And the Christmas Shopping Continues...

Today is the second to the last Sunday before Christmas.  We've been to the mall last Friday and it was full packed!  The stores can barely manage to keep up with the consumers' demands.  I was at Target last Thursday too, to buy Christmas ornaments, thinking I'll come back to buy gifts, but by Friday, the stuff I'd like to get were all gone.  I looked up on the internet and they're out of stock too:(

So, as it turned out, toys are a hit at this time of the year.  I was able to buy a few toys and I can't believe I still need more! The problem is, toys can be very costly at this time of the year.  Come to think of it, maybe they're pricey all year round, it's just that we are buying so much at one time, that we think the toys cost extra high this season.  The lady before me at the registrar last Friday bought a total of about $680 for toys.  Wasn't that grand?

Thinking that I only have a full week to shop for the gifts to reach before Christmas, I can now feel the stress.  The gifts for kids won't be all toys though.  For my 1-year old nephew, I am thinking of getting new baby boys clothes.  I know that a lot of relatives and family friends would give him toys anyway.  Cute clothes would be perfect for my very cute nephew, Joaquin.  I haven't seen him yet since he is in the Philippines. Honestly, I can't wait to meet him.  Giving gifts to my brother's family would somehow ease the longing to be with them.  My two other nephews would sure be a lot taller now, too.  Anyway, I might as well go back to my quest on finishing up with my Christmas shopping:-)