I am having a rough 4th pregnancy, and so this year, Lent is going to be simple. Very simple. So simple that I am afraid our home might not feel very 'lenten', but, alas, that is what life is calling for right now. So although this resolution will not be fast-free and will probably not save us money to give to charity, it will hopefully help us to have the time and energy to establish a prayer routine again (something that was lost during my rough first trimester).
Much of this simplification will be in terms of expectations (as in, allowing my house to be a little less perfect). My other plan is to readjust my meal planning/cooking to reflect this. Basically, instead of worrying about making everything from scratch (like yogurt and bread), I am going to suck it up and purchase ready-made items so that I don't over-fatigue myself and, hopefully, will not have to rely on my husband quite so much (a very dear man who is not only sacrificing a lot of time and effort to help out around the house and with kids, but is also trying to write a dissertation).
The one thing that we must do because my daughters requested it, it is an awesome idea, and I promised over a month ago is that we're going to bake cookies and give them to the homeless at some point. I know it about the most unpractical thing to give to homeless people but I want to nourish the spirit of charity within my children.
While you establish your lenten routines, don't forget our list of activities that have been compiled over the last few years (that is, if you have the energy to do them)!
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Not impractical at all-it's a great idea! At St. Brigid (the homeless ministry I coordinate meals for) we ask people to bring dinner AND dessert. They love getting some treats too. Blessed Lent!
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