I know this is an uncommon topic to write about but my mother has made it known to me she wants bacon, eggs, toast juice coffee with whip cream and fruit every single morning. It is driving me to tears!! Her excuse is telling me over and over that her mother stressed that breakfast is the main meal of the day. So maybe it is however I only eat a muffin or something very small in the morning as I'm never hungry til later in the day. The mornings are my most stressful time with helping her change gowns, clean her, etc. I'm exhausted by the time I get her in her favorite chair. How do I reduce the amount of time I spend cooking meals. I find this to be the most challenging chore aside from helping her bathe. Additionally, I have a back injury and arthritis and no energy in the morning. I do cook a big meal later in the day when I feel I have more energy. How do I make breakfast less stressful? Thank you.
"Mom, I cannot possibly do that when I have so much to do to get you going in the morning. I'm sorry that I can't do the job to your satisfaction. I won't let you starve, but I am not cooking a huge meal when you already require so much care in the mornings."
I don't sound very nice, but I agree with you. DH would love a huge hot breakfast every morning served in bed. But I found when I did that, or do that, he has NO reason to get out of bed and he doesn't.
I throw him a protein shake. Literally throw it across the bed. If he wants eggs (gag) and bacon and all that he can jolly well get up and make some.
Your mom needs something light. Maybe just coffee and a muffin. Hand her a banana. Or pre-prepare a small plate the night before with some fruit and a bread product, coffee is easy and top it off with the cream and call it good.
We all WANT things a certain way. Most of us don't get them.
Cook up a mess of bacon once a week in the oven. It is much easier to clean up. Just reheat in the microwave.
Toast is easy.
Buy the canned whipped cream. I do not use this product, but it is an easy option in your case.
Deli fruit salad. Sliced banana in milk with a sprinkle of sugar. Orange wedges.
Hard boil a dozen eggs, when you cook the bacon and she can eat them cold. If she complains that they are not hot, you tell her her choices, Take it or Leave it.
Another option is to make a supply of french toast and heat it in the toaster.
I know it is still more work than giving her a muffin, but it may be a compromise that works for both of you.
I am in your camp. I eat a bowl of granola with fruit and a cup of tea. No hot breaky for me.
Jf she wants fresh warm bacon, buy the microwaveable kind. That way all you have to do is scrambled up some eggs & throw the bacon in the microwave for a few seconds when the eggs are done.
however.....I do think it’s unreasonae
for her to expect a full breakfast like this every day and I would probably start serving her something else that is quicker & easier and tell her “you get what you get & you don’t throw a fit” and if she wants to bring up breakfast being the most important meal of the day, I would agree with her and tell her she better eat what’s in front of her instead of complaining!
You don't. And shouldn't.
Something like strata or french toast casserole can be easily reheated.
Your Mom suffers from Dementia. You are not going to change her. Like suggested, there is microwave bacon. Fruit can be done ahead. Or buy already cut up. There is frozen fruit too. Your Mom may not be able to tell the difference. One of the first things to go is taste and smell. She just has big breakfast in her head. There's coolwhip too.
Hey, I am with you with the morning thing. I eat a dish of oatmeal or a bowl of cereal. Unless I am going somewhere, I am in my PJs till noon.