We left Portland at 11:30 pm Sunday night and got back to Birmingham at 8:15 Monday morning. I know normal people can sleep on the plane but obviously I am not normal. Red -eye flights and I are not the best of friends. I turn my I-Pad on to night mode and read while everyone around me sleeps. It kind of sets the tone for difficult day when I get back to the house.
As soon as we got home I unpacked, washed our trip clothes, did a few chores, then sat in the den recliner and promptly fell asleep for about an hour. I normally do not take a nap, but I was bleary eyed, so I set the alarm for a short one, then kind of wandered through the rest of the day with a foggy brain.
I honestly did not think of planning our meals for the week until late Monday night, when I sat at the table with a cup of hot chocolate to read blogs.
I am not posting what we had for the week. There was a lot of eating out. In fact every meal from Wednesday night through Monday night was either at a restaurant or take out. (I will include our Monday night meal in the plan even though it has already happened.
What is planned for this week:
Monday: Hamburger from Jack's
Tuesday: Parkinson's Fundraiser meal at Ovenbird
The rest of the plan is in no particular order
3. Stuffed baked potatoes, mixed greens salad
4. Chicken pot pie, coleslaw
5. Cottage pie, Brussels sprouts, tossed salad
6. Potato lentil soup, coleslaw
7. Sausage and cabbage
This may or may not happen, but right now it is my intention to have this for our meals. Who knows?
Have a great week staying on plan, going off plan or with no plan at all!
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Too bad you cannot sleep on a plane. I have never flown at night, but I know a nap is never in my plans in the daytime.
ReplyDeleteWe have taken a red-eye from Portland several times. It gives us another full day with our son's family without an additional night's hotel expense.
DeleteI struggle to sleep on planes too. Fortunately I can (and do) nap during the day.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week.
I am not a napper and I know if I take a long nap I will be up almost all night.
DeleteI hope that you get to cook that chicken pot pie!
ReplyDeleteThis week it is happening!
DeleteI might doze on a plane but full hard sleep is a challenge. I made a list of possible meals so we'll eat, but without excitement.
ReplyDeleteOur meals are not going to be exciting but at least it will be something form home rather than a restaurant.
DeleteYUM on the chicken pot pie. I need to make one soon.
ReplyDeleteI find it very difficult to sleep on a plane, also. And if I don't get regular sleep, I don't function well at all. I'm impressed that you could come up with a meal plan. BTW, that's one of my favorite songs.
ReplyDeleteI love the vocal harmonies of Peter ,Paul and Mary!
DeleteI can't sleep on a plane either, and what's more I HATE flying. It knocks you out for a couple of days afterwards - but it was worth it right?
ReplyDeleteHaving the time with Pip is definitely worth it!
DeleteThe only time I was able to sleep while on a plane was with the help of a strong prescription med. As it turned out, while everyone else was suffering from jet lag I was refreshed, ready to go.
ReplyDeleteI would consider medicating for a red-eye for an International trip.
DeleteI can't sleep on a plane or in a car, unless I'm driving. That's a joke, although I have struggled to stay awake at times during a drive. I used to sing Leaving On a Jet Plane to my little girl every night while I rocked her before putting her in bed. Those were happier times.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
I do love that song!
DeleteI can sleep on a plane if I can recline some. Hey Potatoe lentil soup recipe please.
ReplyDeleteWill send the soup recipe later. I know I have it____somewhere
DeleteGlad you got to see grandchild! I cannot sleep much on plane either. Cindy in the South
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing Pip. I just wish I could see her more often.
DeleteI have a talent for sleeping anywhere, including on a plane. I’m short so II don’t suffer as much as people with long legs. It’s fun that you have a Halloween menu that you repeat each year.
ReplyDeletebest… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
We started the Halloween menu when ky sons were very young and itching to go out trick or treating, just so they would have some food on their stomachs before a sugar rush. TheHub and I continue it, because we always have done it.
DeleteHave a beautiful evening. Regine
ReplyDeleteThank you Regine
DeleteIn my younger days I caught a number of red-eyes from Malaysia to Sydney and I could sleep well. I'm not sure if I would do so well these days.
ReplyDeleteYou deserved a nap and a quiet day
I hope your meal plan happens. I know that I often take something out for dinner but when dinner time comes I'm no longer in the mood. It certainly isn't easy to get motivated after a trip. We visited our daughter in Montana and then just a few days after we got home we had to pack again and watch James. Now of course that was a pleasure but we are still exhausted!!!! Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
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