"Mike" > wrote in message
...
> The Grandfather Guide book says my upcoming responsibilities will be
> limited to holding the infant (due 29th) and handing him back. But the
> Guide didn't say what to do it it turns out to be twins- leaving the
> new parents requiring assistance.
>
> There will probably be a 5 day period when the new mommy is in the
> hospital, the twins in the NICU and 3-4 folks at the house,
> undeternined if they will be eating out or in.

Your new grandkids may not require a stay in the NICU after birth. Mine
didn't.


> I opened my mouth and offered to cook. But I don't know how flexible I
> need to be.
>
> My initial thought is to begin cooking main dishes, seperating them
> into 4 person serving portions, vacuum packing and freezing. Immediate
> candidates are a brisket, turkey, casseroles.
> Have to supliment with salads and starch.

That sounds like a good plan. Really, *anything* you can do to assist the
family--cooking, grocery shopping, doing laundry, taking care of the older
siblings, etc. will be much appreciated. Newborn twins are a LOT of work.
Bless you for volunteering to help out.

Congrats, Grandpa!

Mary--mom to "a pair and a spare"