Somethin's cookin' by September...

I've a set a new goal for myself.

Anyone who knows me relatively well....knows....that I don't cook often.

I've had wonderful cooking role models over the years (mom, grandma, aunt, cousin, sister, friends)...

But, I have failed miserably to follow their shining example of how to get a meal on the table at dinnertime or anytime, really.

Why, you might ask??

I guess I could say I am an incompetent cook, but deep down I know that would be somewhat of a lie. 

I can cook and bake...when I CHOOSE to - or have the ingredients in my fridge/pantry.

But in all honestly that isn't very often at all.

Looking back, although not that uncommon, I didn't cook in college.  Don't ask me what I ate?? Mostly stuff my mom sent back with me. Or granola bars. Or cereal.

Then - after college....I moved into an apartment on my own.  So - same deal....felt no desire to cook for me, myself and I.

Went on to meet and marry the hubs (who is a fab cook, by the way) and STILL not much cookin' goin' on.  He works LONG and odd hours and so we never got into a routine of having dinner every night...or every few nights....or EVER for that matter! 

I think it's safe to say I have been lacking some serious cooking motivation.

So ... now I think I may have my motivation. 

I have two little mouths to feed who need and deserve healthy nourishment every single day. 

And, they are going to get it.

Here it is ... in front of God and everyone - my new goal...

By the time they are one (mid-September) my goal is to plan, grocery shop and COOK 4 meals per week.  Hoping to make 3 meals during the week and 1 on the weekend.  I feel as though if I cook 4 meals each week it will provide enough for all of us with leftovers for the days I don't cook. 

I don't feel my goal is too lofty and has room to grow.  I'm not trying to be Martha or Paula Deen.  I'm just wanting to feed my family - with healthy and yummy meals.

I would love to be one of "those moms" who can sit down weekly, plan out meals and grocery shop accordingly. I think it saves on wasted food and on buying unnecessary foods. 

As of now the girls are still quite content eating semi-pureed foods. But, by September I am sure they will be more interested in real food. 

This gives me time to get "ready" to reach my goal.

Because I have decided to stay home with my girls for another year - I am REALLY hoping I can find time and energy to fit cooking into my life.

I am going to try and find recipes that are tasty, healthy and kid friendly.  I would love for my girls to enjoy fruits, veggies and whole grains from the get go. 

We shall see!

If anyone has any great resources or wants to throw a recipe my way - I am open to it!!

With love,
Cuz I'm the mama!