Last Thursday, we were finally able to go to SM (all four of us!). My mom celebrated her birthday last Friday and we chose to celebrate last Thursday, that day being my day-off. We also took the opportunity to take Matthew on his first mall trip ever.

We got there at around 12 noon, so we immediately went to Max's after My wife bought Matthew a bottle of Gerber Chicken Noodle soup. After a hearty lunch we went around the shops. It was one of the rare times that I shopped with my mom. My wife helped her pick out and fit a few items, all while I tried to preoccupy our little toddler-to-be. He kept trying to get out of his stroller. I had to carry him a few times so he wouldn't get bored with his view. He likes it when I carry him, probably because he can see other people at eye-level.

We also got Matthew a few more feeding bottles. We've already sustained collateral damage from our frequent tussles over who gets to keep the bottle after he's fed. I usually concede, and he gets to play with his bottles. Unfortunately though, he fumbles with them and at times some have hit the floor pretty hard, enough to cause major cracks. Anyway, he seemed to like the ones we bought. I kept trying to wrestle them away from him so the plastic wrap (together with the price tag) on the feeding bottles would remain intact just until we get to the cashier to check them out.

A few more shops and we had to call it a day. After 4 hours of walking around, my feet were exhausted. Matthew had to improvise a few times by dozing off in his stroller. Before we left, I suggested we eat merienda at French Baker. We kind of lingered there for a while. My feet were killing me. After eating our meal, buying pandesal (yes! they now have pandesal at French Baker!) and a loaf of sourdough bread, we went on home to rest our tired feet.

That reminds me. Ever notice that all the ladies that work for SM are slim? Don't they just look fabulous in those slim uniforms? Try walking or standing 8 hours a day and you might be able to fit in one too.