Hitting a mental block

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s not that difficult to get some frozen meals, cook double for them to have for lunch. Buy some rotisserie and bags of microwave veggies for extra lunch. Make extra pancakes on Sunday and keep in fridge. Make a huge pot of soup to feed a couple meals. Get KFC 2 family meals or extra takeout meals. Order ahead and have delivered for lunch. They’re getting older this is the new normal just deal with it. Be grateful they’re still able to visit at all.

Is that what you do when family visits for a month or so?

Yes, of course. I do more shopping, send the kids out for extra, get takeout, double meals, have groceries delivered, literally whatever it takes. They’re family.

Obviously! I’m not saying I am kicking them out, but I feel very overwhelmed. You’re likely right this is the new normal. It makes me sad (not just bc of the cooking)

[Anonymous]

Omg you work full-time and are dealing with graduation and are cooking hot lunches for your parents- and you're wondering if there's something wrong with you that you find this difficult?? Your reaction is totally normal. My in-laws visit from overseas and I can't stand their expectations of sit down, special meals for every meal of the day! In sympathy with you OP. Nothing to say except good luck