Because the Botanic Gardens? are lovely.
Ian kept poking fun at me for my earlier comment. "Are you surviving?" "So sorry you're not having any fun." "Ick! It's gross up here!" Good thing I love him so much and am so incredibly good natured :o).
But really it was glorious.
After a lunch out, a Vikings surpise win! a quick run and yummy beef stew and twice baked potatoes dinner, I finally felt ready to take on the week. Well, at least as ready as I'd ever be.
So far we're good to go. Ainsley was still reluctant to leave home and head in the door to school but happy as a clam once we got in her classroom. Louise actually requested "Pees mama, I go to playschoo now?" after we dropped Ainsley off. But of course there was no playschool today so we did our usual Monday gig, groceries, musikgarten, unloading groceries, pick up Ainsley. I hope this good morning sets the tone for the week to come!
And as for that food? Oh boy. After all that pioneer woman this weekend I could hardly THINK of food last night. But that's my job right? and really one my favorite things about my job. Budgeting and finding a way to feed my family well give me such great joy. It's kind of ridiculous. So onward and upwards!
Meal Plan 9-24-12
Breakfasts::
yogurt
raisin bran or Barbara's shredded spoonfuls
cinnamon apple oatmeal
Lunches::
wheat bread sandwiches (I know, Ian will be so dissapointed)
organic Joe's O's and hebrew national hot dogs
creamy tomato soup
Dinners::
Pesto Cream Pasta with italian chicken sausages and baby romaine salad
leftover lasagna (oh my goodness was it good) and more salad
BBQ chicken and pineapple quesadillas
potato leek soup and fresh rolls
stuffed baked potatoes
wild rice casserole (still haven't delved into that freezer portion)
fancy mac and cheese for the girls on Tuesday night while Ian and I venture downtown for a Fanfare Ciocarlia concert
I had intended this week to be another lower budget week thanks to all that weekend PW cooking indulgence, but I still came in on a normal budget, $142. In addition to our normal staples I indulged myself in some rosemary and sea salt flat breads and the smallest wedge I could find of triple creme brie. Talk about deliciousness. If you're on a tight food budget like us and don't want to feel like you are may I please suggest this $5 indulgence? It's literally made my day. Oh, that and the $2 milk chocolate bar the girls and I shared for snack. It's the little things. Really.
Hope you all have had a great start to your week! It keeps getting easier, right?! :o)
So far we're good to go. Ainsley was still reluctant to leave home and head in the door to school but happy as a clam once we got in her classroom. Louise actually requested "Pees mama, I go to playschoo now?" after we dropped Ainsley off. But of course there was no playschool today so we did our usual Monday gig, groceries, musikgarten, unloading groceries, pick up Ainsley. I hope this good morning sets the tone for the week to come!
And as for that food? Oh boy. After all that pioneer woman this weekend I could hardly THINK of food last night. But that's my job right? and really one my favorite things about my job. Budgeting and finding a way to feed my family well give me such great joy. It's kind of ridiculous. So onward and upwards!
Meal Plan 9-24-12
Breakfasts::
yogurt
raisin bran or Barbara's shredded spoonfuls
cinnamon apple oatmeal
Lunches::
wheat bread sandwiches (I know, Ian will be so dissapointed)
organic Joe's O's and hebrew national hot dogs
creamy tomato soup
Dinners::
Pesto Cream Pasta with italian chicken sausages and baby romaine salad
leftover lasagna (oh my goodness was it good) and more salad
BBQ chicken and pineapple quesadillas
potato leek soup and fresh rolls
stuffed baked potatoes
wild rice casserole (still haven't delved into that freezer portion)
fancy mac and cheese for the girls on Tuesday night while Ian and I venture downtown for a Fanfare Ciocarlia concert
I had intended this week to be another lower budget week thanks to all that weekend PW cooking indulgence, but I still came in on a normal budget, $142. In addition to our normal staples I indulged myself in some rosemary and sea salt flat breads and the smallest wedge I could find of triple creme brie. Talk about deliciousness. If you're on a tight food budget like us and don't want to feel like you are may I please suggest this $5 indulgence? It's literally made my day. Oh, that and the $2 milk chocolate bar the girls and I shared for snack. It's the little things. Really.
Hope you all have had a great start to your week! It keeps getting easier, right?! :o)
Love this post Becky! I had a miffed day on Saturday as well! And another miffed evening last night... David came away suggesting I come up with a list of things that might help me get out of my down spirits...I think "go to the botanical gardens" is going on that list!
ReplyDeleteI love your joy in finding great deals and cooking on a budget that has been a place I've been finding joy lately, too! I was just drafting a blog this morning actually where I was going to talk about how no matter what else is going on, in the kitchen whipping up a healthy creative meal is somewhere that I do feel productive and confident and happy!
Here's to finding the little things and having the attitude "it keeps getting easier, right?!" :)
Love it! Miss you!