here are 3 things...

.....that are making me dislike 'budget mania at the leif's':

1.

a ppb bag.

now, my first inclination was to be a tad ashamed to want such an expensive bag.

BUT, i've since justified it, no worries :)

i mean, come on. most of you know it was a bit difficult accepting that i wouldn't be buying leggings, headbands, nailpolish, dresses, and other sweet girl gettup for future babyleif.

though.........i've come a long way, and am now quite pumped to dress my little bambino. and i laugh at the thought of wanting a girl, when i'm now in total boy mode. and wouldn't want it any other way :)

however, i've justified this bag, because its the one girly baby-related thing i can do/have while raising a boy.

at least in my opinion.

so. a cute diaper bag is a must.

just dont know which one.

i kinda like both.

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2.

TOMS

thanks molly for turning me to these sweet kicks with your fbook photo.

clearly i was WAY out of the loop.

i haven't been to a 'regular store' in at least 8 months, probably more like 10, i think the last time i went shopping was before christmas. just maternity for this girl.

and although i'd heard about TOMs on an ad, i didn't realize they were actually the

'cool shoe to buy'

and props to them - they give a pair of shoes to a needy child, every time you purchase one for yourself

and double props. they are comfy. or so im told.

so i think i 'need' a pair of these.

just don't know which color.

i kinda like all three

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3.

a cute camera strap.

totally doesn't hold up to the above two items, in terms of priority on the buy list.

but i stumbled upon this sight (click the photo or source below) with oodles of fabulous fabric.

and sudenly,

i dreamed of carrying around my camera (that i don't know how to use) with one of these savy straps.

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so.

mr leif, now that you have admitted to actually reading this blog daily.

(yep folks, he finally jumped on the bandwagon)

and now that you've veiwed these 3 items.

please know that the bag and shoes are needs.

the cam strap is a want.

:)

and if you see a fairly large purchase coming through in the next couple weeks.

its because i couldn't resist.

and i busted through our budget brick wall on spending.

but.

i promise i'll try not to.

i'll just stick to dreaming, for real.

:)