Shop Till You Drop

When I was in Japan, I couldn't wait to get back home so I could do some proper shopping. No more ordering on the internet and waiting weeks for it to arrive. No more praying that the outfit will fit. No more hassle of returns by mail. I can now walk into my favorite stores, pick out something nice, try it on, and buy it if I like it. Instant gratification.

The reality though is a bit unexpected. The past few shopping trips I've gone on, I've come home either empty handed or with just a couple things. Not really the shopping spree extravaganza I was imagining.

I don't know what my problem is. Maybe I'm overwhelmed by all the choices I now have. Maybe because I still don't have my pre-pregnancy body back, I don't want to buy too much at this size in the hopes that I can get into something smaller soon.

But despite this unexpected obstacle, I still enjoy going out shopping. So when my mother-in-law suggested we spend the afternoon shopping, I was all for it. The Augustine girls had a fabulous time looking for good deals and we went home with some cute new things. Even me.

Grandma couldn't resist getting Grace this cute new shirt.

Here's a view of the back- a cute little cut-out with a red bow.


Grace still refuses to take a bottle, but she's warming up to the sippy cup, and seems to love the glass. She thinks she's such a big girl now!