All It Takes Is a Pan of Chicken Enchiladas

Yesterday when we stopped at Sam's Club, we picked up a dinner dish, ready to pop in the oven, heat, and serve.  There were several options available, most priced under $10.  The one we chose was chicken enchiladas.

Megan went home from school sick yesterday afternoon.  She called and asked if she and the kids could stop by for a while since Matt was going to be at a meeting all evening.  Later she cancelled when she discovered her temp was 100*.  

But Hilary and the kids came instead.  

As usual Landon, Tessa, and Owen drifted into the family room, opening the closet door, and pulling out toys to play with.  Hilary moved from the couch to the loveseat and back to the couch again, just resting and chatting about several topics.

Several times we asked if they would like to stay for dinner and the answer was always no.  They had leftover lunch meat at home from the camping trip, plenty to eat, and they would be leaving soon.

Finally I pre-heated the oven and popped in the pan of chicken enchiladas. 



The toaster was ready also for English muffins to be made into PBJ sandwiches for Landon.  



Since there had been a sale on Lunchables at Payless, those were in the fridge also.



Lemonade, apple pie, crackers and cheese, applesauce pouches...what more could the kids want?

Sometimes dinner plans need to be thrown together as people are added to the dining room table.

Sometimes it is fun just to see what is available and what will be eaten---or not.

And sometimes it is good to go to Mom and Dad's house, relax on the couch, and even though you have lunch meat at home to feed the three kids, let Mom fix dinner for you. 

Anytime.