tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793019708668617791.post4688841901916706439..comments2024-01-27T05:04:50.443-06:00Comments on The McIllece Spot: Lent, 2009 StyleAmber M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02021766787294910999noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793019708668617791.post-9161950950202087332009-02-28T00:16:00.000-06:002009-02-28T00:16:00.000-06:00I love that you do this. I have some very good Ca...I love that you do this. I have some very good Catholic friends and every year I am so impressed with the things their children will sacrifice. I love the addition of something good. And it has been soooo fun to catch up on your blog again! Let's chat soon!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585703884375603866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793019708668617791.post-31232098976300189642009-02-26T19:47:00.000-06:002009-02-26T19:47:00.000-06:00Good luck with that one! I wouldn't make it a day...Good luck with that one! I wouldn't make it a day, good luck!Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060454165531650511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793019708668617791.post-9033310978835072672009-02-25T21:49:00.000-06:002009-02-25T21:49:00.000-06:00Great idea! I need my Diet Coke as well, I will ha...Great idea! I need my Diet Coke as well, I will have to think of something though. Love the Baby cards you made! Soooo Cute!!Cammy Allerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08970924381277383525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793019708668617791.post-3967794372038672032009-02-25T17:49:00.000-06:002009-02-25T17:49:00.000-06:00I'm with you, I'll try the chocolate. Even though...I'm with you, I'll try the chocolate. Even though I only have Dr. Pepper when we go out to eat, I'm not so sure I could do without it!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04595099393803175375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793019708668617791.post-50582761803287005272009-02-25T17:10:00.000-06:002009-02-25T17:10:00.000-06:00at the end of lent do you gorge yourself on chocol...at the end of lent do you gorge yourself on chocolate? just wondering. i would.beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08730001748736856316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793019708668617791.post-23458819955311925282009-02-25T13:49:00.000-06:002009-02-25T13:49:00.000-06:00Amber...Update~ I've been staring at the Hershey k...Amber...<BR/>Update~ I've been staring at the Hershey kisses on my kitchen counter in their cute silver server. I hope I'm strong enough to make it through!!! :)Our Complete Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11501348281269607726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793019708668617791.post-34028192369849305212009-02-25T10:54:00.000-06:002009-02-25T10:54:00.000-06:00Ohhh, I like the idea of ADDING something. You ju...Ohhh, I like the idea of ADDING something. You just TOTALLY made me change my mind about what I am lenting!<BR/><BR/>And um, Happy Ash Wednesday! <BR/><BR/>LOVES!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09041264651352872150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793019708668617791.post-59158806029242150012009-02-25T10:01:00.000-06:002009-02-25T10:01:00.000-06:00I actually gave up chocolate last year for Lent an...I actually gave up chocolate last year for Lent and ended up gaining five pounds because I substituted "cake" to satisfy my sweet tooth. This year I'm going to give up cake. Hmmmm...wonder what I'll substitute for that!!TheReader23https://www.blogger.com/profile/02912095759408651259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793019708668617791.post-39794388626872107502009-02-24T23:41:00.000-06:002009-02-24T23:41:00.000-06:00Good thinking on the Dr. Pepper choice...I'm a pep...Good thinking on the Dr. Pepper choice...I'm a pepper too, and that would be REALLY hard! : D<BR/><BR/>I'm adding fruits to my lent...I need to 'add' them in to my life. <BR/><BR/>Haven't thought about giving up anything....the thought scares me a little. : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793019708668617791.post-76987256289641478552009-02-24T23:40:00.000-06:002009-02-24T23:40:00.000-06:00Bryce goes to a Catholic school and this grade the...Bryce goes to a Catholic school and this grade they're really old enough to 'get it' and understand Lent. It was neat to hear him come home today and talk about how they went to Reconciliation, about how they needed to choose something to 'take on' during Lent, etc...<BR/>I told him I am giving up chocolate for Lent (I'm with you on this one girl~ keep me in check so I don't cave, o.k.?!?) and I'm taking on being patient with my children. <BR/>With Jason away I'm sure I might be a bit more at the end of my rope at times, so I just need to remember that they are the best gift ever and to give lots of extra love, kindness and understanding! <BR/>Happy Lenting to you deary~ Many hugs, LesOur Complete Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11501348281269607726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793019708668617791.post-23042001831104861652009-02-24T21:00:00.000-06:002009-02-24T21:00:00.000-06:00I think you and I share the same weaknesses. The d...I think you and I share the same weaknesses. The difference is I don't think I could give up either. It might affect my familial relationships too much. ( =<BR/><BR/>But I might consider adding something nice. That would be a good thing for me to do. I like your card idea. I will have to think on that. <BR/><BR/>You are awesome, I admire your self mastery and I know you will totally make it.Jessica Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426826926100783236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793019708668617791.post-81393874148969633982009-02-24T20:32:00.000-06:002009-02-24T20:32:00.000-06:00You are my hero with your self confidence, determi...You are my hero with your self confidence, determination and self mastery! You go girl! <BR/><BR/>I like the card idea too.Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400336133724083545noreply@blogger.com