The Weekly Plan {Jan 7th}

It's that time--time to get back into a good routine and schedule. The holidays sort of blow routine out of the water, don't they? And I am truly a schedule-oriented person and so are my kiddos. We all do so much better when we have a regular schedule.

I'm sure this week will have its challenges though because going from no routine to back-to-school routine is always a transition:) Having our meals planned out will help make that transition go a little more smoothly. I am even getting a game plan ready for our lunches (since I'm not so great at planning lunches and all).

The kiddos have had some sickness this past week/weekend. It's still hanging on with Mr. B. But hopefully he'll be back to normal soon and sickness won't hamper any of the fun we've got planned this week.

Lunch List:
-{leftover} chili w/grilled cheeses
-{leftover} white beans & ham
-pigs in blankets
-cheese roll-ups
-Totino's pizza (yes, this is fast and easy junk food that I occasionally buy~don't judge me...heehee)

Monday:
-Back-to-Homeschool, first back day after our holiday break
-Finish putting the house decor back to rights after packing away the Christmas stuff
-Dinner: Chicken & Dumplings

Tuesday:
-Homeschool
-Head to Nashville for the monthly free build at the Lego Store
-Dinner:

Wednesday:
-Ice skating trip with our homeschool group
-Some light housework
-Bible study at church
-Dinner: Tostadas

Thursday:
-Homeschool
-Dinner: Hamburgers Diane, Mashed Potatoes and Butter Beans

Friday:
-Homeschool
-Dinner: Homemade Pizza

Saturday:
-Attending a baby shower for a couple in our church
-Dinner: Leftovers/Snacks

This post is linked to Menu Plan Monday at I'm an Organizing Junkie.

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Nancy said…

This is our first "regular" week back, also, even though Little Miss started back to school last Thur. I share your need for schedule, and it's so nice to get back to one!

I'm also starting a menu plan again this week after neglecting one for literally MONTHS!!

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