Today has been eagerly anticipated by the stinkies and by many children (not forgetting those adults who have a sweet tooth!) and I will be first in line this evening for a pancake or five with the safe but divine topping of lemon juice and sugar. With all the attention focused on the sugary treat after dinner you could be forgiven for forgetting what Pancake Day is really about.
Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday – the official start to Lent. I can hear you all groaning at the memories of having to give something up for forty long days; it’s purpose was to give us an insight into the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Although I’m not too sure persecution and a month and a bit of no sweets is on the same level!!!
While I was at university and finding my adult feet I didn’t observe Lent or barley attend church for that matter. However now that Boo is here I feel a sense of duty to reconnect with my religion. I’m not about to only eat fish on a Friday or condemn mortal sins (Boo was born outside of marriage remember) yet I am going to make a concerted effort to attend Sunday Mass regularly and perhaps more importantly become involved in my local parish so that Boo can see the benefits or identifying and belonging with a community religious or not.
Is it just me that’s felt this shift or have other Mummies felt it too? It turns out this motherhood thingy is a funny old journey with plenty of surprises!
Mummy
P.s. In true unoriginal fashion I will be giving up chocolate for Lent (if you knew how much I consumed you’d agree this to be a worthy choice!)
