Pancake Tuesday and Lent 2009

Tonight we had our pancakes due to the fact that it is Lent tomorrow and to follow up on tradition we give something (s) up or do something different during the fast. Last year I wrote a post about what this is all about, so if you don’t know go here! Anyway as we are super healthy in our home these days, no real vices, the usual give ups won’t count: Sweets, sugar and cookies etc. So this year alcohol is the victim of my fast. There some upcoming events where alcohol is involved and it would kinda’ take some of the fun with out the wine or beer. So there you have it. 

Others’: Claire – Meat, Jessica – Meat, Mom – Tea and coffee!

See you on the other side!

A few Easter Pics

I was off for the Easter holidays for 10 days straight. But sadly Paloma caught a stomach virus and was out cold for 5 days without being able to keep any food in. But believe me she made a huge comeback and the only word she knows these days is “mamam”. Any way, why the Maki rolls (pic above)? Well as usual we have fish on Good Friday and we made loads of Maki rolls and I had to take pictures of that and if you go here there will be a few more of the pics of the delights (home made) and of Paloma at the annual Easter lunch at Christinas parents.

Oh yeah, Lent ended Sunday and I stuck to everything on my list except the 5 day a week work out (maybe 2 a week in average). When Sunday came I had my chocolate biscuits and that was it. I’ve lost 6kg and I’ve decided to continue to stay of the dairys.

Lent – Cakes and goodies

Well there is 17 days left till Easter Sunday and I’ve been good. But working at a place where there is all sorts of cake and goodies sucks big time when your off them. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaarhhhhh!!!

Mardi Gras – Lent

Every year, since god knows when, Jessica and myself has always given something up for lent. Raised as good catholics by our Mom, she would usually ask (tell!) us to give up candy for the 40 days up till Easter. A torment. But in our adult age we’ve kept up the tradition. When I meet new people they always seem to think that when I fast it is something like going on a hunger strike. Well not in our family, for us it is all about temptation. What is my temptation? Well this year it is sugar, chocolate, cookies (big cookie fan) and junk food. A temptation for me is not exercising enough, so I’ll do that as well.

What is Lent? It is the preparation for Easter and how is it done? By imitating Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness fighting of the temptations of el diablo (my short description).

Another example of how to celebrate lent is to watch “40 days and 40 nights” with Josh Hartnett, I once suggested Christina to give that a go, but no go (lol)! Check out the movie

Anyway, this is my list of what I give up for lent:

• Candy
• Crisps
• Soda-pop (incl. chocolate milk, milk shakes)
• Ice-cream
• Cake
• Cookies
• Junk food (not defined, but pizza, burgers, hot dogs etc.)
• Laziness (meaning exercise 5 times a week)

I know Jessica is giving sodapop up let’s just see how long that will last!

So to end the post, with out being too religious about it, wanna give it a go?

Ooops, I guess I need to update my blog! /The Easter edition

Almost 2 months since I’ve made a post. Well let me update you guys. It’s been all about Paloma. Our little baby girl is getting bigger (see some of her pictures on her blog) and more active, and yes she is still sleeping. We put her to bed between 1915-2015 and she will first need our attention between 6-7 in morning the next day. Chris and I have been blessed with a baby that enjoys her sleep so don’t hate us out there. We feel for you guys that don’t get your sleep;-). Paloma is soon 5 months old and she will be christened the 19th of May 2007. After the ceremony we will have a little reception out in Dragør with a little bit to eat and drink, we’re trying to keep it small and intimate. Yeah, we’ll see how that’s gonna go!

So really it’s just been work, Paloma, Christina and Lent! Every year up to Easter it’s been a tradition in my family to give something up for lent. This year I gave up wheat, sweets, cake, cookies, all drinks (except water and milk) and cheese. Christina was supportive and gave up cheese. It wasn´t that bad really, it was more tough for Christina. We normally have a whole shelf reserved just for cheese and that’s her weak spot. I once gave up meat for the full 40 days, that was a nightmare!

A month ago Euge and I decided to have a boys night out just before Easter, as we hadn’t been out in ages as we just recently joined the club of fatherhood. We decided on April 4th, so we ended up being a bunch of guys having a nice dinner at Quattro Fontane. It was Jonathan Hansen, Was, Daniel C (Yeah, home from DC for the week), Daniel B, Mars, Alex, Dennis, Stevie, John C, Rune, Brian Euge and myself. Later Hendrik, his brother in law and a friend joined us. Then came Mik and his couisins Robert and Wallneck from Poland. They were plastered. We ordering about 140 shots and 5 liter liqour bowl. I was home at 3 am and Chris had already set up a bottle of water, Paracetamol, a banana and 2 cookies for me. I got up at 9 am to go spinning and that was a night mare, I was still drunk. The longest spinning class I’ve ever been on. Anyway it was nice evening out with the guys and I can feel that we’re all getting a bit more “Pops” but it’s alright.

So the plan for Easter looks like this:

• Thursday relax (hungover)
• Friday Easter lunch at Chris’ parents
• Saturday Easter Barbeque at Uncle Jerry’s
• Sunday and Monday just relax

So to everybody out there sorry for the late post and a happy Easter to you all!