I don’t know what has gotten to me but for the past days now I have been spending my time shopping online. I wouldn’t have stopped if only I still have some money to spare but unfortunately (or should I say fortunately?) the paypal account I’m using has been depleted and not a single centavo is left.

Take note, nothing I bought was for me nor the husband although I was close to getting alli as I would need them once I give birth. Its really all bout the kid err, kids now.

From Ralph Lauren.

From Stride Rite – Sophia’s been requesting for rubber shoes that lights up and the one below are just so cute to resist! The hearts and the sole lights up.

From Nine West. I got her new ballet shoes as those she has are small already.

From Old Navy.

From Gap.

From Carters.

From The First Years.

Johnny socks.

From Leapster.

From Union Bay. I got the pink one not the blue in the picture below.

Our friends love taking their kids to our house all the time. Aside from having a large garden to run around, the kids also have fun playing at Sophia’s playhouse complete with a slide and a tunnel. The slide is too small for Sophia and the other kids now though so the husband has been looking for alternative slides to buy and set up in the garden beside the playhouse. And with the arrival of the new baby soon, we are also thinking of acquiring additional playground equipment which I’m sure the kids (our friends’ and our own) will love. I bet our friends’ kids will frequent our house more often than they used to when we finally get these extra stuff which is good as Sophia loves having them around as she usually needs to content herself playing with the yaya all the time. Soon though, she will have her own and permanent playmate in the presence of her coming baby brother.

She also has been requesting for a swing by the way and I have seen really nice ones at http://www.swingset.com/. I like the idea and I’m thinking of getting two swings actually – a baby swing for our baby boy and a swing belt or sling for her, the big sister soon.

I didn’t go to school with Sophia again today even if I planned on going as I needed to run some errands at the mall. I woke up with an aching back that’s why.  I have got a lot on my mind right now you see.  For one, I am still clueless for what venue to consider for the joint celebration of Sophia’s 4th birthday and Baby Bullet’s Baptism Party this March. Wack Wack Gold and Country Club’s Banquet Hall is fully booked for all Saturdays and Sundays of March already. Honestly, after finding out that slots were already taken and paid at that, for some reason, I kind of lost interest planning for the party. Hay…

On to other things, would you know where I can buy a formal maternity dress or gown? I have a wedding to attend to in two weeks time and I am too lazy to look around for something to wear. Maybe you know of a specific store or mall I can go to?  Let me know.

I am craving for “Chicharon Bulaklak” for lunch as of writing this. Hay, I wonder where I can buy one!

Anyway, will leave you with this, Sophia’s “baon” for school which she herself packed and chose from the pantry.

I have been trying to sort out the old baby stuff we have at the storage room the other day in preparation for the coming of our new baby. Before I go all out shopping for new stuff, I wanted to make sure that the old ones we have are not fit to be used anymore. I was surprised to find out though that some items are still in very good condition like the crib mattress, some mobiles and night lights so this means I don’t have to buy new ones which is good so I can use the money on other things. The baby proofing items though that are very much needed like the cabinet locks and corner cushions, I can’t find anywhere. I can’t remember exactly where I placed them or if the helper disposed them already so these are now on my to buy list.

Child Safety is every mom’s top priority so I always make sure to invest in quality Home Safety products all the time. In fact, the Safety 1st Baby Gate I purchased when Sophia was born we still use up to now and its still very much in good condition. It has served its purpose on my eldest and I’m sure it’ll continue to do so with the new baby soon. Baby Proofing one’s home is a must for me. I will never compromise on this and there’s this site that has been very helpful to a mommy like – KidSafe Child Safety Products. They carry the largest selection of quality baby proofing products we all want for our home and our child’s safety.

I have never enjoyed online shopping as I do now. You see, with the coming of the new baby, I have every reason to shop for baby things once again without the husband complaining as we are having a boy this time and boy is he delighted and as excited. We really can’t wait to have a new addition to the family and we all look forward to seeing blues this time, haha. We are all tired of pink! LOL.

Back to online shopping, baby stuff like baby pushchairs are just too cute to resist. For a second time mommy like me, I am now very meticulous when it comes to choosing a pushchair as I have used three already with my first baby which makes me know now what and what not to look for. There’s this favorite website I frequent right now which has a wide selection of baby prams and pushchairs to choose from and even though I have in mind already what to look for, I still can’t find to decide on what to get as everything seems to be as good. But most likely, I might settle with a pram this time for a change. Any recommendations?

I can’t get enough of shopping for our coming baby. You see, since I am having a boy, I am inclined to buy new baby products again even if this is my second pregnancy already as most of Sophia’s stuff are colored pink or has girly themes.

Right now, I am looking at crib linens. Good thing Sophia’s wooden crib is white so I don’t need to get a new one, just a couple of crib fitted sheets and crib bumpers for protection.

I am also thinking of getting a new stroller, a travel system specifically. I hope I can make the husband agree on which one I like even if the price is quite steep. After all, a good stroller and a carseat is a necessity nowadays. What do you think?

Lastly, I am searching for the perfect baby bag to lug around with our baby boy’s stuff. The bag must be roomy and very functional and can be lugged around by either me or hubby.  I noticed that diaper bags have evolved (style-wise) tremendously these days compared to some three years ago when I had my eldest.

There you go, my online shopping list for the moment.  My day will be pretty occupied surfing I’m sure.

Thank you friends for the comments on my jackpot post.  We really are in cloud nine. Jon is probably the happiest dad on earth right now, HAHA.  You all know how we wanted to have a boy, right?  And thank you to the Big Man up there who heard our fervent wish.  We really can’t ask for anything more.  To say that we are so blessed is an undertatement.  So, all I can say now really is just THANK YOU.

As all of you have said, quota na kami. Yes, I believe so.  Well, atleast that’s what we think right now.  I wonder if it’ll change in a few years or so but so far, having two – a girl and a boy, is already enough for us.  We have big plans you see so Jon believes we can only sustain two (or three the most) with the lifestyle and plans we have for our kids. 

During my ultrasound, funny how my OB Sonologist commented that all the while she thought I was so prim and proper but when she finally wrote the word BOY on the screen, I screamed like a little girl.  I just couldn’t help it as I was preparing myself for another baby girl because most people I know commented that I looked like I was having another Sophia.  But were they so wrong! LOL. Jen are you hearing me?!?! LOL!

Jon had the biggest smile too, I swear. He kept calling everybody after. He even is treating friends to a buffet dinner at Circles in Makati Shang and his farm employees had the whole night drinking, partying and merrying, LOL! Super happy obviously. As for me, I think I still am in denial. I still can’t believe it. I so wanted to have a boy really para we are done and yun nga ang binigay. Hay, as I said in my other post, happy happy joy joy talaga.