Less stuff, more thanks
I've recently realized how easy it is to become hypocritical in lifestyle. I truly believe that I would be better off with less material goods but I still lust after the new and shiny. Especially with my kitchen. Well from this point on I'm going to make a conscience effort to not be so focused on newness and instead focus on enjoying what I have. This is a big step because my kitchen is a 70s horror show. At least everything works right?

That's it! I'm renaming my daughter Gasius Clay because she is the champion. Didn't get that from me. ;-)

No Impact Man, man.

We watched the first half of No Impact Man and I'm intrigued. Erik isn't sold on it I don't think. I really want to attempt to get rid of the TVs for a bit. I can't imagine how much time we waste watching TV. So maybe this summer we can limit our boob tube time.

In other news Rhea sucked on her thumb this morning. It was so amazing, watching her figure out how to separate her thumb from her fist and stick it in her mouth. I was a thumb sucker, I don't think Erik was.

She is going to be two months old next week and she has changed so much! My head spins thinking about it.

I mAde Erik try my homemade deodorant yesterday. Lets just say he's ticklish and leave it at that. :-)
I am finally at a place where I'm not a hormonal robot anymore. I'm not getting more sleep but I've adjusted to the lack. It makes it easier to be playful.
Rhea is 7 weeks old. It's going by so fast. *tear*

Ahh Thursday.

About half of the trash I wanted to throw out got picked up. I was too slow to get all of it out to the curb. Darn.

Day three of the deodorant change: I noticed that the creases in my armpits were slightly red and irratated. I'm thinking it is the baking soda. I could feel myself sweating today and still no smell.

My driveway is a sheet of ice and I'm more than a little pissed about it. I grew up in a house where the standard of being a decent person was set by appearances and that has shaped my view of my home. The pile of flooring on the side of my house is a black mark against me too. All I do is walk around compiling my mental list.

Prime and paint the hallway, put the finishing touches on the bathroom, replace the rotted out slider, trash the old flooring, fill in the low spots in the lawn. That doesn't even include my home improvement list.

Someday I will get to it. If daycare costs don't put us in the poor house. I've managed to just bring it in under $800 a month. Thats right, daycare almost costs as much as my mortgage. I'm scared to think about budgeting. Bleh.

She is worth it though. Totally. She smiles now and coos.

24 hours after initial application and only mild odor. I shoveled the entire drive way too so I definitely was sweating. I could get used to this.

Just in case your wondering, yes i did it. I made my own deodorant. I put it on before bed and it still smells good. The only thing I'm concerned with is sweat. I'm not a heavy sweater so I'm hopeful. I'll let you know.