On Tue, 13 Aug 2013 10:21:39 +0800, JBurns >
wrote:

> A roast dinner is actually a good and fairly economical way to feed
> all of the folk here. Husband and I have custody of the two teenage
> gandsons. Our younger son also lives here after a marriage break up.
> We asked him to do so because he has 50% custody of his little
> daughters. We wanted a safe place for them to live half the time and
> have family support, son works full time. Husband stays home and is
> the house husband. I usually work full time too but am on extended
> leave at the moment.
>
> The roast fed all seven of us and there is enough left over that
> Husband and I could have a hot lunch today if we choose. If we do that
> we will just have a snack tonight and either our son or one of the
> teenagers will cook dinner for those who want something more
> substantial.
>
> It is pouring rain here so the roast lunch is looking very attractive.
>
Your family sounds very typical of many over here and I've lived that
life a couple of times. You step in and offer help out when you think
it's absolutely it's necessary and you try not to enable (which is a
fine line to walk). Thank god the kids are grateful, the grandkids
are sweethearts and everybody pitches in. That's all you can ask for.


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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.