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To have had a lush mother's day so far?

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EsmeSusanOgg · 30/03/2025 10:11

Getting ahead of the many hypercritical posts.

I've had a fab morning. Still in my PJs at 1000. Homemade cards and crafts from my kids (6yo and 20 months). Flowers. And my husband made breakfast (poached egg, English muffin, spinach and the piece de resistance - homemade hollandaise sauce!)

Genuinely thoughtful, not horrendously expensive. Shows love and care from everyone!

My oldest made a jewellery dish with dried flowers at school. And a chocolate bar with a 'super woman' wrapper. I did give him the cash for the PTA for these (because he is 6). I'll also share the chocolate (Galaxy underneath) when I open it.

What lovely things have you had/ done today?

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TheNightingalesStarling · 30/03/2025 10:31

DDs cooked breakfast and brought me coffee (and DH tea).
13yo has painted a picture.
12yo made a card.
I got a couple of presents that I actually bought myself (laptop case and birdfeeder) but they wrapped them. (For full context here... DH has been away with work, I saw them and it was easier to buy them than return with DDs at a later time).
I also got a surprise silly present (100 miniature cows... dont ask!)

Its been lovely.

Chunkychips23 · 30/03/2025 10:30

My husband set his alarm to get up before me for our toddler, who really didn’t appreciate daddy being the one to get him. I ended up getting up anyway as I could hear them ‘arguing’ 😂 Appreciated the gesture anyway as DH is NOT a morning person at all. He’s also fed DC and made me breakfast.

Probably not doing much else today, as I’m heavily pregnant and DS number 2 feels like he’s about to fall out of my cervix, so likely a takeaway and DH will take DC to the park to burn off some of his toddler rage.

Rooroobear · 30/03/2025 10:28

What a lovely morning! I woke up early had a lovely brew in bed whilst the kids were sleeping. Youngest got up and made me some breakfast. I got ready and the eldest came in and made me toast and a brew. Lots of lovely pressies. Chocs, mugs and teddies plus a lovely homemade card and gift from my youngest. Feeling very loved. Takeaway for tea later for the three of us and it’s lovely and sunny. Have a lovely day everyone

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EsmeSusanOgg · 30/03/2025 10:27

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 30/03/2025 10:24

Like all Sundays, I’m on the side of a rugby pitch! With an hour less sleep!

Mother's day when they were little and before they got involved in grass roots sport was lovely!

have a great day!

Thank you! I hope the weather is at least nice.

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Setyoufree · 30/03/2025 10:25

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 30/03/2025 10:24

Like all Sundays, I’m on the side of a rugby pitch! With an hour less sleep!

Mother's day when they were little and before they got involved in grass roots sport was lovely!

have a great day!

On the side of a rugby pitch is my favourite way to spend a Sunday morning ❤️ hopefully you're at a decent rugby club that does bacon sarnies 😁

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 30/03/2025 10:24

Like all Sundays, I’m on the side of a rugby pitch! With an hour less sleep!

Mother's day when they were little and before they got involved in grass roots sport was lovely!

have a great day!

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EsmeSusanOgg · 30/03/2025 10:22

Love hearing about everyone's good mornings!

And thank you for the nice DH comments. He is absolutely great - I am very lucky 😌

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Hapeaglowb · 30/03/2025 10:21

Lovely day here, home made card and presents and a (non homemade!) gorgeous van cleef and arpels bracelet!

Wishyouwerehere50 · 30/03/2025 10:19

What a thoughtful husband. He is behind all of this. And it takes thoughtful adults to show children how to show appreciation.

I'm sure you do alot for the family and deserve it. 💐

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EsmeSusanOgg · 30/03/2025 10:19

Chipsahoy · 30/03/2025 10:18

That’s what Mother’s Day is with small kids I think and it’s the best. Excited children and hand made gifts, no stress morning and a lovely breakfast.

I’ve had from 6 yr old daffodils picked from the garden in a new vase my dh bought. Older children even got up and had breakfast with us. One made tea, the other made eggs. Perfect.

I love a hand-picked bunch of daffodils.

And 100% - a chill time, with family and excited small people.

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EsmeSusanOgg · 30/03/2025 10:18

TheatreTraveller · 30/03/2025 10:17

Happy Mother's Day, that sounds so lovely 😍

We went out to a farm shop yesterday for brunch, and saw my mam, mother in law and Grandma.
This morning I have had handmade and shop cards from the children, tulips, a little plant from DD from nursery, a heart mammy Keyring from DS. Then a beautiful card, some Lego, and the John Lewis Mother's Day Beauty Box from DH. I'm still in bed watching Greys Anatomy and they brought me Crumpets, fresh OJ and a Lindt Bunny with some daffodils for breakfast.

This afternoon I'm preparing a lovely buffet and afternoon tea for us to enjoy with a movie.

That sounds like bliss! Especially catching up on some Grey's in bed :)

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Chipsahoy · 30/03/2025 10:18

That’s what Mother’s Day is with small kids I think and it’s the best. Excited children and hand made gifts, no stress morning and a lovely breakfast.

I’ve had from 6 yr old daffodils picked from the garden in a new vase my dh bought. Older children even got up and had breakfast with us. One made tea, the other made eggs. Perfect.

TheatreTraveller · 30/03/2025 10:17

Happy Mother's Day, that sounds so lovely 😍

We went out to a farm shop yesterday for brunch, and saw my mam, mother in law and Grandma.
This morning I have had handmade and shop cards from the children, tulips, a little plant from DD from nursery, a heart mammy Keyring from DS. Then a beautiful card, some Lego, and the John Lewis Mother's Day Beauty Box from DH. I'm still in bed watching Greys Anatomy and they brought me Crumpets, fresh OJ and a Lindt Bunny with some daffodils for breakfast.

This afternoon I'm preparing a lovely buffet and afternoon tea for us to enjoy with a movie.