Jon Gosselin was snapped Wednesday at the Swatch Store in New York City shopping for birthday presents for his twin daughters Mady and Cara, who turn 9-years-old Thursday.

PHOTOS: Jon Shops For Birthday Gifts For Mady And Cara

The 32-year-old reality TV dad, who earlier in the day picked up a birthday cake at The Cupcake Café, might have not have enough time to sing songs and blow out the candles with the birthday girls, as wife Kate has asked him to just spend just two hours with them Thursday, and make up the time this weekend.

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Jon Gosselin was spotted buying a birthday cake Wednesday at The Cupcake Café in New York City.

Jon Buys Birthday Cake For The Twins

Jon’s  twin daughters Cara and Mady turn nine on Thursday, and according to Jon he intends to spend the evening with them celebrating.

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But that goes against wife Kate’s wishes who has asked Jon to just spend the hours of 4 - 6 alone with the kids, and then to take what would of been her time with the kids on  Saturday and Sunday.

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Kate explained in an email that she does not want to spend time with the kids and Jon together due to their strained relationship.

Read About Kate’s Email To Jon

Earlier Wednesday Jon railed against Kate insisting that he would spend as much time as he wanted with the kids and would even stay over at the house if he chose, as it still belongs half to him.

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Looks like there’s fireworks brewing at the Gosselin household!

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