It has been such a wonderful, but busy week.  I took the kids to watch the Smurfs, not sure who loved it more, me or the kids?  It made me feel like a kid again just hearing the theme song.  Then, late last week we set off on a 13 hour drive to Forbes NSW to celebrate my hubby’s grandfathers 80th birthday.  It was a surprise visit which is why I kept it hush.  We knocked at his door and without frightening him wished him a happy birthday, he was really delighted to see us, it was such a special weekend to spend together.

The longest we have driven with the kids has been 2 hours.  We weren’t sure how they would like the very long drive, but we are so thankful and very happy that they all enjoyed the trip.  I packed some fruit, snacks and lunch and we stopped every 2 hours for a run, stretch and driver change.   Their Nintendo DS’s and my roadtrip printables kept them occupied.  

Meal planning tips:  How to meal plan & meal planning printables.

This weeks meal plan

Monday – Beef Ravioli 

Tuesday – Chinese Beef Stir fry with Rice

Wednesday – Roast Chicken Breast, with potato, vegetables and mushroom sauce

Thursday – Sausages with potato and vegetables

Baking – Jam and Nut Muffins

WHAT IS ON YOUR MEAL PLAN THIS WEEK?