Retail Therapy

I'm not so much into shopping to feel better.  Actually I need a therapist after I go shopping because I always feel guilty for spending the money!  We went down the hill to have pictures taken of the kids and I wanted to use my gymboree coupon since they were having a sale.  Everything in the store was $13.99 or less.  This was a splurge because we usually only get hand me down gymboree clothes.  I just can't spend a lot of money on clothes that Grace will get marker on or play outside in and ruin.  Anyway, since I had the coupon, I got her a couple outfits.  I also got some uniform pieces for the kids for school because they also were on sale at Children's Place.  I got each of them 1 shirt and 4 shorts/skirt/capris.  I can't believe I am already buying Grace uniforms.  Figured I should start early this year since I have to buy for 2!  The last 2 years poor Andrew has only had 4 pairs of pants that I had to rotate and keep very clean.  Friday was always a relief because he was able to wear jeans or jean shorts.  This year I am hoping to buy a little at a time and have more clothes for him so I'm not stressing about whether or not uniforms are clean.  Grace on the other hand cannot have 4 pairs of pants.  She needs jumpers, skirts, shorts, pants, polo dresses, capris.  The list goes on!  Have you seen the adorable sweaters and cardigans that she can wear to make her outfit even cuter?  Don't tell David just yet, but he may need another job!  It's a good thing we have a crappy mall here because I would be in trouble!

The kids pictures turned out awesome!  We haven't done sibling pictures since Grace was 2 so it was definitely time!  They also did individual shots of the kids for their birthdays. A little late for Grace but at least we got a picture.  I'll share the pics as soon as I can. Hope the rest of your week is good!