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Cape Town Mama

Posted by Mike Schwartz on Friday, April 9, 2010,

The fun began as soon as we landed in Cape Town. We got our luggage and walked out of baggage claim and saw a man holding a sign that said Mike Shwatz, he was our driver sent by Yola. He was an Afrikaner so he sounded just like the main character in District 9, in fact to my American ear all Afrikaners sound like the main character in District 9, it provides me with constant entertainment. Anyways -This was the first time I'd had a hired driver pick me up at an airport, it was great. He calle...
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Flying Mama

Posted by Jen Schwartz on Wednesday, March 24, 2010,

I was not concerned about the 26 hour plane ride, at least not in regards to how Keira would handle it. I KNEW that I would hate it, but Keira, she is happy anywhere with Mama. And she was. This is not to say that she was never cranky but overall she had a good time.

Things to entertain a baby with on an airplane or in an airport: A water bottle or a cup, especially if you drink out of it first. She much prefers it if these vessels are empty, she pulls back if any water comes out of th...
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Keira goes Fishin

Posted by Jen Schwartz on Sunday, March 14, 2010,

Keira loves to fish, for anything. She has discovered that the world is at her fingertips and that all she needs to do is reach out and grab it. She's always happy with what she gets whether it's Mama's hair, a flower, a receipt (she LOVES those) or the wall. Her method is simply to reach out whenever, wherever she has a change. I have to be careful how close I get to anything while I'm carrying her because at any given moment she'll lunge and grab. I don't even think that she has an ob...
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March Mama

Posted by Jen Schwartz on Tuesday, March 2, 2010,
Time is passing so fast, sometimes I just stare at Keira and try to imprint the moment into my memory for always. But I know that in time it will fade and I need to record all her moments in a more permanent place than my brain. You gotta love the internet, not only can I keep a record of my beautiful daughter for myself, my family and friends but perfect strangers can read about her adventures and her antics. These are just my meandering thoughts, a record of Keira for me to look back ...
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Bathtime in the kitchensink. We did her first bath in the tub but this was much easier. 

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Fun and games in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. 

This Harris and Keira in the getting to know you phase before the kiss. I didn't capture the kiss on camera, it was so quick. 

Keira is trying to reach in my mouth and get my tongue. She's really pretty strong and trying not to laugh is hard. 

The end of our 1st flight, everyone is so happy! 

Hanging out in the bassinet. 

Drinking just like Mama. 

Keira's first jar of food. She's trying to feed herself. 

We've discovered that if we feed Keira while we eat dinner that we can get through a whole meal. So now she joins us at the table for dinner. We even tried it at a restaurant on a day where she hadn't had enough naps and was exhausted and cranky. The food kept her entertained long enough for us to eat.  

My baby is cuter than your baby. Aunt Linda made the hat. 

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