Living on $2 a Day @ UMW

Dillon and I just got back from Starbucks! He got up at 6:15 am and I am drinking (and will be finishing) this tall dark coffee before seven. The added benefit of Dillon getting up early was that I got to brush my teeth. I still have yet to resolve the toothpaste issue. The suggestions offered (baking soda and salt) are all resources that I would need to purchase out of my $10 or my remaining $1.67.

Back to the Starbucks...withDillon's first cry I ran in and grabbed him (I usually give him at least 5 minutes, not today). Into the CRV he and June my dog went. I forgot his pacifier! The entire drive he is calling out "bupper, bupper, bupper." I kept replying "hold on boy daddy needs his fix". Into the Starbucks we ran. This is not just any regular Starbucks. This is where the sourthern gentlemen of Richmond's west-side hang out in the pastels and bow-ties, extol the virtues of southern culture and sports, and dash off in their volvo wagons to the local law firms. Whereas here I am with my son who is still in his X-mas pajamas (remember, I had him all weekend by myself) with an unchanged diaper (the opportunity cost of changing it were simply too high this morning). And, here I am now fininshing this up while finishing up my coffee. It will be consumed before 7. And, it was worth it!