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Every night when I get off of work (at 5pm) and start my one hour commute home I feel like I am racing against a ticking clock. I often wonder what other people with kids and two working parents do - now I know :)

I have a 3 yo and a 7 month old. After the daycare pick-up we don't get home until 6:15-6:30. First one home starts dinner and the baby goes into the high chair with some finger food. 3yo gets some raw veggies if he's hungry while I get dinner started. Then we alternate between cooking and feeding baby. Baby goes to bed at 7 and we eat between 6:30 and 7:15 depending on what time we get home/how long dinner takes. 3 yo goes to bed at 8:15-8:30.

We decided two things early on 1. that we would always sit down and eat as a family and 2. We will all eat the same thing for dinner. So we make those a priority. We got into a habit of meal planning/shopping/prepping veggies and proteins on Sunday so that the week night meals go smother... but it still feels stressful every night.

do you have any information about that first sink? thanks!

I grew up using the American style, with immigrant grandparents on both sides who ate Euro style. I switched to Euro style some time in my early twenties. I find it easier and it just makes more sense to me.

Another vote for the french press. I've been using the ratios/method suggested by Bittman in my french press with fantastic results. Smooth, delicious coffee every time.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/27/dining/276drex.html?_r=1

OP here -there are a lot of tasty sounding ideas here! Bonus points that they are all vegetarian too. I've never made Pasta alla Norma - it sounds really good - i may have to start there. Thanks for all of the suggestions.

best blankets ever! 2.5 years and still going strong. bought a set for baby number 2 on the way and also give them as gifts to friends who have babies. so soft, so versatile. my son still sleeps with his every night. and i love that they come in a four pack - there is always a clean one at hand.

great room. looks like we have the same crib (amy coe westport) and toddler bed. love the clean, simple and colorful style.

Oh yes! My mom always made her own butter lamb and lamb cake too! I'm from Chicago, not Polish - but grew up Catholic.

love the wall color and that pillow case! anyone know who makes that set?

I love the colors too! it'll be baby's room colors if it's a girl.