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I have two DSs - 13 and 10 and am a single mum. My own mother died 7 years ago. I find every Mother's day hard - I miss my Mum, and don't want to sit in a restaurant surrounded by women my own age with their Mums and MILs. My boys, once they have given me the lovely cards and chocolates etc, are very reluctant to do anything with me (I like the idea of going for a walk, but if I enforce it, it invariably becomes a fractious nightmare, especially with the eldest, who can be quite challenging). They then get progressively more bored as the day wears on, as all their friends are usually doing 'Mum' things.
This year, my new BF would like to see me on that day (although he has totally left it up to me, as he recognises the importance of the day). Now I know that Mother's Day is really about the children, but mine really don't seem very fussed about it. I have approached their dad (with whom I have a good relationship) to see if he will have them, and he considers me to be selfish in not wanting to spend the day with my boys (I would love to spend the day with them; if it was a happy, enthusiastic time!)
IABU to choose to spend the day with my BF, if both boys are happy with that? I would obviously see the boys first thing. wise MNetters, what do you think?
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IABU to want to see my new BF on Mother's day?
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chickenwire17 · 17/03/2017 12:25
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