diff --git a/.xinitrc b/.xinitrc
index 1db986b..b51e5c8 100644
--- a/.xinitrc
+++ b/.xinitrc
@@ -48,6 +48,6 @@ if [ "$HOST" == "archmetabox" ] ; then
 fi
 
 # start my trusty window manager
-exec xmonad --recompile
-exec xmonad
+# exec xmonad --recompile
+# exec xmonad
 
diff --git a/.xprofile b/.xprofile
index b19c168..5cf2c42 100644
--- a/.xprofile
+++ b/.xprofile
@@ -15,3 +15,6 @@ xsetroot -cursor_name left_ptr
 
 # screenlayout
 /home/solomon/.screenlayout/normal.sh
+
+xmonad --recompile
+xmonad --replace