Impromptu Dinner

Yesterday we bought a new television to hang on the wall, plus a wall mount that swivels.  We also bought shades for the three windows in the two spare bedrooms.  Today we bought a shade for the sewing room.   

Now Gary is fine with putting up the shades. The new ones in the master bedroom he did, even without help!  But he doesn't like to do it, and if he can get some help with it, even better.

Putting the tv on the wall?  Definitely a 'need help' with that one!

The original plan was for Blaine, Hilary, and the kids to come over on Friday to help with these projects.  However, Hilary called this afternoon and suggested doing these tasks this evening.

Then Megan called and asked if we were going to be home so the kids could 'trick or treat' tonight instead of tomorrow.  Lynnlee's speech therapy appointment needed to be changed and the time was conflicting with the original trick or treating plans.

So...dinner for everyone!  First thought was Taco Soup, but then a better idea was the Incredibly Easy Chicken and Noodle recipe.  I pulled that out, and Gary checked the pantry.  I made a shopping list and off to Delphi we went to shop at Wallmans.  Why there?  For one thing, it really is closer than Meijer.  Plus it would be a quicker 'run in and out' type of thing rather than navigating the entire grocery section at Meijer.  Finally, why stand in line for 20 minutes for several items when we could check out much faster in town?  If Meijer would open more lanes, it would help, and while I know the self check out lanes would be open, I don't work there and I refuse to check myself out unless I have just one or two items and the lines are stretching all the way back to the racks of merchandise.

A pot of chicken and the broth/sauce is bubbling on the stove.   The noodles are ready to add.  Two packages of instant mashed potatoes are ready to mix together and stick in the microwave.  Hot dogs and buns are ready to put together if anyone wants one.  We have some cookies for dessert and there are applesauce pouches and yogurt in the fridge for the kids.  Lemonade is in the pitcher in the fridge too.  Plus there are a few bottles of adult beverages on the top shelf if anyone wants one of those!

Plus I sent Amanda a text to see if she wanted to come out and join us.  Plenty of chicken and noodles in the pot and everyone will be here at some point.  She might as well!

And THIS...my friends...is another reason why we moved.  

Sometimes impromptu dinners are the best!