Luxuries

When I was working full-time, my definition of luxury was a little different. I think my favorite luxury item was my collection of purses. I have some good ones. The headliner is this gorgeous cream colored Christian Dior. I love it. I got it in Las Vegas on a shopping trip with Me-Me.

I haven't really seen and/or used my purse collection in 20 months. It doesn't really seem practical to stuff a bunch of diapers, wipes, and Cheerios into that Dior. I had a super cute diaper bag with Helen and the new one my mom got me for two kids is great! But two bags day in and day out over 20 months just isn't the same. I miss the variety. I feel badly for my purses. In bags, up on shelves in my closet, just waiting to get out. Thank goodness Me-Me borrows them from time to time so they can see the world.

My favorite luxury items are a little different these days and a lot more intangible. My favorite thing lately has been a daytime shower. These days I have to take my showers at night, when Helen is asleep and Matt is home to keep an eye on Patrick. But on weekend mornings, Matt takes Helen on a walk with the dog, Patrick is napping, and I get to take a shower in the daylight. And not just in the daylight, but before the day really gets going. I love it. There is just something about taking a shower when the sun is out that feels luxurious to me. Its luxurious when both kids are asleep at the same time and the house is quiet. That's when I catch up on the shows I DVRed. Or take a nap. Its luxurious when Patrick sleeps for 5 hours at night. Its luxurious when the house is clean. My wonderful friends from MOMS Club have been bringing us dinner these last few weeks. That's luxurious too.

From time to time Matt and I go out just the two of us...and its still pretty luxurious to me to bring out one of those great purses for the night. But part of me misses my diaper bag and the little people who go along with it. So I don't think I mind keeping those purses up on shelves for a little while longer.