Remember that foot of snow we got last week? Yeah, I got myself very stuck in a parking lot this weekend. And I had to walk home. (It is times like this that I think having a cell phone would be nice. Otherwise, I don’t miss not having one.) It was only a few blocks. (Uphill both ways.)
When I got home (and after my lips thawed out), I had the privilege of calling Matt to tell him, “I don’t know WHAT I was thinking. Like I could just ram our van through a big pile of snow? Duh. I’m sorry you married such a ditz. I love you.”
My husband is so awesome. He said lots of nice things about how I’m not a ditz. And then he came home, drove me to the snowy parking lot and pushed the van out of the snow with his muscles. Sheesh. I mean, I was in the drivers seat with my foot on the gas as he pushed but…sheesh. Strong guy. If you’re gonna do something ditzy…it is so nice to have a very strong guy around to fix your mistakes.
I’m not planning to be quite so ditzy for several more years or at least until tomorrow…but when I do…I am confident my husband will bail me out. Again.
At least I can cook. Usually.
Here’s our menu for the week:
Sunday, December 13
Oatmeal, peaches
Fund raising meal for Youth Missions
Chicken veggie stir fry, pineapple
Monday, December 14
Whole wheat waffles, blueberries
Sloppy cornbread, green beans
Chicken enchiladas, tossed salad
Tuesday, December 15
Cinnamon apple toast
Tuna melts, fruit-kefir smoothies, carrot sticks
Beef stroganoff, steamed broccoli
Wednesday, December 16
Chocolate chocolate chip muffins, applesauce
Potato soup, carrot sticks
Chicken and biscuits, tossed salad
Thursday, December 17
Strawberry fruit dip with apples
Alphabet soup, homemade soft pretzels
Baked spaghetti, tossed salad, corn
Friday, December 18
Warm vanilla soother, peanut butter honey toast
Homemade pizza pockets, peaches
Hamburgers on homemade whole wheat buns, onion rings
Saturday, December 19
Mom is Great Breakfast Cake
Leftover buffet
Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas
I’ve had several questions recently about our food budget and about how we shop for groceries. You’ll find many of the answers to your questions in my Feeding the Family series here. You probably want to scroll down and start at the beginning of the series!
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More menu planning inspiration at Organizing Junkie.
I had something similar happen. Though I got stuck on my own street. Its sort of a hill to leave our cul-de-sac onto the main road. We sort of got stuck at the corner. I didn’t feel bad though because my DH got stuck there the night before.
Thank you for linking up all your “feeding” info. I have been truly enlightened. I have been thinking about the way we eat and eat out. :( And I need to do something about it. This is not good for me or my stupid stomach. I am gonna have long discussion with my hubby on switching our eating habits.
Besides enjoying all your fabulous tips I enjoy reading your entries because you are a great writer, very funny. Thanks!
Laura –
I know you have a recipe on here for hot chocolate. And since I am in Iowa with 14 inches plus of snow, I could use some hot chocolate right about now. :) I made your warm vanilla soother last night and we were all feeling full and happy after that special drink.
Thanks again for all your recipes. I use them ALL the time!!!!
Teri
Yes, must have the hot cocoa recipe. https://www.heavenlyhomemakers.com/hot-cocoa :)
Thanks for sharing the menus. It’s nice to see a yummy looking and healthier version of the potato soup I make.