Just taking a moment to write about how I defeated my urge to run out to McDonalds for supper. I've been doing a great deal of Spring Cleaning, and have the kids here, and my husband is away on a business trip. With the dog thrown into the mix, and her fondness for rolling in the mud (and most likely a little of her own mess) it has been a challenging couple of days.
While I was out on a shopping trip this morning, I just had this craving for McDonalds. It doesn't help that they are giving out "free" coffee. I thought about just going through the drive thru for the coffee, but with the two kids in the back seat, I knew that would be disaster. On the way home, I purposely put my debit card and cash in the trunk of the car, forcing me to come home for lunch!
Then this afternoon, I am exhausted, truly exhausted. I've been cleaning, and organizing, and taking care of the children, and playing, and cooking, and cleaning up after the dog. I thought to myself... one quick trip to McDonald's won't hurt... it won't be as much money without buying for 2 adults. BUT I remembered the nice groceries I had bought, and threw together a quick and nutritious casserole in 20 mins. Much faster than getting the kids out the door, into the car, and through the drive thru, and much much cheaper! As a big bonus, the kids ate double helpings, and my son begged to take it for lunch tomorrow. Considering they would only eat maybe a 1/4 of their "happy meal" it would have truly been a waste, financially and nutritionally!
I hope I can remember that the next time a fast food joint calls my name.
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