08.08.03
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Dina!
Happy
Friday! Every now and then, I lose the desire to keep up with this website.
For the past week or so, I haven't particularly enjoyed updating...sometimes
I downright dread it. It feels pointless to journal if my heart's not
in it. And I'm sure it carries over in my writings.
But then, I feel conflicted with the obligation I have towards my family,
friends, and other loyal readers. Perhaps it's because I'm exhausted.
The last few nights, I've been watching VH-1's "Insomniac Music
Theater" because, even though I'm dead tired, I can't seem to fall
asleep easily. *sigh* I have to keep reminding myself that years from
now, I'll appreciate the fact that I did chronical my daily events.
I hope. =T
Yesterday Ashlyn and I spent the day with Grace, Lauren, and Taylor at South Coast Plaza. We shopped, had lunch, and shopped some more. It was good getting out for the day...but Ashlyn refused to take a nap when we got back, and was pretty grouchy by evening time.
Last
night, I made dinner - cream of asparagus soup with crumbled bacon,
baked chicken, and french fries. Afterwards, Aric and I went to Babies
R Us to buy a potty seat for Ashlyn. Lately I've been putting her on
the toilet for her to tinkle. She's doing an awesome job so far. I just
wished she did "Number 2" in the toilet...but I think having
me stare at her while I hold her on the toilet is a bit unnerving for
her. hehehe Not to mention, my arms get tired from holding her. So we
decided to get her a potty seat so she can sit in peace without falling
into the toilet. hehehe
We also hit up Toys R Us to get her a horse-on-a stick. She absolutely
loves that thing. For weeks now, she's been riding my Swiffer. HAHAHAHA!
Today Ashlyn and I spent another fun filled day with Grace, Lauren, and Taylor. The weather was gorgeous, and we took the kiddies to Fashion Island to walk around. Grace has been looking all around creation for a birthday gift for her friend's son. I must say, her exhausting diligence in the pursuit of the "perfect" gift is admirable. I, on the other hand, am horrible at picking out gifts. Every once in a while I might come across something unique, but as most already know, I'm a "practical" gift-giver.
In
the two days of shopping with Grace, I've been in almost EVERY high-end
kids' store/department imaginable (Oilily, Jacardi, Nordstrom, Chanel,
Saks, Burberry, Nieman-Marcus, This Little Piggy Wears Cotton, Pampolina,
and Grasshoppers).
Call me a cheapskate, but I think a lot of stuff for kids are insanely
and outrageously over-priced. I cannot rationalize spending over $30
on a single clothing item for a child...Heck, I rarely spend over
$20 on something for myself...but a child, A CHILD!!! They grow
so darn fast AND they're messy!
What's
wrong with Baby Gap or Old Navy?...they have super cute (and comfortable)
stuff for reasonable prices. Some of the expensive stuff I saw was...*ahem*...ugly.
There was one designer, Lili
Gaufrette, that had super cute clothes...but still, much too pricey
for me. =T
It got me thinking...would I still feel the same way if I won the Lottery???
Absolutely!
I'm minimally materialistic. I would much rather spend the lottery money
on something else...maybe a new house, with a huge playground and crazy
water-slide and pool in the backyard. *YEAHHHHH!* =D
Tonight Aric took me and Ashlyn out to dinner at Inka Mama's. The wait was rather long, but the food was excellent. After dinner, we walked around a bit then went over to James and Grace's for dessert.
We spent the evening going through stacks and stacks of James and Grace's old pictures. I love pictures...and I find it's an intimate way of getting to know people better.
We got home kinda late. *YAWN!* We're all tired. G'Nite! Have a great weekend!
Pictures from today:
Lauren and Ashlyn
Taylor
Lauren
thirsty Ashlyn
Ashlyn and Taylor at Fashion Island