Meal planning?

I often attempt to meal plan. It doesn't go well. I have all these great ideas which inevitably end up by the wayside as my 'can't be bothered' personality comes to the forefront. Bear in mind too that three nights Dude is at his dads and one of those i get back from work at 7pm and then i *really* can't be arsed! But i got a new cook book last week, to go with the many many (possibly a hundred) that i have, read, coo over and out on the shelf! 

So this week i am determined to plan at least two of out five nights together. I haven't seen him since thursday morning and i'm feeling very domestic and mother-ish. Don't worry. It won't last. Tomorrow night it's pizza, mainly because out local amazing pizzeria is closing on friday night and i need to get my fill while i still can. Another issue in this is that i have one of the fussiest children ever. Nothing with sauce. Nothing with visible bits of tomato or onion. And yet i am the comfort food Queen. Nothing nicer than a rich beef stew with shallots and red wine. Yum. But not for Dude. Weird kid. So my plan for this week is this... 

Italian Meatballs, followed by Chocolate Fudge Shortbread!

If they work out, i'll post the recipes. He's eaten meatballs before. The sauce might be an issue but with the addition of a blender, we may get some success!

Do you meal plan or are you a fly by the seat of your pants gal (or guy?)