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Teethering just a little, but I have an excuse!

This week has not worked out as planned. I have been sick. I am currently recovering from strep throat and although I hadn't been able to eat most of the week... the rest of the family needed to! The preplanned menu was tossed out and Millard was given the go-ahead to just do 'whatever'. We resorted back to cereal box breakfasts and canned soups, mac & cheese, and sandwiches were a quick easy fix for lunch and dinner. All in all I think we did good to get this far without any seriously greasy, deep-fried take-out. Our only take out meal was Subway... which doubled as dinner one night and lunch the next day.

I am starting to feel better after seeing the doctor. I am back on my feet and ready to make a meal tonight. It is just going to be spaghetti & meatball with Millard's pre-made, frozen meatballs and a jar of Ragu. I am going to attempt to make a green salad to go with it, but who knows if I'll make it that far.

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  1. Melissa CarrJune 11, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Oh No! I'm so sorry to hear that you've been ill. It always seems when you get sick in the summer, it seems to linger longer...YUCK! I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better and look forward to your next food adventure! Do you get "Taste of Home" magazine?

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  2. BevJune 21, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    I used to have a subscription to "Taste of Home" magazines when I lived in VA. I kept all my copies and shipped them here with me. :)

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