"TAMC"

I have attempted "OAMC" or once a month cooking several times in the past. In fact before Aiden was born I had a fully stocked freezer. We didn't cook for weeks between meals friends brought and the stash I had prepared. It was wonderful.

With the demands of a toddler I struggle to pull together a decent meal with a monkey pulling on my leg wanting my attention. It is okay, I would rather snuggle him than eat a four course dinner. Shem, well, he likes to eat!

Since Aiden has gone back to two naps and is napping until dinner I have truly enjoyed cooking. It is relaxing, especially when I can just dump the dishes into the dishwasher!!!

So today I decided to try to cook for about 2 weeks. Just to see if I could ease my way back into "OAMC." I cleaned the kitchen, organized the fridge, and took my incredibly detailed grocery list to the store.

The prep work was pretty...



The dishes were not...



All in all I was on my feet cleaning, prepping, and cooking for 6 straight hours. While I enjoy the 14 meals prepped and ready in my fridge and freezer it was certainly a lot of work. I am not sure I will attempt it again. It was lots of work and not much fun. Why take the joy out of my leisurely afternoon cooking?

Now what shall I do with my afternoons?