Having my wallet missing for almost a full day made me realize I should keep some cash in the house. I don’t normally have cash. I use debit for absolutely everything. I had to take my daughter to the doctor yesterday and I had to pay a $20 copay. The only cash I had in the house was the $100 I was given at the zoo. So I took $40 to get me through the day. I really don’t know what I would have done if I hadn’t had that money. Don’t worry, I’ve already paid it back.

I couldn’t swing by the ATM because I didn’t have my debit card. I couldn’t go into the bank to get cash because I didn’t have ID. I had checks but most places ask for ID to accept a check. I do have a credit card in the house but it’s in my maiden name. Not that that mattered I guess since I didn’t have ID to prove my name one way or the other.

I’ve heard before that some people keep a mattress stash and I always wondered why. Seemed kinda silly to me. But I’ve learned my lesson. So please, everyone, keep a mattress stash!

My husband found my wallet when he got home from work. phew. It was folded up in the stroller in the back of the van. I knew it was in the van. I looked there at least three times. I even pulled the stroller out but I didn’t open it up. So mystery solved. I don’t know why I got the cash out to pay the parking before I put the stroller away, but apparently I did.

My friend found her wallet too. It was also in the back of her car. I told you it was chaos getting the kids in and out of the car!

So all is right with the world again.