I am back to work and with that comes the challenge of hanging on to our family's daily routines. But with the help of a couple planning tools, grocery shopping and dinnertime aren't so overwhelming. In case you are back to school or back to work, too, here are those handy dandy meal planning tools that have helped me out.
I lay them side by side. When I write the meal on the planner, I check off any items on the grocery list needed for the recipe. I hang the meal planner on the fridge and never worry about what I'll make for dinner =)
Weekly Meal Planner
Grocery Lists
Working Mom Dinner Time
Waaaaa!
Ever feel like this?
Good news: You're not trapped. Its just that the ride is not quite over.
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
The Best Surprise
It was the one thing he said he would NOT do. But I am so glad he did! Chris really surprised me by singing to me during our marriage ceremony. And every year we celebrate another anniversary its my favorite thing to watch! Today marks year 8. We have been blessed.
Fear Not
The kids just received a Natvity set in the mail from the grandparents. Mary Hannah was playing with it as I was cooking dinner tonight. The simplicity of what I heard made me smile.
Mary Hannah provided the voices for the characters
Angel: Mary you're going to have a baby.
Mary: AAAAAAAAAGH!!!!!!!!
Angel: Don't worry.
What's even funnier is that very concept is what has stuck out most to me this Christmas season. As God plans to do the crazy and impossible, he says "Don't worry, I am with you."
God, who is all knowing, had his angels speak words of affirmation and comfort, knowing Mary would need to hear them ...
"The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Luke 2:28
Low Country Thanksgiving
- The salty water in the pot reminds us of the Pilgrim's long journey in the Atlantic. We are thankful that they made it to dry land!
- The potatoes remind us of the hard work of the Pilgrims, even the children who had to help tend the gardens so they could have food to eat. We are thankful that they didn't give up!
- The corn reminds us of the Indians who helped the Pilgrims learn how to live on the new land. We are thankful for their friendly help!
- The seafood reminds us, again, of the many days at sea. We are thankful for the food God provided!
Christmas Traditions Start Early
- Our family decorated the home for Christmas in early November. Mom, Dad, and the kids hung ornaments on the tree.
- We took a family trip to Target to check out more holiday decor for our house, and even had special holiday hot cocoa from Starbucks!
- We made a family holiday calendar to plan out special holiday events. Daddy and Daughter are going to the Nutcracker Ballet. Dad and Avery are going to a Rockets game. Chris and Em are having a special holiday date. We've even penciled in shopping dates!
- Friday nights = Christmas Movie nights.
- Chris breaks out the guitar and we sing Christmas carols
- We will take the kids to Macy's to mail their letters to Santa.
- We will drive around to check out Christmas lights.
- We also want to teach our kids to think outside the family when it comes to celebrating the holidays, so this year we are planning a visit to a nurisng home.
- Christmas Day is s special and relaxing day for us. We spend it at home, playing with each other and new toys.
- Christmas night is movie night! We bundle up and take the kids to the theater to see a family friendly flick.
Our family loves the holidays, but what we love most is the time we spend with each other. And that is why we intentionally protect family time at the "Most Wonderful (and busy) Time of the Year!"
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