This week is a busy one!  I’ve working at the school to start the week off – juggling ball practice and a cocktail party with a brand I REALLY want to work with on Wednesday.  Then, Thursday and Friday will be back to the reality called motherhood – cleaning house, organizing a closet, and finding homes for all the junk I’ve brought home from work with the move I am slowly making.

Looking forward to memorial day weekend.  Hoping to finish some planting and caging some tomatoes!  I can’t wait to get out in the dirt!

Need a weekly meal planner? Use my printable 2 week plan here}

:: Monday
Chicken Croquettes
Rice
Brussell Sprouts

::Tuesday
Dinner at Mom’s
{Judah has a Baseball Game}

:: Wednesday
Hotdogs

::Thursday
Homemade Pizza
Turkey Ham & Pineapple toppings

::Friday
Cranberry Chicken
Squash Casserole
Sauteed Swiss Chard

:: Saturday
Cubed Steak
Rice
Spinach
Stewed Cinnamon-Sugar Apples

:: Sunday
BBQ Chicken
Parmesan Baked Potatoes

I am going to be cooking from my pantry/freezer this week.  The only thing I need to pick up is some corn from the farmer’s market.

This month is crazy busy for us…I’m just trying to figure out how to get it all done!  I’ve got lots of trips planned, work to wrap up, baseball games, and the usual busy-ness of family life!  So bear with me as I may seem scattered {as you may notice this post is a day late!}

My life is drastically changing in a few short weeks {stay tuned for a post} and I am just trying to “keep swimming” as I go through this transition period!

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:: Monday
Moroccan Flatbread Pizza {recipe coming this week!}
Simple Salad

::Tuesday
Picnic Dinner
{Judah has a Baseball Game}

:: Wednesday
Spaghetti
Homemade Marinara
Homemade Bread
Salad

::Thursday
Grilled BBQ Chicken
Grille Corn
Sauteed Green Beans

::Friday
Beef and Broccoli Lomein
Crispy Edamame

:: Saturday
Roast Chicken & Carrots
Parmesan Baked Potatoes
Brussell Sprouts

:: Sunday
Cubed Steak
Rice
Spinach

I had a rough week last week.  It seemed like I just couldn’t accomplish anything.  Looking back, I realize that we had a good time…I’m not really sure what happened!  I played with the kids, built train tracks, had a fun little picnic inside and another fun little picnic outside with the kiddos.  I think my struggle was with getting Eliana to sleep at night.  She has been SUPER clingy.  Part of me loves it because she is so lovey and kissy right now.  But, on the other hand, I have accomplished very little (that is why you saw WAY fewer posts last week!).

This week will be better!  Judah has tot ball practice…he’s SO excited.  This will only be his second one.  And, we’ve GOT to make a trip to the Whole Foods store -0ur fridge is getting more bare by the minute!

What will we be having in our thinning options of groceries?

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:: Monday
Homemade Turkey Sausage for
Turkey Sausage and Mushroom Pizza with Homemade Wheat Crust
Honey Dew Melon
Tomato Salad

::Tuesday
Oven Baked Beef and Bean Tacos
Homemade Guacamole
Homemade Salsa
Blueberry “Mock-a-ritas”

:: Wednesday
Swedish Meatballs with homemade mushroom gravy
(First experiment with making homemade cream of mushroom gravy from scratch!)
Mashed Potatoes
Brussell Sprouts

::Thursday
Tuna Casserole
Crispy Edamame

::Friday *Meatless Meal*
Zucchini “Meat”balls
Spaghetti
Homemade Marinara

:: Saturday
Roast Chicken & Carrots
Parmesan Baked Potatoes
Sauteed Green Beans

:: Sunday
Wild Rice Casserole (using leftover chicken)
Melon

Well, spring break is over and I will be heading back to work today.  I really wish it would never end, but summer will be here before too long.  If you read my plan last week, you know I had a LOOONG list of things I wanted to accomplish.  Well, I did!  I accomplished everything on my list AND some.  But, I think I need a break from my break.

Judah, Eliana, and I visited the Tennessee Aquarium, ran errands including buying blueberry bushes and grocery shopping.  We hiked, rode our bikes, weeded the garden, planted strawberry plants, and planted blueberry bushes.  We had a visit to the pediatrician for well visits and shots for both kids {in one day… oy!}.  And, we baked up a storm!  I made chocolate chip muffins, bagels, pumpkin muffins, and strawberry breakfast tarts.

Now to take on another week…

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:: Monday
Taco Salad with avocado and all the trimmings.

::Tuesday
Nitrate Free Hotdogs
Homemade slaw
French Fries {fried in coconut oil}

:: Wednesday
Homemade Pizza

::Thursday
Cubed Steak and Rice
Spinach

::Friday
Salmon Burgers
Sweet Potato Fries

:: Saturday
Taco Dinner at Church

:: Sunday
Birthday Dinner at my Grandma’s

What a week.  I am exhausted and barely remember a thing.  Chalk it up to two littles who weren’t feeling 100%.  I think the warm weather turned frigid messed with their sinuses and one has a runny nose while the other has a barking cough and a stopped up nose.

Between comforting them, battling the littlest one to bed, the same little one cutting a mouthful of teeth, and the typical weekly chores and errands I am ready for an early bedtime.

This week is sure to be another busy one.  We’re going to have a lovely Passover meal with family and friends to start the week, then work, work and more work.  But, I’m hoping to squeeze in some time to go purchase a couple more blueberry bushes, buy a couple of bunny rabbits with my mom, and maybe make a trip to ride the trolley with the kiddos if time permits.

Need a weekly meal planner? Use my printable 2 week plan here}

:: Monday
Passover Meal with Family and Friends
{I’m Bringing Cinnamon Chocolate Mousse}

::Tuesday
Fried Fish
Polenta
Brussel Sprouts

:: Wednesday
Potatoes & Bratwurst Hash
Roasted Cabbage

::Thursday
Nachos

::Friday
Chicken Risotto

:: Saturday
Chili

:: Sunday
Leftovers

This week was wonderful!  The kids and I had fun on Thursday visiting a local hotdog joint {Good Dog} for some REAL food -fast before heading to Whole Foods for a few groceries.  I love that they use local & organic ingredients so we can feel good about eating out.  We also enjoyed dinner with some friends.  Its great to catch up!

We spent a lot of time outdoors this weekend since the weather has been FABULOUS.  Judah and Eliana got filthy yesterday hiking in the woods, digging in the sandbox, playing baseball in the yard with daddy, and helping Nana pull weeds in the garden (per Judah’s request!).

Need a weekly meal planner? Use my printable 2 week plan here}

:: Monday
Tacos
Avocado
Corn
Chips and Salsa

::Tuesday
BBQ Chicken
Sauteed Asparagus
Roasted Potatoes

:: Wednesday
Orange Chicken and Broccoli Stirfry
Refried Rice

::Thursday
Fish
Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Cups

::Friday
Homemade Burgers
Fries

:: Saturday
Fried Fish
Polenta
Hot peas

:: Sunday
Potatoes & Bratwurst Hash
Roasted Cabbage

My family has been blessed!  We’ve enjoyed a great week, albeit busy.  I got a lot of loose ends tied up, including getting my taxes done (thanks to my wonderful mom) and wrapping up some blog to-do’s.  Now, I am in need of having a little fun with my little ones.  If I can just get through this work week…

Need a weekly meal planner? Use my printable 2 week plan here}

:: Monday
Chicken Croquettes
Rice
Leftover veggies (spinach, broccoli)
Carrots
Brussel Sprouts

::Tuesday
Marinated Chicken
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Oven Roasted Cabbage

:: Wednesday
Homemade Hamburger
French Fries

::Thursday
Dinner with Friends
(Undecided what I’m making)

::Friday
French Beef in Red Wine Stew
over Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Asparagus

:: Saturday
Orange Chicken Stir Fry with Waterchestnuts and Broccoli
Rice

:: Sunday
Leftovers & Baking Day!