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The Reed Family Run Book
June 9 to 22, 2026 · 51 Catherine St, Roslindale
Week 1, Tue Jun 9 to Mon Jun 15Hope is with us, helping with Hattie.
Week 2, Mon Jun 15 to Mon Jun 22Rhonda, Craig, Ross and Matilda arrive Monday morning. Mon Jun 15 is the swap day.
Welcome, and how to use this
If you read nothing else:
- Key contact info for phone numbers, addresses, doctors, and how to find the house.
- The schedule for Week 1 or Week 2 shows who has Hattie, and Matilda, hour by hour.
- Matilda is dairy-free and peanut-free. Use the dairy-free butter and milk in the fridge for her plate.
- Leash Pretzel whenever a kid is walking around with food in her hand. He grabs from little hands.
Skim this once on arrival, then come back when a specific question comes up. The week schedule is the source of truth for who has which kid. The full printable version, with every venue and craft, is the print page.
Who is here, where they sleep, which car
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Hope
🚗 Sam's car
Guest room
Office
leaves Tue 16
Rhonda + Craig
🚙 Rental
Guest room
Ross + Matilda
🚙 Rental (same car)
Playroom
🚗 Sam's car has Hattie's car seat. Hope drives it Week 1, hands the keys back Monday June 15.
🚙 Rental picked up at Logan June 15. Park on Meyer St (street parking). The Pearlmans share it all of Week 2.
Monday June 15 is swap day: Hope moves to the office mattress for one night, Pearlmans into the guest room and playroom.
Key contact info
If Matilda has an allergic reaction: call Ross first, 407-765-0420. Then 911 if she needs the ER.
Family
| Sam (mom) | 407-376-6149 |
| Chris (dad) | 310-503-6080 |
| Ross (Matilda's dad) | 407-765-0420 |
Doctors and hospitals
| Pediatrician Dr. Brenna Chase, Roslindale Pediatric Associates 2020 Centre St, West Roxbury |
(617) 522-3100 |
| Closest adult ER Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital 1153 Centre St, Jamaica Plain |
617-983-7000 |
| Pediatric ER Boston Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave, Boston |
617-355-6000 |
| Emergency | 911 |
If a kid is sick (not an emergency)
Fever, throwing up, a rash, an ear that hurts:
- Children's Tylenol and Motrin live in the kitchen, middle drawer to the right of the dishwasher. The children's thermometer is in Hattie's room on the diaper cart next to the dresser. Dose by weight per the bottle; when in doubt, call before dosing.
- Call Dr. Chase's office first, (617) 522-3100, they have an after-hours nurse line.
- For a same-day look that is not an emergency (ear infection, mild dehydration), use PM Pediatrics, Dedham (719 Providence Hwy, Dedham, MA 02026), not the Children's ER. Boston Children's ER is the second option if PM is closed.
- 911 or the Children's ER only for trouble breathing, a serious allergic reaction, a head injury, or a fever in a baby. Matilda's allergy plan is in the warning box above.
Dog walker
| Boston Fetch For scheduling or help: James |
617-915-3647 |
Our addresses
| House / mailing address | 51 Catherine St, Roslindale, MA 02131 |
| GPS / delivery address | 5 Meyer St, Roslindale, MA 02131 |
There is no direct car access from Catherine St. Always navigate to 5 Meyer St.
How to find the house (for guests and drivers)
- Set your GPS to 5 Meyer Street, Roslindale, MA 02131.
- When you arrive on Meyer Street, look for a beige two-unit building on the left.
- Just before that beige building, turn into the long driveway at 5 Meyer St.
- Drive all the way down the driveway to the very back.
- You will see a gray two-unit building behind the beige one. Our home is Unit 51, on the left side of the gray building.
- Park in the spot immediately next to our front door.
Delivery driver note (paste into DoorDash / UberEats / Amazon driver instructions)
When you arrive on Meyer Street, look for a beige building with three floors and two homes. It will be on your left. Right before this beige building, turn into the long driveway at 5 Meyer Street. Drive to the very end of this driveway. You will see a gray building with three floors and two homes, located behind the beige building. Our home is Unit 51, and it is on the left side of the gray building. You can park in the spot next to the front door.
House basics
| Wifi network | abrahamlinksys |
| Wifi password | gotohellcarolina |
| Thermostat | Three units: floor 1 hallway between kitchen and living room, floor 2 in Sam and Chris's room, floor 3 in the guest bedroom. Auto-set; feel free to adjust. |
| Trash / recycling day | Thursday. Bins out Wednesday night, back in Thursday night. |
| First-aid kit | Sam and Chris's bathroom, right cabinet, bottom shelf |
| Extra towels, TP, linens | Second floor linen closet next to Hattie's room |
The kids and Pretzel
All about Hattie
Almost 4. Verbal, curious, into Bluey and Daniel Tiger. School is at Croft School JP, 3815 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131 (on the JP line), through Friday June 12. ~5 min drive from the house, can be 10 min with traffic.
MiraLAX: half a scoop, dissolved fully in milk or juice, every morning with breakfast. If milk, syrup choice (chocolate or strawberry). MiraLAX lives in a glass jar on the kitchen counter; the scoop is in or on top of the jar.
Screens: aim to keep them light. Bluey and Daniel Tiger live on YouTube Kids, Netflix, or Amazon Prime on Hattie's iPad (passcode 071722). Try to avoid screens. Cap at 2 hours total for the day, off 30 minutes before bed.
Daily schedule
- 7 to 7:30Wake up, get dressed, breakfast. Special K with Strawberry cereal. MiraLAX drink (see below).
- 8:00School drop off (Tue Jun 9 through Fri Jun 12, see Week 1 for details). Drop-off is at 8:00 but the window runs to 8:30.
- ~10:00Snack.
- 12:00Lunch.
- ~3:00Snack.
- 5:30 to 7:00Dinner.
- After dinnerPotty.
- ThenBath (~15 min).
- ThenBooks.
- 7:00, no later than 8:00Bed.
Morning routine
- Wake her up gently if she is not already up.
- Pick out clothes together. Let her choose between two options.
- Bathroom, then breakfast. Half a scoop of MiraLAX in her drink.
- Brush teeth, brush hair, shoes on.
- Backpack: make sure spare underwear and spare pants are in the main pocket. Put morning snacks in the front pocket. Puppy lives in the backpack on school days.
- Send a clean water bottle with water.
Evening routine
- Bath after dinner, about 15 minutes. Sam usually does this. Shampoo and conditioner every other night. Every night, either conditioner or leave-in detangler, then brush.
- Clean her tushy with a washcloth. She can do it with help.
- Pajamas, teeth, two books.
- Bubbles and Piggy must be in her bed. Puppy is optional and usually lives in her backpack during the school week.
- Turn on the sound machine (lives on her dresser).
- Lights out by 7:30 most nights.
Potty rules
- Potty right after waking up.
- Potty again before leaving the house, every time.
- Potty again as soon as you get home.
- On any outing, the backpack carries a spare pair of underwear and a spare pair of pants. Accidents happen.
Before any outing
- Sunscreen on both kids before you leave. It lives in the baskets hanging next to the garage door. Reapply at any splash pad or pond.
- Bug spray for the Arboretum, ponds, or any woods. It is in the closet near the back door. Quick tick check after wooded spots (Blue Hills, World's End).
- Each kid leaves with a water bottle and a snack pouch. Hattie's spare underwear and pants already live in her backpack.
- Leash Pretzel before snacks come out, and keep kid snacks zipped until you are away from him.
- Matilda naps in the early afternoon. Morning outing, home by lunch, is the pattern that works.
- Stroller is in the garage. We only have a single, not a double. Hattie's helmet and scooter are in the garage too.
All about Matilda
Age 2. Gets along well with Hattie, and the two of them play together easily. She arrives with Ross on Monday June 15.
If you read nothing else about Matilda:
- Dairy-free and peanut-free on her plate. Adults eat normally.
- Dairy-free butter and dairy-free milk are in the fridge for her portions.
- If she has a reaction: call Ross first, 407-765-0420. Then 911 if she needs the ER.
Nap
Confirm her nap window with Ross when they arrive.
Food: dairy-free and peanut-free
She gets a dairy-free path on every meal, either by modification (use the dairy-free butter and milk in the fridge) or a small separate plate. Peanuts stay out of her plate. The rest of the house can eat normally.
How she plays
She and Hattie play well together as a team. Give each kid her own supplies for any activity. Sharing one basket or racing usually ends in tears.
Pretzel, the dog
Cavapoo, barks at most things. Friendly once introduced. Pretzel is crated when he is alone at home.
Feeding
- One scoop of kibble around 7 AM.
- One scoop of kibble around 5 PM.
- Food and other supplies in the closet by the back door.
Walks
- Family walks in the morning and evening.
- The dog walker (Boston Fetch) comes Monday through Friday between 11 and 2.
- Leash and poop bags are on the hook by the front door (no harness).
Leash him whenever a kid is walking around with food in her hand. He grabs food from little hands. This is the one rule that matters most with two preschoolers around.
Contents
Week 1: Hope is here
Hattie is in school Tuesday through Friday. Sam works from home most days. Hope's main job is mornings and afternoons with Hattie, plus a few evenings.
Tuesday, June 9
Hope arrives
Hattie coverage
School all day, then Sam and Chris through bedtime.- All dayHattie is at school. Sam handles drop off and pick up.
- 7:00 PMHope arrives at Back Bay station.
- 7:30 PMSam picks up Hope at Back Bay station.
- EveningLate dinner at the house. First Hope-assisted morning is tomorrow.
Wednesday, June 10
First full Hope day
Hattie coverage
Hope 7 AM to 6 PM. Sam and Chris from 6 PM to bedtime.- 7:00 AMHope helps with wake up, getting dressed, breakfast.
- 8:00 AMHope drops Hattie off at school.
- 2:55 PMHope picks Hattie up (regular dismissal).
- 3 to 6 PMHope with Hattie. Suggested: Billings Field splash pad & playground (LaGrange St, West Roxbury). Bring swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen. Or walk, art at the table, snack.
- 6:00 PMChris and Sam home from work. Hope is "on" until 6 PM.
Thursday, June 11
Stepping Up ceremony
Hattie coverage
Family for ceremony, school 10 AM to 2:55, Hope 3 to 6, family 6 to bedtime.- 7:00 AMMorning routine.
- 8:00 AMEveryone heads to dropoff: Hope, Chris, Sam, Hattie. Bring flowers and teacher cards.
- 8:00 to 8:30Coffee at Oda Bar and Bites (3840 Washington St, across from school) for Hope, Chris, Sam. Hattie at school.
- 8:45 to 9:15Stepping Up ceremony (preschool) at The Commons, Croft School. Hope attends with the family.
- ~10:00 AMChris back to office, Sam and Hope back home. Hattie stays at school.
- 2:55 PMHope picks Hattie up.
- 3 PMHope picks Hattie up. Default plan: Billings Field splash pad (2 min from school, confirm the pad is running first, see Before any outing). Only if the afternoon is going smoothly, the Summer Reading Kickoff at Putterham Library (959 W Roxbury Pkwy) is an option, but it ends at 4 and pickup-to-Putterham is tight. Not worth a rushed meltdown.
- 6:00 PMChris and Sam rejoin Hope and Hattie at home.
Friday, June 12
Last day of school
Hattie coverage
School morning, Hope 11:30 to 1, Chris at Parkman 1 to 5, family 5 to 6:30, Hope babysits 6:30 to 11.- 7:00 AMMorning routine. Sam helps Hope with dropoff.
- 8:00 AMHope drops Hattie at school.
- 11:30 AMEarly dismissal. Hope picks Hattie up, takes her to lunch.
- 1:00 PMHope hands Hattie off to Chris. Chris and Hattie head to Parkman Playground for the Last Day of School Celebration.
- 5:00 PMChris and Hattie home from Parkman. Sam home from work. Family time. If Parkman runs late, Hope can stay through 7 PM.
- 6:30 PMChris and Sam leave for Section F dinner.
- 7:00 to 11:00 PMSection F party. Hope babysits Hattie at the house.
Saturday, June 13
HBS reunion + Giulia dinner
Traffic: World Cup, Gillette 9 PM
Hattie coverage
Sam and Chris 9 AM to ~7 PM. Hope from 7 PM through bedtime.- ~9:00 AMChris, Sam, and Hattie depart for HBS reunion family activities.
- 10 AM to 12:30Family Morning Activities (reunion).
- 12:30 to 2 PMLunch on site (all guests).
- 2 to 5 PMFamily Afternoon Activities.
- ~6:00 PMSam and Chris home with Hattie. Dinner together.
- 7:00 PMHope on for the night (finish bath if needed, books, bed by 7:30). Sam and Chris leave for Giulia, dinner 7:45 to 9:45 at 1682 Mass Ave, Cambridge.
Sunday, June 14
Family day
Hattie coverageFamily day. Hope can join in or take time on her own.
- 8 AM startRock Climbing Toddler Time at Rock Spot, Dedham. The 8 AM program is the session; leave the house by 7:30 to arrive on time. Truly optional. Only if everyone is up and game. Skip it without a second thought, and do not stack it with brunch. Good fit for both girls when Matilda is here.
- Late morningBrunch with Alisa (proposed).
- 2 to 4 PMSam picks up Mon dinner tray from Roche Bros West Roxbury (1800 Centre St) - rotisserie chicken, sides, salad, bread. Open Sundays 8 AM to 8 PM.
- AfternoonPlay together at home. Park or backyard. Options for a longer outing: Boston Children's Museum (308 Congress St) for indoor play, or Franklin Park Zoo (~10 min drive, stays out of downtown traffic).
- EveningQuiet dinner.
Monday, June 15
Swap day, see Week 2
Monday is shared between weeks. Sam and Chris both at work (Sam at a work dinner, home late). Hope is the primary caretaker until the Pearlmans arrive late morning, then hands off. Full details on the Week 2 page.
Week 2: Rhonda, Craig, Ross and Matilda
Pearlmans arrive Mon Jun 15 morning. Sam is in the office Mon, Tue, Wed at Sanofi (Cambridge Crossing). Chris is in the office Mon through Fri.
Monday, June 15
Swap day, Pearlmans arrive
Coverage
Hope morning until handoff. Pearlmans afternoon and evening. Chris home from work ~6 PM. Sam at a work dinner, home late.- MorningSam and Chris both at work (Sam at a work dinner, home late). Hope is the primary caretaker for Hattie.
- 8:43 AMPearlmans land at Logan. Allegiant G4 237 from Asheville (arr 8:43 AM). Pick up rental, drive to 51 Catherine, park on Meyer St.
- Late morning to noonPearlmans arrive at the house. Hope hands off Hattie. Settle into the guest room and playroom.
- AfternoonOptional anchor: check brooklinelibrary.org for what's on at Putterham Library (959 W Roxbury Pkwy) that day -- they often have afternoon kids' programming. Otherwise: backyard or a short outing.
- ~6:00 PMChris home from work.
- EveningEasy reheat dinner from Sunday's Roche Bros tray (see Food). Hope sleeps on the office mattress one night.
- NightHope hands Sam's car keys back.
Tuesday, June 16
Sam and Chris in office, Hope departs
Rhonda's birthday
Traffic: World Cup, Gillette 6 PM
Coverage
Hope departs AM. Rhonda, Craig, Ross with both kids all day. Sam at Sanofi, Chris in the office.
Rhonda's birthday. Plan a small celebration: cake or dessert in the evening, a card from the kids.
- MorningHope departs for the airport - she'll Uber unless Sam offers otherwise.
- 10:30 AMSuggested for Pearlmans (Hope is gone by then): Toddler & Preschool Story Time at JP BPL (30 South St) or Coolidge Corner Library. Air-conditioned morning anchor before lunch and naps. Free.
- DaySam at Sanofi. Chris in the office. Rhonda, Craig, Ross with the kids. World Cup at Gillette tonight - keep travel local; avoid I-95, I-93, Rt 1 South after 2 PM.
- EveningFamily dinner. Bath, books, bed.
Wednesday, June 17
Sam and Chris in the office
Coverage
Pearlmans with both kids during work hours and bedtime. Family at dinner.- DayPearlmans with the kids. Choose an outing (see Things to do) or a calm backyard day.
- 2:30 to 4 PMSuggested: Pride Button Making craft at Coolidge Corner Library (31 Pleasant St, Brookline). Hattie designs buttons, Matilda explores the toddler room. Free.
- ~6:00 PMFamily dinner together.
- 7:10 to 8:50 PMSam at Pilates (Boston Pilates Studio, 160 Green St, JP). Pearlmans handle Hattie's bath, books, and bedtime.
Thursday, June 18
Open
Coverage
Sam and Pearlmans during the day, family in the evening.- 10:30 to 11:15 AMSuggested: Baby & Toddler Story Time at JP BPL (30 South St) or BPL West Roxbury. Songs, rhymes, a short book before lunch and naps. Free.
- DayChris in the office. Sam working from home. Half-day outing optional (Walden Pond, Discovery Museum, Arboretum, Boston Nature Center).
- EveningFamily dinner.
Friday, June 19
Juneteenth
Traffic: World Cup, Gillette 6 PM
Coverage
Pearlmans during the day (Sam may be working, TBD). Family in the evening.- All dayBPL libraries closed for Juneteenth.
- 12 to 4 PMSuggested: Juneteenth Carnival: One Freedom, Many Flags at Brookline High School (115 Greenough St). Green space, music, food. Free entry.
- DayChris has Juneteenth off. Sam may be working (TBD). World Cup at Gillette tonight + Friday getaway traffic - stay local, back roads only.
- EveningFamily dinner.
Saturday, June 20
Water slide day + bigger outing option
Coverage
Chris and Pearlmans with both kids in the morning while Sam is out. Family from 1:30 onward.- 9 AM to 1:30 PMOptional anchor: Roslindale Village Farmers Market at Adams Park (4225 Washington St). Live kids' music, grass to run on, bakery snacks. Walking distance from home.
- 9:30 AM to 1:30 PMSam at haircut.
- 10:30 AM to 1 PMChris and Pearlmans set up the inflatable water slide and pool in the backyard with both kids.
- AfternoonBackyard water play, or a longer outing (Museum of Science, Parlee Farms, Franklin Park Zoo).
- EveningDinner at home.
Sunday, June 21
Sam's birthday
Father's Day
Double-celebration day: Sam's birthday plus Father's Day for Chris, Ross, and Craig. The outing can do both.
Coverage
Family throughout.- MorningSlow start. Brunch at home or out.
- Arrive 11 AMBirthday + Father's Day outing: Trillium Brewing, Canton (100 Royall St, ~10 mi, beer garden, food, kid-friendly). Arrive at opening to claim a shaded home-base table. Father's Day fills fast. Assign one adult to watch the wanderer near the parking lot, and plan an early exit around the 2-year-old's nap.
- EveningDinner. Light packing for the Pearlmans.
Monday, June 22
Pearlmans depart
Coverage
Family in the morning, Hattie at camp 8:30 to 5, Sam picks up.- Early morningGoodbyes. Return rental car at Logan.
- 7:05 AMPearlmans depart Boston. Delta DL1580, BOS to MCO (arr 10:15 AM).
- 8:30 AMHattie starts Temple Israel Camp (477 Longwood Ave). Chris drops off, Sam picks up.
- EveningChris late at Annual Network Team event.
Things to do
Around town
Grouped by type. Distances are driving miles from 51 Catherine St.
Two rules for outings: Matilda naps in the early afternoon, so morning outings home by lunch work best. And parking: the zoo, Arboretum, and suburban spots are easy and free or cheap. Boston Children's Museum, the Aquarium, and Museum of Science are downtown, expensive, and a hassle to park. Plan accordingly.
Splash pads + water: call 311 or check boston.gov to confirm any municipal splash feature (Billings, Stony Brook) is running before you drive over. They sometimes open late in the season. Week 1 has no at-home water backup; the backyard slide does not go up until Saturday June 20.
Playgrounds + parks
Parkman Playground
58 Wachusett St, Boston, MA 02130 (JP/Roslindale border)
Closest playground we use. Good for after pickup or before dinner.
Boston Parks page
Jamaica Pond
507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain (boathouse)
Flat 1.5-mile loop around the pond. Boathouse and ducks. Not fully shaded, bring hats.
boston.gov
Boston Nature Center
500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan
Mass Audubon site. Boardwalks through wetland, stroller-friendly. Open 10 AM to 4 PM.
massaudubon.org
Larz Anderson Park
23 Newton St, Brookline
Open lawns, playground, pond. Picnic-friendly.
brooklinema.gov
Billings Field
LaGrange St, West Roxbury
Fenced-in playground with a splash pad. Local, zero-stress option for after pickup or before dinner. Call 311 or check boston.gov to confirm the splash feature is running before you drive over; municipal pads sometimes open late.
Adams Park (Roslindale Village)
4225 Washington St, Roslindale
Saturday Farmers Market 9 AM to 1:30 PM with live kids' music. Walking distance.
Libraries
Closest is Roslindale branch, 0.5 mile from home. All free. Note: BPL branches close for Juneteenth (Fri Jun 19).
BPL Roslindale branch
4246 Washington St, Roslindale
Closest library. Story time in the mornings.
bpl.org/roslindale
BPL Connolly Branch (Jamaica Plain)
433 Centre St, Jamaica Plain
The closer of the two JP-area branches.
bpl.org/jamaica-plain
BPL Jamaica Plain (main, South St)
30 South St, Jamaica Plain
Bigger JP branch. 10:30 AM story times.
bpl.org/jamaica-plain
BPL West Roxbury branch
1961 Centre St, West Roxbury
Bigger kids' section, easier parking.
bpl.org/west-roxbury
Brookline Library - Putterham Branch
959 W Roxbury Pkwy, Chestnut Hill
Short drive. Hosts kid programs like Reading Rocks, summer reading kickoffs.
brooklinelibrary.org
Brookline Library - Coolidge Corner
31 Pleasant St, Brookline
10:30 AM story times most weekdays.
brooklinelibrary.org
Water + splash
Backyard water slide / pool
Chris sets up the inflatable slide and pool Sat Jun 20. Easy default for any hot day after that.
Stony Brook spray deck
95 Turtle Pond Pkwy, Hyde Park
Free spray park, good for a hot afternoon. Bring towels and a change of clothes. Call 311 or check boston.gov to confirm the splash feature is running before you drive over; municipal pads sometimes open late.
mass.gov
Houghton's Pond, Blue Hills
840 Hillside St, Milton
Sandy swimming beach. Lifeguards in season. Bring water shoes.
mass.gov
Walden Pond, Concord
915 Walden St, Concord
Beach and swimming. Reserve a parking pass online ahead of time, the lot fills.
mass.gov
Indoor museums
Boston Fire Museum
344 Congress St, Boston (at Farnsworth St)
Open Saturdays 10 AM to 4 PM, free. Interactive vintage fire equipment.
bostonsparks.com
USS Constitution Museum
Building 22, Charlestown Navy Yard (267 Constitution Rd, Charlestown)
Indoor museum plus the ship itself outside on deck -- both indoor and outdoor. Not a pure rainy-day option. Call ahead for preschool programming.
ussconstitutionmuseum.org
Boston Children's Museum
308 Congress St, Boston
High-energy indoor play. Perfect age for both girls.
bostonchildrensmuseum.org
Museum of Science
1 Science Park, Boston
Big indoor option for a rainy day. Plan around naptime.
mos.org
Discovery Museum, Acton
177 Main St, Acton
Hands-on kids' museum, perfect age for both girls. Has a large outdoor component -- not ideal for a rainy day. Easier on a weekday.
discoveryacton.org
Animals
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston
Buy advance tickets online for Plan-Ahead pricing. Open 9 AM to 5 PM.
zoonewengland.org
Walks + nature + hiking
Arnold Arboretum
Peters Hill gate: 99 Bussey St, Boston. Mendum St gate: Mendum St at Fairview, Boston.
Flat, easy loop -- best walking option closest to the house. Stroller-friendly. Mendum St gate most reliable for parking.
arboretum.harvard.edu
Blue Hills Reservation -- hiking trails
695 Hillside St, Milton (Great Blue Hill trailhead parking)
Ross's pick. Multiple trail options for all levels. The Skyline Trail and lower loop trails are doable with a 2-4 year old. Houghton's Pond (840 Hillside St, Milton) is nearby for a swim after.
mass.gov/blue-hills
World's End, Hingham
303 Martin's Lane, Hingham
Carriage paths along a peninsula -- open, scenic, manageable for toddlers. Maintained by The Trustees. Parking fee. A good half-day outing for Ross and the adults.
thetrustees.org
Middlesex Fells Sheepfold
Lower Sheepfold parking, off Fellsway West, Stoneham (or use 4 Woodland Rd, Stoneham for main lot)
10-acre open field. Picnic, run around, Babes in the Woods family walks.
friendsofthefells.org
Live shows
Puppet Showplace
32 Station St, Brookline Village
Tiny puppet theater. Check the schedule for a kids' show.
puppetshowplace.org
Farms (pick-your-own)
Parlee Farms, Tyngsboro
95 Farwell Rd, Tyngsboro
Strawberry picking opens mid-June. Small barnyard. Bring sun hats and water.
parleefarms.com
Carlson Orchards, Harvard
115 Oak Hill Rd, Harvard MA
Call ahead to confirm mid-June berry availability before you drive out. (Phone unverified, check carlsonorchards.com.)
carlsonorchards.com
Coastal day trip
Island Creek Oysters, Duxbury
401 Washington St, Duxbury (raw bar)
Coastal outing, oyster farm and shore. Better with one adult per kid.
islandcreekoysters.com
Crafts and backyard fun
Mud Kitchen Menu. Cook mud "soup" in bowls or a muffin tin, then wash hands and draw the menu at the patio table (or just serve it to you).
Story Cards. Draw pictures on index cards or jar lids ahead of time, then pull them out one by one to build a story together.
Lily Pad Jump. Letters on paper plates (each weighted with a rock) or tape squares. Kids jump like frogs to the one you call, by letter or by sound.
Plant Part Hunt. Each kid a basket. Hunt the yard together for a root, stem, leaf, and flower. A berry or seed-head counts as fruit.
Daniel Tiger Mail. Give a prompt ("draw Pretzel your favorite snack"). Each kid draws and writes a note. Mail it in a decorated shoebox.
Chalk Number Garden. On the driveway or patio, each kid draws a number and adds that many chalk petals.
Letter Card Hunt. Write letters on upside-down cups or rocks (mostly ones she knows, a couple of Y, Z, lowercase mixed in). Hide around the yard. Kids find and name them.
Cereal Necklaces. Thread O-cereal on a pipe cleaner ("jewelry for Pretzel's tea party"). Pull a number card 1 to 5, add that many. Keep a snack bowl of extra cereal nearby.
Freeze and Dance. Play music. When you pause it, call out a shape ("tree," "starfish," "turtle," "frog") and the kids freeze in that shape. Restart the music, they dance again. Let Hattie pick the song.
Journal of Our Day. Ask "what was your favorite part." Kid draws it, you write her exact words underneath. A few times a week, not daily.
Story Tent. Blanket fort. You start a story and each kid adds one thing, or read books with a flashlight.
Garden Diary. Water a fast-growing bean sprout in a clear cup. Look close. See what changed since yesterday.
Mud Letter Writing. Smooth out shaving cream on a tray (or wet sand outside). Write letters and names with a finger. Swipe, repeat.
Sound Basket Sort. Call a sound. Kids run and grab any object that starts with it and drop it in the basket together.
Flower Shop. Pretend shop with picked weeds and dandelions in cups. Arrange bouquets and "sell" them, counting buttons for the price.
Ice Rescue. Freeze little animals or letter magnets in a bowl of ice. Kids free them with warm water and squirt bottles, naming each one.
Bluey Keepy Uppy. Keep a balloon off the floor as a team. Count each bop out loud.
Hot day water ideas
- Squirt Bottle Letters. Chalk letters on the driveway. Kids squirt the one you call.
- Count and Splash. Draw numbers 1 to 10 on the driveway with chalk. Each kid gets her own cup of water. Call a number, kid splashes that number with her cup. Repeat.
- Ice Rescue (above) plus a hose.
Supplies
Mostly on hand: chalk, paper, index cards, crayons and markers, paper plates, a shoebox, a blanket and flashlight, old pots and a muffin tin, balloons, baskets, buttons, cups.
Worth grabbing for under fifteen dollars: O-cereal and pipe cleaners, shaving cream, a dried bean, easy-squeeze squirt bottles.
Time to yourself (for the adults)
You will have pockets of free time. Some ideas, mostly nearby.
For Hope (Week 1)
- Walk the Arnold Arboretum loop (1 mile away).
- Coffee at Oda Bar and Bites or in Roslindale Village.
- Browse Roslindale Square: the bookstore, Tony's Market, Birch Street House.
- Train into the city from Forest Hills (Orange Line) for a museum or a walk.
- Jamaica Pond loop, about a 3-mile loop with the pond views.
For Rhonda, Craig, Ross (Week 2)
- Arnold Arboretum is the easiest reset, very close.
- Roslindale Village for coffee, the bookstore, and a slow morning walk.
- Jamaica Pond loop. Flat. Not fully shaded, bring a hat.
- Drive out to Walden Pond for a longer morning.
- Faulkner Hospital is the nearest adult ER if anything comes up: 1153 Centre St, JP.
Food
Meals and what's for dinner
Two weeks of dinners. Week 1 is Sam cooking most nights, with two evenings out or take-out. Week 2 alternates simple home-cooked nights with pre-ordered meals. Recipes scale to the adults eating. The kids graze.
Matilda dietary path: every Week 2 dinner has a Matilda-safe (dairy-free and peanut-free) option, named on the meal card. Use the dairy-free butter and milk in the fridge for her plate. Adults eat the regular version. If she has a reaction: call Ross first, 407-765-0420. Then 911 if she needs the ER.
Week 1 (Sam cooks, 3 adults plus Hattie)
Tue Jun 9 - easy night (Hope arrives ~7:30 PM)
no cook
Light dinner at home after Sam picks Hope up. Pizza or leftovers.
Wed Jun 10 - Sheet-Pan BBQ Chicken Meatballs + Broccoli + Blistered Tomatoes + Cheesy Spinach Rice
30 min, serves 4
Caroline Chambers. Kid-friendly, low cleanup. The meatballs have egg + panko + sharp cheddar as binder (not just chicken and BBQ sauce). The full dish includes a cheesy spinach rice side using two 10-oz bags of frozen white rice.
recipeThu Jun 11 - Sheet-Pan Poblano Steak Fajitas
25 min, cook night (cook 1.5x for leftovers)
Caroline Chambers. Sam: cook the full 3 lb of steak (about 1.5x the recipe) so Hope has solid leftovers for Fri night. Pack the extra steak + peppers in one container in the fridge for Friday.
recipeFri Jun 12 - Section F party (Sam and Chris out, Hope solo with Hattie)
leftovers night
Sam and Chris: dinner at the Section F party, nothing to plan at home.
Hope: Thursday's steak fajita leftovers are in the fridge. Caroline Chambers' suggestions for leftover fajita meat: fajita quesadillas (warm the steak + peppers, melt cheese in a tortilla on the stove), fajita salads (steak + peppers over chopped romaine with lime, avocado, tortilla chips), or burrito bowls (rice, beans, steak, peppers, salsa, guacamole). All ingredients are in the house.
Hattie: she's welcome to a deconstructed fajita plate (plain steak strips, peppers on the side, a warm tortilla), but if she pushes back, frozen chicken nuggets and frozen pizza are in the freezer as the always-yes backups. Nuggets bake at 400 for 10 to 12 min; pizza per box.
Sat Jun 13 - Quick family dinner at home before Giulia
tight 6 to 7 PM window
Family is not eating at the reunion. Everyone (Sam, Chris, Hattie, Hope) eats together at home between ~6 and 7, then Sam and Chris leave for Giulia at 7. Hope handles bath, books, and bedtime.
What's available: whatever steak + peppers are still left from Thursday (fajita-quesadilla assembly is the fastest, 10 min on the stove), or order a pizza on the drive home from the reunion so it lands ~6:15. Frozen chicken nuggets are the Hattie backup if she's not in a fajita mood.
Sun Jun 14 - Good Soup + crusty bread
~90 min total (20 active, 70 simmer)
Caroline Chambers' most-visited recipe. Hearty: tomato + harissa base with lentils, grains, and Italian sausage. Serves 6 to 8. Start early, simmer most of the way through.
recipeWeek 2 (5 adults plus Hattie and Matilda, mix of cook and prepared)
Mon Jun 15 - Reheat tray (no cook)
welcome night
Roche Bros West Roxbury tray (1800 Centre St, ~10 min from home, open Sundays 8 AM to 8 PM, (617) 469-5747). Sam picks up Sunday 2-4 PM: 1 rotisserie chicken, 1 lb roasted vegetables, 1 lb mashed or pasta side, 1 large salad, 1 baguette. Lives on the second-shelf fridge. Pearlmans or Hope reheat.
Matilda safe: plain rotisserie chicken + plain bread + cucumber. Skip any side with a creamy sauce.
Tue Jun 16 - Sheet-Pan Miso-Ginger Salmon with green beans + jasmine rice on the side
1 hour (20 min active, 40 min inactive + broil)
Recipe serves 2–4; scale marinade to 1.5x for 5 filets. Marinade (1.5x): 3 tbsp white miso, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 3 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1 lime, 1.5 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1.5-inch grated fresh ginger. Marinate salmon 15 min at room temp or up to 24 hours in the fridge (worth doing the night before). Roast at 275°F skin-side down for 20–30 min until 125°F (medium-rare) or 145°F (well done). Meanwhile toss ~1.5 lb green beans with 1.5 tbsp olive oil, 1.5 tsp sesame seeds, salt + pepper. After salmon comes off the pan, broil green beans on the top rack for 3–5 min until bright and just charring.
Recipe-as-written uses cauliflower rice + snap peas on the sheet pan. We are subbing: jasmine rice on the side (cook on the stove), and green beans on the sheet pan alongside the salmon (green beans are sanctioned by the recipe as a snap-pea sub). Naturally dairy-free and peanut-free — same plate for everyone including Matilda.
Matilda safe: naturally dairy-free and peanut-free. Same plate as everyone else.
recipe
Wed Jun 17 - Greek International Food Market pre-order
prepared night
5204 Washington St, West Roxbury. Grilled chicken, rice, salads, hummus.
Matilda safe: plain grilled chicken + rice + cucumber. Skip the tzatziki.
Thu Jun 18 - Sam's Hattie-Approved Beef Chili (Pioneer Woman riff, Fritos edition) + Dairy-Free Skillet Cornbread
~90 min, cook night
Pioneer-Woman riff Hattie has loved before, made dairy-free and peanut-free, with a cast-iron cornbread on the side. Scaled to 1.5x so there's a Fri lunch buffer and seconds at the table are safe. The cornbread is plenty for the group as written; do not scale the cornbread.
Chili (about 85 min, 1.5x recipe): brown 3 lb ground beef with the chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Drain fat. Stir in 12 oz tomato sauce, 1.5 tbsp extra tomato sauce or ketchup, 3 cups beef broth, 2.25 tbsp chili powder, 1.5 tsp cumin, 1.5 tsp oregano, 0.75 tsp cayenne (optional), and salt to taste. Cover and simmer low for 1 hour. Uncover, stir in 0.75 cup crushed Fritos, then fold in 2 cans kidney beans and 2 cans pinto beans (drained but NOT rinsed; the starch is the point). Simmer uncovered for 10 min.
Cornbread (about 35 min, 450°F oven): whisk the dry ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 0.5 cup flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp baking powder. In a jug, whisk 1 cup Silk soy milk with 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar and let sit 5 min to curdle, then add 0.5 cup more soy milk, 1 egg, and 0.5 tsp baking soda. Pour wet into dry, stir gently, then stir in 0.25 cup melted DF plant butter. In the 10-inch cast iron (lower cabinet, left of the stove), melt 2 tbsp DF plant butter over high heat until bubbly. Pour the batter in and bake 20 to 25 min until the top is golden.
Timing (work backwards from the planned meal time): at T minus 90 min, start the chili (brown, add base, cover). At T minus 35 min, start the cornbread batter and put the cast iron on to preheat. At T minus 25 min, the cornbread goes in the oven. At T minus 10 min, uncover the chili and stir in the crushed Fritos plus both cans of each bean; let it finish uncovered. At T equals 0, the cornbread comes out of the oven the same beat the chili is done. Plate.
Toppings on the table: shredded cheddar, sour cream, extra Fritos. Plate Matilda's bowl first and set her cornbread square aside before the cheese and sour cream hit the table. Optional: a small Tofutti DF sour cream container so Matilda gets the full chili-bar experience without contamination risk.
Matilda safe: chili is naturally dairy-free and peanut-free (no cheese or sour cream on her bowl). Cornbread uses Silk soy milk and DF plant butter, so the same square as everyone else, no modification.
Fri Jun 19 - Klin Thai takeout
prepared night
1894 Centre St, West Roxbury. (617) 477-3348.
Matilda safe (allergy-critical): do not rely on the restaurant. Make her plate at home: plain steamed rice + plain pan-cooked or grilled chicken, no sauce. Thai kitchens use peanut and tree-nut oils heavily, so keep her portion fully separate. Call Klin to ask, but the home plate is the plan, not a backup.
Sat Jun 20 - Beef & Broccoli (and lots of other veggies)
~30 min, cook night
Caroline Chambers. Serves 4–6 as written; fine for 5 adults with generous rice. Sauce: whisk 1/3 cup hot water, 6 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp honey, 1.5 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes — set aside. Stir-fry 1 red bell pepper, 2 sliced carrots, 1 lb broccoli florets, 4 grated garlic cloves, and 1-inch grated ginger in 2 tbsp olive oil for 4–5 min; remove to a bowl. Add 2 more tbsp oil, sear 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin 2 min, then pour in sauce and vegetables, simmer 3–4 min until sauce thickens. Serve over rice with sesame seeds.
Matilda safe: naturally dairy-free and peanut-free. Pull her portion before adding the sauce (which has red pepper flakes) — serve her plain beef + broccoli + carrots over rice, or just give her plain rice and the veggies. Skip sesame seeds on hers if any concern.
Sun Jun 21 - Sam's birthday + Father's Day (out)
no cook
Dinner at the birthday outing. Home backup: pizza delivery. If anyone pre-orders Saturday, Tutto Italiano (1889 River St, Hyde Park) is the better option -- it's closed Sundays so the order has to happen the day before.
Matilda safe: if pizza, plain cheese-free flatbread or DF cheese pizza. If Tutto pre-order, plain pasta + marinara + dairy-free butter on the side.
Grocery list
Scaled to the adults eating each week (3 in Week 1, 5 in Week 2), plus a small kid-staples set for Hattie and Matilda. Dairy-free butter and dairy-free milk are flagged for Matilda. No mango anywhere in Week 2 (Craig allergy).
Week 1, for Sam to shop (3 adults plus Hattie, 3 cook nights + Hope-leftover Fri + quick Sat)
Dinner proteins
- Chicken meatballs or ground chicken, 1 lb (BBQ night)
- Flank or skirt steak, 3 lb (Thu fajitas, cooked at 1.5x for Hope's Fri leftovers and Sat quesadilla assembly)
- Italian sausage, 1 lb mild (Good Soup, Sun Jun 14)
Produce
- Broccoli, 1 head
- Cherry tomatoes, 2 pints
- Fennel, 1 large bulb (Good Soup)
- Collards or lacinato kale, 1 large bunch (Good Soup)
- Cucumber, 2
- Poblano peppers, 5 (fajitas)
- Bell peppers, 3 (fajitas)
- Yellow onion, 3 (fajitas + general)
- Avocados, 3 (fajita toppings + Hope's bowls/salads)
- Carrots, 1 bag
- Fresh herbs: cilantro, basil
- Lemons, 3
- Limes, 3 (fajitas + Hope's leftover assembly)
- Garlic, 1 head
- Ginger, 1 piece
- Lettuce, 2 heads (lunches + Hope's Fri fajita salad)
- Apples, 4
- Bananas, bunch
- Strawberries, 1 pint
- Blueberries, 1 pint
Pantry + sauces
- BBQ sauce
- Corn tortillas, 1 pack (fajitas + Hope's quesadillas)
- Cheddar (shred at home) (Hope's quesadillas; adults can also top fajitas — Mexican blend not purchased, cheddar on hand)
- Black beans, 1 can (Hope's burrito bowls)
- Salsa, 1 jar (fajitas + Hope's bowls; already on the lunch list, double check quantity)
- Harissa paste (1–2 tbsp for Good Soup)
- Tomato paste, 1 small can (2 tbsp for Good Soup)
- French green lentils, 1 cup (Good Soup)
- Barley or farro, 1 cup (Good Soup)
- Better Than Bouillon, low-sodium chicken (3 tbsp for Good Soup — check if you already have)
- Bay leaves (2 for Good Soup — check pantry)
- Parmigiano-Reggiano, 1 block with rind (Good Soup — the rind goes in the pot, rest is for topping; wedge/block, not pre-grated)
- Crusty bread, 1 loaf (Good Soup croutons)
- Jasmine rice (also Hope's burrito bowls)
Lunch fixings
- Sandwich bread
- Sliced turkey, 0.75 lb
- Sliced cheese
- Hummus, 1 tub
- Peanut butter (Hattie loves it)
- Jam
- Pita or wraps
- Tortilla chips, 1 bag
- Salsa, 1 jar
- Olives, 1 small jar
Snacks
- Cheese sticks, 12-pack
- Yogurt, 6-pack
- Fruit pouches, 6-pack
- Crackers (Cheez-Its, Triscuits)
- Pretzels
- Granola bars
- Trail mix
Hope breakfast + snacks
- Greek yogurt, full-fat (Fage or Stonyfield), 2 large tubs
- Granola, 1 bag
- Rice cakes, 1 bag (Hope + Hattie)
Breakfast + coffee
- Coffee (ground or beans), filters if needed
- Half-and-half or creamer
- Bread or English muffins for toast
Hattie staples
- Special K with Strawberry cereal
- Milk, 1 gallon
- MiraLAX
- Syrup (chocolate or strawberry) for MiraLAX
Freezer (already on hand, do not buy)
- Frozen chicken nuggets (Hattie's always-yes fallback, especially Fri Hope-solo night)
- Frozen pizza (whole-family backup for tight nights)
Week 2, for the cook nights (5 adults plus Hattie and Matilda, 3 cook nights + 3 takeout)
Dinner proteins
- Salmon fillets, 5 portions (miso-ginger, Tue Jun 16)
- Beef sirloin, 1–1.5 lb (Sat Jun 20 beef & broccoli — thinly sliced; buy in one piece so you can slice it yourself)
- Ground beef, 3 lb (Thu Jun 18 chili, 1.5x recipe for Fri-lunch buffer)
Produce
- Green beans, 1.5 lb (miso salmon, Tue Jun 16)
- Broccoli florets, 1 lb (beef & broccoli, Sat Jun 20)
- Red bell pepper, 1 (beef & broccoli)
- Yellow onion, 3
- Garlic, 1 head
- Ginger, 1 piece
- Limes, 3
- Fresh basil, 1 bunch
- Cilantro, 1 bunch
- Cucumber, 3 (Matilda + lunches)
- Broccoli, 1 head (Matilda staple, also general)
- Spinach, 1 bag (Matilda + lunches/smoothies)
- Lettuce, 2 heads
- Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), 2 pints total - NO MANGO. Strawberries explicitly on Matilda list.
- Apples, 6
- Bananas, 2 bunches (Matilda staple)
- Avocados, 4
Pantry + sauces
- White miso paste
- Maple syrup (3 tbsp for miso salmon marinade at 1.5x)
- Soy sauce
- Sesame seeds, sesame oil (miso salmon + beef & broccoli)
- Honey (2 tbsp for beef & broccoli sauce)
- Cornstarch (1.5 tbsp for beef & broccoli — check pantry)
- Red pepper flakes (1/4 tsp for beef & broccoli — check pantry)
- Corn tortillas, 1 pack (Matilda's dairy-free meals)
- Marinara, 2 jars (1 for Sun Jun 21 contingency pasta night, 1 for Matilda's standing safe-meal fallback)
- Eggs, 1.5 dozen (covers 1 egg for cornbread plus the breakfast week)
- Parmesan (adults only, kept on the counter side)
- Olive oil
- Jasmine rice, 1 bag (Tue Jun 16 miso salmon side; confirm Week 1 bag has enough left)
- Oatmeal (Matilda breakfast)
- Chili pantry (Thu Jun 18, 1.5x recipe):
- Tomato sauce, 1 large can (15 oz; recipe uses about 12 oz)
- Ketchup, 1 small bottle (1.5 tbsp for the chili plus general use)
- Beef broth, 1 quart carton (32 oz; need 3 cups)
- Kidney beans, 2 cans (15 oz each)
- Pinto beans, 2 cans (15 oz each)
- Chili powder, 1 jar (need 2.25 tbsp)
- Ground cumin, 1 jar (need 1.5 tsp)
- Dried oregano, 1 jar (need 1.5 tsp)
- Cayenne, 1 small jar (optional, need 0.75 tsp)
- Fritos, 1 large bag (about 9 oz; 0.75 cup crushed for chili, rest for table topping)
- Cornbread pantry (Thu Jun 18):
- Yellow cornmeal, 1 small bag (need 1 cup)
- All-purpose flour, 1 small bag (need 0.5 cup)
- Baking powder, 1 small can
- Baking soda, 1 box
- Apple cider vinegar, 1 small bottle
- Silk soy milk: needs 1.5 cups Thu; second half-gallon added to Matilda staples below so daily breakfast use does not deplete it
- DF plant butter: needs 6 tbsp Thu; the 2 Miyoko's tubs on the Matilda staples list cover this with room to spare
Lunch fixings (peanut OK for adults, NOT in Matilda's plate)
- White sandwich bread, 2 loaves. Confirm dairy-free at the store (read label, Matilda needs DF).
- Sliced turkey, 1.5 lb. Lactic-acid-free for Matilda (Boar's Head Ovengold and Applegate Naturals oven-roasted are usually safe; read label)
- Sliced ham, 1 lb
- Sliced cheese (regular, for adults + Hattie)
- Dairy-free cheese slices (Matilda)
- Hummus, 2 tubs
- Pita or wraps
- Tuna salad ingredients (canned tuna, mayo)
- Tortilla chips, 2 bags
- Salsa, 2 jars
- Guacamole
Snacks
- Cheese sticks (Hattie + adults, NOT Matilda)
- Dairy-free yogurt cups (Matilda)
- Regular yogurt (Hattie + adults)
- Fruit pouches, 12-pack
- Crackers, peanut-free (Cheez-Its, Triscuits, Goldfish)
- Pretzels
- Granola bars, peanut-free
- Popcorn (microwave)
- Frozen edamame in the pod (unshelled), 1 bag (Matilda snack: steam from frozen, salt)
- Greek yogurt, full-fat (Fage or Stonyfield), 3 large tubs (Hope + adult breakfast)
- Granola, 1 bag
- Rice cakes, 1 bag
- Sunflower seed butter: already on hand, do not buy
- Shredded cheddar, 8 oz bag (Thu Jun 18 chili topping for adults and Hattie, NOT for Matilda)
- Sour cream, 1 small container (Thu Jun 18 chili topping for adults and Hattie, NOT for Matilda)
- Tofutti dairy-free sour cream, 1 small container (Matilda's chili topping so she gets the full chili-bar experience)
Breakfast + coffee
- Coffee (ground or beans), filters if needed
- Half-and-half or regular creamer
- Oat or almond creamer (dairy-free, for Matilda and anyone who wants it)
- Bread or English muffins for toast (eggs already on the list)
Matilda-safe staples
- Dairy-free butter (Miyoko's or similar), 2 tubs
- Silk soy milk, 2 half-gallons (Matilda's preferred; second half-gallon protects Thu cornbread from daily breakfast depletion)
- Dairy-free milk (oat or almond), half gallon (backup option)
- Dairy-free cheese slices (above)
- Dairy-free yogurt cups (above)
- Bananas, broccoli, spinach, cucumber, strawberries, frozen edamame (cross-referenced above; all Matilda go-tos)
- Oatmeal (breakfast)
- Sliced turkey (lactic-acid-free) + white bread (DF); see Lunch fixings
- Berries, cucumber sticks (no mango anywhere)
- 1 plain chicken breast + extra rice (Matilda's safe plate for Klin Thai night Fri Jun 19; do not rely on the restaurant)
Kid staples
- Special K with Strawberry (Hattie)
- Whole milk for Hattie, 1 gallon
- MiraLAX (refill if needed)
For Mon Jun 15 reheat tray (Sam picks up Sunday 2-4 PM at Roche Bros, 1800 Centre St W. Roxbury)
- 1 rotisserie chicken
- 1 lb roasted vegetables or potatoes
- 1 lb pasta or grain side
- 1 large mixed green salad
- 1 baguette
Lunch ideas (mix and match from what's in the house)
- Turkey + cheese sandwich, side of fruit + crackers
- Hummus + pita + cucumber + cherry tomatoes
- Quesadilla (regular for adults / Hattie; dairy-free cheese on a corn tortilla for Matilda) + salsa
- Tuna salad on bread or crackers
- Cheese + crackers plate with apple slices and grapes
- Yogurt parfait with berries and granola (Matilda: dairy-free yogurt)
- Avocado toast (mash + lemon + salt)
- Leftover dinner
Snack ideas (in the house)
- Cheese stick + crackers (NOT Matilda)
- Fruit pouch + handful of pretzels
- Apple slices with peanut butter (NOT Matilda)
- Yogurt cup (regular for Hattie, dairy-free for Matilda)
- Popcorn
- Banana + granola bar
- Carrot sticks + hummus