December 27, 2016

It’s been a long day, a very long day. Actually it’s been a couple of long days, one right after another. I’m exhausted, I’m worn out, I’ve been pushed to my limits time and time again. But somehow I keep finding the strength to keep going to keep putting one foot in front of another and just to keep doing what needs to be done. 

The holidays are a fun and exciting time for everyone. So many different things going on but sometimes it can get overwhelming for everyone. Especially when you have young kids or kids with special needs. They can get so easily overstimulated or hyped up on sugar. Then when they come crashing down that’s the not so fun part. 

So yesterday was pretty hard, it’s been pretty wild and crazy here and today wasn’t a whole lot better. Plus we’ve had some other issues going on that I’ve been trying to deal with and haven’t had much success at all. I really feel like I’m just spinning my wheels. 

To top it all off I’m not feeling very well, not sure if it’s just stress or maybe I’m coming down with something. 

But I know that when  I lay down that I’ll wake refreshed and ready to make a fresh start in the morning. He will give me the strength and the courage to face another day. He will give me the patience and the wisdom I will need to handle whatever situation comes my way. I thank him so much for that. 

So for now I’m going to say good night and pray that sleep comes quickly. 

Remember that if you are weary or heavy laden you too can find rest if you only take your worries and cares to your Heavenly Father. 

December 25-31 Meal Plan

Thank you for your patience as I was a tad late getting this one posted. Things got a little busy here with the holidays.

This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crock pot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.

Sunday

Breakfast:

French Toast w/ Blueberry Syrup

Lunch:

Pepperoni pockets, salad (leftover from Saturday)

Dinner:

Christmas dinner at my daughter’s house

Snacks:

cookies


Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

Leftovers

Dinner:

Leftovers, salad

Snacks:

Christmas Cookies


Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

tuna salad sandwiches, veggies

Dinner:

Spicy Chicken and Bowties, Salad, Bread

Snacks:

Peanut Butter Toast


Wednesday

Breakfast:

Muffins

Lunch:

leftovers

Dinner:

Chili Dog Casserole, salad, chips

Snacks:

Muffins


Thursday

Breakfast:

Pancakes

Lunch:

PB & J sandwichs, fresh fruit

Dinner:

Mississippi Pot Roast, mashed potatoes, veggies

Snacks:

Fruit


Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

PB & J w/fruit

Dinner:

Daddy Can’t Wait Casserole, mashed potatoes, corn muffins

Snacks:

Peanut Butter Crackers


Saturday

Breakfast:

Waffles, fruit

Lunch:

hot dogs, mac n cheese

Dinner:

 Alice Springs Chicken, salad, baked potatoes

Snacks:

Cupcakes

Alice Springs Chicken (copy cat)

I make this recipe every 3 -4 months because it is a little bit more expensive and takes a little more time to put together. It is well worth the extra time though. Continue reading “Alice Springs Chicken (copy cat)” →

Daddy Can’t-Wait Casserole

I got this recipe from a church dinner. I just loved the name of the recipe and it is always a winner here. Serve with mashed potatoes and corn muffins. This is a great way to use up some of those leftover veggies that are hanging out in the fridge!

Continue reading “Daddy Can’t-Wait Casserole” →

Spicy Chicken and Bowties

This is a family favorite and usually gets made once a month or so. I like to serve this with a fresh salad and some buttered bread. Continue reading “Spicy Chicken and Bowties” →