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 Thursday Thirteen: In My PursePosted January 10th, 2008 by Jen in carnivals, family life, parenting
Can you tell a lot about a girl by what’s in her purse? I don’t know, but here are thirteen things currently in my purse. I’ll pull them out in random order, and let’s see what will be revealed about Diary of 1! 1. Two Girl Scout patches: From JJ’s Girl Scout meeting two days ago, which Mom needs to iron on the little scout’s vest. 2. One Clifford diaper: Oh my, the three year old still in a diaper? The horror! 3. One Starbucks gift card: Courtesy of e-Mom - Thanks, I’ll be using this soon, neverminding the leftist policies of the leftist company in the leftist city. Lifting the boycott for a good cuppa joe. 4. One black leather wallet: Bulging with receipts, I’m terrible about keeping up on wallet organization. 5. Three Deschutes Public Library Cards: One is mine, and two are the older children’s. Child number three (age 4) can finally write her name, the only requirement for getting a library card around here, so this week, I’ll add another card to the pile. Yes, this was the first thing she mentioned upon successfully writing her name. 6. One enormous black hair clip: One of those Jaws type clips, much too large for my amount of hair, and it’s forever falling out, so why do I keep it? Emergencies only. Like the wind ruined my hairdo and so up it goes. 7. One black sharpie pen: In my purse because it was confiscated from the four-year-old, who was caught with it in the van, attempting to write her name on a napkin. 8. One check from Dr. Schulze: Can you say “preying upon the elderly?” This is a check for my mom that I have to deposit in her bank for her. A $2.00 refund from one negligent snake-oil salesman who promises old people they will never get cancer, never have bowel problems, and never die. 9. One pair of fingernail clippers: With four children always in tow, chances are high that one of those 40 little fingernails will develop a crack or grow too long. 10. One spray bottle of mace: With a keyring attached, this is usually connected to my keys. However, when I was last at the airport, I wisely removed it to avoid jail time. I haven’t put it back on yet, but hey, thanks for the reminder, Thursday Thirteen. You never know when a thug or vicious animal will wander by. 11. One business card for a dog trainer: I have two sessions left, not that it’s going to make a difference. At one of her visits, she knowingly commented, “Do you love your dog? Because if you don’t, training won’t be very helpful.” 12. One penny: Talk about a cashless society. I literally have only one penny in my entire purse. 13. One Coupon for Nature’s Cure Yeast Infection: Umm, I have children who think it’s fun to grab coupons from those little electronic coupon dispensers at the grocery store. Last visit, one particular child, who reads very well, produced this coupon he had snatched, and at the checkout stand, said loud enough for everyone in line to hear, “Mom, what is Nature’s Cure Yeast Infection?” Giggles ensued around me, as I grabbed the coupon and stuffed it in my purse. ****** So, what’s in your purse? Carnival update: The Carnival of Insanities: don’t be put off or confused by the title - this is a very funny, witty, satirical site that will have you laughing…if you’re of the conservative, liberty-minded persuasion. The Christian Carnival: now showing at Parableman. Up next right here at Diary of 1! My theme will be The Renaissance - but don’t worry, any post will fit in, after all, I have a few centuries to work with, and there’s nothing new under the sun. Here are submission instructions, but it’s easiest to submit your post HERE - by next Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 11:50 p.m. ET. |
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13 Responses
I have a lot! I always vowed that I would never have a “Mommy” purse…but now that I am a Mom..I do have a gigantic purse that seems to shallow everything up! My children love to get coupons for me as well..:)
Hey, my kids love to collect coupons too! Hopefully yours will never need to be used. My husband would have thought that was hilarious if he had been in earshot. I always tease him cause he cringes when those kind of ads come on TV. I laughed at your dog training comments!
I don’t have a lot of weird things, but I do have lots of useful things, because I’m the mom. I have things like band-aids, nail clippers, eyeglasses cleaner (five of us wear glasses), a multi-tool, a big water bottle for whoever is desperately thirsty, and the latest Pizza Hut and Runza coupons, because you never know when you might need to stop to eat!
I have a digital camera, a feminine hygene object, six pieces of paper I no longer need and a lone double A battery.
Fun post…it’s always interesting to hear what other people carry in their purses. Our purse contents usually say a lot about where we are in life. I just checked mine…other than the usual contents I found 3 doctor appointment cards…I must be getting old to have a doctor for so many body parts!!
#7 Practicing for the library card, per chance? Too cute, glad you caught it, though, before it progressed to other places!
I have much of the same in my purse: diaper, finger nail clippers, mace, haha!! Then there’s 3 different lip glosses, cell phone, random Swarovski crystals that have fallen off the cell phone… Occasionally, I grab the “big” tote and carry around my laptop, which means more crystals. And, the can’t leave home without it: digital camera.
It takes me longer to fill my purse than it does to dress. :|
I loved your T13, very fun!!
Oh I couldnt even begin to go through my purse. My purse holds six smaller ourses inside each with its own stuff! It would take till tomorrow to list it all. :)
thats is suppose to say;..six smaller purses
Aw, let the kid have the Sharpie!
I love your list. What a balanced life. God bless.
Great list. I have a ton of stuff in my purse too.
Melanie, oh, the Mommy Purse - that is exactly what I have!
Jane, I do hope I never have to use that coupon! But if I did, it sounds like a good product, actually!
momhuebert - the multi-tool sounds interesting! Take that out before going through airport security!
AJ, my digital camera is usually in my purse, too…It’s never far from me.
Diana, oh no, three doctor appointment cards - yuch! I’m sorry.
K, exactly, practicing, practicing, covering every available paper with her name!
Monique, the Swarovsky crystals have me smiling!!
Mrs. Darling, the 6 smaller purses - what a fabulous idea!! You’re always the organizer. :-)
SandyCarlson, I’ll let the kid have the Sharpie in YOUR van, okay?? :-)
Working at Home Mom, I don’t know many women without an everyday purse just full of stuff. But then there’s the evening bag, when we can pretend we don’t ever have boxes of kleenex and tampons hanging out of our purses. :-)
Hey Jennifer!
It has been too long! We are finally moved and I am just starting to get a little time to blog and read all my faves (I see I have a lot of catching up to do here!) Thanks so much for sending e-Mom my way - how sweet of you to think of me! And I am so thrilled that you won the giftcard! Wish I could dome join ya for a cup of leftist coffee while we have rightist conversation - hee hee! ( :
Hope all is well down your way!
Warmly,
Mandi
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