Last night I was in a mood. A mood to get out of the house and shop for something fun, something just for myself. I wanted to go out and be able to take my time to browse and peruse, and not have to hurry, or have flat hair and a stained shirt and a baby on my hip.

I told Justin and he was fine with it. (I have such a patient husband)

So, I put Audrey to bed a little early, fluffed my hair, transferred my wallet and car keys from the diaper bag to my purse, kissed Justin and flew out the door. I was on a mission. No kids, no spilling sippy cups, no rushing. Just me, cute spring clothes and my debit card.

Once at the store sans baby and husband and using an actual purse like a regular person I browsed and perused. I even tried a few things on, but didn't find a single thing that was just right.

Until I found myself in the kids section. I spent the rest of the night shopping for Audrey.

I am a Mom. Even when I try not to be.