Now that All Saints’/All Souls’ Days are over, the next time there’ll be a family get together is on Christmas and New Year’s day.

If we come to think of it, at the end of this month, Christmas shopping should start (if not already), that is if you want to beat that extra-thick crowd at that time of year. I started my preparation by updating my address book. Something I haven’t really done for too many years.

The holiday season became extra special to me since Raine arrived. His birthday is an additional celebration for my family between Christmas and New Year’s day — meaning I have to work hard at hiding that birthday gift. Otherwise, baka masanay si Raine na doble lagi regalo ko sa kanya tuwing pasko.

What about you? Have you already thought of what Christmas gifts to buy this year?