My mom never makes dinner anymore please read!!?

Question

so last year my dad died and my sister moved away, and my mom is sad about my dad but i know thats not why she doesnt make dinner anymore,its because she figures since there are only 2 of us we could just make our own meals everyday(she told me that), and i would be ok with that if we actually had healthy food, im sick of always having to eat mac and cheese, fast food, sandwhichs,etc. its always somthing simply and not very healthy,and its causing me to feel really sick all the time, everytime i ask her what i can eat she says idk make a pb&j sandwhich and then ill tell her im sick of that and i want somthing healthier so then she says yogurt or fruit but the thing is i cant just have fruit for dinner every night, i miss when my mom use to cook real meals or at least have some good food, im just sick of eating snacks for dinner everyday, so im wondering what i can do?? do you have any suggestions to food i can ask my mom to buy or somthing??? idk what to do

Answer 1

hey i am veryyy sorry about your dad and all . but maybe have your mom take you to the store and you should get some stouffers dinners maybe some , lean cusine , and some microwavable dinners that are reallly good :) such a hot pockets , frech bread pizza , and other thins . just look in the frozen food section at your local wal mart :) im sure you can find some things that you can make on your own . i mean making a whole meal for two people would be a waste on money , food and time . so i understand her side and her side . hope i helped :)

Answer 2

I'm a mom and I'm the only one that cooks in my house. Quite frankly, after decades of cooking meals which takes a lot of planning, your mom sounds like she needs a break and is ready for someone to cook for her for a change. You don't say how old you are but based on how well you expressed yourself in your post, you are old enough to do some of the cooking. There are lots of good recipe sites on line. Cook dinner a few times a week. You can cook enough for leftovers. Try roasting some kind of meat and eat off of that for a couple of days.

Start a new tradition like home cooked Sunday dinners. Invite your sister over so she can help. Rent the movie Soul Food and learn how to make some oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn, vegetables, rolls and an apple pie. You can do it.

Answer 3

Tell her how you feel.

tell her that you miss it when she makes a real dinner.

Answer 4

I'm sorry that you lost your dad. Maybe you could learn to cook some simple, healthy meals for yourself and for your mom, or maybe you could work out a deal where you make something one night and she makes something the next but it has to be healthy and substantial.

Answer 5

sorry about your dad and all. But just tell your mom maybe to by a couple things you want and maybe ask her if 1 night a weekor something she could cook a nice meal like she used to.

Answer 6

you should learn how to cook for your mom because she is in a real depression right now or you could tell her the truth and maybe she will understand

Answer 7

Sweetheart, your mum is grieving, and grief can display similar signs to depression.

Feelings of worthlessness and feeling 'redundant' are quite common.

First of all you need to get her out of her environment, it will be hard and she will quite possibly resist.

Don't give up, make a surprise picnic, and go somewhere together.

It is surprising how people open up and conversation is a lot easier away from familiar surroundings.

You will find it a lot easier to convey your thoughts this way.

Time and patience is the key.

You shouldn't have to be burdened with this, but at least your mum has you, which she will remember.

My heart goes out to you, in the meantime, take comfort in the fact your mum is not alone, she has a friend, you.

If things get too much, seek help.

I'm so sorry about your dad.

We're on your side.

God bless.

Answer 8

learn yourself to cook, the great thing about cooking is you can add your own touches the better you get at it. start searching the web for good recipes and make something for you and your mom. beef roast is good and you can make veg.beef stew with the leftovers.

Answer 9

I don't know how old you are but sounds like your family is going through some tough times. Help your mother. Sometimes people give up on themselves and don't realize the effect it has on others. Try cooking a meal for your mom. It might take a little effort on your part to learn about preparing a meal. Make it a big deal. Enjoy the dinner and maybe you might have to do this frequently. You're gonna have to learn to cook sometime, and it sounds like now is a good time. I think she will realize your concern and effort and return the favor. I think there is a psychological effect of cooking for a large family to making dinner for two on a person. It sounds like it's up to you to make this change and help your mother realize that it is important to you. Try simple meals and look on the internet for recipe idea's. Good luck, and I hope that you and your mom enjoy many dinners together.

Answer 10

tell her you feel sick because of the food she buys and ask her to buy healthier food. if she doesnt try to eat at a aunt or uncle more often. if that doesnt work try growing vegetables in a garden in your backyard. also you could try going to a friends house. or maybe even getting a job and buying your own food. and if none of those work go to a doctor and explain the problem and maybe he might be able to explain to your mother you need to eat healthier and she needs to start making better food.