On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:49:55 -0700 (PDT), Mike >
wrote:

>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.
>
>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.
>
>If anyone else has gone thru this and recalls what they prepared or
>how they planned, I'd appreciate hearing about it. - Mike

Hi Mike,

Haven't gone through it, and the way my gals feel about men in general
I'm not likely to do so any time in the near future... (The 17 year
old sez "the boys at school are SO STUPID!" That's my girl!)

On topic: Sounds like you've got the right plan, though a plan that
runs two weeks of meals is likely to be appreciated by mom & dad when
they get home. Lasagna is easy to make and freezes/microwaves well.
Go heavy on the sauce for the vegetable content. Chicken/turkey divan
is pretty easy and provides a hefty portion of veggies. Enchiladas
and burritos. Shredded beef/pork in BBQ sauce for a fast sandwich
(much better if you can smoke that meat but that's a time-consumer).

Hope this helps -- Terry