Summer Days

Jon went out and bought Kayla a small swimming pool while I was in the hospital last week. It has been a big hit. Kayla loves the pool!!! Everday she asks for her blue diapers (swim diapers). I cant wait to be able to play with her in the pool. For now, Jon and those helping me out are enjoying the summer fun.

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Christian Blake Schneider

Christian is here!!!

Born: May 26, 2008 at 10:59a.m

Weight: 9.7 oz. (big boy!)

Length: 20.5 in
(More to follow. Mommy needs to take a nap.)

Latest update on The Schneider Family....

I apologize that I have not updated the blog sight. Life at our house has been crazy. For those of you that don't know, Jon has been traveling during the week, the house is up on the market, and a new baby in less then 4 weeks. Monday through Fridays is just Kayla and I. It has been difficult not having Jon here. However, we are all hanging in there. As my pregnancy gets closer and closer to the end, I am having to rely more and more on neighbors and family. Mary and my dad have been a blessing. They have helped us out so much during this period. Our neighbors have also been great. Going to run a simple errand (going to the grocery store to get milk) is a chore in itself with being pregnant and having a toddler. They are always eagerly willing to watch Kayla as I speed off to get the milk or dog food. I will have to say mentally this transition is probably harder on Jon. Kayla, putting the house on the market, taking care of the dogs and myself gives me little time to really sit down and think about how much I miss Jon. Jon, on the other hand, is in a hotel all weekend by himself. Then on the weekend, Kayla only wants Daddy. It is so sweet to watch them together. However, I know it makes it difficult to leave Sunday nights. Soon, this will all be over with and a new chapter in our life will begin. A new baby boy and moving. Jon and I keep asking ourselves, "what did we do? new job, moving, new baby all at once!! are we crazy?" However, we all both know that once things settle down it will all be worth it.

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Two More Months Until the "Terrible 2's"

Our little girl is growing so fast. I cant believe that in two months, Kayla will be two. Everyday she amazes me. Last week while eating breakfast, she started counting her grapes. I could not believe it, 1 through 10. It is amazing the things they pick up. Now Kayla is not a big singer, just like her Mommy. I try to have her sing some of her favorite songs. Instead, she likes to dance and act them out. Some of her favorite songs are..."This little light of mine", "If you're happy and you know it" (she actually shouts "Amen" on the third chorus), "Henry the Octopus" by The Wiggles and of course her favorite "I love you, You love me". Kayla loves craft time. We create so many fun things at home (like her wonderful crown). At Mother's Day Out, the teacher tells me that Kayla gets so excited when it is craft time and informs everyone "My turn!". I guess this should not surprise me since I enjoy crafts as well. Kayla is also into her baby dolls. She enjoys taking care of them (feeding, taking them on stroller rides, making sure they are happy). With Jon being gone during the week, Kayla has turned into a real little Daddy's girl. During the weekend it is all about Daddy.

A preview of our new addition to the family

On Monday, we got to see a video and 3D pictures of our soon to be new addition to the family. Before the scheduled appointment, our little man decided to take a nap. I was worried at first that he would be sleeping but he woke up just in time to say hello. He kept grabbing the umbilical cord and playing with it. Several times we caught him grabbing his foot and trying to suck on it. He opened his eyes and grinned for us. It was so amazing. We were not able to get very many good shots since he kept moving the umbilical cord in front of his face and since he kept moving so much that it was difficult for the technician to focus. However, we enjoyed seeing the little guy. Kayla was able to look on the big screen TV and see her baby brother. That was neat. Several times she pointed and said "Baby!" Barbara, Jon's mother, came with us. She really enjoyed seeing her future grandchild. I am glad she was able to share this experience with us.

I cant believe in less then 10 weeks, a new addition to our family will be here. I don't know if I am more excited or scared. A two year old and a new born...what was I thinking. I know that it will be wonderful and I am looking forward to all the adventures we have ahead of us.

Kayla's favorite past times...

Last week, we finally purchased a tree swing for Kayla. She absolutely loves it. I have caught her several times during the past week sneaking out the doggy door so that she can sit in her swing. If she is not in her swing, she can then be found with her bubble machine. Yes, blowing bubbles and swinging are the two things that occupy our time regardless if it is rain or shine. Yesterday, it rained ALL day. Kayla tried to run out to her swing a couple times. She made it half way once before I called her back in drenching wet. Instead, we sat on the front porch for a little over an hour (and 4 bottles of bubbles) blowing bubbles. This morning as Kayla was stirring, I over heard her cry out as she was half awake, "Buubbless." Too cute. Hopefully , I can get some pictures this weekend of her with her bubble maker.

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I'm ready. Swing me high!

Weekend at Rockport

March 1st was Uncle Bill's birthday. Jon, Kayla, Uncle Jerod and I packed up the car late Thursday night and drove down to Rockport to visit. Kayla did really good in the car. We did not leave until 8:45p.m. Uncle Jerod and Jon got to catch up during the 3 hour drive while the two girls snoozed in the back. The weekend was filled with lots of chasing Kayla around and some relaxation. Kayla's two pass times while at Uncle Bill's was driving the golf cart and swinging. By the end of the weekend, Kayla learned how to turn the key to the golf cart, put it in forward and press the gas. That was the end of that. Saturday while Jon and Kathy (Jon's cousin) played a game of tennis, Opa, Uncle Jerod, Kayla and myself went down to the Rockport beach. We had a great time. Kayla loved the water and enjoyed making a mess.

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