I’ve gotta run to work (maybe literally if there are no buses coming for 20 minutes) so let’s keep this short and sweet!

Remy is going with Mike to visit his grandmother today while I live that workin’ on the weekend life. But I have tomorrow off and I am reeealllyyy hoping it’s going to be semi warm/not the freezing rain disaster of yesterday so we can spend some time outside. I mean, a tree almost fell on my attending’s (the head doctor for my team in the hospital) car outside of her home yesterday in Westchester so all bets are off. (And by that I mean, the tree fell but one of her neighbors moved her car in time.) Crazy stuff. And that’s our weekend!! Plus cooking, trying to get our apartment to not look like a tornado site, etc. What are you all up to?? Whatever it is, have a good one and hope you enjoy this week’s meal plan!

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Somehow we went from summer weather to incessant freezing rain over the course of a few days and I’m still completely unsure of how it happened. That little glimpse though made me realize how much happier I’ll be when warmer weather is finally here to stay. Being able to take Remy to the park and go on walks outside…ugh, I can’t wait!!

Despite the rain trying to hold us back, we have lots to do this weekend. Remy’s daycare is hosting a winter wonderland party and Princess Elsa will be in attendance, so obviously we have to go. Remy hasn’t actually seen Frozen (she’s more of a Moana girl), but we’ve listened to the music a lot and she occasionally breaks out into a chorus of “LET IT GOOOOOO” whenever the mood strikes. (So, daily.) I have a feeling she’ll be thrilled. Or terrified. Only time will tell.

As if that weren’t enough, tomorrow is my birthday and I have designs on making a Milk Bar cake. I haven’t read the instructions all the way through yet, but from past experience I expect that making it will be a full day affair. Call me crazy, but I’m so excited. I love a good baking challenge.

Enjoy this week’s meal plan and happy weekend to everyone!!

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Hey friends! I’m feeling all the THREE DAY WEEKEND feels right now, so somewhere in-between euphoria and elation. This was an unexpected holiday for me since I’m on elective but still doing clinical stuff (and the hospital is obviously never closed), so I just assumed I’d have to go in. But the attending must have thought we looked super burnt out or something, so he took pity on us and gave us Monday off!

I’m still trying to figure out what to do with all this free time. Definitely going to get a new pair of glasses since I’ve had my current pair since I was in college (which, not to date myself, was approximately a decade ago). Time for an upgrade, especially since my current pair no longer has nose pads and is basically falling apart at the seams.

The.Boy and I are also going to have a much-needed child-free date night (yay for having brothers who love your kid almost as much as you do!) and I plan on dedicating a big chunk of time to figuring out what birthday cake I’m going to make for myself next weekend. I may be totally basic and just go for the Milk Bar birthday cake but I’m also definitely open to suggestions. Leave them in the comments!

This week’s meal plan is full of fun and healthy meals, so definitely check it out below. Happy eating!

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