I needed to complete several desk tasks before I could do that including something that resembled a menu to build a grocery list from.
The twenty minutes that I had was not adequate to get all the at-home stuff done.
The kids began hovering over me with the million questions and requests that vacation days bring.
In a moment of inspiration (don't even dare to call it desperation), I grabbed a piece of paper, listed the days out, and handed it to them. "You guys come up with the menu for the next week, AS a team."
Collaboration commenced. They actually had fun as they remembered favorite meals and took turns (without my prodding!) making suggestions.
Here is what they came up with:
Wednesday (last night): Pasta and veggies
Thursday: Potato Soup, but also cheese and hummus and crackers for our New Years Celebration
Friday: pizza (we almost always have pizza on Friday)
Saturday: crockpot macoroni and cheese
Sunday: spaghetti and meatballs
Monday: Veggie Soup that mom made up (This one cracks me up. I asked them to explain it, that I didn't remember the recipe. They said that's okay, you can just make up a new recipe. They have so much faith in me.)
Yes, the menu is starch laden, but perfect for a snowy weekend. And since they have buy-in for the menu, there will be minimal meal struggles, and maybe even some extra help in the kitchen.
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