On day two, and ugh. Woke up wanting the taste of a beer. Still am. Didn’t stop at the store, totally could’ve but damnit this craving. Got Water on the stove so I can make some tea gonna attempt to keep myself distracted, somehow. Got rid of all my beer left in the house today. My old man still drinks, not sure if he’s gonna join me in this journey or not. Probably not. We will see.
Having these cravings sucks. I’ve done the semi-sober thing before, not purposely, just never really had booze in the house, wasn’t a daily drinker. Just how things were.
Over the past 5 years I totally fell… Over the past two years, maybe a handful of days, or so, actually sober. So I know this change has to happen. At 42 with kids, a good man, drinking everyday like I did 20 years ago is NOT a good thing, not like it was back then, but it was only me to worry about. Not everyone I have now, and my life so together (kinda). Here’s to checking day two off the books. Bed time can not come soon enough.
Congratulations on day 2. Stay hydrated, eat well and have some sugar if you can. A lot of the early cravings in sobriety are sugar related. Do things for your sobriety everyday, make it your biggest priority. Best wishes to you. 
Good work @StacyAnn, day 2 is a good step. You’re doing good. Be gentle with yourself and remember, what you’re doing is like learning anything new, it takes effort and energy. The early days especially can be a grind (but it is so worth it).
Celebrate with that tea. Look at the mug and talk to yourself. Tell yourself you did a good job today and you earned a pat on the back, and this tea time is me time 
Good for you - keep it up, one day at a time.
Cravings are part physical, part psychological. The further from a drink you get, the less the physical pull will be. For me, I had to pursue a plan to build, or grow, my sobriety. I used counseling and AA to get there, to help me change my attitudes, feelings, behaviors and to recognize what booze had done positive in my life and find ways to replace that.
Blessings on your house 
as you begin your journey.
This is so true. I recently felt that urge to grab my keys and that a quick drive to the store for some wine. I had a cookie instead and the craving disappeared. I had forgotten the sugar effect of alcohol.