Do as I say, not as I do

So I find myself explaining TV adverts to an almost 2 year old:

"You don't need any of these things.  They're just there to try and convince you that if you had them, you'd be more happy. "

Then I find myself popping to Gunwharf Quays to get her some shoes from the discount Clarks and am pulled in all directions by the lovely shops I see (White Stuff, Cath Kidson, The White Company).  

I'm screaming internally....

"these things don't lead to more happiness....but they are rather lovely!"

In the end I practically ran to the bike to get out of there (as much as you can run with a child, a baby in a car seat, a nappy bag, shoe box and cycle helmets :-)