GETTING BACK TO SCHOOL

So we did the high school version of the death march through the desert on Tuesday. Long lines of parents and chattering students sweltering in the 90 degree heat. Each new line allowing them to check our utility bills (2) to make sure we live here, take the quick ID photo, hand over the many forms and then write the really big check.

Then we get to see the highly anticipated class schedule! Hurrah.

Uh, Oh. They put her in AP Spanish and we are done with Spanish.

So we move to the really long line to see the vice-principal about schedule problems (no counselors available because of budget cuts) only to find out they are not making any corrections until the second day of school.

Sigh.

At least I don't have to go through this for 3 kids like I did in years past.

On the way home the cell phone rings. Zac, college senior, has cut his finger and it won't stop bleeding. Advice is given. Later, Maggie, also college senior, calls for recipe assistance and a chat.

I may not need to fill out their forms and stand in lines with them, but they still need their mom!

PANTRY DINNERS ALL WEEK

I have been attempting to compete in the The Great Subsistence Experiment conceived of by Suburban Correspondent over at The More, The Messier. Her idea was to live off what is on hand for 2 weeks.




Now I admit, my participation is largely because I just didn't feel like going to the store last weekend and because I have been short on cash due to early holiday gift shopping. Also, the pantry and the freezer are very full, so there has to be enough to eat for at least a week of meals. And I'm curious about what is lurking in the back of the cabinet.

THIS IS WHAT I COOKED THIS WEEK:

Monday - Spaghetti and salad

Tuesday - Chicken with Stuffing and broccoli

Wednesday - Tortellini Soup with Spinach and bread

Thursday - Chicken Paprika with noodles and lima beans

Friday - Take out Greek food

Saturday - Turkey Burgers, oven fried zucchini

I plan to go on for a few more days, but went to the store for fruit, veggies, cream cheese, eggs and toilet paper. The pantry doesn't look much different, but the frig is bare and the freezer looks like it's time for a Costco trip.