Management Monday

Well, its the beginning of a new week. I've been thinking things through, so I figured if I'm gonna write it down - why not write it here. Maybe I'll be more likely to follow through if I publish my to-do list for the whole world to see? Probably not.

First thing - new meal plan. This one goes through Christmas since it'll be a pretty busy time. I wan't going to post this because its really pretty pitiful. I'm trying not to do anymore grocery shopping, so I figured it'd be a good time to clean out the cabinets and make do with what we have. So here goes...

Monday, December 7
Lunch - Mac n Cheese and Apple Sauce
Dinner - Canned chicken chow mein over rice (I'm not a big fan of this meal, but Jason likes it so we get it when I find a good deal)

Tuesday, December 8 - Remi and Turn in final grades
Lunch - mom is here so maybe we'll use my bogo entree coupon at Ruby Tuesday
Dinner - going to a surprise birthday dinner

Wednesday, December 9
Lunch - I'm hoping to bring home some dinner leftovers (or we'll eat soup)
Dinner - dinner in VA for planning meeting

Thursday, December 10 - Remi
Lunch - Ramen and sandwiches
Dinner - Chicken Marsala boxed meal (a harris teeter double coupon deal), side of creamed spinach

Friday, December 11 - Our fifth anniversary whoohoo!!
Lunch - Sandwiches
Dinner - thinking maybe we'll do something special

Saturday, December 12 - probably in VA for church and a Christmas thing
Lunch - on the go?
Dinner - at my parents?

Sunday, December 13 - church in VA, Jason traveling for work
Lunch - at my parents
Dinner - French bread pizzas (another coupon deal)

Monday, December 14
Lunch - Peanut butter and Jelly Sandwiches and Fruit
Dinner - Chili and rice

Tuesday, December 15 - Remi
Lunch - MACU Christmas party (trading little gifts)
Dinner - Frozen brunswick stew and biscuits

Wednesday, December 16
Lunch - Leftover chili
Dinner - in Va for planning meeting, then drive to Greenville for Jason and Chris to plan for SNL

Thursday, December 17 - in Greenville
Lunch - on the go?
Dinner - on the go?

Friday, December 18 - in Wilson
Lunch - who knows?
Dinner - ??? (boys go to dessert theater @ SBCC)

Saturday, December 19 - in Wilson for Mr. Mark's 50th birthday
Lunch - all day food - maybe cheese dip and chili or bbq ribs
Dinner - more of the same

Sunday, December 20 - church
Lunch - maybe with Mark & Jackie at Roger Brown's
Dinner - Grilled cheese and tomato soup

Monday, December 21
Lunch - lunch leftover from yesterday or soup
Dinner - Chicken Parmesan

Tuesday, December 22 - Remi
Lunch - LO chicken parmesan
Dinner - eating dinner with the Fords, fixing something...planning required :)

Wednesday, December 23
Lunch - Sandwiches, Ramen
Dinner - church meeting in VA - maybe make dessert - stay night at mom & dad's

Thursday, December 24 - Christmas Eve in Portsmouth, church service PM, pj gift exchange
Lunch - on the go
Dinner - at mom and dad's

Friday, December 25 - Christmas (with the Piners)
Lunch - the big meal
Dinner - the leftovers, then head to Wilson

Saturday, December 26 - Christmas (with the Woolards)
Lunch - not sure
Dinner - not sure...heading back home

Sunday, December 27 - church in VA
Lunch - lunch with my parents (maybe - we might be ready to be home for a while)
Dinner - Baked chicken, veggies, & stuffing or potatoes

Tada! And I don't think I'll need to go to the store till January!!

Now for the rest of the planning. What I need to get done this week:
-wrapping presents
-finish sewing 2 presents
-clean house - the usual stuff: vacuuming, laundry, dishes
-go through a pile that has been accumulating
-make food gifts
-service for the 28 day project
-order a gift or two online (all that's left)
-make a couple gifts with Ariel (possibly)
-turn in final grades for Fall class
-weekly budget updates
-address and mail Christmas cards
-Ariel has another visit scheduled for CHKD for an ultrasound and bloodwork
-think of something special...

That's all I can think of right now...and even if there is more that I have forgotten, it looks like it'll be enough to keep me busy.