I Bought a Grandma Purse

I had a break-down today at Target. I went to take my son shopping to spend a little of his birthday money (he bought a Darth Vader voice changer and mask :starwars: and his life is now complete). I was buying practical things, and when I struggled to find my shopping list amid the stuffed purse I have, the raw truth invaded. I realized I needed a bigger purse.

Now, the last time I went shopping, I eyed the cute little leather handbags that make you look like a trendy chick. You know, the ones that hold a wallet and a lipstick? I wanted one so badly. In the end I caved into reason and bought a medium sized brown purse (that way I can use it in both summer and winter). Mind you, it holds little more than a wallet, sunglasses, car keys, and cell phone.

But as any mother will tell you, once you have kids, your purse changes. Suddenly, those overnight-sized floppy handbags look rather attractive. I draw the line and the ones that could double as an airline carryon bag. But today, there was no turning back. Instead of trying to cram the wallet, cell phone, sunglasses, Motrin, crayons, tissues, gum, ID badges, make-up, spare batteries, car keys, classroom keys, and the other sundries needed in a purse, I bought the Grandma bag. You know, the one where you can keep small animals? Yes, I could hide a poodle in there. Or perhaps, three Happy Meals, placed end to end.

Oh, the space! The luxury! If the kids are bored, I can store a game of Candyland in there. Or six rolls of Charmin, should the public stalls be out!

So, what does your purse look like and what’s the strangest thing you have in there ? Or if you’re a guy, do you have a man purse like Jack Bauer in 24? What are your thoughts on man purses?