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luv2sparkle|1431316542|3874993 said:TooPatient, I am glad you had a good day yesterday, but am sorry that your mom makes it so hard. My daughter is mad a me today as well. She wanted to come over with her fiancé and drop off flowers and I asked her not to. Frankly, I just couldn't handle it this morning. When the day starts and it is obvious there are no plans, I have a hard time holding back the tears. My husband makes a half hearted effort. He asked if I wanted to go with Daughter and fiancé to lunch at Mimi's. I said no, because I really dislike Mimi's and the last time we went there for a Mother's Day brunch, it didn't turn out so well. Does it ever occur to DH that i might like to go somewhere I actually like?
Momhappy, I have often wished that the fam would make me breakfast but it never happened. They remember it's Mothers Day usually about 10 am, and I have been up for hours by then. I wouldn't appreciate doing the dishes either.
My 18 year old told me he had gone shopping for Mothers Day but I haven't seen a thing. I tried to give my DH a break this year and tell him exactly what I wanted way early. A couple of days ago, he said "oh I have to get the info on that thing you wanted for Mother's Day. I told him to forget it. It might have arrived next week sometime.
I really hope there is someone out there who had a awesome day, and their family made them feel so special. I would love to hear their stories and live vicariously through them!
NTave|1431347576|3875027 said:Im a single parent. I make my own fun. Yesterday I made waffles and bacon for breakfast for the kids(I don't eat waffles), did a little gardening and visiting with my mom, and then headed off to a beach to bike along the coast with my school aged kids. We stopped for a smoothie. My daughter bought me some lotion and spray from bath and body in a scent she picked out for me with her own money and my son made me a beautiful poem at school and a windsock.
We make the day really about enjoying each other, and I put away the regular duties of work, housework, school and just enjoy.
I found it harder when I was married and I felt that my husband didn't do anything to appreciate the day, but once that pressure was off, I have enjoyed it for what it is and I don't have any expectations.
I was hoping to get back last night to make dinner for my mother, but we got stuck in traffic, for hours, so I am celebrating her with dinner tonight. I gave her a braided hibiscus tree and a card as well.[/quote
NTave, your day sounds lovely! I hope dinner with your mom is wonderful tonight. I love trees with braided trunks!
diamondrnglover|1431333343|3875020 said:It was nothing special...youngest son and hubby had to work, went to my Mom's, did a little shopping and went to lunch. Then back at home I had to do dishes, laundry and cook dinner, my oldest son did come over, we had dinner not much in the way of gifts other than a bottle of wine which we drank lol, youngest got me a small bunch of flowers. Now do I do the same for fathers day, you betcha, what goes around comes around. One good thing about the day I spent some times going thru some old pictures, my youngest son is graduating high school in a couple of weeks and I needed some pictures of when he has youg.
My kids birthdays are always a big thing, but mine is usually pretty much forgotten and has been for years, its right after Christmas. Oh well.
I hope all you Mom's did have a great day![]()
I love that!baby monster|1431355177|3875087 said:I got a handmade happy "moth" day card from my 4yo. Something happened to "er" at the end. He probably got distracted as usual.
swingirl|1431364377|3875144 said:I am sorry for those with disappointing Mother's Days or unfortunate Mother experiences that taint the day. I probably had more than my share of disappointing "love" holidays but these days I take them as they come and don't expect too much.
Husband got up and cleaned the kitchen from the night before, kids made breakfast. I got a card and 2 vase-full of flowers. Going out to do something and/or going out to dinner was offered but my preference was for me to make dinner and then watch Sunday night TV. No gifts, no hoopla. I thanked my kids for making me a proud and happy mother (they are adults). I thanked my daughter for coming into this world quickly (fast labor) and thanked my son for giving me a painless delivery (C-section). I thanked my husband for getting me pregnant so I COULD be a mother. We all got a chuckle. I can't take any of that stuff too seriously.
bbziggy|1431393834|3875284 said:My Mother's Day is always bitter sweet. My mom has been gone 17 years and my mother in law has been gone 3. All 3
of my children live across the country from us. This year we decided to fly to San Francisco to be with them. All of them wrote beautiful wordy cards and gave me a beautiful picture frame that is to include a family picture taken while we are all together. I really did feel loved and special. Usually everyone is so busy with their own lives. I miss having them close by.This was a special year!