Catholic Mommies- what are you giving up for Lent?

Camike · March 2011

I think I'm going to give up dessert altogether. It's going to be tough, but I think I could do it!

melody921 · March 2011

I'm still debating this. I've considered giving up coffee (then decided this just isn't possible, especially on work days), red wine or dessert. I might actually decide to do something extra, rather than give something up, ie. pick a volunteer activity, promise to do something that I put off every day.

Karla and Alex · March 2011

chocolate!

nealbl · March 2011

Fried Food !!!!! oh boy I hope I can do it. I am in RCIA right now so this is my first giving up something for lent.

Virginny · March 2011

I'm thinking dessert as well, but would also like to get involved in some volunteering and take DS with me.

glasgow_girl · March 2011

I'm not Catholic, but we always gave something up for Lent. I fell away from it a little as I got older, but in the last few years, have used it to focus more on my spiritual life.

I'm planning on fasting during daylight hours. I did it 3 years ago, couldn't do it last year cos I was BFing, then the year before that we were TTC. I'll use the time I would normally spend eating to read, or pray or journal.

jaime5121 · March 2011

I was thinking of giving up soda - was hoping to get some other ideas off this post!

emcheerumr · March 2011

I'm giving up playing games on the internet, mainly Facebook games.

After DS goes to bed, I watch TV and play games. I could be doing much better things with my time.

DH and I are both going to work on planning out our meals/dinner during the week. This is really hard for us with our schedule but maybe it will kickstart us!

slmcronelaw · March 2011

I am giving up cokes, chocolate and french fries....going to be really tough, but that's the point, right?? LOL

KRMac · March 2011

I'm giving up Diet Coke (and other pop). I'm going to try to have more patience with others, especially DH and coworkers.

And I'm going to say nightly prayers with DS. I feel like we should have worked this into his bedtime routine already, but 40 days should get us into the habit.

glasgow_girl · March 2011

KRMac:

I'm giving up Diet Coke (and other pop). I'm going to try to have more patience with others, especially DH and coworkers.

And I'm going to say nightly prayers with DS. I feel like we should have worked this into his bedtime routine already, but 40 days should get us into the habit.

I'm going to add this too, if you don't mind me nabbing your idea!

KRMac · March 2011

glasgow_girl:
KRMac:

I'm giving up Diet Coke (and other pop). I'm going to try to have more patience with others, especially DH and coworkers.
And I'm going to say nightly prayers with DS. I feel like we should have worked this into his bedtime routine already, but 40 days should get us into the habit.
I'm going to add this too, if you don't mind me nabbing your idea!

Of course not!

Deirdre18 · March 2011

I am going to start saying the rosary as a family at night.

jinnymb · March 2011

Being pregnant!!!

veronica.tanner · March 2011

Every year I give up soda, sweets, etc. This year I think I'm going to take a different route. I'm going to work on my family. I'm going to give up nagging, being greedy, and being lazy when it comes to cooking/housework, and complaining. I do all that too much and it's taking a toll on my boys and LO. Wish me luck cuz it's going to be H A R D!!

Ridgebackmom · March 2011

Not sure yet, maybe sweets after 5, Fb or swearing

these pp were really good though. I do nagg A LOT!!

Violetrrina1319 · March 2011

some good ideas on here! I am on facebook way too much so maybe that although it will be really hard. I was thinking of giving up being lazy and comitting to work out every day for at least 30 minutes! IDK

ksugrl84 · March 2011

I'm giving up Facebook except one check a day and sweets after 7:00pm. I spend way to much time on my computer in the evenings when I could be more productive.

swimrbride · March 2011

Sweets for dessert (except for once a week). I still plan on having dessert, but will change it to fruit.

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