On Friday some friends came over and we listened to Dean Martin and his ilk (thanks Pandora) and talked about our day and ate spaghetti and meatballs, warm bread, fancy salad and a variety of fudge on the back porch — by candlelight because we discovered belatedly that the lightbulbs outside had all gone out. The kids ran around until it got so dark that we couldn’t see them, and then they ran around for awhile longer before we sent them inside. Our first Friday Night Meatball dinner was lovely. I’m already looking forward to the next one.

The rest of the weekend featured a couple of soccer games, more beautiful weather, some planning for today’s co-op class and a couple of trips to Target. Not so shabby.

We’ll be having meatball subs for lunch a few times this week; Rockford’s not too upset about that. Here’s what we’ll be having for dinner:

Monday: Poppyseed chicken casserole

We were supposed to have this last Thursday, but I think we ended up going out instead.

Tuesday: Sloppy Joes

I believe we’re expecting some Sloppy Joe weather this week.

Wednesday: Festival of Leftovers

Will there still be meatballs?!?! Tune in next week for the exciting conclusion. (I probably/possibly will not actually update you on the meatballs again next week.)

Thursday: Pizza

Well, we’ll be ordering pizza for Pete and Poppy and the in-laws. Rockford and I will probably be eating at Subway before our 19th Wilco concert.

Friday: Out

I’m linking this up with OrgJunkie.com’s weekly Menu Plan Monday thing.

This time last week we talked a bit about My Intentions for the week. My goals were to floss more often and to take notes about our homeschool activities, and I successfully did both. Hooray for me (and my teeth).

We have a lot of stuff going on this week. Our meals are somewhere between Simple and Zero Effort when that happens. Thus, the following:

Monday: Omelets

I’ve always loved omelets, and I’ve finally convinced the children that they’re tasty. They still don’t go for anything beyond a cheese omelet, but to be honest that’s my first choice too.

Tuesday: Festival of Frozens

The Festival of Frozens is a celebration of the Miracle of Microwaves.

Wednesday: Probably out

Pete’s first soccer game was rained out, and the make-up date is late Wednesday afternoon. I haven’t entirely decided, but we’ll probably wind up picking up a burger.

Thursday: Pancakes

I’m co-hosting an Arbonne party at a friend’s house. Rockford and the kids will be eating pancakes while I chomp of grapes and cheese.

Friday: Pizza

Most likely homemade.

I’m linking this up with OrgJunkie.com’s weekly Menu Plan Monday thing.