Meal planning

I have been very lucky to have my husband around for an extended paternity leave of 2 months. I have used this time to slowly get used to being independent and looking after the family again, in stages. I started with some simpler meals, such as Mother's bowls, quinoa and vegetable soup, sweet potato dhal with two types of lentils and pasta puttaneseca with sardines.
When he goes back to work in 2 weeks, I will have to prepare food mostly myself, and am determined to do it using good organisational skills and meal prep. I plan to make extra, so I can eat leftovers for lunch the next day/ Although I am partial to avocado on sourdough with sundried tomatoes as a quick .healthy lunch.
Cooking whilst holding a baby, either in my arms or sling, takes longer but it is still fun! If he is sleeping in his moses basket, it is amazing how efficient I suddenly am.

Example family meals for a typical winter week:
Monday: pasta or pasta bake
Tuesday: roast vegetables and halloumi, with couscous/ brown rice/ quinoa
Wednesday: grilled fish, steamed greens, roast sweet potato/potatoes
Thursday: stir fry
Friday: Indian (slow cooker black dhal, vegetable rice, paneer and spinach curry, with yogurt and pickles)

These all have varieties so each week is varied for taste and gut health.