Me when I set a deadline for myself knowing I’m ‘my own boss’.
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I just want to have cute baking memories with my child, but I have now lost two of my great grandma’s bowls trying to involve him.
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Dinner Plans for March 9th - March 16th
Monday:
Turkey Meatloaf
Spinach Salad with Beets and Feta Cheese
Rice Pilaf
Dessert: Peach and Blackberry Crisp
Tuesday:
Chicken Noodle Soup
Grilled Cheese
Roasted Veggies (Zucchini, Beets, and Carrots)
Dessert: Lemon Raspberry Bars
Wednesday:
Veggie Fried Rice
Miso Soup
Pan Fried Tofu with Ginger Sesame Sauce
Dessert: Lemon Raspberry Bars
Thursday:
Greek Bowls with Homemade Tzatziki
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Dessert: Baked Pears with Raspberry Sauce
Friday:
Spicy Tomato Pasta with Zucchini
Homemade Pesto Focaccia
Spinach Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, and Cucumber
Dessert: Walnut Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream
Saturday:
Pan Fried Chicken
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Roasted Carrots
Buttered Peas
Dessert: Walnut Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream
Sunday:
Grilled Steak and Salmon
Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Feta
Baked Potatoes
Grilled Corn and Zucchini
Dessert: Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting
A Note: We typically host a family meal on Sunday at our house, our families are invited every weekend and contribute to the meal as well.
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I swear the Yoto Sleep Radio is magic. Little Man falls asleep so fast once I turn it on. He’ll go from messing around to asleep in less than 5 minutes.
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Happy Friday!
Good morning friends!
Today is a busy day for H and I. We have 4 loaves of bread to bake (CJ and I are in the process of trying to stock up our freezer for the next little while) and lots of dishes to do and laundry to fold. Hoping to get it all done before CJ comes home from work so that we can all relax as a family with some dinner :)
H is now 6 months, so we’ve started doing some purees this past week. I’ve finally get to put my new steamer/blender to use lol. So far I’ve made him sweet potatoes, green beans, and avocado purees. I have a ton of stuff lined up for him to try after I make it but I ran out of jars lol.
Hope you’re all having a lovely day! <3
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2/22 Weekly Meal Plan
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I’m only a few days late!
It’s Lent, so my family doesn’t eat meat or poultry. I’m pregnant and our oldest is only 7 so we don’t abstain as much as some may. My husband tends to be more observant, usually only eating dinner on Friday and doing his best to limit fish, eggs and dairy. He often gets packed seperate meals that I previously froze.
Every Sunday, we do our best to get both families together. Monday, my neighbor usually comes over for lunch, my second oldest has indoor soccer so dinner will be a bit easier. My mother comes over on Tuesday while I’m at choir practice and our oldest is at dance and our third has swim practice, so quick dinners are important. Wednesday my husband and I both have Bible study and eat dinner out together while the kids are at one of our parents house, then we have dessert together. Thursday our oldest 3 have practice, so I always want an easy set it and forget it meal. Friday we do our best to fast, allowing one big meal and 2 small ones. My husband usually helps me cook a meal on his days off, this week it’s Saturday lunch, and our oldest has been picking out dinner and helps me make it. She’s been helping since she could and has gotten pretty good at things!
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Sunday:
Breakfast (Father in Law’s Pick) - Fried Rajas con Queso Tamales with Fried Eggs
Lunch (Father’s Pick) - Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Dinner (Mother’s Pick) - Spaghetti with Shrimp in Clam Sauce
Dessert (Mother in Law’s Pick) - Banana Blondies with Brown Butter Frosting
Monday:
Breakfast - Soyrizo and Egg Burritos
Lunch (Neighbor’s Pick) - Tortellini Pasta Salad
Dinner - Vegan Tofu Panang Curry
Tuesday:
Breakfast - Kermit (Spinach, Broccoli, Shredded Potato) Waffle Sandwiches with Cheesy Scrambled Eggs
Lunch - Tuna Salad (Veg)BLT Sandwiches with Pickles on Croissants
Dinner (Mother’s Pick) - Pasta Fagioli
Dessert (For Choir) - Toffee and Pecan Brown Butter Cookies (Butter Pecan Cookies)
Wednesday:
Breakfast - Yogurt and Strawberries, Sourdough Toast
Lunch - Black Bean Burrito Bowls
Dinner (Husband’s Pick) - Cheese Pizza & Olive, Onion, and Jalapeno Pizza
Dessert (Husband’s Pick) - Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies Treats
Thursday:
Breakfast - Torta de Frijoles con Huevos, Queso Fresco, y Salsa Verde
Lunch - Tuna Melt on Sourdough
Dinner - Veggie Chili
Friday:
Breakfast - Mini Bean and Cheese Quesadilla
Lunch - Apple and Peanut Butter with Milk
Dinner - Fish and Chips
Saturday:
Breakfast - Chilaquiles
Lunch (Husband’s Pick) - Sopa de Fideos with Bean and Cheese Taquitos
Dinner (Oldest Child’s Pick) - Banana Pancakes and Cheesy Eggs with Onion and Tomato
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Been so inactive today, not cooked or cleaned because I had to go to the Emergency Department and found out I have a:
🌸Pulmonary Embolism🌸
I knew DAMN well I was sick but kept getting told by doctors that I was being dramatic and although I’m not happy that it’s more serious than I thought, I am happy that I was RIGHT.
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Lazy lunch whilst it’s just me and my S/O
Four cheese tortellini, Tomato pasta sauce, Red Leicester cheese.
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Little Man’s first night in his own room was mostly successful! He woke up around 2 and out of habit I just got into bed with him 😅. My main concern was whether or not I’d wake up right away to the monitor and I did so that’s good.
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I’ve done two hours of good work sorting out my room, with maybe another an hour to go. But considering I’ve tied a hot water bottle to my tummy with a scarf to get through this, I’m fairly happy with myself.
My husband took the kiddos out and I’d assume they’ll be home soon. He told me I should rest and he was probably right but I really needed to get some work done…it feels like if I take a day off it takes me two days to recover from it.
It’s odd. I’ve always been a caretaker (if not a mother proper). I can take care of others with no problems at all. And despite being my own mom’s right hand, it’s taken me a decade of running my own house to get a tenuous grasp on housekeeping.
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Lentil stew and piping hot gluten free bread for supper. 🩷 I need to look up a lentil stew recipe next time. I just threw things together this time and it’s okay, but I think it could be better.
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Happy Sunday!
Currently relaxing on the couch with a napping Baby H while letting CJ sleep in for a little longer. Dishwasher is running and I’m waiting on my dough to rise for 2 loaves of bread to bake later today. I’m also going to be baking some chocolate chip cookies afterwards to celebrate being totally snowed in lol.
Dinner tonight is chicken and biscuits.
Have a wonderful day everyone! 🫶
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We’re hosting almost 50 people for the super bowl this year, despite the fact that we’re Packers fans. Here’s what the menu is looking like:
Seahawk Wings 3 ways: Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, and Teriyaki
Pigs in a Blanket
Deviled Eggs
Jalapeno Poppers
Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip
Hot Crab Dip
Taco Dip
Guacamole
Fritos
Tortilla chips
Potato chips: Plain, Bbq, and Salt & Vinegar
Party Mix: Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Butter Snap Pretzel, Pretzel Sticks Sesame Sticks, Crunchy Cheetos, Cheez Its, and Peanuts
Puppy (Bowl) Chow
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
Oreo Truffles
Rice Krispies Treats
Cranberry, White Chocolate, Pecan Oatmeal Cookies (one of my signature desserts)
Fruit Tray: Strawberries, Red & Green Grapes, Pineapple, Watermelon, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Veggie Tray: Celery, Cucumber, Carrots, Radishes, Snap Peas, Grape Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Brocolli, Hummus and Ranch Dip
Charcuterie Board: Pepperoni, Ring Bologna, Venison Salami, Cheddar, Marinated Mozzarella, Goat Cheese, Jalapeno Monterey Jack, Castelvetrano & Kalamata Olives, Cornichons, Ritz, Crostini, Sesame Crackers
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Not even 10:30 and I’ve already vacuumed, threw a load of dishes in the dishwasher and laundry into the washer and the baby is napping
Guess you could say I’m a pro at this stay at home mom thing 😎
(Nah fr this is the most productive I’ve been all week so this is monumental for me lol)