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menu plan Monday

The weekend of a lot and the menu plan that followed

I've never braved the ski lift that runs from end to end at the fair, but based on the pictures other people took from its terrifying heights I might try it. Next year. Maybe.
I’ve never braved the ski lift that runs from one end of the fairgrounds to the other, but based on the pictures other people took from its terrifying heights I might try it. Next year. Maybe.
Which exciting story of our weekend would you care to hear? The one where we spent hours and hours at the soccer fields? The one where we went to the fair with a gaggle — a herd? a pack? a pod? a convocation, crackle or charm? What is the appropriate collective noun in this instance? — of homeschoolers? The one where I went to the grocery store alone? The one with both sleepovers and birthday parties? Or perhaps the one where I hurt my back whilst emptying the kitty litter?

As you may have surmised, it was a very busy weekend. I think that, instead of telling you any of those riveting tales, I will share with you our menu plan for the week and go back to my heating pad.

Monday: Chicken Parm Meatballs
It would seem that I’m on a Rachael Ray kick again. Her Chicken Parm Meatballs are the first of two RR recipes this week. We’ll have them with orzo and a salad.

Tuesday: Tacos
Taco Tuesday, but with more avocado and less kragle.

Wednesday: Chicken & Dumplings
Remember when my dad was coming to town and he wanted chicken & dumplings so I put them on the menu again? We went out to eat instead. He’s stopping by again after spending the weekend at my brother’s house, though, so here again are the chicken & dumplings.

Thursday: Out?
We’ll probably go out, but we may just have cereal instead.

Friday: Pizza
Screamin’ Sicilian frozen pizzas are (1) delicious and (2) usually above my self-imposed frozen-pizza price-acceptability guidelines, but they were super-crazy on sale this week.

How was your weekend? I hope it was fun and free of feline-related hijinks and/or injury.

Looking for more inspiration? Check out the Menu Plan Monday link up at OrgJunkie.com!

menu plan Monday

Well, Brian, this is a very nutritious menu plan. All the food groups are represented. Did your mom marry Mr. Rogers?

The kids and I are all having a hard time getting in gear for school today. I stayed up way too late watching TV; I suspect the kids are just taking advantage of my malaise. So they’re watching “Teen Titans Go” and I’m Photoshopping esteemed actor Judd Nelson onto pasta.

The good news is: We have nothing on the schedule this afternoon, so we’ll dive into math and history once the Teen Titans finish vanquishing their foes or eating pizza or whatever.

Monday: Choose Your Own Adventure Burger
We have some veggies burgers and some Trader Joe’s chicken-lime burgers in the freezer.

Tuesday: Breakfast for dinner?
Poppy starts soccer practice this week, and it’s my turn to drive the carpool. We may end up at McAlister’s for kids night instead of have BFD.

John Bender loves spaghetti and meatballs.

Wednesday: Spaghetti & meatballs
Pete thrust his fist into the air à la John Bender when I asked if he’d like meatballs this week. That’s always a good reaction to the menu plan.

Thursday: Meatball subs
I have a theory about meatballs, and that theory is this: If you’re going to make meatballs, you may as well make a lot of them. Hopefully I’ll have some left over for the freezer, too.

Friday: Pizza
It’s pizza-on-the-grill night! Will I put meatballs on the pizza? Probably so!

What’s your favorite mode of procrastination?

Want more menu inspiration? Check out the OrgJunkie.com link-up!