After waiting very impatiently all day for my bag, UPS finally arrived! I opened the box to find a lovely note expressing my Secret Santa's understanding of the trials of being a mother.

My SS purchased a wonderfully large messenger bag, because as he put it, "kids come with a lot of stuff." I have three, and yes, they have a ton of stuff.

Well, my dear SS, kids aside, I am also beginning my second year of grad school next week. I have a new laptop for school, and my old bag doesn't have a spot for a laptop.

This bag couldn't have arrived at a better time! It will be perfect for lugging all of my stuff to classes, seminars, and other events.

This bag is well-made, super cute (I love the purple), it is comfortable, and it has tons of spots for pens, pencils, and books. It even has a place for a water bottle!

It is much nicer than anything I would have purchased for myself!

Thanks SS! You're the best!

P.S. I apologize for my appearance in the photos. I'm not feeling so well today. Kids also share fevers and germs:(