Meal Plans Week of 10-6-13

Oreos for breakfast.  Savoring every bite.

I'm letting out a big sigh of relaxation this morning.  After two crazy weeks I finally have a "normal" week with not that much going on.  And after going to bed very early and getting 8 1/2 hours of sleep last night I'm feeling a little more rested.  I do have a MomBreak steering team meeting, and I have to go grocery shopping this week.

Last week was challenging on multiple levels both physically and mentally.  I didn't realize how emotional I would feel after writing my post about my miscarriage.  I had more tough situations listening to other women talk about exactly when they want to have another child and hearing more birth announcements.  I've done a lot of crying in the last few days, between trying to hold it all together for a million activities and house guests.

Saturday morning soccer.

So my goal for myself this week is to get extra rest and take it easy.  I don't want to slip back into old habits and let myself get too worn out.

I'm very excited that I have my first chiropractor visit tomorrow!!!  And hopefully I can schedule some massage therapy too.

Craft time with Grandma.

I don't have any major kitchen plans for this week.  I did just get two bushels of apples from my in-laws.  So at some point I need to start using those (applesauce, dried apples, baking).  But it might not start this week.  I need to roast another batch of beets and make smoothies.  We'll see if anything else comes up as the week goes on.

I'm going for very simple meals this week.  I want to spend as little time standing in the kitchen as possible.  And I'm really trying to focus on whole foods and plenty of fruits and vegetables.  Simple and healthy.  Eet smakelijk!

Just plain silly.

****MENU****

S (church, prep smoothies)
  B - yogurt, muesli, pumpkin muffins, bananas, grapes, toast w/ pb
  L - avocado chicken salad sandwich, squash, pears
  D - (separate) - leftovers

M (roast beets, chiro)
  B - smoothie, baked oatmeal
  D - (prep ahead) -  steak, baked potatoes, carrots (in crock pot)

T (AKM, RKM)
  B - yogurt, muffin
  D - (quick prep) - tacos

W (make granola, Meijer)
  B - smoothie, TBD
  D - pork chops w/ apples over rice, peas

Th (dance)
  B - egg puff, toast
  D - (prep ahead/early) - cp rice and beans

F (MBSTM)
  B - toast w/ pb, fruit
  D - soaked gluten free waffles, bacon, pear slices, peas

S (soccer)
  B - waffles
  D - TBD