Everyday Mom

Okay, now that it is over, I can share with the world my sacrifice.  I gave up Diet Coke, well all soda really, for Lent this year.  Now, that may not seem like a sacrifice to some of you, but it was for me.  I am a certified addict.  I NEED my Diet Coke to get through the day.  So, when it came time to think about the season of Lent, I decided to give up the one thing I was certain I could not live without.  From February 6th to March 23, no soda–none.  Not even a sip!  It was so hard.  I drank water, tea, lemonaide, juice, water, vodka, and water!   I even had girlfriends who know of my addiction (but not my sacrifice) bring me 32 oz. fountain diet cokes, which in my opinion are the best.  It was torture pouring them down the drain or taking them to my neighbor.  But yesterday was Easter, and it was wonderful to drink an ice cold, caffeine filled, tear inducing, fresh from the fountain Diet Coke.  In fact, I am enjoying one right now.  It was a great choice for my Lenten sacrifice, but I think next year I’ll give up water!  Okay, just kidding!  I’ll give up. . .I don’t know.  I’ll have to think about it.  I have a whole year.  I’m sure I can come up with something.   What did you give up?  Did you make it the whole 46 days?