Day 1

While this is all still new to me, it doesn't seem too terribly hard. For now. I know it will get harder, but right now, the thrill of the challenge is still there. I left the house yesterday to take something to Jeff's office. Jamba juice yelled at me, Mcdonald's breakfast called me, my debit card was calling me....but I was successful! I felt like I had been dodging mortars on my way home, guarding the kids on the way into the house. Once I was inside I didn't seem to have that urge anymore.

The first thing Aidan asked me when he got in the car after his playdate was if I had bought him anything. When I told him 'no' he got pretty upset. He even asked if I was just kidding. I think this is going to be really good for him too, knowing that he isn't going to be getting gifts, treats, surprises or whatever everyday just because he wants one. Yes, he is spoiled, but its our own fault. I'm hoping by the end of the month that he will be a little more thankful for the things he does have.