Spring has sprung, the rains have calmed down, and now the outside chores seem overwhelming. I have a list a mile long to complete outside as well as cleaning house and making dinner (I'm sure everyone has this problem).
Here is a sample of my outdoor work:
Clean up front yard garden 1/2 done
Plant the rest of the Herb ladder
Set up my worm bin I bought for $25 at a sale (seemed like a good deal).
Trim peach tree as well as hydrangea bushes
Plant onion plants-1/2 done
and that list gets added to everyday!
The husband has his own list...I see him running around all the time fixing and cleaning things (I know he is secretly praying that I don't break anything else).
Dinner Everyday?
Pile on the indoor work of cleaning, laundry, etc. making dinner everyday can be exhausting. Monday was a cooler day with just greenhouse work, I made lasagna and garlic bread. Then we had enough to have leftovers on Tuesday.
With the warm spell on Wednesday and a husband who does a great job on the grill, we had enough dinner for 3 days ..it included hamburgers, hot dogs, and hamburger steak. I work on the side dishes like salad with lettuce from the green house, cornbread, wilted lettuce, green onions, and baked potatoes. Today (Friday), we are on our third day.
I have a great goal for his grilling on Saturday marinated chicken and grilled rosemary pork chops. I need to get it out of the freezer to thaw today.
Planning as far ahead as we can helps a lot. Working together is priceless.
We often say that life would be so much simpler if we did not have to spend the time and energy on meals. But, when I see news of so many on this world who are starving, I am thankful to have plenty and money buy more. Batch cooking is definitely the way to go It saves us many days when we just can't find the energy to get it done.
ReplyDeleteWe are blessed indeed Lana and we have to be thankful for sure. We also have to have time for a nap LOL
DeleteHave a great weekend.
Good meal planning! It sure seems there is always something that needs done outside. But I am of the mind - if it doesn't get done - OK.
ReplyDeleteYour right about that Cheryl... Just got to let it go!
DeleteYour post is making me hungry for dinner and your lasagna and hamburger steaks sound so good! Yes, spring has sprung here too and our lawns need trimming and or mowing, and there seems to be an unending list of things to do around our homes. I can keep myself very busy if necessary. LOL
ReplyDeleteBelinda there is so much to do...and it just keeps raining! Really in a way rain gives us a break from the work but we don't want too much of it.
DeleteSounds tasty! I do love when my husband grills too. Your lettuce looks so good. I want some wilted lettuce now, haven't had any in years. Hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteHi Lana, He grilled again today yeah!!! Husband loves wilted lettuce...am not much in to it. Dad used to love it too. It's an acquired taste I'm afraid. Hope your week is great too!
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