What's for dinner?

There's a brand new baby at our house. Given that, I'm sure you might be rather annoyed that I'm posting up our weekly menu plan rather than the gazillion of adorable baby pictures taking up space on my camera. Begging to be viewed. Cooed over. Etc.

But I'm trying to be good. And this past week was a perfect reminder to me as to why menu planning is so terrific.

Sunday night found my hubby and I heading off to the birthing center to meet our new little daughter. (More on that soon, I promise. Soon.) How nice it was to leave and know that Morenna and my mom were set as far as food goes. No guesswork was needed on the part of my mom as to what food combinations she could concoct from the random items in my fridge and cabinets.

And since we got home from the hospital, meals have been a breeze. Here's what was on deck for us last week:

Monday
B: Oatmeal
L: Tuna Salad
D: Zesty Corn | Black Bean Quesadillas (added chicken, too), Spinach Salad

Tuesday
B: Eggs
L: Mac & Cheese
D: Turkey & Wild Rice Soup, Fruit

Wednesday
B: Pancakes, Bacon
L: Cheese & Crackers, Fruit
D: Spaghetti, Roasted Asparagus

Thursday
B: Cereal
L: Quesadillas
D: Slow-Cooker Pesto Chicken (excellent!), Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans

Friday
B: Bagels
L: Egg Salad Sandwiches
D: Homemade pizza, salad

Saturday
B: TBD
L: Leftovers
D: Beef Stir Fry, Saffron Rice

Sunday
B: Cereal
L: Leftovers
D: Snacky items

And now (drumroll, please)... trot out the baby pictures...