the essence

Today...

I've cooked. Not nearly as much as I would've liked, but enough to be on par with my energy level and with the kids running around. (Kids who don't seem to want to nap today no matter how tired & fussy they are!)

This morning I made two lasagnas, a double batch of chicken fajitas, chicken quesadillas, 4 chicken & veggie tarts, chicken parmesan & a tray of mini chicken tart appetizers (for a party next week).

I'm trying to streamline/organize (whatever you want to call it) things a little more. You'd think we'd have a good rhythm down so many months into this job but, unfortunately, we don't. I think if I can just have meals prepared ahead of time it could make a world of difference so some of these meals will be for the coming week & some of them are to freeze for later.

Maybe tomorrow I can make a few more things. I'd like some breakfast stuff on hand as well, and maybe some little baked goods. I meant to make a stromboli today, partly just so I could see how well it freezes but I forgot.

In other news, today is Rach's due date! She was about 2 weeks early with Ruthie so we were all thinking she'd have had this little boy by now but she's still waiting! I'm so very excited & can't wait to see the little guy!