Granny's gone and done it again

[prostar]

Star, did you ever get your littles ?

No. Hubs brought logic into it and reminded me that due to our current setup, littles would guaranteed be eaten.

One of broodys eggs went missing shortly thereafter so I just took her other egg. She's still broody.

Sigh.

 

[prostar]

Oh granny. Huge hugs. Watch for and shop the sales. Plan the foodstuffs accordingly. :/

 

[CapricornFarm]

Some of those kids should be able to cook if taught and supervised. Mine knew how to make bacon and eggs, grilled cheese and other simple things when young.

 

[h2oratt]

Do you know any one who hunts? Maybe you could get part of a deer ground for hamburger.

Twist. He could send you venison instead of fudge.

 

[room onthebroom]

Here's my 2 cents... We eat a lot of noodles with chili on top. We call it chili size (like Bobs Big Boy used to make.) Canned chili is pretty cheap, has meat & beans & is fast to make. If you can make up a big pot from scratch & freeze it it'll be even cheaper. If LG (Little Guy) doesn't like the chili give him noodles with butter.

I agree that you should forget about the hot dog buns & just use bread.

Put some bowls down where the kids can reach them. Have them pour their own cereal on Saturday & Sunday mornings so you can get 5 extra minutes of sleep. Tell them they need to help pour it out for LG.

They are old enough to make PB&J sandwiches themselves for lunch on Saturdays & Sundays. Again, tell them to make one for LG.

Seems like that leaves you needing 7 cheap, easy dinners. Theres nothing wrong with making the same things every week on the same nights, that way everyone knows what to expect & you wont have to think too much about it.

(example...)
Monday - Meatloaf & instant mashed potatoes (with butter, forget the gravy.)
Tuesday - Tacos or rice & beans.
Wednesday - Hot dogs with bread & apple sauce.
Thursday - Spaghetti with or without meat.
Friday - Frozen TV dinner or Frozen chicken pot pies.
Saturday - Chili & noodles.
Sunday - Breakfast for dinner - Pancakes or scrambled eggs with toast.

(or even easier...)
Monday - Hot dogs
Tuesday - Frozen TV dinner
Wednesday - Spaghetti
Thursday - Hot dogs
Friday - Frozen TV dinner
Saturday - Spaghetti
Sunday - Meatloaf & applesauce

Popcorns probably cheaper & healthier than chips & makes a great before bed snack.

Last but not least Granny, if you feed those boys hot dogs every single night, THATS OK!!! They are safe with you & being cleaned, fed, educated & loved. Nothing else matters.

 

[AlleysChicks]

Morning grannyland, I'm holding my eyes open with toothpicks. I hear one of the boys, he's been crowing since 4:30! Hope everyone has a AWESOME FRIDAY!

 

[willzpapa]

Morning grannyland, I'm holding my eyes open with toothpicks. I hear one of the boys, he's been crowing since 4:30! Hope everyone has a AWESOME FRIDAY!

You,re up ahead of me I over slept !!!!

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Here's my 2 cents... We eat a lot of noodles with chili on top. We call it chili size (like Bobs Big Boy used to make.) Canned chili is pretty cheap, has meat & beans & is fast to make. If you can make up a big pot from scratch & freeze it it'll be even cheaper. If LG (Little Guy) doesn't like the chili give him noodles with butter.

I agree that you should forget about the hot dog buns & just use bread.

Put some bowls down where the kids can reach them. Have them pour their own cereal on Saturday & Sunday mornings so you can get 5 extra minutes of sleep. Tell them they need to help pour it out for LG.

They are old enough to make PB&J sandwiches themselves for lunch on Saturdays & Sundays. Again, tell them to make one for LG.

Seems like that leaves you needing 7 cheap, easy dinners. Theres nothing wrong with making the same things every week on the same nights, that way everyone knows what to expect & you wont have to think too much about it.

(example...)
Monday - Meatloaf & instant mashed potatoes (with butter, forget the gravy.)
Tuesday - Tacos or rice & beans.
Wednesday - Hot dogs with bread & apple sauce.
Thursday - Spaghetti with or without meat.
Friday - Frozen TV dinner or Frozen chicken pot pies.
Saturday - Chili & noodles.
Sunday - Breakfast for dinner - Pancakes or scrambled eggs with toast.

(or even easier...)
Monday - Hot dogs
Tuesday - Frozen TV dinner
Wednesday - Spaghetti
Thursday - Hot dogs
Friday - Frozen TV dinner
Saturday - Spaghetti
Sunday - Meatloaf & applesauce

Popcorns probably cheaper & healthier than chips & makes a great before bed snack.

Last but not least Granny, if you feed those boys hot dogs every single night, THATS OK!!! They are safe with you & being cleaned, fed, educated & loved. Nothing else matters.

Thank you for that. Makes me feel better.
Thanks everyone for the tips. I will be using them all.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Mornings, fall weather this day. High 60, windy and 4inches of rain possible. Thanks Harvy.
My tree finally got planted yesterday. the hose washed the aphids right off. Used 2 bags of mulch and it had white stuff (mold?) on it . I hosed that as well and now the rain. All 3 of the bigger boys dug the hole but they all dug in different spots. LOL
Today is payday so shopping and back to DMV to get the car legal.

 

[willzpapa]

Mornings, fall weather this day. High 60, windy and 4inches of rain possible. Thanks Harvy.
My tree finally got planted yesterday. the hose washed the aphids right off. Used 2 bags of mulch and it had white stuff (mold?) on it . I hosed that as well and now the rain. All 3 of the bigger boys dug the hole but they all dug in different spots. LOL
Today is payday so shopping and back to DMV to get the car legal.

Morning granny