Lent

Last year I gave up Star$ for Lent and it wasn't so bad. I missed it the first few times, (as it was an almost daily habit), but eventually I learned to suck down the staff lounge coffee and appreciate the savings from not having a latte everyday.

This year I'm not going to buy anything "extra" for myself...no frivolous shopping. This basically includes anything..everything that I don't need. No strolling down the makeup aisle at the drug store or hopping online for a new pair of shoes or another dress or item of clothing that I don't need. Husband doesn't think I can do it, which gives me even more reason to do it!

Our family has had a lot of discussion about Lent and it's nice that the kids really understand what it means... Their Sunday school class has been prepping them for it and they've decided upon things for sacrifice and giving. We enjoyed a nice Ash Wednesday service..school night Mass is not what we are accustomed to and they were tired..and crabby. We bribed them that we'd take them out for pizza after...so they pulled through. My kids will do anything for pizza. The highlight of the night was my daughter farting..loudly...during Prayers of the Faithful. Which started a chain laughing reaction from TJ, Beau...and, me.

We are still waiting on Husband and how he plans to show sacrifice during Lent. My suggestion to him was to unball his socks before putting them in the laundry basket...drives me nuts!!!

Overall I think it's important to recognize this season simply because we are so lucky and have so many blessings. So many people in our world are not so lucky and we need to give thanks and sacrifice to God for his love.