Monthly Archives: February 2011

Feb 10

Lunch Is Where I Get Lost

When planning for a no take-out month, I start at my calendar. I divide each day on the calendar by thirds, and map out a meal plan for every meal and for every day. Lunch seems to be where I get stuck. It is so tempting to have my hubby pick-up lunch on the way home from picking up Dylan at school, but I stick to my plan.

I will double a dinner to serve later in the week as lunch. Lunchtime also seems like the time that I can  get away with serving leftovers. Last night’s Pot Roast, becomes a tasty lunch of BBQ sandwiches.

With Thade in school during the week, I can make a little meal for us at home. I will freeze small batches of soups and chili and use my mini Crock Pot for a fast meal.

So far we are doing pretty good without hitting the drive-thru’s. We are still snowed in, but I’ll count it.

Feb 9

Snowed In Again

We had a tiny break in the weather, and Thade was able to go back to school on Monday and Tuesday. Dylan was still stuck at home on Monday, he was still feeling sick. At pick-up time yesterday the snow arrived again.

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And it kept snowing,

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and snowing,

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but finally just before lunch the snow tapered off.

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School was canceled again too, and I think this makes 9 snow days for us in the last 2 months. I seriously doubt that school will be back in session tomorrow. Dylan was really bummed, he was finally feeling better, and anxious to go back to pre-school, but it was closed too.

So to cheer up the little guys, I thought that chocolate cupcakes and chocolate milk were in order.

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They were yummy!

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And really messy,

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and I think they cheered up the grumpy little guys just a bit.

Feb 9

He Really Is Way Too Good To Me

I know there isn’t a post too often around here about my hubby, but he is pretty-stinking-rad. He knows that I’m dreading my birthday, and that I don’t care all that much for Valentine’s Day, so he gave me my present early.

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And I love it!

And I love him…

And I’m a way happy-camper right now.

Feb 7

Almost Back To It

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It is still snowy,

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it is still cold and crappy.

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The roads are still a mess, but school was back in session today.

Dylan is still sick though, so he stayed home from pre-school, but Thade seemed a little bit happy to be back to school. I’ve been catching up on housework today. I’ve been washing the bedding from all 3 bedrooms, and I had another 7 loads of laundry to do. I took the weekend off, since it was the Super Bowl, and I was going to be cooking like crazy.

Over the weekend I finally got out and got to the store, and just in time too. It looks like another snow storm is heading our way. Snow is back in the forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, so I’m pretty sure that the kiddos will see a few more snow days this week. I’m really hoping that the next storm misses us, but we’ll see what happens.

I’ve been sweeping, and swiffering, and picking up odd toys that Agnes keeps digging out. We will head out soon in hopes of getting a parking spot at the school, I don’t think the stroller is going to power through that 16 inches of snow on the ground.

Hope you are having a happy Monday!

Feb 6

Go Packers!!!!!

It’s the Super Bowl today! So all I’ve got to say is GO PACKERS!!!!!

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That’s me rocking my Green Bay Packers hoodie.

I’m so excited! Can’t wait for kick-off.

It isn’t just about the football today too, I’m making a giant all day feast for the family. I’ll be serving up…

  • Nachos and Guacamole
  • Chili
  • Panko-crusted Chicken Tenders and Jalapeno Poppers
  • A big batch of Chex Mix to snack on during the game too

Can’t wait to get to it!

Have a fantastic Sunday, and enjoy the game.