How was your weekend? Ours was pretty wonderful. I had the day off Friday, so Mark took it off too, and we had a lot of fun. We went to Andersons for coffee for Mark, Trader Joe's for some favorites, a toy store for Christmas/Hanukkah ideas for Matt & Lily, Target; basically an afternoon of errands, then home to play. We discovered a new place for lunch that everyone liked, and they had free ice cream for dessert. That night, Mark and I went out while Jason & Lori babysat. Heaven!!!
Saturday, we went to a pumpkin patch and discovered a brand new absolutely incredible park. There's a community beside ours that has the most incredible rec center, pools and parks, way better than where we live. Mark and I laugh, evidently you can have good schools and so-so parks and rec center or awesome parks and rec center and so-so schools. I guess we'll stay where we are and drive to the parks. ;) Anyway, after our day of play, we babysat Matt & Lily so Jason & Lori could have a turn at going out. Much fun. They really are so fun to be with.
Sunday, church and Sunday school, followed by another grocery store, lunch at home, a quick errand at the mall and another trip to the awesome park. The weather could not have been more beautiful this weekend. Julianna had Nutcracker practice, then we enjoyed very yummy dinner--Roast Chicken, roasted potatoes, onions and carrots, roast asparagus, field greens salad with pears and almonds and vinaigrette. Pumpkin pie for dessert. Yum! After dinner Mark took the kids for a bike ride and I cleaned up.
A perfect weekend, well, as perfect as it gets. Mark had a horrible sinus headache all day Sunday (he stayed home from all the fun), and Julianna's having a horrible time with her teeth as I type. So hard watching her hurt so much, during the day she's fine, but bedtime's horrible as that's when we turn the key and her teeth hurt for a good while after.
Still, the good definitely outweighs the bad and hopefully both Mark and Junie will feel all better tomorrow.
The interviews went well. Jason got his job. It's not perfect, but it's a place to start and he's happy about that. I'm not sure about my job yet, there's a couple of things up in the air, but I'm feeling very zen and peaceful about it all, so that's all good. However it all works out I'll be fine with.
Did you catch that the painting didn't happen? It will next weekend. We've chosen copper. I think it will be good, if not, it's only paint and we'll try again. I think I'm going to like it though.
Rebekah's having a great time at school. Check it out. I'm so happy for her.
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On to the meal planning...
Do you ever stare at your cupboard, fridge or freezer and think "why did I buy this stuff?" No, probably not, but I do. Also, I am so sick of leftovers. So sick! Leftovers are never my favorite, and ever since Rebekah left it feels like we have tons of them. It's not that she ate that much, she truly didn't, I just can't seem to get my cooking adjusted to one less person.
Monday (dance)--Leftover (ack!) chicken & noodles, veggies, applesauce
Tuesday (piano, dance)--Chicken & Dressing Casserole, salad, Pumpkin crisp
Wednesday--Pork chops, mashed potatoes, roasted beets (I've never made these before, should be interesting,) Brussels sprouts
Thursday (scouts, cub scouts)--Broccoli Cheddar Soup, bread bowls
Friday!!!--Who knows and at this point, who cares! It will finally be Friday again. :)
I would hate to tell you how long it took me to put together this meal plan. Not sure why, but nothing is sounding good to me right now. I hate when I hit dry spells like this.
Have a good week.
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6 comments:
LOVE roasted beets. Even my oldest had 2nds of them here tonight (and I didn't even butter them!). Make sure to wrap in foil or they don't work as well.
Struggle though it was--it's a great menu. Enjoy and have a great week!
I see you're making "Pumpkin Crisp"! It's so incredibly good, but don't forget the vanilla ice cream! :D
Please post pictures after you paint...can't wait to see how it turns out!
Leftovers are convenient, but it's easy to get tired of them! Have a great week.
Your menu looks great. I would love your chicken and dressing. I must make some really soon.
Thank you for sharing.
popped over to your site from Organizing Junkie's Monday menu planning and have to say yes, I often look at my pantry and fridge and think why did I buy that (or more frequently, where did I see that recipe that I was going to use that ingredient in?)
I have food slumps - usually towards the end of a particular season, but right now going thru one a little bit - seems like we have the same old with just a few new things sprinkled in. my family seems to like the old standby's but it gets old to me. Which is why I'm popping into other menu's to get ideas!
Sorry about Mark's sinus headaches! I hope he's feeling better. I'm working with Zicam; visit http://bit.ly/aZLzSy for $2 off Zicam Intense Sinus Relief Nasal Gel.
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