To Max

Dear Max,

I write this with tears streaming down my face, my heart is so broken, you can never be replaced.

You were my friend, loyal companion and pet. I loved every single moment I had with you. Although we had many years, I longed for many more. You have only been gone a day but I already miss you so much. 

You were my walking buddy, late night t.v. pal, my fur baby. When we first got you, I thought you need me but really I needed you.

If love could have determined how long you would live, you would have lived forever. I loved you so much, you left paw prints on my heart. You will never be forgotten, even though we had to part.

I had to let you go, I did what was best for you. I had to let you take your walk to heaven, I know you are now playing, happy and no longer in pain. Rest in peace my furry friend, I will never be the same.

So much love,

Whitney 

September meal plan

September 1st - 7th
Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - Grill night

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - French toast and fruit
Dinner - Goulash

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soups
Dinner - Stroganoff and green beans

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, veggies/dip and string cheese
Dinner - Salsa chicken tacos, rice and beans

Saturday -
Breakfast - gone
Lunch - gone
Dinner - gone

Sunday -
Breakfast - gone
Lunch - gone
Dinner - gone

September 8 - 14tth
Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken strips, veggies/dip and string cheese
Dinner - Taco bake, refried beans and rice

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Ziti and garlic bread

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and cheese with veggies/dip
Dinner - Hash brown casserole

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, orange slices and string cheese
Dinner -  Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, corn and gravy

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Lasagna soup and garlic bread

Saturday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Baked cream cheese spaghetti and garlic bread

Sunday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Pizza burgers, fries and veggies/dip
Dinner - Goulash

September 15th - 21st
Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken strips, orange slices and cheese
Dinner -  Twice baked potato casserole, chicken breasts and veggies

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mini tacos and veggies/dip
Dinner - Chicken tacos, refried beans and rice

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sloppy joes, fries and veggies/dip
Dinner - Pizza casserole and veggies/dip

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch -
Dinner - Turkey, mashed potatoes and veggies

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Turkey and rice soup
Dinner - Turkey pot pie

Saturday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Ham and egg quiche with fruit
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn

Sunday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Biscuits and gravy, fruit and eggs

September 22nd - 29th
Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sloppy joes and veggies/dip
Dinner - Shredded roast beef sandwiches, green beans and french fries

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, grapes and cheese curds
Dinner - Shredded roast beef enchiladas, refried beans and mexican rice

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken strips, string cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Beef and noodles and green beans

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, grapes and cheese curds
Dinner - Crock pot chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery and gravy

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Chicken alfredo and broccoli

Saturday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Chicken tacos, rice and beans

Sunday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Chicken and cheese enchiladas, rice and beans

September 29th - 30th

Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, grapes and cheese curds
Dinner - Vegetable beef soup and rolls

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken strips, grapes and cheese curds
Dinner - Stuffed pasta shells and garlic bread

August meal plan

August 1st - 3rd
Friday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - gone
Dinner - gone
Snack - gone

Saturday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - gone
Snack - gone

Sunday
Breakfast - gone
Lunch - gone
Dinner - gone
Snack - gone

August 4th - 10th
Monday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and cheese and oranges
Dinner - Ravoli and garlic bread
Snack - Brownies

Tuesday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Noodles with alfredo sauce and broccoli
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Apple sauce

Wednesday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and Cheese and fruit
Dinner - Whole chicken, potatoes and carrots
Snack - Pineapple

Thursday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Soup and sandwiches
Dinner - Gone
Snack - Apple slices

Friday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Lunch meat sandwiches and fruit
Dinner - Pizza
Snack - Cookies

Saturday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Lunch meat sandwiches, veggies and dip
Dinner - Chicken, mac and cheese and grapes
Snack - Brownies

Sunday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Hamburgers, beans and veggies
Snack - Cobbler

August 11th - 17th
Monday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken strips, strawberries and cheese
Dinner - Chicken tacos and beans
Snack -Muffins

Tuesday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner -Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Apple slices

Wednesday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken and cheese quesadillas
Dinner - Shredded beef sandwiches, french fries and green beans
Snack - Cookies

Thursday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner -  Beef and noodles and veggies
Snack - Apple sauce

Friday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Lasagna and garlic bread
Snack - Oranges

Saturday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Picnic
Dinner - Gone
Snack - Gone

Sunday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled turkey and cheese sandwiches and soup
Dinner - Meat and potatoes casserole and veggies
Snack - Cookies

August 18th - 24th
Monday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Ravoli and garlic bread
Dinner - Ham, potatoes and veggies
Snack - Pudding

Tuesday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs with ham and cheese with fruit and toast
Dinner - Creamy noodles and ham with veggies
Snack - Ice Cream

Wednesday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, fruit and toast
Dinner - Ham and bean soup with rolls
Snack - Apple sauce

Thursday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken fries, string cheese and carrots/dip
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Apple sauce

Friday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and cheese with veggies/dip
Dinner - Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and fruit
Snack - Cookies

Saturday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Pork chops, mashed rutabagas and veggies
Snack - Ice cream bars

Sunday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Baked ravoli and garlic bread
Snack - Apple sauce

August 25th - 31st
Monday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Home made tomato soup and grilled cheese
Dinner - Baked cream cheese spaghetti  and garlic bread
Snack - Pears

Tuesday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Chicken breasts, au gratin potatoes and veggies
Snack - Apple slices

Wednesday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, string cheese and orange slices
Dinner - Hillybilly dinner, garlic bread and salad
Snack - Pears

Thursday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Cheese quesadillas, veggies and dip
Dinner - Roast sandwiches, green beans and fries
Snack - Cookies

Friday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken fries, veggies/dip and string cheese
Dinner - Shredded beef burritos, rice and beans
Snack - Apple sauce

Saturday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and cheese with veggies/dip
Dinner - Teriyaki chicken and fried rice 
Snack -Cookies

Sunday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal and oatmeal
Lunch - Taco mac and cheese and veggies
Dinner - Oven baked tacos, rice and beans
Snack - Cookies

Meal Plan July

July 1st - 6th
Tuesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - PBJs and fruit
Dinner - Spagetti and meatballs
Snack - Strawberries

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - PBJ and fruit
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Ice cream

Thursday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Mac and cheese with carrots/dip
Dinner - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Snack -  Oranges

Friday -
Gone for the 4th

Saturday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - Au gratin potatoes and veggies
Snack - Muffins

Sunday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Eggs, fruit and toast
Dinner - Ham and potato chowder
Snack - Ice cream

July 7th - 13th
Monday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Hot dogs, veggies and dip
Dinner - Meatloaf, potatoes and corn
Snack - Yogurt

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Mac and cheese with veggies/dip
Dinner - Whole chicken, potatoes and carrots
Snack - Apple slices

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Chicken alfredo and broccoli
Snack - Cake

Thursday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - PBJ and fruit
Dinner - Stroganoff and green beans
Snack - Bananas

Friday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Picnic
Dinner - Chicken tacos
Snack - Apple slices

Saturday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Hot dogs, fries and carrots/dip
Dinner - Gone
Snack - Cake

Sunday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Pizza burgers and veggies/dip
Snack - Apple slices

July 14th - 20th
Monday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Sandwiches, chips and veggies
Dinner - One pan fiesta bake
Snack - Oranges

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Cheese quesadillas and carrots/dip
Dinner - Easy beef enchiladas, rice and beans
Snack -Yogurt

Wednesday -
Breakfast -Oatmeal or  cereal
Lunch - Sandwiches, cottage cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Chicken breasts, cheesy hash brown casserole and veggies
Snack - Oranges

Thursday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Grilled tuna sandwiches and veggies/dip
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Cookies

Friday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Chicken strips, cottage cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Burger and fries pot pie and veggies
Snack - Apple sauce

Saturday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Pizza grilled cheese and pizza sauce for dipping
Dinner - Chicken ranch tacos, beans and rice
Snack - Yogurt

Sunday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Crockpot lasagna and garlic bread
Snack - Apple sauce

July 21st - 27th
Monday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Goulash and garlic bread
Snack - Cookies

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Cheese quesadillas and veggies/dip
Dinner - Pork chops, mashed califlower and veggies
Snack - Apple slices

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Chicken strips, cottage cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Tater tot casserole
Snack - Yogurt

Thursday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Sandwiches, cottage cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Biscuits and gravy with fruit
Snack - Oranges

Friday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Chicken strips, cottage cheese and apple slices
Dinner - Slow cooker ranch chicken and green beans
Snack - Ice cream

Saturday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Slow cooker cream cheese taquitios, beans and rice
Snack - Yogurt

Sunday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Sandwiches, chips and veggies/dip
Dinner - Hamburger potatoes
Snack - Cookies

July 28th - 31st
Monday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or ceral
Lunch - Taco mac and cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Chicken breasts, baked potato casserole and veggies
Snack - Yogurt

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Cheesy beef burgers, french fries and veggies
Snack - Oranges

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Chicken strips, cottage cheese and carrots/dip
Dinner - Beef stew and dinner rolls
Snack - Cookies

Thursday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Baked ziti
Snack - Apple slices

June Meal Plan

June 1st - 7th
Sunday -
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Gone
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and veggies
Snack  - Smoothies

Monday -
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - PBJ, string cheese and fruit
Dinner - Ravoli
Snack  - Carrots/Ranch

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Cheese quesadillas and veggies
Dinner - Shredded roast beef, french fries and veggies
Snack  - Jello

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Chicken nuggets and veggies/dip
Dinner - Gone
Snack  - Gone

Thursday -
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Hot dogs, mac and cheese and carrots
Dinner - Beef and noodles and veggies
Snack  - Melon

Friday -
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Gone
Dinner - Gone
Snack  - Gone

Saturday -
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Chicken nuggets, cottage cheese and apple slices
Dinner - Gone
Snack  - Scones


June 8th - 14th
Sunday
Breakfast - Gone
Lunch - Gone
Dinner - Gone
Snack - Gone

Monday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Spaghetti
Snack - Applesauce

Tuesday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - PBJ and fruit
Dinner - Beef stew gravy over rice
Snack - Ice cream cones

Wednesday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch -Sandwiches and veggies
Dinner - Gone
Snack - Ice cream cones

Thursday
Vacation

Friday
Vacation

Saturday
Vacation

June 15th - 21st
Sunday
Vacation

Monday
Vacation

Tuesday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Chicken alfredo with broccoli
Snack - Jello

Wednesday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Sandwiches, cottage cheese and veggie sticks
Dinner - Hamburger potatoes
Snack - Oranges

Thursday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Roasted turkey and veggies
Snack - Cookies

Friday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Turkey and veggie soup
Dinner - Pizza
Snack - Bananas

Saturday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Cheddar dogs, fries and veggie sticks
Dinner - Turkey and noodles with veggies
Snack - Muffins


June 22nd - 28th
Sunday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - Chicken tacos, beans and rice
Snack - Peaches

Monday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Chicken strips, cottage cheese and carrots
Dinner - Crock pot chicken pot pie
Snack - Ice cream

Tuesday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Turkey sandwiches and fruit
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Apple slices with peanut butter

Wednesday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Chili
Snack - Cookies

Thursday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - PBJ and fruit
Dinner - Goulash
Snack - Oranges

Friday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Sandwiches and fruit
Dinner - Crock pot lasagna and garlic bread
Snack - Cookies

Saturday
Amelia's bday BBQ and water park day

June 29th - 30th
Sunday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Mini tacos, beans and rice
Dinner - Pancakes, eggs and fruit
Snack - Oranges

Monday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - PBJ and fruit
Dinner - Salisbury steak, potatoes and veggies
Snack - Carrots/dip

May meal plan

May 1st - 4th
Thursday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Cheesy beef burgers and applesauce
Snack - Apple slices and fruit dip

Friday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Chicken patty sandwiches, cottage cheese and carrots
Dinner - Scrambled eggs, pancakes and fruit
Snack - Ice cream

Saturday

Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Gone
Dinner - Gone
Snack -  Gone

Sunday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Chipped beef on toast and green beans
Dinner - Turkey and roasted veggies
Snack - Snickerdoodles

May 5th - 11th
Monday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Pancakes and fruit
Dinner - Turkey and veggie soup
Snack - Oranges

Tuesday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Garlic bread and tomato soup
Dinner - Chipped beef on toast and veggies
Snack - Yogurt

Wednesday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Gone
Dinner - Gone
Snack - Cookies

Thursday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, fruit and toast
Dinner - Meatloaf, potatoes and corn
Snack - Ice cream

Friday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Sandwiches
Dinner - Chicken Alfredo and broccoli
Snack - Cheese and grapes

Saturday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Mac and cheese
Dinner - Pizza
Snack - Apple slices

Sunday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Mother's Day lunch
Dinner - Mother's Day dinner
Snack - Gone

May 12th - 18th
Monday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Spaggetti
Snack - Pineapple

Tuesday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch -  Tuna melts and tomato soup
Dinner - Meatloaf, potatoes and corn
Snack - Cookies

Wednesday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Turkey sandwiches and cottage cheese
Dinner - Hamburger potatoes 
Snack - Apple slices

Thursday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Ham, potatoes and corn
Snack - Apple slices

Friday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Scrambled eggs with ham and cheese with fruit
Dinner - Scalloped potatoes and ham with veggies
Snack - Oranges

Saturday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled sausage, potatoes and beans
Dinner - Ham and bean soup
Snack - Cookies

Sunday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Salsa chicken tacos
Snack - Yogurt

May 19th - 25th
Monday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Chicken strips, string cheese and apple sauce
Dinner - Shredded beef sandwiches, french fries and veggies
Snack - Cookies

Tuesday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Turkey sandwiches and apple sauce
Dinner - Beef and noodles with veggies
Snack - Apple sauce

Wednesday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Hot dogs, tater tots and carrots
Dinner - Roasted potatoes with sausage and roasted carrots
Snack - Apple slices

Thursday
Breakfast -  Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Mac and cheese and carrots/dip
Dinner - Beef stew gravy over rice
Snack - Cheese crackers

Friday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Chicken strips, string cheese and carrots/dip
Dinner - Tater tot pizza casserole
Snack - Ice cream bars

Saturday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Crock pot pork chops, rice and veggies
Snack - Pears

Sunday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Baked tacos, beans and rice
Snack - Cookies

May 26th - 31st
Monday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Turkey sandwiches and cottage cheese
Dinner - Vegetable beef soup and grilled cheese sandwiches
Snack - String cheese

Tuesday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Chicken strips, cottage cheese and apple slices
Dinner - Meatloaf, potatoes and corn
Snack - Bananas

Wednesday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - Cheesy beef burgers, fries and carrots/dip
Snack - Carrots/dip

Thursday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner -  Beef stew and dinner rolls
Snack - Yogurt

Friday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Turkey sandwiches and carrots/dip
Dinner - Crock pot lasagna and garlic bread
Snack - Cake

Saturday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Scrambled eggs, pancakes and fruit
Snack - Apple slices

Milk spoils

I just bought my daughter a shirt that says milk spoils, babies don't. This purchase came to be after listening to people telling me over and over again that holding my babies to much will spoil them. I always told people this in response.

I have five children, ranging in age from eight years to two months. I have held all of them a lot, never made them CIO and co slept with all of them. I stand firm in saying, you can not spoil your infant, a baby can not be held to much and the comfort of a mother is what your baby needs.

Your baby is going to be spoiled, they are crying you to manipulate you.
- Actually a baby is crying because they have a need. You may not always understand that need but that does not make it any less of a need. Your baby can not talk to you and tell you why they are upset, crying is their only way to tell you that they need you. Research shows you can not spoil an infant by holding them.
- Think of it this way. Your baby spent the first nine months of life in your womb, always attached to you, hearing your voice and heartbeat. Your baby needing you is normal and healthy. Your baby is comforted by your voice, your smell, your touch and the sound of your heart beating. You are your child's whole world.
- Everything outside of the womb is new to your baby. At times life can be very overwhelming and they are crying to tell you that. They are crying to say, " Hey mom, I am upset and I need your touch. I need to know all is okay and you are what makes me feel this way. "
- Being fed, not in pain, warm and dry are not your babies only need. Babies need touch, they need their moms. You can not hold your baby to much.
- Different articles have shown why crying it out is not good for your baby. Take the time to read the links in the highlighted words.
- I personally have had two very needy babies. I know what it is like to have a baby that wants you all the time. I know how exhausting it is and stressing it can be. I understand not sleeping, missing showers and feeling extremely overwhelmed. I have been there and am still there with my newest child. That said, I still would never let my baby lay there and cry for me. They are only a baby for so long, once that time is gone, you can never get it back.

Cassandra is still not big enough to wear her new shirt but I plan on having her wear it with pride. Remember everyone, milk spoils, babies don't. Go your child, hold them and never let anyone make you feel like you are doing something wrong by holding your infant.