"I need my Santa Bag!"

"I need my Santa Bag!" Is the insistent cry we hear from our sweet Cat on various occasions- waking up, going out, sitting in her car seat. She carries this bag EVERYWHERE. What is it, you ask? Well, it's a rather simple craft red felt bag with a handle and the face of Santa. It's just the size for a little girl's purse.

Her teacher, Mrs. Christina gave them as Christmas gifts to Cat and her classmates at St. Rose. The Santa Bag has been our little girl's one indispensable fashion accessory. She has ignored many other purses, including a yellow zipper purse from Mexico (thanks Grannie) and other little bags. 

It is Santa Bag and nothing else.  When missing, Brian and I recognize that one of us needs to locate the bag before morning or else morning will not be so pleasant.  Since it is carried exclusively and everywhere, SB has seen some wear and tear. All manner of objects, including pencils, expensive jewelry and watches, old credit cards, store receipts, an unwrapped, half eaten granola bar, and Grannie's iPhone have resided therein.  In fact, It could be condemned by the Board of Health because of the bits and pieces of food items of undetermined age it carries. 

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My mom tells me that Cat's fascination with her SB reminds her of my own bag obsessions when I was just two years old.  

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I suppose it serves a function in the growth cycle- acting as a security blanket and giving her a chance to roll model. But I think Cat just thinks of it as a valuable companion to be with her almost everywhere.

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