I was cleaning out my purse the other day and I was reminded that the contents no longer resemble those of my pre-mommyhood purse. This is an inventory of my purse... Before Children (BC) and After Delivery (AD).
BC: Pens with blue or black ink and pencils with erasers that had not been chewed. A pad of post-its.
AD: Crayons and miniature notebooks with butterflies and princesses. If a pencil lingers, it is decorated with Disney Characters and a furry top. If I have a pen, chances are strong it contains gel or glitter and it's Hot Pink or Purple.
BC: My lip gloss.
AD: My daughter's cotton candy flavored Lip Smackers.
BC: Wallet with cash, credit cards, and change. Membership cards for my favorite bookstores and libraries. The occasional movie ticket stub for a non-animated flick.
AD: Wallet with Zoo Pass, Wonderscope Pass, Chuck E. Cheese Coins, Happy Meal Coupons, and membership cards for Toys R Us, US Toy, Babies R Us, Price Chopper, Children's Orchard, etc. Movie stubs from Summer Movie Club... last film I saw in a theater? Madagascar 2. Oh and about that cash... what cash? Oh yeah, that is Emily's - it was sent by grandma for her birthday. We're planning a shopping trip to choose something. The library cards remain, but if you looked at the history of books I check out you would think my interests have shifted from Murder Mysteries and Gourmet Cookbooks to Lift-the-Flap Books, Princess stories, and Margaret Wise Brown.
BC: My hairbrush and a black barrette.
AD: A child's comb and bright colored ponytail holders with bumblebees and flowers.
BC: Breath Mints and Gum.
AD: Fruit Snacks and Mini-boxes of Raisins. Maybe a granola bar.
BC: My car keys on a small ring.
AD: Keys with a ton of membership cards (see above).
BC: If I would be "hanging out" in an airport or waiting room - a small paperback book.
AD: Mini-Coloring Book, Happy Meal toys, and Stickers.
BC: My cell phone - always charged. Husband, friends, and family in speed dial.
AD: My cell phone, maybe charged - Pediatrician added to speed dial.... and two other cell phones each with Princess Ringers and frequently answered in a hurry when I grab them instead of mine.
BC: Emergency Items like Tide-to-Go pen and Nail File.
AD: Band-Aids adorned with Cinderella and Mickey Mouse, Neosporin, Hand Sanitizer, and Tide Pen (used more than ever). Depending on age of children at the moment, a diaper and cream.
BC: Nothing personal.
AD: Wallet photos of the most wonderful people I've ever known and loved!
So, what's in your wallet?