Thursday, August 4, 2011

I'd rather cook for 2

I can't tell you the number of times the kids and I have had pizza for dinner since Jeremy has been working in Vegas. No, really I can't... I'd be sooo embarrassed! Turns out I cook a lot more to please my husband than I realized. I try to mix things up so he doesn't get bored with my menus. I'm not very good at it. I mean, I still only have like a weeks worth of recipes that I use often. But the variety has been a lot more limited than that lately. I cater to my kids (I know, HORRIBLE idea) at almost every meal. And they like pizza. They also like "chicken" nuggets. They aren't picky with the chicken. McDonald's, BK, frozen shapes... they like it all. As long as its smothered in ranch dressing, of course. Chloe licks it right off the plate. True story. We do lots of mac n cheese. Not the delish, from-scratch kind. Just the blue box, baby! Other than the pizza, none of it is anything I like. I'd rather cook for 2 people who are willing to try something new than for 3 little ones who like 4 things!
So today I forced myself to get away from my sewing machine a little earlier than normal and actually put a bit more effort into dinner tonight. And yes, I'm prepared for the "I don't like it" comments. I'm also prepared to enjoy the meal! It's a simple one. Just some shredded chicken, salsa & cream cheese (hey, I didn't say it was super healthy, just yummy!) all wrapped up in crescent rolls. It's one of Jeremy's favorites and one that I don't even put on the weekly rotation usually.
I promise I'll make it for him when he's home to stay again. That and some homemade mac & cheese.
I'm not quite sure what the point of this post was supposed to be, other than a big pat on the back for myself. Since I haven't cooked "real" dinner in like 2 months, I guess I deserve a 'way to go' tonight.
Oh, and the kids ate it better than I had expected!

2 comments:

Heidi said...

I can totally relate to this post. (and the last one) You are doing an awesome job....hang in there this is only temporary. Love you Tif

Varney Family said...

SO excited for you to get your hubby home!!! Dinner sounded yummy and you are a great cook - it's just easier to cater to the kids when you know they'll eat it happily!!! miss you and love seeing you once in a while!