My wallet, always one step ahead of me...

After finally realizing that my French Wallet was a thing of the past, I went to JCP Wednesday and took the plunge. This is the new version of the French wallet. It got me thinking of that very first French wallet that I had in 1985. Was it called that because the French are thin? Because their lifestyle is laid back? Uncluttered? I guess that would definitely describe my life in June 1985 when I received that wallet! When I bought its replacement several years later, it was the same size, only had an extra flap, for a few extra cards. But it was only a small change. It was an easy transition. At that point my life had not changed a whole lot, other than being married and having a job.

This new and improved wallet is much larger. A full inch wider and a full inch taller, with 2 compartments for bills, and double the flaps for cards. It pretty much is keeping up with the busier life I lead now as a 40 (ish) year old working mother of 2. It actually fits better with my extra 10 lbs since my 1985 body too. When transferring over all my cards and cash (ha!)...it wasn't as difficult as I though. I am still not thrilled with how much room it takes up in my purse, however...and I can't imagine how Lola will deal with it!

But now I am nervous. In another 7-1o years when I need to replace this...what will I be forced to purchase? I saw that one wallet at JCP called, My Big Fat Wallet...will that be it? Will I only be able to buy a Big Ass Wallet and will my ass be bigger to boot?