I’ve been inspired by My Joyful Haven to get off my bahookie and actually menu plan. (And by inspired, I mean I am entering her awesome giveaway for a Whole Foods gift card.) Or, as we enjoy calling it here, Whole Paycheck. We went there last night at 7:30 pm because my 4 year old convinced me there was not enough candy in our house.
She was right, there wasn’t. Little did I know I would wake up blearily at 8 am today with her chirping brightly, “Look, Mommy! I’m putting the candy from Whole Foods in your shoes!” Seriously. I thought I was dreaming. Luckily, she had the foresight to put the candy in plastic bags. I’m using the term “candy” very loosely- they were actually yogurt covered almonds, but whatever. They were in my shoes. She retrieved every pair I own from the closet and…well, you know. Filled them with almonds.
So I tend to be a fly by the seat of the pants menu planner, especially when Dan is on tour, and am really trying to get better about that. I don’t want my kids to feel like they have two households: the really organized one where they have two parents and the one where Daddy goes away for a month and Mommy lets everything fall apart. So this week is a fresh leaf of me trying to Fly.
Monday: New York Strip steaks w. brown sugar Montreal rub, baked potatoes and greek yogurt, asparagus
Tuesday: Pierogies and apple sausage, salad
Wednesday: Teriyaki pork loin w. sweet potatoes, green beans
Thursday: Salmon with french fries for kids (gotta give them something to eat!) and arugala for me.
Friday: Pancakes, y’all.:)
Saturday: Spaghetti and turkey meatballs, salad
Sunday: Roast beef with mashed potatoes, roasted broccoli
Wow! I feel so much better already! If any of you have a favorite dinner that both you and your kids eat, please shout it out in the comments- my rotation is getting pretty familiar.
And here’s a song to kick your week off right:
This is The Resolution, by Jack’s Mannequin, one of my favorite bands working right now. Just found out today that they’ll be opening for the Fray on their next run. Score! This is an acoustic version- just love this song. Have a great week!
xoxo, Lindsay
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