Life often feels a lot like that whack-a-mole game we all know and love. And let me tell you, I was a master at it. Forget using just one heavy mallet - I was a both-hands-in-the-game gal, always determined to max out my tickets. This says a lot about how I do life now.
But this two-handed, max out my rewards approach to life is a bit exhausting. Because, unlike that wild little arcade game, this real-life version never ends.
When I think about our day-to-day life at home, we are finally at a place where we have mastered dinner time. (Thank you one-click recipes and the Gather'd favorite button!) But it never failed that I was eating cereal or a sandwich when lunchtime rolled around. I definitely care about what I feed myself, but not enough to make one more recipe, right?
So, I decided to work smarter, not harder. Now, on Sunday nights, I pick up that giant heavy mallet (or, in this case, my trusty kitchen knives) and prep our dinner AND my lunches in one simple swing. I don’t think I’ll ever want to meal prep all day, but this two recipes at once thing felt doable.
At first, it was a puzzle. What could I make that wouldn't feel exhausting, that the kids would eat, and that I'd enjoy all week? And after some trial and error, I've figured out a few things that work for us.