Meals for the Week

It has been a couple of weeks, since I have planned our menu. My sister and mom we in town visiting and we were on the go quite a bit. I did cook meals though, just didn't have time to blog them. We had a great time with them and were sad to see them go bright and early at 4:30 a.m. this morning. We are looking forward to seeing, at least my mom, in four weeks when we are in Illinois.

Now that they are gone, I am making lists and trying to get our house back in some sort of routine. One of the first things to do is plan our meals. So here goes...

Monday - Chicken Enchiladas, corn and salad
Tuesday - Omlets, toast and cantelope
Wednesday - Tacos and applesauce
Thursday - Chicken stovetop casserole, veg and bread
Friday - Homemade pizza
Saturday - Spaghetti, salad and garlic bread
Sunday - I think we will be gone to Stonehendge and Bath

There now I have one thing to check off my list. Just in time to add another 3! Ha!

My New Favorite Lunch

We were at friends' house last Friday. The kids had sandwiches for lunch, but my friend made wraps for us. They were delicious. On Friday, our wraps consisted of ham, shredded cheese, lettuce and coleslaw. My friend put Thai sweet chili on hers but I wasn't sure. I tried them at home yesterday. Yesterday, when I made one I put turkey, ham, shredded cheese, lettuce, coleslaw and I tried the Thai sweet chili. It was so delicious. I think I could eat one everyday. I am glad to actually find something that sounds good, since so far in this pregnancy nothing sounds good. I think I may even make them for us for lunch today. YUM!

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For Today (August 10, 2009)...

Outside my window... it is cloudy and trying to decide whether to rain or not. The perfect lazy summer day.

I am thinking... I really should get lunch started and get the kids out from in front of the TV.

From the learning rooms... nothing much as we are on summer holiday. I do need to get some organizing done.

I am thankful for... a lovely time yesterday with great friends at our small group picnic.

From the kitchen... taco meat smells as I cooked it for our taco salad tonight.

I am wearing... my favorite, comfy denim capris, a teal t-shirt and black flip flops.

I am reading... nothing steady right now. I really need to get into my Bible though.

I am hoping... for a great time, with everyone healthy, when my mom and sister come on Friday.

I am creating... space in my house as I clean things out once again.

I am hearing... the tv in the other room, baby chatter from my 1 1/2 yo, and the sound of colored pencils as someone is drawing in the learning room.

Around the house... sheets to change, cupboards to wash, floor to scrub, curriculum to order, gifts to buy, groceries to order, picnics to have and parks to visit. This pretty much sums up our week.

One of my favorite things... hearing the giggles that come from my two daughters as they play together. They are absolutely two peas in a pod and play so well together.

A few plans for the rest of the week... preparing for company and spending time with friends.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

Big sister helping little brother over a log.

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Meals for the Week

We have been thoroughly been enjoying our summer break. We have been on the go, seeing friends, having picnics and visiting parks. We've all had a blast. I have found that I need to keep the kids busy or they get bored and into trouble. With our busy schedule in mind, I have been trying to do meals that don't require too much work.

Monday - Taco salad and applesauce
Tuesday - Chicken and rice casserole
Wednesday - Hamburgers, coleslaw, chips
Thursday - Grilled Cheese and tomato soup
Friday - Out to Pizza Express in Stamford. We'll be showing Laura around after dinner.
Saturday - We'll be gone for the day so we will probably grad something out.
Sunday - Picnic foods


This week we are also getting ready for my mom and sister to come and visit. They arrive on Friday and we are all extremely excited.

Meals for the Week

Monday - Poppy Seed Chicken, corn and bread
Tuesday - Meatballs, baby new potatoes, salad
Wednesday - Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread
Thursday - Frozen pizza, fruit
Friday - Taco salad and applesauce
Saturday - gone for the day to MK to Costco to get more Scottish beef, we are completely out as you can see from the lack of beef from this weeks menu. The meatballs and the taco meat are already made up and in the freezer.
Sunday - Sandwiches and chips

Meals for the Week

We are working on saving money and for us one thing that means is less eating out. Since we have lived in England, we do eat out a lot less. We still want to cut back some. I am proud that last week we went the whole week without eating out. Saturday, we headed out to a local shopping mall and I packed us a picnic lunch to take with us. It was great since as soon as I get out somewhere I get hungry. I think we only spent about 15 pounds that afternoon and it wasn't on food. It was great. Steve and I did go out on Saturday night though. It has been weeks since we have been out together. We enjoyed a nice dinner at Coco's (a mexican restaurant) in P'boro.

So, in our efforts to save money and eat out less, here is this weeks menu.

Monday - Grilled Apple Pork burgers, potatoes on the grill, veg
Tuesday - Pesto Chicken Penne, fresh bread, salad
Wednesday - Baked Potato Bar, salad
Thursday - Stovetop casserole, corn
Friday - Grilled pork chops, bread, coleslaw
Saturday - Hopefully, we will be in London for the day (that is if everyone is healthy).
Sunday - Tuna melts with chips and salsa

Pregnancy and Food

I know I mentioned this in my last blog a little, but I wanted to explain myself a little. For the last 7-8 weeks, food and I have had a love hate relationship. The hate part comes when I need to eat (or be sick) and nothing sounds good. I search the house over for something to take away my nausea and head ache, but usually I find nothing that would be beneficial to my body or to the baby's.

Which brings me to my next point. I have always had a sweet tooth, especially loving anything chocolate. In the past, I would have had to have a sweet snack in the afternoon and again after dinner or before bed. About 10-12 months ago, I really started working hard to eat a bit more healthy. I cut out my afternoon snack of cookies or candy. If I was hungry, I would eat a banana, orange or some nuts. I would only eat sugary foods after dinner or before bed. I even tried to do it right after dinner as I have read it is healthier to stop eating a couple hours before bed. I was doing really well and I was proud of myself. I didn't even crave sweets as much. When I became pregnant this time, I was relieved and happy that I had already gotten myself into the habit of snacking less and choosing more healthy options. Well, let me say that is all out the window. I crave sugary food all the time now that I am pregnant, especially after meals and in the afternoon. I can't resist. Why is it that at the time when I should be eating things healthy for me and baby, I can't? AHHH! It is so frustrating.

So, if anyone has any ideas of healthy snacks I could try or ideas on snacking while pregnant, please leave me a comment.