I died while shopping ...

Well, I almost died of exhaustion while out getting a gift for 哥哥's ex-classmate's little brother's birthday. It's this Saturday and 爸爸 can't promise he will be back home early so we could all go together to get the gift or I could go on my own after settling the kids to bed. But for the past few days he has been arriving home late. I don't want to go to the party empty handed. So since the weather was good - not raining, I thought I could bring the kids and get a gift on my own. How difficult can that be?

Bad move! I didn't even bring my sarong along because the trip wasn't planned. Double bad move!! Once we reach the toy store, this girl just dashed in, bring down toys from shelves like she was in her own house. Of course I have to pack after her otherwise I might get chase out. I don't even have time to look around.

In the end I bought a gift I found educational (and I'll go get another one for my kids this weekend when 爸爸 is not working) and most importantly, something I can managed to carry home with 2 kids in tow. The only blessing was they did not wail for toys when we left the store. But the trip home was equally bad with 妹妹 jumping about in the taxi. I'm half dead now. I need elixir!

Next time, either bring the stroller or the sarong or stay at home!