This week has been an ongoing celebration of Ladybug's Dad's Birthday. Sunday was his birthday and we actually had a gift for him on time! Unfortunately, we did not make the birthday cake until yesterday and therefore, much to his chagrin, had to leave the decorations up until we sang with the cake.
Ladybug was a big help. She seemed to enjoy making the whipped cream frosting more than making the cake itself. She held the beaters, sampled the frosting, and then even attempted to ice her baby cakes. It truly was a delightful time and she was in such a good mood.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Lent
Well, the Season of Lent began this week. Thus far, it has started out well. Ladybug and I went to Church to attend mass and receive our ashes. However, she was very confused as to 'why' we were receiving ashes. She wanted mommy to do it. Then, when she received hers, she was fairly attentive in trying to make them go away. She did like mine, however, as I had a 'big one.'
This overt declaration of Catholicism has a comfortable feel for me. I like this ritual and feel heartened when I see others walking down the street with the dusty black sign of the cross on the forehead. However, this sign, also has helped me realize that I too, will need to brush up on my own faith beliefs if I feel that Ladybug should be introduced to them. "Why" is creeping up in our daily conversations and I certainly feel ill-equipped with the answers. "Why is this called Lent? Why are we having ashes? Why doesn't J have ashes?"
I read something yesterday about what kinds of things folks give up for Lent. Many choose to give up the same thing, year after year: chocolate, sweets, coffee, wine, etc. However, the person writing this article put forth an interesting concept: Try to hear what God would like you to do for Lent versus what we traditionally choose to give up for Lent. Novel concept. While I had chosen a few non-traditional actions for this upcoming Lenten Season, I have to say, that this novel idea proved intriguing. Part of hearing requires one to stop, listen, and take note. That in and of itself can prove challenging. Of course, if it was easy, it really would not make sense to give it up in the first place.
This overt declaration of Catholicism has a comfortable feel for me. I like this ritual and feel heartened when I see others walking down the street with the dusty black sign of the cross on the forehead. However, this sign, also has helped me realize that I too, will need to brush up on my own faith beliefs if I feel that Ladybug should be introduced to them. "Why" is creeping up in our daily conversations and I certainly feel ill-equipped with the answers. "Why is this called Lent? Why are we having ashes? Why doesn't J have ashes?"
I read something yesterday about what kinds of things folks give up for Lent. Many choose to give up the same thing, year after year: chocolate, sweets, coffee, wine, etc. However, the person writing this article put forth an interesting concept: Try to hear what God would like you to do for Lent versus what we traditionally choose to give up for Lent. Novel concept. While I had chosen a few non-traditional actions for this upcoming Lenten Season, I have to say, that this novel idea proved intriguing. Part of hearing requires one to stop, listen, and take note. That in and of itself can prove challenging. Of course, if it was easy, it really would not make sense to give it up in the first place.
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