As is obvious from my blog, last week went all to heck. My dad, who was supposed to just have a minor surgery the Friday of week 4, wound up being transferred to ICU at another hospital, had a second surgery on Tuesday, and will remain in the hospital for a few more weeks. He is out of ICU now, and should be transferred to rehab later today, so things are looking up. However, to add insult to injury my kids and husband came down with the exorcist flu on Friday, and I woke up with it on Sunday.

So, last week’s meal plan is being reshuffled for this week.

Sunday: I have no idea what my family ate, as I slept through the entire day.

Monday: Fish baked with lemon and herbs, potato packets, and artichokes

Tuesday: Fried chicken, roasted brussels sprouts, baked potatoes

Wednesday: Split Pea Soup (yeah, we didn’t have it – again)

Thursday: Spaghetti

Friday: Challah, steak, cauliflower, fried new potatoes

Saturday: Pizza

Dear Flylady,

I’ve never written before, and honestly never thought that I would. Today though, I have to let you know how wonderful you have been for our lives!

I’ve been flying for about 3 years now, with many crashes, but luckily no burns. We have a 2 year old, and a 10 month old.

A few months ago, my father started having difficulty walking, and in the last month it really came to a head. He was falling and could no longer be alone. So, he started coming over here first thing in the morning when my mom went to work, and staying with us all day.

Then a week ago, he could no longer walk at all. Because of house layouts, it was decided he would simply stay with us, as he wouldn’t have to battle stairs.

Obviously, things here have been a little crazed what with a toddler, a baby, and now a non-mobile adult. So yesterday he went in for surgery and today, my in-laws are coming into town to help out.

Well, my goal has always been 10 minutes from company ready, just like you say. And, after the complete insanity of the last few weeks, today we were not only 10 minutes from company ready, but only 1 hour from Mother-in-Law ready! And that includes time to wash the guest room sheets, and remake the bed since my dad left yesterday!

Thank you Flylady!

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Sunday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, salad

Monday: Beef stew with Guiness, potatoes, parsnips, carrots, and homemade bread (transferred over from Saturday night of week 2)

Tuesday: Dinner with my folks, which means I don’t have to cook!

Wednesday: Oven fried chicken, roasted veggies, mashed potatoes

Thursday: Split pea soup (DH’s favorite, and I’ve never made it – so if you have a great recipe, send it over. Oh, and I’ll be using a smoked turkey leg instead of a ham bone.)

Friday (Shabbat): Homemade challah, duck confit, salad, dessert, and all I’m responsible for is the Challah because this week Shabbat dinner is at my folks house.

Saturday: tacos, beans, and rice

Before going to bed last night, I made my husband help clean up. We got the living room all clean. The rug was vacuumed, the toys were all put away, floor swept, sofas straightened out, etc. It didn’t look like a spread from Better Homes and Gardens, but it did look reasonable. I was pleased.

90 minutes after the children woke up, this is what I’m looking at.

It’s snowing like crazy and 16 degrees outside, too cold to take my monsters out.

Anyone know if Calgon still answers?

Okay, trying something new here. I’m planning out meals for the next week in advance. Okay, to be truthful, I’m planning out dinners only.

Hopefully this way I can make a shopping list, do my shopping, and be done with it. My goal is that this is one of my New Years Resolutions, and I’m starting it a bit early in the hopes that will make it more likely to stick.

As always, this is flexible. if my husband suggests we go out to dinner one night instead, or if I don’t feel like making what is scheduled, I reserve all rights to alter, modify, change, or entirely throw out the plan as needs warrant.

Sunday: Lasagna, salad, garlic bread, cheesecake (DH plans to make the cheesecake)

Monday: Potato Ale soup, homemade bread

Tuesday: Dinner at my folks. (who knows?)

Wednesday: I eat at Pepe’s for SnB, kids and DH get mac n’ cheese.

Thursday: Shabu Shabu in honor of New Years Eve

Friday: Indian Food at Gaylord’s with the SnB gals. DH and the kids get to fend for themselves (they’ll probably have leftover lasagna)

Saturday: Roasted chicken, pasta, and veggies

edit: 20 minutes in, and we’ve already made a change.

Sorry about the long absence, life kinda gets in the way sometimes. Just a quick update here.

For Chanukah, we got Miriam and Asher a play kitchen! Miriam thinks it is the best thing, ever. It may even be a better toy than her Uncle N, we’ll have to see when he comes over for Shabbat dinner.

Anyway, DH and my dad put the kitchen set together last night and the kids only got to play with it for about an hour before it was bedtime. So, this morning I got Miriam up, made her breakfast, and handed her a sippy cup of milk, just like normal. She took one sip of the milk, and then went and put it in the play fridge! She was so proud of herself!

I think we’re going to have to be checking the play kitchen for real food regularly.