Wow, this weekend Malachi turned five. My baby. Who isn’t a baby anymore.
My SIL Kari called Friday to console me like she does everytime Malachi has a birthday. Come to think of it, she has to console me anytime Asa, our oldest, has a birthday too. ‘Cause when Asa has a birthday, I tend to get all freaked out about having a kid that old and oh my how is that possible and I must be old too and I can’t possibly have a baby who is almost thirteen.
Sounds like I have issues. Honey, you have no idea. It’s okay. I have all of you to help me deal with them. Thank you. And I’m sorry.
Anyway, Malachi is finally getting to an age where he thinks about and cares about his birthday and what happens on his birthday. Which, bless his heart, happens just a few busy days before Christmas.
Grandpa made it in time for Malachi’s birthday, which made it super great. Plus, we host a church small group at our house on Sunday nights…so I made a cake and I’m calling it a party. Lots of Malachi’s friends are going to be here anyway so I don’t have to plan anything extra – and he doesn’t feel one bit neglected!
Here’s our Christmas Week menu:
Sunday, December 20 (Malachi’s birthday choices)
Donuts
Sandwiches, chips, grapes
Silly Face Pizza, chocolate birthday cake
Monday, December 21
Blueberry pancakes
Tuna on toast, carrot sticks, smoothies
Crunchy ranch chicken, stir fried rice and veggies
Tuesday, December 22
Christmas sourdough biscuits with butter and honey, pears
Chili with cheese, carrots, fruit salad
Roast beef gravy over mashed potatoes, green beans
Wednesday, December 23
Cinnamon spice muffins, bananas
Salmon patties, creamy mac and cheese, peas
Lasagna, tossed salad, corn
Thursday, December 24
Christmas donuts
Christmas Tree Pizzas
Snack buffet: Ranch cheese ball with crispy cheese crackers, spicy avocado dip with chips, turkey rollups, veggie tray, fruit tray, cookies, hot cider
Friday, December 25
Cinnamon rolls, breakfast casserole, warm vanilla soother, fruit
Sandwiches on the road
Ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, rolls, desserts
Saturday, December 26
Peanut butter honey toast, applesauce
Leftovers
Veggie soup, homemade soft pretzels
If you want to write this week’s menu on a fun FREE Christmas Menu Planner…click here! You’ll find four different designs to choose from!
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Requesting the recipe for crunchy ranch chicken :)
I may try to post the recipe eventually…in the meantime, it’s in mt Chicken ebook: https://www.heavenlyhomemakers.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=7
I am laughing because our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus are almost identical! My son, Asa, asked for a Christmas Tree pizza and we’re having that the 24th probably with veggie/crackers and dip. I’m making homemade cinnamon rolls, holiday breakfast casserole, fruit salad, and bacon for Christmas morning. We’ll have ham, probably green beans, homemade rolls and I wanted scalloped potatoes but my MIL really wants sweet potato casserole. :)
Have a Merry Christmas!
No WAY is Malachi 5…are you serious??? Wow, time flies! Before you know it, MY boy will be 5. (not sure if I should put a smiley face or a sad face on this one)…hope to see you soon!
Laura ~
The creamy macaroni n’ cheese sounds great and easy…will give it a whirl for lunch one day soon. And the pretzels…I think the kids would enjoy doing these in the upcoming days after Christmas. Thanks for sharing the recipes.
Merry Christmas!
Jarnette @ Seasons of Life
Happy Birthday wishes to Malachi! Little Ones grow up so fast! Our Little One is now 17 yrs old, 6ft 4 inches and has facial hair. Take lots of photos!
You have a delicious menu planned!
I’m so glad that my husband isn’t working on Christmas Eve and Christmas. He really needs the days off.
Here’s wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
I have a weakness for blueberry pancakes. Sounds wonderful. Have a Merry Christmas!
I would love the recipe for the Crunchy Ranch Chicken. That sounds super yummy!! I am a fairly new reader but very encouraged my your blog. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I may try to post the recipe eventually…in the meantime, it’s in mt Chicken ebook: https://www.heavenlyhomemakers.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=7