Every year I try to give up something meaningful for Lent. Typically I choose something like cheese or sweets, something I have a hard time saying no to. But lately I’ve cut back on my overall cheese intake (shocking!) and have lost an appetite for sweets (gasp!) so it wasn’t as big of a challenge this year. Then Matt offered the words I never wanted to hear- “We should give up eating out for Lent.” I was so conflicted. On the one hand, great idea. We eat out at least once a week, sometimes more if I’m really tired. We could really save money and it’d definitely be healthier. Then on the other hand I absolutely love going out to a good dinner. Plus its a social thing, you meet with a friend for lunch or go on a double date for dinner. It would be SO hard to give it up! Challenge accepted.
We’re almost a week into Lent and I am proud to report that we haven’t broken down yet. That’s not to say it hasn’t been tempting. When I’m exhausted from a week filled with work and school all I want to do on Saturday is get dinner. But, no. Instead this week I mustered up the motivation and made something for us. Sunday morning came and all I could think about was my favorite breakfast spot, Little White House, but instead I whipped up a fancy little homemade breakfast instead. It’s been tough but I’m hoping I can keep up the motivation until Easter! 39 days left until April 8…
