Tasty Tuesday

Ok, so the dinner planning isn't as put together this week.....I'll blame it on a cold. I'm finally feeling like I'm on the upswing, but it was a rough 7 days of post nasal drip and sore throat/coughing. Doesn't mix well with feeding a newborn in the middle of the night.

So, last week's dinner plan worked out for the most part. We flip-flopped the Thurs/Fri. dinner due to not feeling so hot/exhaustion, but then we had Mom and Pat here for dinner on Friday, so it all worked out. They had the Linguine with Scallops, Spinach and Bacon in a Champagne Cream Sauce with us. I didn't like it. This was the second time we made it, and I recalled the same sweet taste of the champagne that I didn't really care for. So overall, I don't think I like cheap champagne and I won't make that meal again. But I'm thinking I could try it in a dry white wine cream sauce.

Our pizza was topped with ham and pineapple-YUM! It's such a summertime treat. We can get the kids to eat pineapple, but not ON the pizza for some reason. I am proud of them though. They both get gold stars for trying everything we made last week.

In addition, Chris whipped up a fantastic Mexican Dip over the weekend. DElish. After a fine afternoon at Southwick's Zoo, we put the kids to bed and snacked on 1-2-3 Mexican Dip and some frozen margaritas on the deck. Felt good on my sore throat! And the dip was to die for! Once again, from our handy-dandy bride and groom cookbook, we discovered it was yummy served cold, but would also be just as DElish baked or placed under the broiler for a few!

Sunday night we ate out at one of our local faves-The 99! We love their 3.99 margaritas and we really love when the Red Sox win and the kids eat free! Last night, Chris grilled up some beef fajitas with homemade salsa and avocado! They were tasty!!! Tonight it's my turn and I've got spaghetti bolognese on the menu. I managed to get my two bigger kiddos to nap from 1-3:30, so I could get going on the slow cooker. I've got enough to feed an army, so I've invited my sister and nephews over for dinner. I hope it comes out ok, seeing as I'll be freezing it and pulling it out for more meals in the weeks to come!

Speaking of freezing, I love when we have enough to freeze or enough leftovers for another dinner or lunch! I'm still snacking on our 1-2-3 Mexican Dip and last night's fajitas made it to the fridge as well! Yippee! Nothing wrong with a leftovers night!! Mommy LOVES leftovers.

Six week post-partum check up tomorrow! Can't believe it's been six weeks already! Feeling good though, besides the stupid sore throat/tired thing. And shhhh, don't tell anyone-I was at the dr. yesterday to rule out strep throat and I got on the scale. I already weigh less than I did before I got pregnant last fall! Chasing three has its perks. Giselle and I both think breastfeeding is great! Happy World Breastfeeding Week!