In an attempt to make my life a little easier, I'm planning all of our dinners for September at once.
Well, this went about as expected. I wrote a blog post. I went back to work. Then I disappeared for a month.
I didn't intend to stay away from you this long. In fact, I had grand plans to share a lot of stories with you. Stories about my feelings about
returning to work... about adjusting to life as a mom who works outside of the home... about trying to achieve balance without completely exhausting myself.
But the transition has been a tough one, especially since I've been putting in more long days than usual. I've found myself keeping the kids up a little later than their bedtimes so I can have more time with them. For Caroline, that means more stories and many more hugs and kisses. For Jonathan, that means longer snuggles after nursing.
It means less time for other things, but I
need that time with them. It helps lessen the stabbing mom guilt I experience when I'm away from them.
I still want to write about those things. I want to tell you more about
how I'm handling life with
two young kids. And I want to give you all a chance to tell me about things in your life. I just have to figure out the "when"... When I can open my schedule to make all of that happen?
While I consider my options, why don't you keep reading to see what I've planned for dinner in October?
Menu Plan for October
Week 1: October 1 - October 7
Sunday:
Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken with Vegetables
Monday:
Roasted Broccoli and White Cheddar Quiche with
Simple Home Fries
Tuesday:
Jacques Pépin's Garlic Chicken Breasts with Buttered Egg Noodles
Wednesday: Stephen's Choice
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: English Muffin Pizzas
Saturday: Breakfast for Dinner: Pancakes with Cinnamon Apples
Week 2: October 8 - October 14
Sunday:
Italian Sausage and White Bean Stew
Monday:
Easy Vegetable Lasagna
Tuesday: Ground Turkey Tacos with
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Wednesday: Stephen's Choice
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday:
Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Saturday: Tailgating Leftovers / Dinner Out / Take-Out
Week 3: October 15 - October 21
Sunday: Dinner / Take-Out
Monday:
15-Minute Spicy Udon Stir Fry
Tuesday:
Sausage and Eggplant One-Pot Pasta
Wednesday: Stephen's Choice
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday:
White Pizza with Fresh Arugula and Prosciutto
Saturday:
Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms with Buttered Egg Noodles and Steamed Green Beans
Week 4: October 22 - October 28
Sunday:
Three Bean Turkey Chili with
Homemade Chili Seasoning
Monday:
One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles
Tuesday:
American Chop Suey
Wednesday: Stephen's Choice
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Take-Out Pizza
Saturday: Dinner in New York
Week 5: October 29 - October 31
Sunday: Dinner / Take-Out
Monday:
Rainbow Vegetarian Fried Orzo Skillet
Tuesday: Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce and
Basic Baked Meatballs
Thinking of starting a menu planning routine? Check out my
previous menu plans, as well as these helpful
meal planning tips. Need even more dinner inspiration? Then don't forget to follow my special
Meals from the Menu Plan board on Pinterest!
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A Month of Dinners: Menu Plan for October
Two years ago:
A Month of Dinners: Menu Plan for October {and Some Honesty about Motherhood}
Three years ago:
Menu Plan: September 28 - October 4
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