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Food in the Multi-Generational Household

October 11, 2015 Lisa

31 Days

Food.

We all need to eat!

Here’s how we handle food in our multi-generational house. To make it easy, I broke it down by meal.

Day 11

Breakfast

I make Bryan something for the road before he heads off to work at 6.

The kids and I eat between 7:30-8. We have a weekly meal plan.

When Dad wakes up, he grabs something quick. He has a microwave and a fridge in his room now, which he appreciates. It’s a mini-fridge, so he still keeps his milk and frozen items in the kitchen.

Lunch

Again, our meal plans are on a rotating plan. Mondays are always the same for breakfast and lunch, and so are Tuesdays, etc.

Dad will occasionally eat with us. I usually try to remember to at least offer to fix him a plate.

Dinner

At dinnertime, I make one meal and everyone usually partakes.

However, I try to keep some of Dad’s health problems in mind when I cook. I increase his protein and veggie servings to decrease his carbs and help keep his blood sugars regulated.

Food Beliefs

I don’t try to push my food beliefs on Dad. For instance, I love our raw milk. Dad, not so much. Same with butter. I use the real thing. He prefers margarine on his toast.

I make homemade cream of whatever soups, and Dad buys canned. He doesn’t understand why I like to make so many things from scratch.

Dad is an adult and perfectly capable of making his own decisions about food. My fridge now houses many items that I personally don’t use or buy.

And that’s okay!

Choosing not to argue about these things helps a multi-generational household to run more smoothly. It’s not about food. It’s about showing love and respecting others.

What’s the food situation like in your household? Any tips you could add?

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