Update on Lent 2012

Although it's been less than a week, I've been making progress so far for my Lenten goals.

Facebook- I gave it up for Lent. Haven't peeked once. This is probably for the best, since all of the anti-Catholic comments I see on the live feed weren't doing me any good and just anger provoking.

40 Bags in 40 days- So far, so good. I filled one bag each the first two days. Friday was a little hectice with work, so made up for it on Sat. and Sun. by filling approximately 3 bags full of stuff.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament- this the most important! I had slacked off going since Elijah became a toddler. I signed up to be the regular Saturdays at 9 pm. I am so glad I did. This is so good for me spiritually, plus it is an entire hour where I can sit in silence and actually pray, and be in the Real Presence of Jesus.

40 Bags in 40 Days

I saw some other moms posting this on their blogs. You basically take one trash bag a day, fill it with stuff you don't use/need anymore, and either toss it or donate it. Regular household trash doesn't count...must be the extra stuff just laying around. Only one bag per day, no more, no less. If there is more stuff ready to go, wait until the next day to fill another bag.


I think it will be a great Lenten exercise, plus it will really help me get motivated to kick it into high gear with the decluttering. I think I will begin with the bathroom today! I am going to start with plastic grocery bags and upgrade to larger trash bags if needed.

Pictures to come!