I think I’m almost getting caught up around here…and I’ve even figured out what day it is again. (Thursday, right? No, Saturday. Okay, yeah…I still don’t know.)
The events of last week made me appreciate everything that is fine and normal. Like menu planning and doing laundry and washing dishes and seeing my husband come home after a day of work and listening to my kids argue and reminding them to pick up their messes, etc. I appreciate those things so much more than I did a week ago.
After coming home from Kansas on Wednesday night…we went for several days without a meal plan. Put together the fact that I was in an emotional fog and the fact that I didn’t have a meal plan…and you know there were issues. I look forward to being more on top of things this week. (It is Wednesday after all.) (Friday?)
For the sake of everyone who lives at my house and tends to get hungry frequently…here’s my meal plan for the week. With dates and coordinating days of the week and everything. And of course it’s printed out and put right onto the refrigerator to make it easier and more fun.
Sunday, June 1
Banana bread, oranges, milk
Italian Roast Wraps, steamed carrots, watermelon
“Clean out the fridge special” (Who knows what we might find!?)
Monday, June 2
Whole wheat pancake shapes*, milk
Cheese quesadillas, cantelope, carrot sticks
Spaghetti, tossed salad, corn
Tuesday, June 3
French toast
Homemade pizza, pears
Turkey ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans, applesauce
Wednesday, June 4
Scrambled eggs, fruit slushies
Homemade chicken nuggets, french fries, watermelon
Taco potatoes, fruit salad
Thursday, June 5
Peanut butter honey toast, banana slices
Bean dip and chips, pineapple
Sandwiches, carrots, raisins (packed to take to farmer’s market)
Friday, June 6
Applesauce bread, oranges
Cheesy beef and rice, broccoli and carrots
Hamburgers on homemade buns, onion rings
Saturday, June 7
Breakfast cookies
Grilled cheese sandwiches, cantelope
Spaghetti squash with chicken in cream sauce, tossed salad
Be sure to visit Organizing Junkie for more great menu ideas.
And join us here this week for Gratituesday (really…I will figure out what day it is by Tuesday!) There’s SO MUCH to be grateful for!!!!!
*Also…I just learned a fun and EASY way to make shaped pancakes that I plan to share!! See you soon!
Kate says:
Laura, you are doing a fantastic job at getting back into the swing of things!
Your week sounds as delicious as always. How have I not seen that recipe for applesauce bread before? I will be making that for a snack this week. (And I’ll take your advice and double it right from the start.)I know it will be delicious!
June 1st, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Sarah says:
Gosh, what a week you had. I’ll be praying for you and your family this week! I’m so sorry for your loss, but so happy to know that they loved the Lord and are with him now. What a blessing to have that security in your hearts!
Looks like a great menu this week!
Best,
Sarah
June 1st, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Char says:
Yummy menu this week - and I can’t wait to hear about the pancake shapes. Course I’m pancake challenged, so maybe I better just keep trying to make ROUND pancakes!
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:07 am
The Happy Housewife says:
Great menu Laura! Glad to see you are back home safe.
Toni
June 2nd, 2008 at 11:17 am
Org Junkie says:
Gosh I forgot about your applesauce bread recipe. I’m dying to try it so hopefully I’ll get to it this week. It looks so good!!
Glad to hear you are getting back on track!
June 2nd, 2008 at 11:26 am
Catherine says:
It doesn’t take much for the family routine to be knocked out of kilter. Something like a simple illness can set me back.
I’m glad to hear you are getting back into routine. It makes a big difference to how you cope with things.
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:23 am