Having a baby sure changes your priorities!  Whereas before Quino, I would have a long list of wants for the holiday season, I now prefer to keep things simple.  My husband and I were never gift-givers.  We prefer to spend our money on food and treat ourselves to a fancy dinner.  But now more than ever, our practicality is in full swing.  This year, I won’t be going to the usual Christmas bazaars.  Instead, we have done our holiday-outfit shopping online c/o my friend who’s in the US.  We purchased marked-down items from Old Navy.  Bought several shirts for the husband worth $4 each.  How can you beat that?  I bought 2 sandals worth $7 each!  Really quite a steal considering the prices here in Manila.  Of course, there are several pieces for the little one.  I bought size 6-12mos since he has enough clothes to last him until then.

I’d like to think I’m a practical mom and wife.  I don’t go overboard when it comes to buying Quino clothes.  I really don’t see the point of buying shoes since he can’t walk yet.  I think it’s just a waste of money.  Unless of course I win loads of cash playing online casino, I prefer to let him wear socks only.

What’s in your Christmas list?  Can you believe there are only 41 days left till Christmas?  I’m so excited!!!