Help! The Mother Is Coming! <Cue Jaws Music>

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

The mother arrived. Looking quite old and very fragile.

Statements in order of delivery:

'My God, you look beautiful'.

"You keep a very nice house, Revs.'

'Whatever you're doing, you're doing really well. See, you don't need to think about surgery after all. <cue shame> If you can manage your food intake like you are, then you're doing it. You look stunning.'

I love my Mum.

I told her that I ate little and often and not to get on at me for eating little. I cooked and ate a roast chicken with all the trimmings this evening. They had normal portions. I had a smaller portion with all the veg, gravy, etc. She didn't say a word and 'cause there was gravy involved, I didn't feel 'stuck'. I did, however, feel like I needed a wee nap afterwards... 30 minutes later though, i was all good in the hood.

Maybe a meal out won't be insurmountable after all. Thanks for the advice, folks x

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

The mother arrived. Looking quite old and very fragile. Statements in order of delivery: 'My God, you look beautiful'. "You keep a very nice house, Revs.' 'Whatever you're doing, you're doing really well. See, you don't need to think about surgery after all. <cue shame> If you can manage your food intake like you are, then you're doing it. You look stunning.' I love my Mum. I told her that I ate little and often and not to get on at me for eating little. I cooked and ate a roast chicken with all the trimmings this evening. They had normal portions. I had a smaller portion with all the veg, gravy, etc. She didn't say a word and 'cause there was gravy involved, I didn't feel 'stuck'. I did, however, feel like I needed a wee nap afterwards... 30 minutes later though, i was all good in the hood. Maybe a meal out won't be insurmountable after all. Thanks for the advice, folks x

dear sweet mom...always knows just where that shame button is! Enjoy your visit.

[NMJG 1,266]

I'm so glad to hear it. Do keep us updated, Revs.

[LindaS 316]

As a mom, I hope my kids never have to work to hide something from me. I know it isn't realistic -- all kids hide stuff, but I can still hope. Although, it is sweet that you are thinking of her health.

To help you, I highly recommend eating some slider foods to make it look like a more normal portion.

[UK Cathy 977]

Rev, when you put out food put hers on a normal plate and yours on a side plate, the difference in portion size looks much less. I do this all the time at home and visitors have never made a comment.

[roundisashape 712]

Mom sounds like a sweetheart - hope you're enjoying your visit!