Here's a guide to help you Lent like a champion!
1) Whatever you do, do for Christ's glory not your own.
Practically, thay means don't boast or brag about what you've given up. Don't even mention it unless prompted. God knows what you do, that's enough.
Wife: Everyone get ready to go to Church!
*storm starts*
Me: I don't know if we'll be able to go in this storm.
Wife: Well, make a decision.
Me: It's not up to me, it's up to God.
*storm suddenly breaks, sun shining*
Me: Guess that's that.
It’s time.
Time to ditch your heathen pipes.
Time to upgrade your contemplative ritual.
Time to be the men you’re meant to be.
Pray on, soldiers. The kingdom calls.
Why don't I let my wife drive?
The last time she took the wheel, she drove erratically, got arrested, broke out, then we got hit by a train and went to Hell.