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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My first reaction is to suggest you nix the visit, as your grandchild seems destined for a miserable two weeks. But that aside, what I do when I host a child is to call ahead and ask for some things said child likes to eat. Maybe its meals, maybe its things like peaches, bananas, cheese, rolls, yogurt. Or he loves to drink milk. Hopefully there is a meal or two in there, like spaghetti, or loves grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. Then I make sure I have the food my guest likes on hand. I make an effort to cook the meals s/he likes at least every few days, and when I am making something s/he doesn't especially like, I make sure that there are some of the preferred side foods on the table, so everyone can find something the like to eat. If you can't manage even that, then I'm back to suggesting you nix the visit. [/quote]

+1  When we visit my parents, mom always asks what my kids current favorites are for snacks, breakfasts, dinners so she can plan to cook what they like and have favorite foods on hand.  My sister and teen nephews are visiting and I did the same thing.  Because we all actually enjoy spending time together and want to be good hosts.

OP sounds like she doesn't want this child in her house.  If you can't be kind and welcoming, then please take a trip of your own so he can enjoy time with his grandfather.[/quote]

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