Menu Plan Monday 8/13

School starts (for me not the students) next Tuesday, August 21, so this is my last week of summer. One of my sisters will be in town Monday and will be watching little Ky on Tuesday for my first day back at school, so I am excited I don't have to drop him off at daycare on that first day back.  It is going to be rough though- I have been letting him dictate his schedule in the summer, whereas when I was back at work after maternity leave, it was very much based on my work schedule... so he is no longer going to get to go back to bed after his morning feeding.  We are going to be introducing solids soon too, and I think he may be teething?? Lots of changes.  This summer was full of giggles (yes, giggles, that's one of the perks of having a baby around 24-7... if you figure them out, there can be just as many giggles as tears.), but I am slowly turning back into an emotional wreck as I think about being away from him for at least 10 hours each day. I am trying to choose joy as I go back to school.  It truly has been an amazing summer- although it has gone way too fast and there are too many friends I feel I barely got to see :-( 

Here's my last menu plan (most likely we will return to "easier" meals and since I am working, one night a week out if necessary): 

 Sunday: Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs, Israeli Couscous, Green beans... and Virgin Pina Coladas (use coconut milk instead of regular milk to make them more authentic- the reason I searched for a recipe like this one was because I had some coconut milk leftover from the curry I made last week) 

Monday: Orzo Stuffed Peppers, garlic bread & salad

Tuesday: Mexican Stuffed Shells, Chips & salsa ("stuffed" items are more work... and since school starts next week, now is the time to try out some new recipes!)

Wednesday: Turkey Burgers with baked Sweet Potato Fries

Thursday: Greek Salad with Oregano Marinated Chicken, Pita Bread

Friday: leftovers
 
Saturday: Date night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (aka, Grant's parents are going to watch the little guy either Fri or Sat for a few hours so we can go out!)

for more menu planning ideas go to orgjunkie.com