So, I have now officially started my new job. Yay! As I'm sad leave behind my kiddos and coworkers in Cullman, I am loving getting home at a regular time. To be honest I knew I was missing out on quality Miss G time but I had gotten so used to I didn't realize all I was really missing. I really enjoy just getting the chance to spend quality time with both her and my husband. Before we had the rule that we would eat dinner together as a family uninterrupted but I think by the time we would sit down most days we were all so exhausted that I can't say any of our moods were all that good. I'm sure there will be days that I long for my Monday off back but I really enjoy seeing both of them without constantly having the feeling that I really NEED to be doing 20 other things. So, of course this is effecting my meal planning and cooking as well. I am starting to cook more often but I am also trying to cook simple meals that I can have done pretty quick. I don't want to replace time away from my family commuting with time away from my family cooking.
Also, Mr. C and I have started jogging together. Right now we are not on the path to half marathon but our goal is the Cotton Row Run 5K. We starting this running program together.
Our new plan is to jog on alternating nights with cooking nights. I also really enjoy this new routine because it is more uninterrupted family time that doesn't involve a screen. This also has effected our meal plan. Exercise is always good but I think I can speak for both Mr. C and myself and say that we could also benefit from some weight loss.
I think I've said this before but I really like the USDA my plate recommendations. So, even though the veggies have been thrown in and seem random in the plan. Hey at least we are getting them.
So, no further ado
April meals:
April 1-7
- Mac & cheese, green beans, mandarin oranges, chicken nuggets (I know, not a real healthy meal to start the month off with but we were hard at work in the garden all day and this is what quickly came together. Hopefully it's a means to an end.)
- Grits, shrimp, asparagus.
-Chinese Takeout (not really all that healthy also but its our 3 year anniversary and I promised Mr. C we could get it to celebrate!)
Breakfast: Cheese toast & kiwi. I made the best sour cream bread (not a sweet bread) I'm just not sure it'll make it to Friday for mine & Miss G's breakfast.
Dessert: You know how I love southern plate. So for Easter I am making her butterfinger cake.
April 8-15:
-chili & cornbread
-Salmon, quinoa, broccoli, phil cooking creme. A meal I need to name but I'll tell you my husband said that I could make it on a regular basis
-Crockpot: balsamic glazed carrots, baked potatoes, baked chicken
-Veggie lasagna with salad
Breakfast:toast
Dessert: sugar cookies
April 16-22:
-Cuban black beans & yellow rice. From here. I haven't made it but have been wanting to for a while.
-Pulled pork sandwiches with sweet potato fries
-Carnitas
-Spaghetti
Breakfast: baked peanut butter oatmeal
April 23-29:
-quiche, veggies & homemade rolls
-Monterey ravioli with salad
-Stir fry with egg drop soup
Breakfast:banana nut muffins
Now you know I won't follow this exactly all month but I really enjoy having the reference here so I can check it if I have to think on my toes and make a quick dinner
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