I love bags. I may have mentioned that before. It's a weakness. Fortunately I am not picky about brand names or designers. I do love to shop for new purses and bags but I'm perfectly happy to do it at Target or Kohl's or JC Penney. I've never even looked at Coach or Fendi bags. Not that I would be opposed to spending the money on one if I adored it; I just don't tend to shop at places that sell them. As long as it's pretty, fun or functional, I'm all over it, even if it's being sold at the local drugstore.

Every trip to California presents an opportunity for purse-shopping. This most recent one was no exception. And not only did I find some cute bags, I got fabby deals. What's better than cute purses? Cheap cute purses.

We SO did not need another stroller. We have one; it's lightweight and compact and perfect for travel. Unfortunately it's also boring and a bitch to steer. Also, it does not have flames. Obviously this situation needed to be rectified immediately. Enter the Cosatto Diablo. This baby is sweet. It has two-position calf support, meaning you can raise the footrest like you would on a recliner so the baby's feet aren't dangling. It's also got "Cozy Toes", a fleecy boot that goes over the bottom half of the stroller to keep the child warm. I may start walking when the weather gets cold again just to use it. And, as their literature points out, the stroller offers "ultimate street cred" which, as you know, is paramount to the development of any toddler.

So, here it is, unnecessary but irresistible:

I mean, people, come on....IT HAS FLAMES!

(Ours should be arriving sometime next week.)

Pairs of shoes purchased today: 5 (counting the slippers)

Purses purchased so far: 1

You see....I am pacing myself!

Tomorrow is our requisite shopping trip to the outlets and Mervyn's. I imagine my purse count will rise by tomorrow afternoon.

Yeah...I'm having a good time.

P.S. -- We're having the kids' pictures taken tomorrow at Sears, so check back tomorrow evening or Wed. morning if you're interested in seeing the little crumbsnatchers.

It's off to Norman I go.

JZ and I are dashing up to go to Toys R Us (before they possibly shut down). I still want a doll stroller for him for an Easter gift and the ones at Walmart are crummy. Also, I purchased an exceedingly adorable shirt for him at Babies R Us the other week and there was a shortall that matched it but they didn't have it in his size. The Norman Toys R Us has a small baby clothes section so I'm praying they have it because it's just too twee for words.

Also on the agenda: Target, the mall playground and Gymboree (duh.)

I have been trying to spend less time online this week, as it had really gotten out of control over the past month or so. So far my solution to keeping me off the computer has been to leave the house and go places, most of which cost me money that I shouldn't be spending. I'm not sure this is the best solution.

Nonetheless, off I go.