we had a very quiet easter here... definately no chocolate for ainsleigh (and none for me either ) sam is still away, so we had a pj day at home. think ainsleigh needs it with her cold. maybe xander and her swapped germs anna!

while i think of it nelle.... meatballs recipe
500g mince
1 onion chopped
1 egg lightly beaten
1 tblspn garam marsala
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
salt and pepper
plain flour
1 tin tomato soup
125g light philly softenend (i use the whole block, extra creamy yummmm)
low fat milk
spiral pasta to serve

* Combine mince, onion, egg, garam marsala, s and p, and breadcrumbs. Roll into meatballs. Coat in flour and fry in olive oil till cooked. Set aside in warm oven

* Combine philly cheese and milk using slender blender. Continue adding milk until you have a smooth pourable paste (not too runny)

* In meatball pan, add soup and bring to the boil. Add philly mix while stirring. Return meatballs to the pan.

* Serve with spiral pasta and greens. YUMMMMMMY

Ains still has a nasty cough, so another quiet day here.
Sorry to hear about your crapola weekend Maz... hope your week improves.
Kell - Ainsleigh is eating a lot more just this week.... nearly a cup of food per meal. She has rice cereal and fruit for bfast, yoghurt and fruit or veges for lunch, and beef or chicken and veges for dinner. Occassionally she has some vegemite toast or sandwich too. Now that she is over seven months we will start to introduce some pasta and a bit of variety in to her meals. I am trying to 'chunkify' it too, but bit worried with meat. Not stressed about fruit and veg though, just mash those (but lot harder to freeze in icecubes when they aren't pureed.

Ok, blame Nelle for me typing out that recipe as Ains is starting to squawk so don't have time for more personals! Have a good day, especially if your hubby/partner is home. xx

ETA Helen, hope you're ok. Glad you have your Mum coming over. Let us know how you are (when you're better of course). Very scary with two kids at home. xxx