A huge thing is checked off my mental nesting list: complete freezer meals.
A huge thanks to my sister-in-law Jana, who helped me cook for 5 hours and did the dishes after so I could rest my weary limbs. It would have taken me twice as long by myself. We made 8 meals. I made two previously this week by doubling what I was making for dinner and freezing them.
Here are 8 of the 10 ready to freeze.
In case you're interested here are the meals we made. I cannot vouch for them being good yet, especially after being frozen. Three, to be honest, I'd never made, which is risky. But they all seem pretty delicious.
1. Sloppy Joes with some modifications
2. Manicotti with some modifications
3. Chicken Roll-ups
4. Lasagna with some modifications
5. Chili by Cooks Illustrated
6. Biscuits and Gravy
7. Minestrone
8. Lentil Soup
9. Beef Enchiladas
10. Chicken Enchiladas by BHG
I think all the hours of cooking will be worth the time that I don't have to spend in the kitchen with a newborn. And maybe it'll push me into early delivery ??
Also completed on my nesting list, microwave. Thank you Stephanie for the lemon tip. The first time I tried it I did not re-read your suggestion. So I stuck half a lemon in a bowl in the micro for 5 minutes. A nasty burnt smell and sticky bowl later, I realized I did it wrong. The second time and right way worked much better.
Now, I've got to pre-wash the baby clothes, pack the hospital bag, re-arrange the bedroom, and a few other things still need to get done before this baby comes. But I could manage if she comes early :)
Good luck getting everything done!!! It looks like you have an amazing start! I get a little crazy during the nesting phase. I feel like it's a race to get things done before baby comes. But as soon as everything is checked off my list I feel so much better. I hope everything goes smoothly for you over the next few days or weeks or whenever baby number three makes her debut.
ReplyDeleteHannah! You're like super woman! That is such a good idea, I wish I would have thought of that when I had my babies! Next time I guess! Good luck with everything and keep me posted!
ReplyDeleteFreezer meals really is a great idea! I need to do that for us before our baby comes. Glad you got the microwave trick figured out.
ReplyDeleteImpressive work! I hope all the dinners taste great! I also hope that your baby comes early (as well as mine). :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow! You've been busy!!
ReplyDeleteI hope that I have that much energy when our baby comes in April.
I hope everything goes well for you and that you have an easy (and soonish) delivery.
Can we get a belly picture before it's to late! I bet it's really cute!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear how the freezer meals turned out! I, too, want to see another preggo picture!
ReplyDeleteAbout going into labor asap- I wouldn't try castor oil until you are past your due date. I know how antsy one gets when you hit 38 weeks. Other things I tried- spicy Thai food, husband (*wink), drinking lots of water, nip stim, trampoline, and lots and lots of walking.
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