Peace Offering

Something arrived today...

but I was out. Good thing the post office was still open when we got there.

What's inside?

This.

Thank you hubby for spoiling me.

Note: I can actually buy this bag myself (through my book royalty), but it's one of those things which are better given than bought. And since hubby has been a bit silly the past few weeks, I let him buy me one, as his peace offering. Mwehehehe

Funny, but after receiving this, I felt guilty. Why? Because I admit this is splurging on my part. It's over my usual limit :( And it didn't help when Liam told me this: "Bag again?! You still have plenty of bags mama!" Uh-oh.

Counting the Days

....when Liam goes back to school, for his last pre school year
....when Liam starts with his soccer lessons again
...when Liam and Sam resumes their swimming lessons
...when Liam feels better, with no more fever, after getting 2 needles today:(

... when Sam starts her Gymbaroo classes with me
...when I find Sam's GAP jumper which has been missing for two weeks now :(

... when it's Australia Day and it's hopefully another long weekend for us :-)
... when we go to Lake Macquarie for our Australia Day celebration :-)

...when I get all the letters I am waiting for in the mail
...when I get my first call again
...when I resume work again

... when I get my new bag ;)
... when I find and get my new car :-)

Lead the way, Lord!

Advanced Birthday Present

I gave in.

I wanted to have a tablet for Christmas and today it became an advanced birthday present. Thanks to hubby.

Before I gave in, he was actually asking me if I needed it. I told him, he was actually asking the wrong question. Of course, I didn't need it. But, do I want it? That is the question. Well, obviously, I gave in.

But mind you, I almost said no to the second question. I was a bit shy and guilty. Is it splurging on our part? Am I splurging? What about those fears that I had initially of us having lesser talk time at home when we get a new gadget? Yes, for sometime now I have been wanting a tablet, but when I had the chance to have one, I suddenly found myself backing out. But of course, I DIDN'T.

I am now using my newest gadget as I write this blog. And aside from being amazed with technology, I am loving the fact that it is indeed very handy! The thing is, I should set my limitations as well and be a model for my little boy, who, like me and his Papa, has the tendency to be addicted to gadgets.

We didn't get an ipad2. After reading all the reviews, we felt that we can have a better deal with what we bought. It is a bit heavier than the ipad2 but aside from that the other features are better. The cameras, higher resolution, HDMI and USB availability, it is android, and has an SD card slot. Of course, it will never match the popularity of the ipad2 (being a Mac/apple product), but we get more value for our money :) Before I even forget to mention it, hubby got me an Acer Iconia tablet :)

Needless to say, I am very happy with my newest gadget.

Thank you to my ever generous hubby, for this wonderful present :) Yep, he'd rather spend on gadgets than buy me designer bags hehehe Well, I guess, I will just have to save up on my bags ;)