Spring Fever

It's official.

We definitely have spring fever in the Schneider household!

Miles has just been itching to get out to Possum Kingdom, I'm counting down my school days, and Cora is obsessed with being outside.  We're all anxious for some fun in the sun. 

So, we got a head start on things by getting Cora a plastic pool for the backyard.  She loves water.  To be in water and outside was a huge hit, as you can imagine.  She probably would have stayed in there all day.  Good thing Cora has a ton of cute swimsuits to wear.  Between the water table and backyard pool, her grandparents' pools, and her time at the lake this summer - she will need them!

 

I have to slip in a few other updates because Cora is just a blast and so adorable lately.  Here are few sweet moments.

She will intently watch about 10-15 minutes of her favorite shows on rare occasions.  Friday, I sat her in her chair to watch, and she looked like such a big girl!  Yesterday, she chose to snuggle her Daddy.

Cora likes to stop and sit, while crawling, and will do this in such a funny way.  She prefers to have something against her back - like the television speaker, the wall, a table.  On this day, she was all about the bench on the deck.  Looks comfortable!  Silly little lady. 

This one is hilarious in person.  So, Cora has to wear shoes at day care now, and on the way there, she attempts taking them off by kicking both feet up and out into a huge V (of course, I didn't snap this pic at the perfect time, but you get the gist).  She doesn't realize that all she needs to do is bend her knees.  Provides some entertainment for our car rides.

A new favorite activity at bath time is to throw the toys out and look at them, get them back in, and repeat.  (She did this in the pool for an hour or so, too.)

Be on the look out for some more updates soon.  Maybe I'll take pictures of someone besides Cora.  But, probably not!

Five Things I Want

I have been really itching to buy all sorts of cute stuff I keep seeing.  Instead of spending our savings, I thought I'd just post some of it - so we can all revel in the cuteness.  So, here's what I'd buy, if I didn't care what my husband thought about my spending habits (I do, though, Miles.  Don't worry!).

Big Buddha 'Baker' Crossbody Bag
This seems like a good size, and I love that it's a crossbody style.  That is especially convenient with a baby and carrying a diaper bag.   The white is fresh for summer, too.

Demin Vest

This could easily transition into the Fall, and to be honest I've wanted one for a while.  But, I picture it over maxi-dresses this summer.  Some dresses and tanks are made of such thin material now-a-days that this could help a look feel instantly more complete. 

 



 

Girl on Fire Blouse

This is such a great top.  It would be adorable with some white shorts.

 

Cora Cocktail Ring

I absolutely love the name of this ring! (hehe)  I think it's beautiful in coral, but I would actually prefer it in cobalt. 





J. Crew Chambray Espadrilles

I just really like the color of these.  Even though they're blue, this blue is gray enough to go with everything, acting as a neutral. 





 







Sad

Just to clarify, I am not particularly sad.  I am all good.  There are just a few things on my mind that are a bit sad from the week that I thought I'd share.  Lucky you, huh!?

1.  Yesterday at school the power went out during a passing period.  Kids being kids...screaming ensued.  Running and chaos happened.  The sad part is that many of them were not thinking about the storm outside (because they're oblivious middle-schoolers), but they did think there was going to be a shooting.  A sad sign of the times, if you ask me.

2.  It is beyond joyous that Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight have been found.   I just find it sad that society wants, actually expects, to be granted access to all of the gory details of those young women's lives the past ten years.  The media should focus on how to prevent future incidents or things civilians can do to help in outstanding cases instead.  If they would shift their focus, society would as well.

3. The last thing on my mind is a bit more personal.  Let me start on a positive note, though.  Summer break is almost here.  I NEED summer break to be here.  Throughout this school year I made an effort to focus on the positive sides of leaving Cora each day - she's getting irreplaceable bonding time with her grandparents, she is becoming independent and socialized at day care...  But the truth is that at this point I am over it. 

I am sad for her and for me that we don't have the time I believe is important together.

Lately, it overwhelms me to put her in the car first thing each morning, pick her up and drive her home each afternoon - only to then make her eat and put her to bed.  I know many days we have time to play a bit, but she's done at that time of day.  She's given everything she had in her to whoever was with her all day.  It makes me sad that we don't have the balance (playing, learning, cuddling, even disciplining) that I think we need. 



Today is Friday.  And, that is not sad :).