Lent

With the start of Lent this week, like most good little Catholics, I was trying to think of something I need to give up . But I just didn't want to give something up. I feel like lent should be a time to be intentional on other areas of my life that I should do better. For example, less yelling, more quiet time and  more time for prayer . I originally was going to give up Starbucks! (It's going to be a long 40 days 😬)! Then as a family we are giving up eating out . The kids and I eat out entirely too much when nick is at the firehouse . I make a weekly to do list and hang on the fridge each week with little things like where kids go each day , tutoring , nick's schedule, sports , etc. Now I am going to add a meal plan. I make the list on Saturday or sundays . This week we stuck with it!! Let's see if we can make it to Easter ! Then to really make myself go the extra mile this Lenten season, I am also giving up shopping  ! Shocking , right?! Meredith says I am going to die giving up all this stuff ! I almost ordered a pair of shoes for Easter yesterday but stopped myself. I can wait until closer to Easter to get them! I am such an instant gratification person! When I want something I want it now! I hate waiting !! Time to learn patience !! Maybe during this time I will learn that I don't need all the "stuff" I think I do!!

 It's a busy weekend round here ! Nick is at the firehouse and I picked up an extra shift at work Saturday . Sunday is another big day for nick on this RCIA Path. We have to go to mass at our church and then later on in afternoon church at the cathedral ! I am so proud of him for doing this!! I can already see small changes in our family ! So happy weekend y'all !!