Carpet Bag

There is a appellation that has been assigned to me, Mary Poppins. It is not because my transportation is an umbrella or I can make "spoonful of sugar" moments, but it is my purse. I guess I probably can't even categorize it as a purse, it is more like a weekend bag. I am often asked if I have the kitchen sink in there. I always thought I was merely following the ever so prudent scout's motto , "Be prepare".
Having an infant requires a certain amount of bring along stuff that takes a larger bag to carry it, but when I no longer need all the items, excluding a small pouch of diaper and wipes, my bag is still extraordinarily over sized and jam packed with other "necessary items".
If your child or mine skids a knee, I have a first aid kit, or if allergies were to suddenly come on I have a small pharmacy located just inside. Need a pen I got five to choose from. Coupon book? I got it. Hair in a frenzy? Here's a comb, bobby pin, and elastic. I suppose I substituted my childhood security blanket with a security bag!