We are into mile 18 of the school holiday marathon. We've done crafts, games, TV, movies, puzzles,bike riding, muffin baking and every other conceivable child-centric activity. We are coming down the homestretch, and my husband will be home for a few days, so he can think up clever activities for the girlies.
I made the world's easiest dinner tonight, pasta with tomato sauce and ground turkey. 2 pots, 1 with water to boil pasta. While the pasta cooks, heat the other pot with a little olive oil and set on high. Brown the ground turkey for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through.
Here's the "tricky" part, open a jar of tomato sauce, pour over ground turkey, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Continue cooking until pasta is ready. Voila! a true gourmand meal for discerning elementary palates!!
Emma pitched a fit because it wasn't (and I quote) "the sauce she wanted!!!!!" She pushed the sauce across the table which got her promptly sent to her room to cool down. She came down, I insisted like a always do that she eat 1 bite, which she did, then proceeded to eat 2 bowls of the sauce and not the pasta- go figure. I am always amazed at the (il) logic of kids...
Am putting the kids in bed by 6:30 p.m. tonight so I can get into bed early and veg out!!!
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