Rockford is gearing up for another Big Work Trip, so I am having kind of a tough week. The few days before he leaves are harder on me than when he’s actually gone, for some reason. I suspect it’s because that’s the way my anxiety likes to handle things. My dad will be visiting while Rockford’s away this time, and while Rockford is sad that he won’t get to hang out with his golf buddy, I will be glad to have some grown-up company.

Tuesday: Lasagna Primavera

A friend has a fresh new baby at home, and I wanted to make dinner for her family one night this week. Martha Stewart’s Lasagna Primavera is one of my favorite dishes for such occasions, because they can stick it in the freezer if they don’t want to eat it right away. (Also, it’s delicious.) And if you’re making one lasagna, you may as well go ahead and make another for yourself, right?

Wednesday: BBQ

I thought Dad would be here to go out for barbecue with us, so I put the new barbecue restaurant near our house on the menu. Turns out he won’t be here yet, but Rockford’s parents will be in town for the day so we’re still going for barbecue. (Don’t worry, Papa. We’ll go again when you’re here.)

Thursday: Chicken & dumplings

Hopefully Dad will be here in time for dinner Thursday, because he requested chicken and dumplings. Also, he might have to actually make them because soccer practice runs late on Thursdays.

Friday: Pizza

I will probably order pizza.

Need more inspiration? Check out OrgJunkie’s Menu Plan Monday linkup!