No Time For Treats

When my sister and I were growing up, our mom stayed home with us. During the week, she was our caregiver. On the weekend, our dad pitched in. We LOVED the weekends. Our dad was fun and made everything that much more special. He was patient and told funny stories and we loved that time. As I grew up, I understood it. Our mom was so consumed by us during the week, she didn't have the time or even the desire to make things fun for us. I think she saw us as a chore. I'm not bitter over it, but this is a woman that had two small children biting at her ankles and she had no where to escape. Our dad worked outside the home. He would see us in the evenings when we had been fed and bathed and happy. He didn't see us as the terrors I'm sure we were during the day.

I'm in a similar situation. I don't have children, but I have B. I do most of the day to day chores. I keep the fridge stocked with his favorites. I make sure his favorite drinking glass is always clean. I make sure he has his mouthwash and deodorant. The list goes on and on. I don't resent it or anything, but I realized I am so consumed with the day to day things I do for him, I don't take the time to make anything really special. I used to buy him whatever I saw at a store if I thought he'd like it. Now, I must confess I don't even look for him. He, on the other hand, does do the little things to show how he loves me. I'll say in passing how I need a new hair clip. The next thing I know, he'll go out and get it. He saw my favorite ice cream was back in stock. He'll buy it. Now, I do love this guy, but I'm totally like my mom! I have to remember to take the time to make little things special. I know he knows I love him, but it's time I start taking the time again to show him.

Menu Plan 08/29 - 09/03

I'm not sure how this week will go as I'm recovering from a heinous cold and now B seems to have come down with it's baby sister. I'm going to try to squeeze in a date night in here somewhere, but right now I think it might be best if we wait until both of us are able to put away the Kleenex first.

Monday:
Dinner: B's day. I doubt he'll cook, since he is sick.

Tuesday:
Dinner: Fried Rice

Wednesday:
Dinner: B's Day.

Thursday:
Dinner: Couscous with chicken and squash

Friday:
Dinner: Burgers

Saturday:
Dinner: Pesto Chicken

Sick and Spending

I've been sick for the past week. It sucks. I feel like shit and because I don't want to do anything we eat out. I was home for several days last week and didn't really have an appetite during the day. Of course, in the evening, I was ravenous and had all sorts of cravings. I gave in to most of them.

Then I spent a million dollars on medicine. Okay, that was my fault. I love variety and even choose OTC medication like I'm picking out nail polish colors. I picked up every cough syrup, throat losenge, sleep aid in the place. I spent a fortune, but now I have a pharmacy.

I was home and therefore, I just vegged on the couch and watched QVC and HSN. Uh huh. Lots of spending.

I made August a "no save" month. Meaning, all the $$ I would normally put into savings, I put in my pocket instead. I didn't earmark it for anything, but allowed myself the flexibility to do whatever I wanted with it. Of course, most of it went on eating out and my drug store excursions. September, I'll be back on track, but will put like $200 less than I would have in savings. It's no big deal as September is a 3 paycheck month and in the end, I'll have the normal amount, but won't have anything "extra" from the "extra" paycheck. Oh well.

Menu Plan 08/15 - 08/20

Wow! I really need to get on with my blogging!! Honestly, I've been in a bit of a funk lately and really not up to the task. It just seems there is too much to deal with all of a sudden. I am a natural worrier and I don't do well with things unexpected or unplanned. I lose my mind with stress. It's a little frustrating. Anyway, I didn't cook much last week either, so some meals have transferred over to this week as well.

Monday:
Dinner: B's day.

Tuesday:
Dinner: Ravioli

Wednesday:
Dinner: B's day.

Thursday:
Dinner: Tomato soup with garlic bread

Friday:
Dinner: Homemade pizza

Saturday:
Dinner: Baked chicken with roasted asparagus

Menu Plan -- 08/08 - 08/13

I barely cooked last week. B made a HUGE batch of baked ziti which we ate for like two and a half days. Will this man learn how to modify a recipe? Okay okay, I know I'm being mean. Anyway, a lot of this week's meals are things I never made in the past week or so.

Monday:
Dinner: B's Day. He made bangers and mash with....whole grain mustard. He knows I hate mustard.

Tuesday:
Dinner: Gyros

Wednesday:
Dinner: B's Day.

Thursday:
Dinner: Ravioli and garlic bread

Friday:
Dinner: Chicken Enchiladas

Saturday:
Dinner: Baked chicken

Menu Plan 08/01-- 08/06

I didn't cook all the dishes I had planned last week, so they will be transferred in this meal plan. B has been cooking and is getting really good at it. I still wish he would be more organized and shop in stores that offer the best prices for the same product or to make something that revolves around what he already has in the house. Hopefully, that will come in time.

Monday:
Dinner: B's day.

Tuesday:
Dinner: Meatloaf and mashed potatoes

Wednesday:
Dinner: B's day.

Thursday:
Dinner: Gyros

Friday:
Dinner: Ravioli and garlic bread

Saturday:
Dinner: Chicken enchiladas and Spanish rice