I love big, traditional Sunday dinners, the kind of food that includes all the fixings--homemade bread, desserts, and the foods that are special enough only for Sunday and the only meal you eat that day.
Unfortunately, in the last year we have gotten away from having a big Sunday dinner because of how busy and varied our schedules on Sunday are. During tax busy seasons, Dave is working and when he is not, our church callings frequently have us attending different wards and meetings, as Dave often travels around the stake. So the traditional Sunday dinner went by the wayside in favor of easier fare that could be gobbled up inbetween meetings or as people came home from church at various times. Plus I just didn't always have the energy to cook up a feast after being so busy at church.
This fall however, I have had a yearning for big, delicious, homecookin' Sunday meals. With pre-planning, the crockpot or slow oven roasting, it can be done. So I just decided to make it happen and if it was just for the girls and I then we would enjoy it ourselves. So for the last few weeks, I have made homemade bread before church and we have enjoyed roasted pork loin, roasted turkey, and lasagna. (Fortunately, Dave has been with us 2 of 3 times!)
It has had a great effect on the family. It just makes Sunday special when you sit down to a nice meal together. Last week, Ashley told me that it was the best Sunday she ever had. I don't know about that, but I think it had something to do with Sunday dinner. So here is hoping I can keep it up and stick to my resolution for Sunday dinners.
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