Just over two years ago, we started Family Dinner Night. My husband had a standing gig on Tuesday nights that left me on my own to take care of dinner, bath, and bed time for our girls who at that time were almost 2 and almost 1. A few of my dear friends took pity on me and started coming over each week. They'd help me feed the girls, play with them in the bath, get them in their pjs, and read bedtime stories. Once my sweet babies were sleeping, we'd finish making our yummy adult dinner, crack open a bottle of much deserved wine, and sit down for some girl talk over a wonderfully gourmet meal! One of them started referring to our Tuesday nights as Family Dinner Night, and so it was!
My husband no longer has a Tuesday night commitment AND we've had a third baby, so we haven't gotten together as regularly. But we definitely all look forward Family Dinner Nights and it is something we're trying to get back to doing more often. We've even started a group pin board on Pinterest for future meal ideas.
Well... tonight IS a Family Dinner Night! Woohoo! We will be making a delicious looking Meatball Tortilla Soup by Ree Drummond (aka The Pioneer Woman) and a Pinterest recipe I tweaked just a bit for Black Bean Brownies. And no wine tonight - Mexican food calls for beer! Though none for me, I'm still nursing. Check back in with me tomorrow to find out how it all turned out - I'll also share the brownie recipe if the Family likes them!
I am a stay at home mom to 3 little girls. I am lover of things that make my life fun, easier, tastier, and more interesting. Come share some of my adventures...
Megan. I love all your posts. It is so fun to hear your take on line via the internet. See you soon for some yummy dinner!
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