What's in your purse?

I've been holding on to some money I was given at Christmas, just waiting for the perfect "something" to buy JUST FOR ME. All you moms out there know how hard that is. There were so many things I could have used it for around the house--new bikes for the kids, a mini-vacation for the weekend--the list goes on and on. But my wonderful husband talked me into using it on something that I wanted, not needed. So I finally splurged on my dream purse, the one I would never walk into the store and purchase, the one that costs more than my electric bill. I found it new but much more reasonably priced on ebay (who doesn't LOVE ebay???) and just bought it. Some may say I'm crazy, maybe wasteful, but it was quite exhilarating to open the box today and unpack the gift I gave myself. My hubby's first reaction? "That's a beach bag!" My reply? "No, honey, it's a mom bag!"

So what's in your purse? I carry the obvious wallet, cell phone, checkbook, etc. But I also find miscellaneous items from time to time. I seem to have an unending supply of ponytail holders, loose change, and straw wrappers. And my wallet is ALWAYS overflowing with receipts--grocery store receipts, post office receipts, restaurant receipts.... I usually have my digital camera for those candid moments and my rosary is always in the front pocket, ready for action. I could write pages about stuff I carry, just in case I need it (hand sanitizer, nail clippers, female products, lip balm, dental floss....).

As I prepare to "move into" my new purse, I realize just how much I carry with me day in and day out. No wonder my shoulder always hurts! So believe me when I say that I will be purging so my beautiful new purse won't be stuffed to the gills. Which leads me to wonder about other things in my life that need to be purged. My dear husband would say Facebook would be a good start, but he knows that will never happen. But I do see where the laptop robs me of time. And as much as I love my DVR, it allows me to record too much too easily, thus also stealing my time. Will there ever be a day when I won't be connected to the internet or stop watching TV? Ummm, no. But I can strive to find a little balance. I can use a little self-control. I can edit those things into less of a priority. God help me as I try to purge the straw wrappers out of my life! ;)