The vibe at home is weird. It’s a 3 day weekend and we have…nothing to do (no internet, either…x2 days already!). Yesterday wasn’t beach weather so it was this odd day of nothingness. I am experiencing a lot of swelling and my OB’s orders were “to do less”…so I’m trying to oblige. But I find that when I’m in a complete and total relaxation mode, all I want to do is doze off. And even a pregnant woman can only sleep so much!
On the floor cuddling with Lily. After a shower as I just happen to fall into bed. On the couch. On the porch. In the hammock as I try to plow though a great but REALLY long book. Sleep, sleep, sleep. Not even the U.S. Open is holding my attention and that’s saying something. I love watching tennis!
We have continued to chip away at all of the baby STUFF assembly. We’ve never purchased so many D batteries before. Everything that moves or soothes a baby requires batteries, it seems. And neither of us quite have the knack for assembly – swings, pack-n-plays, strollers…why doesn’t anything come assembled!? I’d sure pay an up-charge for that luxury!
And let me just say how grateful I am to have the nursery complete. With an 8 month belly in front of me (hopefully this link to one of my maternity photos works!), any type of movement is…a chore. I huff and puff from just living. And while no woman would change creating life…creating life is not easy!
I digress.
What have we been eating? Simple stuff. Stuff that requires minimal effort and even less dishes.
For such requests, Pinterest is a saving grace. Finding quick meals is not only great for I-need-off-my-feet times of desperation, but also times of oh-my-gosh-I-have-a-newborn, as well. I mean, I’m assuming…rather safely assuming, I’m sure. Plus, Labor Day weekend is a time to cram in all of the grilling and to continue doing so until the elements demand otherwise. Less dishes, remember!
- 2 (4 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ tsp salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 2 whole wheat hamburger buns
- 3 Tbsp light prepared Caesar dressing
- Preheat grill to 400 F.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Top each piece of grilled chicken with 1 ounce of sliced mozzarella and 1½ tablespoons Caesar dressing.
- Assemble sandwiches with the prepared chicken, lettuce, and tomato. Serve immediately.
Weekly Menu: August 31st – September 4th
- Sunday: Chilaquiles and Eggs
- Monday: Roasted Hatch Chile & Chicken Enchiladas
- Tuesday: Lemon Pepper Flank Steak Tacos with Cabbage and Mango Slaw
- Wednesday: leftovers
- Thursday: baked potatoes with Texas-Style Chili
Time to get ready for the beach 😀
Be well,
Such a great (and yes, long) book. I hope you enjoy it! These burgers sound like a great way to use some garden tomatoes before the end of summer. 🙂
My husband still isn’t up to too much – but we did mow the lawn and he went grocery shopping with me, which hasn’t happened in a long time! Eating out soon is still a ways away, so I hope to make him some good meals this week.
I LOVE the picture of you on Lake Michigan – so beautiful! Baby Shea will be here before you know it! 😀
Thanks for linking back to my recipe! I love this burger! 😀