Another dreaded sports season started yesterday and I have not one, but TWO children playing baseball in TWO different locations. Yes, they're on separate teams and yes, they wouldn't practice together anyway, but normally all the teams practice somewhere near the kids' school, i.e. football field or at someone's house close to the school. It's the central location and makes it easy for parents who have more than one child playing. This is not the case this year and I'm not thrilled about it, but I'm trying to be the supportive, encouraging parent. I'm also not happy about the team Zack is on, but that's a story for a different day.
So . . . in my attempts to be the supportive, encouraging SUPERMOM, I planned crockpot meals or other easy meals that I could prepare earlier in the day so that we could eat as soon as we made it home from practice. I found a Teriyaki Chicken recipe to try out in the crockpot. First mistake---don't attempt a new recipe when you might possibly be gone from home longer than you think. The recipe said 4-6 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low. It also said the final product tends to be too salty if it's overcooked. Ok, got it! I opted for the 4-6 hours on high, started it around 1:00 thinking that it would probably cook till 6:30 at the latest. That's 5 1/2 hours, well within the time guidelines. Right? No problem. I had some steamed veggies and a salad to complete the meal.
As my luck goes, and one of the reasons I dislike my children playing sports, we didn't make it home until 7:30. 7:30! Passed supper time, passed bath time, passed bedtime! Ok, so my kids are usually just heading to bed at 7:30, but still, our normal routine is severely disrupted . . . . and I. DON'T. LIKE IT!
(Oops! . . . . stepping back down off my soapbox.)
Back to the story . . . we walked in and my fears were confirmed. The Teriyaki Chicken looked more like Blackened Chicken. My attempts at making life easier went down the drain. Well, actually, it went out the back door for the cats and chickens if you want to get technical. *sigh* So, to the snarling, gnashing of teeth, spitting and hissing dismay of my family, the backup plan was sandwiches and chips. I honestly don't know if anyone ate sandwiches because I hid in my bedroom after being showered with such a positive response. I do know there was cereal consumed because of the evidence left on the table. I guess that tells you how much my family enjoys sandwiches. This is causing me to rethink my plan to have a picnic lunch after Stake Conference this weekend because it will involve the DREADED SANDWICH. And Zack has a field trip next week and has to take a sack lunch. OH NO!!! NOT SANDWICHES AGAIN!!!
(Sorry. Another soapbox. *stepping back down carefully so I don't step on a small, foot-piercing toy*)
Because of the Blackened Chicken incident I will attempt to revamp my plan. I will start a different crockpot meal (one we've tried and enjoy) earlier than usual so we can eat BEFORE practice. Wish me luck . . . and sanity so I can make it through the baseball season.
I'm off to start that recipe, Crockpot French Dip . . . . SANDWICHES!!!
(I just had to do it. ;o))
3 comments:
I don't mind sandwiches....will you make me dinner? ;)
Chris still thinks it's a good idea & wants me to make a months worth of food so it will be ready at his disposal. Personally, I think if it were ready for him to just pop in the microwave or whatever, he'd eat it all up in about a week or so. I'm serious. The man loves his food. But, where does he put it all. SOOOOO not fair. :0P
Hey thanks for visiting me! I only have one kid (in soccer this time) to deal with- and that's torture enough. I feel yer pain!
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