The transition to parenthood has been a tough one to say the least, but we've gotten into a routine now. A new normal as it were.
As has become the case, my wife and I are finding the opportunities between the crying, changing, feeding, and bonding to accomplish the simple tasks, like washing dishes, doing the laundry, bathing and changing into real clothes, even eating seems to have taken second fiddle.Tonight, I was able to squeeze in this little gem.
It's not a masterpiece, but it's far better than boxed mac n'cheese.
I took pork loin and seasoned with lemon pepper, Lawry's seasoned salt, and dried basil. Baked at 350 in the oven for approximately 15 minutes. From a portion control stance, these pork loin are a great example of what 4 oz. of meat looks like. Clinically, a dietitian would say your meat should be the size of a deck of cards. Well, there you go. Also, if calorie and fat reduction are your goals, baking is one of the best options instead of frying.
The salad is the remains of the pre chopped romaine lettuce we had in the fridge complemented by some kidney beans, black olives, grape tomatoes and topped with Gorgonzola cheese.
My wife steamed some rice earlier in the day. Pre staging meals is going to be the standard for the next little while.
The orange is the remains of the leftover sweet potatoes from New Year's.
Altogether this meal took about 20 minutes to put together. I did most of the plating while the pork was in the oven.
Life's about seizing opportunities no matter the currency be it money, advancement, for us it's time. I've got a saying that like to use concerning time and opportunity, "The best time to do anything is always now."
What opportunities are you taking advantage of?
Extra, for the parents out there, how do/did you do it and survive?
I've got a theory that if you give 100% all
of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.
Larry Bird, former NBA basketball player
Larry Bird, former NBA basketball player
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