THE PETERSENS

Tonight…

Daddy: Joshua Lee, what is 7+5?

JL: Daddy, it’s 12!

Daddy: True dat.

JL: Daddy, you said that backwards.  It’s “That’s true”!

Another time tonight…

JL: What is that?

Mommy: It’s a bag of chocolate.

JL: (long pause as he looks at the picture on the front of the bag) Mommy, my mouth starts to water when I look at the picture of the chocolate.

Mommy (laughing): Me, too, bud.  Me, too.

Oh, the things that my 5-year-old says.  I love him so much!

After three fairly horrible, no-good days with the stomach flu, I am finally on the mend!  I don’t feel quite myself yet, but baby steps are good steps.  Yes, I am thankful.  My to-do list is longer than ever now, but that is okay because at least I know what to feed my family this week.  Whew!  I hate the feeling of stepping into my kitchen at 5 PM wondering, “What am I going to feed my family tonight?”  Stresses me out to the max.  So, here’s what the Petersens are eating this week!  There are some repeats from last week because the meals didn’t actually get made due to my being sick.

MONDAY
Breakfast: Oatmeal with Diced Peaches, Brown Sugar and Cream
Lunch: Tuna Sandwiches with Goldfish and Craisins
Dinner: Brown Bag Burritos, Homemade Salsa, Toppings and Sour Cream

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal and Fruity Yogurt Smoothies
Lunch: Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas with friends
Dinner: Chicken and Squash Casserole with Brown Rice and Garden Salad

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cinnamon Raisin Bread with Peanut Butter
Lunch: @ a friend’s house
Dinner: @ Community Group

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Banana Bread and Cinnamon Applesauce
Lunch: @ a friend’s house
Dinner: Chicken Nuggets, Baked French Fries and Green Beans

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs and Toast
Lunch: PB&J Sandwiches, Goldfish and Bananas
Dinner: Cajun Baked Catfish, Herbed Roasted Potatoes and Steamed Broccoli

SATURDAY
Breakfast: Oatmeal with Brown Sugar, Raisins and Cinnamon
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: EATING OUT

SUNDAY
Breakfast: Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits and Fresh Fruit
Lunch: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Baby Carrots
Dinner: Mexican Pizza with Fresh Salsa, Black Bean and Corn Salad; Fruit Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream (we are having people over for dinner!)