms I knew that it never matters what gender they are as long as they are healthy. You guys look great.
I started with all the other posts first and left goofy ones & now I see my sister was all regular & serious and heartfelt - well - (you know her she's the one that hangs with teenagers) MY BAD!!!
Any who - you guys do look great, happy and excited. Enjoy each moment as precious cuz the whole journey builds into one long precious experience that culminates into a lifetime of development of memories, talents and dreams and choices and setbacks and forging ahead for that little man.
I love our kids and prayed that I would cherish each stage as it came & never miss one so much that I wasn't ready to embrace that which was right before me.
Dear Leah and Jonathan, I am so happy for you. It brings tears to my eyes! I love the belly pictures, you look so cute pregnant. I wish all the best in the world for you and your family.
I just recently arrived in Hawaii and to my job at a private school here. What a difference from NY style living and teaching. It is like a big family. My principal is putting blinds up in my house this weekend. That would never have happened in NY.
Much love to a three of you. Keep sending the pictures. They are great. Your baby is very luck to have such wonderful parents.
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm Chris Berman and welcome to this August edition of Sports Center. It's 19 weeks to the start of football season, and the New England Patriots hope to have their first round pick, The Olive, in the fold by early December. Fans as so excited that his parents have started a blog so the fans can monitor the progress of signing this kid to a long term contract. Here's Dan Patrick with more on the situation.
Thanks, Chris. I asked the Olive's mother how he got the nickname "The Olive"? Myth has it that he can fire a football at an olive tree from 50 yards and knock an olive right off the branch. I haven't seen him do it, but from what I hear, that's where the name came from. His Mom, Leah, laughed and referred me to The Olive's blog for the answer. I told his mother I wanted to interview him myself, but she folded her hands across her belly and said "we've got the Olive right where we want him" which I took to mean no media access at this time.
Dan, Have you seen this kid in uniform yet? I hear he's a little small to take on these big defensive linemen from the hated Jets.
No, Chris, not in person. I've just seen one picture and it's tough to tell from that shot. Since he's not signed by the Patriots yet, his mother has kept him under wraps. I hear the Olive will make his public entrance when he's ready and not a minute before. His Dad, Jonathan, said "We're going to see this process through until something in the negotiations breaks and when it does, we figure something will pop out in 8 to 10 hours from then." Looks like the Olive's agents McConaughey & Shank will deliver this bonus baby to a long term contract in a few months. Projections are early December, but their will be the typical contractions and retractions during the process and we may see something sooner than that.
Dan, this kid has lots of potential, but do you think he'll be able to step in and play from day 1?
No, Chris, we think this boy will be special, but he will be a developmental project here. I asked Jonathan about it and he said, "Dan, we are going to take this one step at a time, work on hand-eye coordination, get the play book memorized and start watching video, let the Olive hang out in his crib." I got a look at the playbook, and it's not too thick, lots of pictures, matter of fact, there's a fuzzy bunny on the cover, probably to hide some secret Patriots' terminology. They don't want to rush this one Chris. The plan is to give him little spoonfuls, make sure he keeps it down and gets plenty of rest, develop his footwork.
Dan, I talked to his parents about diet and exercise. They said, "We will monitor his food carefully, nurse him along, make sure he looks like a quarterback and not a 300 pound lineman. He will develop his arm strength by throwing aluminum balls to his brother and sister, Finn and Nelly." Dan, that's a new one on me, aluminum balls, but there will be a rush to buy aluminum once the fans hear this.
So that's all for this edition of Sports Center, folks. Exciting times as the hype builds for the coming of the Patriots' special bonus baby, the Olive. Rumors abound that if the Patriots reach the Super Bowl this season, the Olive will be the star of the party. Stay tuned for more updates as they develop.
CONGRATULATIONS! We were so thrilled to hear the news of your pregnancy and it is wonderful to read your blog and hear that things are progressing beautifully. So much fun lies ahead for you! Moments after your son is born, you will be utterly convinced that he is the MOST fabulous child who has ever graced the earth. You will see that all of the cliches turn out to be true, and the blast of instant love you will feel for the baby will be like nothing you have ever experienced. In the interest of full disclosure, the sleepless nights are rough. On the other hand, the sleepless nights fade to a distant memory each morning when, at about 6 weeks of age, the baby greets you in the morning with the CUTEST smiles known to mankind. So....can you tell I am a brand-spanking new Mom, or what?
We will look forward to updates on your blog as we count down to baby! Please call us if you want to chat about anything at all. We are still learning, but, since we are just a few steps ahead of you in the process, we would be happy to share all of the lessons we have been learned in the past 11 weeks since David's birth.
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Dear Baby Olive(r) - Your mommy and daddy look so happy and we can't wait to hear more about your adventures. We are thrilled and so excited to learn that you are a baby boy. The McConaughey's have generally produced so many girls and it is great that a baby boy will be coming to help even things out a bit. Can't wait to hear more exciting news about the books and music you are experiencing. It will be so exciting to find out when you get to listen to your first Patriot's football game!!
Leah and Jonathan - As you know, Jason was my first born. I actually expected that I would get a baby girl first, so when he was born I was pretty surprised. The minute he was in my arms I knew that it never matters what gender they are as long as they are healthy. You guys look great.
Love to all of you,
Helen, Steve, Jason, Jennie
Gee,
I started with all the other posts first and left goofy ones & now I see my sister was all regular & serious and heartfelt - well - (you know her she's the one that hangs with teenagers) MY BAD!!!
Any who - you guys do look great, happy and excited. Enjoy each moment as precious cuz the whole journey builds into one long precious experience that culminates into a lifetime of development of memories, talents and dreams and choices and setbacks and forging ahead for that little man.
I love our kids and prayed that I would cherish each stage as it came & never miss one so much that I wasn't ready to embrace that which was right before me.
I hope the same for you.
ENJOY...
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Dear Leah and Jonathan,
I am so happy for you. It brings tears to my eyes! I love the belly pictures, you look so cute pregnant. I wish all the best in the world for you and your family.
I just recently arrived in Hawaii and to my job at a private school here. What a difference from NY style living and teaching. It is like a big family. My principal is putting blinds up in my house this weekend. That would never have happened in NY.
Much love to a three of you.
Keep sending the pictures. They are great. Your baby is very luck to have such wonderful parents.
Susan
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm Chris Berman and welcome to this August edition of Sports Center. It's 19 weeks to the start of football season, and the New England Patriots hope to have their first round pick, The Olive, in the fold by early December. Fans as so excited that his parents have started a blog so the fans can monitor the progress of signing this kid to a long term contract. Here's Dan Patrick with more on the situation.
Thanks, Chris. I asked the Olive's mother how he got the nickname "The Olive"? Myth has it that he can fire a football at an olive tree from 50 yards and knock an olive right off the branch. I haven't seen him do it, but from what I hear, that's where the name came from. His Mom, Leah, laughed and referred me to The Olive's blog for the answer. I told his mother I wanted to interview him myself, but she folded her hands across her belly and said "we've got the Olive right where we want him" which I took to mean no media access at this time.
Dan, Have you seen this kid in uniform yet? I hear he's a little small to take on these big defensive linemen from the hated Jets.
No, Chris, not in person. I've just seen one picture and it's tough to tell from that shot. Since he's not signed by the Patriots yet, his mother has kept him under wraps. I hear the Olive will make his public entrance when he's ready and not a minute before. His Dad, Jonathan, said "We're going to see this process through until something in the negotiations breaks and when it does, we figure something will pop out in 8 to 10 hours from then." Looks like the Olive's agents McConaughey & Shank will deliver this bonus baby to a long term contract in a few months. Projections are early December, but their will be the typical contractions and retractions during the process and we may see something sooner than that.
Dan, this kid has lots of potential, but do you think he'll be able to step in and play from day 1?
No, Chris, we think this boy will be special, but he will be a developmental project here. I asked Jonathan about it and he said, "Dan, we are going to take this one step at a time, work on hand-eye coordination, get the play book memorized and start watching video, let the Olive hang out in his crib." I got a look at the playbook, and it's not too thick, lots of pictures, matter of fact, there's a fuzzy bunny on the cover, probably to hide some secret Patriots' terminology. They don't want to rush this one Chris. The plan is to give him little spoonfuls, make sure he keeps it down and gets plenty of rest, develop his footwork.
Dan, I talked to his parents about diet and exercise. They said, "We will monitor his food carefully, nurse him along, make sure he looks like a quarterback and not a 300 pound lineman. He will develop his arm strength by throwing aluminum balls to his brother and sister, Finn and Nelly." Dan, that's a new one on me, aluminum balls, but there will be a rush to buy aluminum once the fans hear this.
So that's all for this edition of Sports Center, folks. Exciting times as the hype builds for the coming of the Patriots' special bonus baby, the Olive. Rumors abound that if the Patriots reach the Super Bowl this season, the Olive will be the star of the party. Stay tuned for more updates as they develop.
Dear Leah and Jonathan,
CONGRATULATIONS! We were so thrilled to hear the news of your pregnancy and it is wonderful to read your blog and hear that things are progressing beautifully. So much fun lies ahead for you! Moments after your son is born, you will be utterly convinced that he is the MOST fabulous child who has ever graced the earth. You will see that all of the cliches turn out to be true, and the blast of instant love you will feel for the baby will be like nothing you have ever experienced. In the interest of full disclosure, the sleepless nights are rough. On the other hand, the sleepless nights fade to a distant memory each morning when, at about 6 weeks of age, the baby greets you in the morning with the CUTEST smiles known to mankind. So....can you tell I am a brand-spanking new Mom, or what?
We will look forward to updates on your blog as we count down to baby! Please call us if you want to chat about anything at all. We are still learning, but, since we are just a few steps ahead of you in the process, we would be happy to share all of the lessons we have been learned in the past 11 weeks since David's birth.
Wishing you every joy!
Love,
Cousins Mary Beth and Franklin
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