Do you have a busy night? I do. It’s Wednesdays. My son has preschool, which inevitably lets out 10 minutes late, followed just 20 minutes later by soccer practice. And on alternating weeks, my daughter also has preschool in the mornings. It makes for a lot of running around.

I’ve made a few modifications to make the day go easier. Instead of running home to change clothes after school, my son changes either at school (in the bathroom) or in the car. That small change means that we are on time — or even early — for soccer practice, and that is always a good thing.

But the part of the day that stresses me the most isn’t the running around; it’s the dinner. After being so busy (I should add that I also work at home … and have to work on Wednesdays), I just don’t want to cook. So dinner needs to be simple and quick. I don’t have it in me to do anything else.

The easiest thing I could do would be to order take out. But I try to avoid that — Take out can be so calorie-filled and that doesn’t jive with my healthy lifestyle and the work I am putting into dropping the baby weight.

So, homemade and quick? What could possibly fit that bill?

Some of my favorites:

- tacos with rice on the side

- homemade cheeseburger with French fries and salad

- carbonara pasta with bread and a salad

- broiled sirloin steak with green beans and rice

So, if you happen to be caught in one of those I’m-So-Busy nights, slow down and breathe. Making a fast dinner can be easy … and whatever you decide, you aren’t alone. Moms all over are facing similar situations.

What do you make when you are short on time? Share in the comments below!

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