No time like the present.

Some changes we have made since our choice to remain childfree. Funny how the little changes can feel so big...
1. Moved the medicine from the high, hard to reach shelf into... the medicine cabinet. No more needing to use a step stool every time I need a damn Tylenol.
2. Moved the nail clippers and other sharp or pointy bathroom accouterments into the drawer in the bathroom.
3. Moved fragile glassed and bowels into the lower shelves of the island.
4. Started making plans to take a BIG vacation.
5. Started making plans for the spare room.
6. Don't freak out.... started the process to adopt a dog. Okay I asked you to please not freak out. I am not replacing my dreams of a child with a dog. A dog can't replace a kid. I have just wanted one for a long time and at the moment we think it would be a good, therapeutic time to lavish some love on a 4 legged buddy. We will probably have him by Christmas.
7. Made arrangements to donate crib and various bits to a local shelter for abused women.
8. Purged house of books and magazines about parenting and pregnancy.
9. Gave $300 breast pump to girlfriend who just had a baby.
10. Started to sort toys to give away and toys to keep in a box for young visitors.
11. Talking to each other about our choice. About what it will mean, what it will look like. We are together 100% here and that is the most important thing.