My Kate Spade Screams “Mommy”
There is nothing like a fantastic purse! Actually, let me be more specific-there is nothing like a fantastic Coach or Kate Spade. I love my purses and keep them in pristine condition and organized at all times. My organization issues have been the topic of many “discussions” between my husband and me. He felt that since I had a big purse I should carry his wallet, keys, phone-if we are somewhere that he doesn’t want to carry these items. I didn’t want his stuff junking up my purse, much less making it bulky and unorganized. This was me; pre-mommy.
Because I am such a purse snob ( I admit it), I was extremely excited to shop for diaper bags. Initially, I found this Coach bag that was PERFECT, but my husband was very adamant that since he was going to be carrying this bag too, he was absolutely not going to carry anything that said Coach or Kate Spade. Since Coach and Kate Spade apparently insults masculinity, I had to search for months to find another bag I liked and was gender appropriate. I finally settled on a bag by Oi Oi that was huge. This bag had it all; pockets galore, insulated bottle holders, changing mat, and shoulder strap! I thought I would be able to get everything in it and have a fashionable bag-without having to carry baby items in my purse.
Kate sreams MOMMY from the inside!
I ran to Babies R Us last week to use the rewards I earned. While checking out I had to literally dig through my purse to get to the coupons. Let me tell you what exactly was in my purse that did not belong there:
3 pacifiers
7 Link-A-Doo Rings
Teething Strips
A Syringe for Gripe Water
Gripe Water
2 Packs of Mum-Mums
1 Random half eaten Mum-Mum
Desitin
Socks
I had to laugh at myself as I was dragging all these items from my purse. My pre-mommy rule has been blatantly broken. What happened to the days of only carrying my wallet, phone, lip stick, and checkbook? I don’t even know why I have a diaper bag anymore; it appears that everything but the diapers is in my purse! Rather than making a statement with my purse, it appears that my purse makes a statement about me…it screams “Mommy!”
Please tell me I’m not the only mom running around with ridiculous items in her purse!! I don’t even know how some of those items got in there??!
I must admit that you’re doing much better than I am! I’ve given up my purse all together. I usually just toss my wallet, sunglasses, and car keys into Nora’s diaper bag.
This is a very true statement. Kelly and I went out to lunch the other day, and as we pull away from her drive I ask her if she forgot her wallet. She said no, I keep it in the diaper bag
I am sure I will be the same as Kelly. I am not a fan of carrying things.
I wish I could do that but I’d look funny walking into meetings with a huge diaper bag! Not that I don’t look funny walking around with Mum-Mums and Gripe Water in my purse. Darn double edge sword- either way I look funny.
I understand!! I have not been able to give up my cute Coach purse, but have been considering upgrading to a larger version. The other day while running in Target with Ava I some how managed to stuff a bottle and paci in there. It was a pitiful sight and was just WRONG to see!! Sometimes those diaper bags are just to much to carry for a quick run to the store!
Brooke,
Just yesterday, I was in target and starving! I looked in my purse for a piece of gum and TA DA! There right next to my lip gloss Emmie had so sweetly placed her left over Snackwells cookies. They were delicious and did not even have slobber on them! You know she is still teething:) Packing everything into that chic purse does one day have it’s benefits…worth every crumb!
Toni-I think I need you at my house to help me remember things!!
Crystal-I believe the Coach and Kate Spade police would have us arrested immediately for property abuse. I assure you, if you upgrade you will only manage to get more baby stuff in your purse. Maybe the trick is to keep a small purse?
Ann-How old were those Snackwell cookies? Is there a mommy rule that states “if it’s in your purse it’s edible?” I’m not above eating half a Mum Mum!
I have to admit that along with Kelly, I don’t even carry a purse now, just my big fat diaper bag with my stuff in the little front pocket, haha.
First of all, love the purse! My coach purse, that has since been retired, can tell you that it had many items crammed in it. Mainly bc it just made since to put them in there instead of carrying two bags. Well, the sippy cup that leaked into my lovely coach is proof enough that sometimes you might need an extra bag.
Amber-I read your response to my husband and even he said “ouch.” I hope the sippy cup wasn’t full of grape juice or the like. That story is definitely proof that you need two bags. And once again-ouch.
Sarah-I don’t think I have ever seen you with a purse-even before the baby! You can’t blame that on Isaac!
I still keep the baby stuff separate. I always have preferred a small purse anyway-just wallet, keys, cell phone and such. I have a huge diaper bag for big outings and a cute small one for quick trips.
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