Life and Eats

Happy Cold Monday everyone! Are you staying warm wherever you are? Here it is COLD, although it is a balmy 12 degrees outside! Last night we had wind chills in the negatives. It is crazy how many people in the USA are having colder than normal temperatures. I am not looking forward to getting my next heating bill as our furnace has been working non-stop. I also pulled out one of our space heaters as the furnace in our rental stinks. Oh, well I can only do what I can do, and making the weather change is one thing I can't control. 

Today, is MLK Jr. Day and I have the day off of work. The kids are off from school as well. I have been puttering around, making cookies (from frozen dough I had in the freezer), cinnamon rolls (from a can that was lurking in my fridge) and starting on a new painting project. I have decided to do a "Temperature Painting." It is based on the idea of a temperature blanket, but since I don't crochet or knit, I thought this would be a cool idea. I also had a 12x36 empty canvas hanging around that I wasn't sure what to do with. This will be a fun little project I think. 

This weekend, I spent time doing laundry and resting. I also went to the grocery store yesterday in the negative wind chill. That means that I also meal planned. I am going to be completely honest and say that I didn't do so well with my goals last week about eating salads and exercising each day. It was a LONG week full of extra appointments (including one with a lawyer to discuss my divorce) and crazy work hours. I was feeling overwhelmed and I just didn't have it in me. I am going to not beat myself up though. I am just going to do the best that I can and move on. I did receive my Niagra Falls Conqueror Medal in the mail and hung it up in my bedroom to hopefully help me with my motivation. 

This coming week is promising to be just as busy. I have extra trainings at work, a work event, a home visit for a new student, an online training to complete, Rebecca has driver's ed 3 days. It will be another busy week. I am hoping to get back on track with eating healthier and working out. So let's get back to menu planning.

So with that being said here is what I ate last week:

Sunday: I wasn't that hungry so I just had leftover salad with cheese and ham added. 

Monday we had chicken alfredo pasta and salad. (The pasta was very dry.)

Tuesday, we had bratwurst on buns, mac-n-cheese and salad.

Wednesday: I had to take Rebecca to Urgent Care for an ear issue and we got out late. I gave her a choice between tacos or McDonalds and she chose McDonalds. 

Thursday: the boys were with their dad and Rebecca had driver's ed. I had a doctors appointment and chose to order Subway for Rebecca and I on their app. $9.99 for 2 footlong subs? Yes, please. I used a gift card that my mom gave me for Christmas. I had a tuna sub. 
Friday, was pizza night. Frozen pizza for the win. 

Saturday, I made Mississippi Pot Roast, mashed potatoes, green beans and cut up cucumbers. It was so good on a cold, gray day! 
 

What is the menu plan for the new week? 

SUNDAY: The boys are with their father. Rebecca was with her Aunts. I ordered Chinese Takeout-- sweet and sour chicken, egg rolls, and crab rangoon. 

MONDAY: My sister and sister in law are bring Rebecca home and making pizzas with the kids. ( I am meeting my ex to go over dissolution paperwork.) 

TUESDAY: I work late. Boys are with their dad. It will be your on your own for Rebecca and I. 

WEDNESDAY: Soft ground beef tacos, refried beans, and cucumbers

THURSDAY: Chicken enchiladas and salad

FRIDAY: Mac-n-cheese (or something else. Not sure if kids are with their dad or not)

SATURDAY: ??? This day is up in the air as Rebecca has OMEA Solo and Ensemble Competition. 

What will you eat this week? 

Have a good week everyone!