In an effort to make my life easier, I have begun meal-planning. And not just for a week. Once a month, I plan it out. I use a free excel template. http://www.vertex42.com/ExcelTemplates/meal-planner.html
I am able to look at what we have going on for the month and plan accordingly. I have also been able to start tweaking our diet. We’re moving away from so much red meat and toward more fish. I love that I can always answer the question “What’s for dinner?”
The fun of this, besides saving my sanity and money, has become what used to be leftover night. It is now Menu Night. I look in the refrigerator and then write out a menu with the choices. Julie gets a big kick out of eating out at home. I have so much fun playing waitress. Mark, well, I think he long ago realized that I am bit nuts.
Because of our schedule, Menu Night is usually Tuesdays. We clean out the fridge and no one has to cook. It is a fun night out, staying at home.
Menu Night is a simple thing that brings joy. I hope that you are able to find something simple to bring you joy today.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Sue's Birthday
One of my sisters birthday is today.
I admire her very much. She lives her life in a way that truly reflects her values and desires.
She has not been afraid to make mistakes.
Me? Well, I am stuck in safe mode. Most of us are. It is easier to stay in the rut than it is to forge our own paths. We are taught habits early on. Some are very good. I brush my teeth every morning and every night. It is ingrained. Some are not so good. I have struggled for years to stop biting my nails. Some habits are down-right bad. I have eaten my way to obesity and my health suffers for it. Some habits are deadly. People who smoke start out saying they can quit anytime. Unfortunately, it is not just a bad habit, but it is an addiction.
How do I obtain courage of my convictions? What motivates my sister to forge her own path instead of compromising herself and taking the easy way? Her desire to be true to herself shines through.
I let fear stand in my way. The world will not crash if I decide to forge my path. I know this. Yet, I know my rut better
Happy Birthday Sue! I hope to be more like you.
I admire her very much. She lives her life in a way that truly reflects her values and desires.
She has not been afraid to make mistakes.
Me? Well, I am stuck in safe mode. Most of us are. It is easier to stay in the rut than it is to forge our own paths. We are taught habits early on. Some are very good. I brush my teeth every morning and every night. It is ingrained. Some are not so good. I have struggled for years to stop biting my nails. Some habits are down-right bad. I have eaten my way to obesity and my health suffers for it. Some habits are deadly. People who smoke start out saying they can quit anytime. Unfortunately, it is not just a bad habit, but it is an addiction.
How do I obtain courage of my convictions? What motivates my sister to forge her own path instead of compromising herself and taking the easy way? Her desire to be true to herself shines through.
I let fear stand in my way. The world will not crash if I decide to forge my path. I know this. Yet, I know my rut better
Happy Birthday Sue! I hope to be more like you.
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