So...whats for dinner?

ckptry,



When my kids were that age, both my husband and I worked outside the home so dinners were really tough... We shared the same problem in that dinner time was also when we got home after work/daycare so was really chaotic!



One thing we did was to cook a large batch of whatever we were having on Saturday and Sunday, when there were two of us to cook/occupy the kiddos... that way we had leftovers for a couple of days during the week.... Then, we only had to actually make dinner for a couple nights during the week...



When my son was born (and my daughter was 4), I took a leave of absence from work.... What I tried to do then was to take advantage of naptime to get something together that all I had to do at dinner time was slip it in the oven or give it a quick heat up.....



When all else failed, we ate our share of chicken nuggets and hot dog crescent roll-ups....lol! Also many times, we fixed their dinner early and then, we'd eat after... Just depended on how they were doing..



We used to call that dinner hour 'the witching hour' because it was so rough... It does get better as they get older.... I will try to remember what I used to make and post when I can!!

Thanks for all your well wishes! Had to take extra pain pills earlier, but feeling a little better now, just so mad about it though, we didn't go to our christmas pary tonight because i can't put a shoe on and not really up to it anyway. The bone on the outside of the ankle is as big as a baseball, hurt worse today, will wait a day or two and go have any exray if the swelling doesn't go down.

Apple- Funny you said that about the wine because after we got home last night DH asked if i needed anything and i said yes, a glass of white wine, so i did have 1 glass LOL!

Carrie- When my dad had his surgery, they also had trouble regulating his heart afterwards, which they told him they might and is somewhat normal for this to happen after a surgery like this, they had to shock his heart twice to regulate it. He is doing wonderful now and it has been about 2 years, hope your mom gets better and heals fast, i know you must be so worred as i was for my dad.(((((hugs))))))

Laurie- Sweet story about you and your Dr. I wanted to mention somthing my primary Dr. told me to get, i was always sick and he told me about these vitamins to take,i kept putting it off and kept getting sick, he would get upset every time he asked me if i got them yet and told him no, then the last time i got pnemonia he reminded me again, so i got them and havn't even had a cold (knock on wood) You don't need a presciption for them, they are like a vitamin i guess not sure, but he swears by them and say's the hospitals are starting to use them for all kinds of things including warding off illnesses. It's called "Acetyleysteine' you can find them at a health food store. the way he wrote it out on the instructions was take 600mg once daily. Maybe this will help.

Michelle-Hope you continue to feel good,and happy birthday to your DS!

 Seaside- I broke a colar bone once and that hurt LOL!

Debbie  I wouldnt wait to see, go get an xray, if its broken you dont want it to start to heal improperly.  My DH broke his ankle smowmobiling and waited 3 days to get it looked at, went to work and walked on it for those 3 days, was really out of whack when they tried to set it. Thanks for the infor about your Dad...right now they are trying meds to regulate it, but may have to do the shock thing if that doesnt work

Michelle, you are moving right along on the radiation, you will be done in no time

Ckptry  I do remember those days, I could not cook fast enough. I did what Laurie did though.  We have an island in our kitchen and the kids would belly up to the bar and watch me cook while playing or later doing homework.  I would give them peices of cut up stuff, cheese, veggies, to help them get through the waiting.  I dont have any ideas of how to be prepaed ahead of time though, I just kept it simple and quick  I still think I could have used the crockpot more, but not much of morning person getting it all ready before work.

Different kinds of quiche, with or without crust, are easy to make ahead. Ditto for beansoups, chilis etc. 

Pasta with Chunky Garden sauce and Quorn meatballs without soy or meat and maybe Kitty Cat if they don't stop snooping around the fire.

Back from rads, had a quick dinner of chicken parm leftovers, and watching Ellen recorded from earlier today.  DH is cranky so it's quiet around here...lol.  I wonder how long before he takes the remote.  They've changed my appointment times again...4:00 p.m. nn Friday and then 3:40 next week.  I may drive myself next week, now that I am confident in how to get there and it will be daylight on the way in. 

I'm stuffed.

Rebekah and Nick sent us a Christmas card and in it was SAVE THE DATE, Saturday, August 25th 2012, to Celebrate the Marriage of Nick Nebard and Rebekah Lazarou in Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK.
That gives me time to save up some dough. LOL

Deb - thanks, that sounds about right based on what the RO said.  Your pictures are so cute!  And your party sounds wonderful.  I hope you got at least a tiny share of that $100 million!  I miss holiday work parties, haven't been to one in years.  I remember when they were a big deal and were formal events.  As a stay at home mom (at the time) that was the dress-up highlight of my year...lol!

That was probably gross earnings or sales not profit.  I got a 3% raise in july, BFD.

I'm more excited about going away to spend Christmas with Rebekah and Nick. 

Minustwo- I appreciate the advice, and Im going to get it xrayed tomorrow, husband insist so i will, i hate hospitals, (as do we all) but i try to wait it out as long as i can but i will go.

Made a great cajun chicken and sausage  dinner tonight- green beans with brown butter

Bermuda is sounding pretty good right now!  My DH is grumpy also...asked him to help me move some furniture I am donating to the salvation army, and you would have thought I  asked him to build me a house.  I think he is having trouble parting with stuff...on the edge of being a hoarder! lol

My mom is getting a pacemaker today as her rhythm wasnt just irreg, it was stopping for a few seconds!  YIKES  hopefully this will correct it and get her home.

Laurie  I am as behind as you are, really need to get some shopping done.  Want to get some cookies baked before the kids get home.  I am not stressing about it though, my kids are adults and understand.

I really need to at least get some food for the house...havent even had time to do that. I am feeling like fish of some kind. Any good fish recipes?

Kay-Hope your echo comes back normal  Monday! ;--))))

Carrie- I have been keeping your mom in my prayers, seems it takes a bit to get the heart under control but then she will hopefully be feeling great!- I have been stuck on cod lately, but i usually do a fast wine, capers and lemon butter sauce or if you like fryed, i use the krustez pancake mix, it make a great batter for fish, and veggies too.

Apple- Hope you get some rest today.

Hi all,



My husband has been out of town for a class all week... My daughter is visiting her boyfriend out of town... My son is over at a friend's house for the evening...



Finished decorating our tree today.... Sitting here eating an omelet and toast and watching Miracle on 34th Street (the original with Maureen O'Hara) my favorite holiday movie!! The rest of my family likes 'A Christmas Story' and we will watch an episode of that on Christmas day when a local station runs it all day.....



Hope you all are having a good night!