Menu Plan Monday - Week of September 5


Another weekend, started off by Labor Day!  I'm having a hard time believing that summer is just a memory and another school year is upon us.  Where does that time go?

We're starting something new this week since I start teaching on Wednesday - John is making dinner Wednesday and Friday this week, since I won't get home until about 830pm on Wednesday and 730pm on Friday. Now, he's made dinner on Fridays for a long time and did most of the cooking the first 10 years of our marriage, so it really isn't that big of a deal.  Right now he's in school 2/3 time and working full time, so to me it feels like a big deal.  So I'm making a small step into freezer cooking.  I'll post more about that later since for right now, I need to post what we're eating this week!

Sunday, September 5
Breakfast: Cold Cereal
Lunch: Ham Wrap Sandwiches, Tomatoes and Grapes
Dinner: Leftovers

Monday, September 6 (Labor Day)
Breakfast: Waffles with Strawberries and Pecans
Lunch: Hot Dogs on the Grill, Potato Salad, Strawberry-Blueberry-Apple Salad
Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup, Homemade Rolls, Grapes

Tuesday, September 7 (Company for Dinner)
Breakfast: Oatmeal with Pecans and Bananas
Dinner: Beef Stew, Homemade Rolls, Lettuce Salad, Strawberry-Melon-Blueberry-Grape Salad
Desert: Rhubarb Crisp and Vanilla Ice Cream

Wednesday, September 8
Breakfast: Chai Spiced Oatmeal, Bananas
Bag Lunch: Turkey and Cheese Sandwich, Grapes, Tomatoes or Carrots, Juice Box
Snack for Mom: Turkey Lettuce Wrap, Grapes
Dinner: Pork Stir Fry, Rice, Watermelon and Cantaloupe

Thursday, September 9
Breakfast: Oatmeal Muffins, Strawberries
Dinner: Homemade Pizza and Bread sticks, Lettuce Salad, Watermelon

Friday, September 10
Breakfast: Oatmeal with Walnuts and Raisins
Bag Lunch: Hot Lunch at School
Snack for mom: Yogurt with Blueberries and Granola
Dinner: Soft Shell Beef Tacos, Watermelon and Cantaloupe

Saturday, September 11 (Patriot Day)
Breakfast: Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Orange Wedges
Lunch: Turkey Tortilla Soup, Tortilla Chips, Apple Slices
Dinner: Tilapia, Wild Rice, Sauteed Squash, Apple-Melon Salad

For more cooking inspiration, see I'm an Organizing Junkie!

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