Post-Christmas Sale Crowds

Went to Takashimaya today. Very crowded. Before the kids came, mummy didn't mind the crowds. Now, mummy doesn't really like crowded places anymore. Is it Daddy's influence? Is this good thing?

We were looking for Raeanne's birthday present. Brought her to the Toys department and thought we'd be democratic and let her choose her own present. She ran along the aisles, fiddled with this and that, picked up a stuff toy to hug and talk to, etc. At first, we thought she wanted a toy telephone. Later, she seemed more interested in hugging and talking to puppet Elmo, puppet Ernie and stuffed Cookie Monster. She even put Cookie on her stroller and tried to buckle him down! When we wanted to go, Raeanne refused to let anyone put him back on the shelf. She appears to be really very much more acquinted with the Sesame Street gang after the show at Marina Square. The one that Mummy had to queue for more than an hour (with a very excited Megan and the usually very active Raeanne) to watch and take photo with. And we watched the show not once, but twice!
Anyway, we didn't get anything in the end. Mummy was not keen on stuffed toys and we couldn't think of anything else. So we decided we'll celebrate her birthday first and get her a suitable present later.

Do let us know if you've any suggestions!