Yes... there is another list. This one will be making it's way in bits and pieces onto my weekly lists, but it's good for me to make a 'master' list so I know what needs to be done (and what needs to be put on my weekly lists in general besides my basic cleaning and paperwork items).
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I've started putting some of these items on my next few weeks lists, and yesterday I was bored so I went through the baby clothes. M thought that was lots of fun... started putting some of her old clothes on her head, ha ha.
Does anyone have ideas for easy freezer meals? Preferably something I can make where I can eat part 'now' and put the other part in the freezer for later? I have meatballs in the freezer right now, and I'm planning on doing lasagna and spinach lasagna, a hamburger potato casserole, perhaps shepherds pie, pigs in blankets, burgers, maybe some soups of sorts, and perishky (not to mention baked goods like muffins, cookies, buns...). I know I did a bunch of 'dump chicken' meals at one time, but I need to really plan those again and they take awhile to sort through (since I have to do them all in one day pretty much). I'm hoping to find a few really easy crock pot meals that just require throwing everything in without much prep. I was out of commission for quite a while after M was born, and I want to be prepared in case that happens again (I didn't clean my house for weeks... that oughta tell you how 'out' I was, ha ha!).
I've been rather exhausted as of late... not sleeping well at night and all that. I tried to nap yesterday, but M woke up from hers early and took to trying to climb all over me while I was laying down. At least I know I can lay down with her being awake and not worry too much about her. She likes to stay nearby... either in the living room where I am, or the dining room which is right next to the living room. That'll make things a bit easier when I NEED naps after baby is born. Both M and I were a bit 'off' yesterday. I didn't realize it for myself until I started crying over... well... nothing. I wasn't upset about anything in particular, my husband had just come in and we were making supper, and I started to cry. M was clingy and crying quite a bit yesterday too. I figured it was because she woke from her nap earlier than usual.
And this baby loves to kick... mostly on my left side, which doesn't help in the sleep department. :)
I've been working through a 'My Pregnancy' album I purchased from LW for $5. Filling in all the info. Need to print pics for it and insert them yet. I figure I want to make a few extra pages for M's preg album that were in this new one... things like showers and gifts and such, newspaper clippings and the baby announcement, designing the nursery, things like that. Especially since some of those things I'm not expecting to have with this kiddo (since it's not my first... generally you don't have showers for your second).
Would it be rude/inappropriate to plan my own baby 'party'? You know, come meet the baby, no gift required, kind of thing? I'm sure people would feel inclined to bring a gift anyway (which is not what I want), but I just want to have a party for this little one, too. It feels kind of sad to only have for the firstborn, and not for the others. Do I sound strange on this?
Anyway, that's all my pregnancy thoughts for the day. We're hoping to go to the city later so I can pick up more thread and a backing fabric for the quilt I want to finish (yeah... ran out of thread... sigh). And maybe visit the conservatory. I haven't been there for ages, and M would LOVE it!
Later, everyone. Have a great weekend!
EDIT: April 23 - my list is basically done! I just need to finish setting up the 'bedding' aspect of the cradle (which is fun, and won't take long)! I'm thrilled! And with only one week until my due date!
4 comments:
Yikes, sounds like you're going to be a busy woman for the next little while.
And yes, it's OK for you to plan a baby "party" for this one as well. This one is just as important as the first one and everyone will want to see him/her. And yes, I will come.
Have fun with the next couple weeks!
I didn't realize that baby showers were only for the firstborn, I think you DEFINITELY should throw a party for your second too!
As for meals you can freeze, here's one I make all the time: http://makefoodnotdrugs.blogspot.com/2010/01/potato-ham-steak-soup.html
I don't know if you like ham, but if you don't I'm sure it could be substituted for something else! Whenever I make it I make enough to feed a small army because we love it so much. It rarely stays in the freezer longer than a week! :-)
And here's one more: http://makefoodnotdrugs.blogspot.com/2010/02/spicy-sausage-and-pepper-stew.html
This one I've never frozen before, but I'm sure you can (I rarely freeze anything, but I'm trying to get better about it to save ourselves from three days of leftovers, haha, and this is one that's on the list to try). And we use hamburger meat instead of sausage, because Mike doesn't like sausage very much. :-)
I'm so excited for this baby! Aaaah!
I think it's a great idea to throw a baby party for your newborn. After all, he or she will want to meet the world, too!
I have so many things to do too - on top of writing a bunch of reports for work - ugh!
And it looks like, due to complications, my baby will likely be arriving in mid-April instead of early May - ahhhh!
I've been doing freezer cooking too, and some of my dishes are:
- chili
- chicken chili (no tomato products at all - it's chicken broth based. Sounds weird, but REALLY yummy!)
- misc. sauces (spaghetti, chicken spaghetti, marinara)
- minestrone soup
- macaroni & cheese
- apple crisp
- baked goods
I also love my slow cooker! We have a couple of super easy chicken recipes that we do often.
Good luck with the party - it sounds fun! I agree, the second baby gets a bit short-changed, so it's nice to celebrate them!
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