We stuck pretty closely to the meal plan last week and life seemed to run a little bit more smoothly. By the time evening rolls around and we’ve been up for 12 hours and done school and work and made hundreds of decisions, it’s nice to not have to think about what we’re going to do for dinner. I’m committing to the meal plan (again) is what I’m saying.

Sunday: Today was sunny and warm for October so I couldn’t argue when Poppy suggested burgers.

Monday: Soft corn tortilla tacos filled with carnitas, homemade guacamole, and quick-pickled red onions

Tuesday: Burrito bowls with the leftover carnitas

Wednesday: Takeout pizza because it’s going to be a busy one

Thursday: Poke Bowls (tuna for Shawn, tofu for me) because I accidentally bought too many avocados

Friday: Poke Bowls take two because we love them. I chop enough everything on the first day (except for the herbs and leafy greens) and keep everything separate and assemble fresh on day two.

For snacks, lunchboxes, and treats, I’m making Grossy Pelosi’s Every Fruit Crisp with apples, strawberries, and local cranberries, Pumpkin Bread, and Pumpkin Brownies without the walnuts because I will burn this house to the ground before I become someone who puts walnuts in brownies.