To get my DNs a chinese for lunch? Preparing for my sister's flaming

[IHeartKittensAndWine]

Been off sick since Wednesday. DNs had same bug and as DSis and BIL really had to be in work I've had them each day. None of us really up to much apart from hot drinks and watching films on the sofa. Heated up some Cov Garden soups for lunch for them yesterday and the day before. Today - realise at noon the fridge is empty. Can't face leaving house. So I call the local (very nice, very fresh) chinese and get won ton soups and noodles and some steamed brocolli.

Sis will be picking them up in a couple of hours. She is fanatical about healthy eating and I know she won't approve. I won't ask the kids to lie as that isn't fair on them. AIBU to tell her where to stuff it given that a) I was doing her a favour and would've quite happily spend the last three days in bed by myself b)It's not bloody arsenic and they don't use MSG and c) once in a blue moon won't hurt them?

YANBU

Nevermind you sis can you send some to me?

yanbu

None of your sister's business what you give them for lunch. You are allowed to feed them, just be sparing with the arsenic.

thank you all. Why the Lying? She'll be upset because I know they're normally allowed it.

Before you prepare for battle, wait and see what she says first.

Who knows, she may be grateful to you for babysitting.

Noodles and broccoli is healthy, and if, as you've say. thay've been ill, the extra salt will do them good.

tell her what they had, but not who cooked it. Soup followed by noodles & steamed veg. sound s fine.

Kitten... the was for your sister (if she flames you), not for you. You're nice enough to look after your nieces and give them a nice lunch, that's all. :)

Aha, thank you Lying . Wretched foggy sinusbrain. Giddy, that's a good point - I may well ask.

So noodles and broccoli are on the banned list now?

Direct your sister to the Maccy D threads and let her thank her stars.

I think your sister should understand that you are ill and your fridge was bare. You gave them a relatively healthy easy option within your limitations of being housebound with your DNs and not really fit yourself either.

You have done her a favour, looking after her children whilst you are ill yourself is the stuff great sisters are made of IMO, if she gets precious about food, I'd be pretty upset if I were you. My sister would get some firm words.

"I'm ill. I did what was easiest for me. Feel free to make other childcare arrangements if that's not good enough."

Her SIL hasn't actually done anything yet.

I know.

OP is fairly sure she will.

If she does, it's good to have a response planned.

If she doesn't, no problem.

I can't believe that she didn't send food with them, especially considering that you're ill!

I have to admit, that I would probably send a packed lunch or at least check that my cousin (who is as close as a sister) has enough food to feed the kids, and would probably ask if there was anything I could pick up for her on my way back to make up for not providing lunch.

I hope it goes okay OP.

Tell her that you ordered in a load of kebabs and burgers.
Then when she screams in horror, tell her the truth about noodles and steamed brocolli.
It will seem mild in comarison!

I have never used this technique [lying emoticon]

You've given her 3 days of free childcare despite being ill. What's not to like?

Blimey-you´re ill & have been looking after ill children?

She should have been bringing meals for you just to heat up.

And keeping your fridge stocked.

What happened - did you tell her?

She must have taken it badly...

another vote here for can't believe she didn't send some food for all of you (even if it was just soup and crackers and fresh bread for toast)