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What do you want for mothers day?

278 replies

KettleWentBang · 07/03/2021 23:33

Whether an actual gift or the gift of peace and quiet lol
I'm not one for gifts. I'm happy with a bunch of flowers.
A friend of mine expects and would be quite arsey about not getting what she wants. Her dc are of an age where her dh has to buy. She's got a huge list.
I then think I'm boring for just enjoying a nice bunch of flowers or something along with a lie in

This year I have ordered a box of cupcakes as my friend makes them. But tbh it's mainly just for an after dinner treat for all of us.

Do you have any special requests or wishes

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Ocsetldil · 07/03/2021 23:34

Brexit to be cancelled and we rejoin the EU. And this government to rot in a dungeon of filth.

slightlysnippy · 07/03/2021 23:36

Mothers Day Connie the Caterpillar cake from Marks and Spencer's Smile Oh and I do like a home made card from the kids.

Titsywoo · 07/03/2021 23:38

No gifts or cards just a nice meal with the family will do me

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slightlysnippy · 07/03/2021 23:39

I'll give up Connie if what @Ocsetldil says is an option.

ShoppingBasket · 07/03/2021 23:41

The house to myself. For 365 days now there has always been someone in the house. Just a peaceful few hours and not being asked for the 100th snack of the day.

PickAChew · 07/03/2021 23:42

Someone to remember.

Landlubber2019 · 07/03/2021 23:42

My list:

Card
Cake (homemade)
Breakfast in bed
Peace and harmony in the household - no fighting or squabbling
Flowers (daffodil or something from supermarket)

SquirtleSquad · 07/03/2021 23:43

A walk at the beach with a hot drink and some chips Grin

HaNNaHC92 · 07/03/2021 23:43

Personally I'd be happy with just a card from my two children (18m & 3yrs). I'm almost 8 months pregnant with our 3rd baby so a relaxing day of no cooking or cleaning and just some quality time with my family mean a lot more than a gift.

RMRM · 07/03/2021 23:44

To not have to cook or have any involvement in what is for tea. And a bunch of daffodils. That's it really.

RMRM · 07/03/2021 23:45

Or what Ocsetldil said.

AlexaShutUp · 07/03/2021 23:45

For my dd to be happy and not stressed about exams, worried about her friends. We're postponing mother's day until the following week this year, as she always likes to do something but will be midway through her GCSE mocks on the actual day.

I'd take rejoining the EU though. And some sort of return to normality please.

HarrietSchulenberg · 07/03/2021 23:45

I've told my children (teens) that all I want is a Pyrex glass measuring jug to replace the one that broke on Christmas day with hot water in (that went everywhere). I've begged them not to give me a Mothers' Day Prosecco gift set or similar. I'd be happy with a day to myself, though, TBH.

Walkingthedog46 · 07/03/2021 23:47

To see my daughter who lives overseas. It's been 14 months now since we were able to hug each other. Skype is ok, but not the same. Roll on international air travel!

SquirtleSquad · 07/03/2021 23:47

Or some Dick Lick with a tube of vagisil, the perfect gift to show your mother you care.

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ILiveInSalemsLot · 07/03/2021 23:50

I’m easy to buy for and I’m happy with toiletries, candles, plants and books.
But I also don’t mind if no one gets me anything as long as they acknowledge the day and make me tea, dinner and give me lots of hugs.
I’ll just order stuff for myself.

snowblower · 07/03/2021 23:58

A card & a hug. Maybe a bunch of daffodils

SleepingStandingUp · 08/03/2021 00:01

A meal, alone, in peace, with no sharing.

thelegohooverer · 08/03/2021 00:43

Cuddles and home made cards. Maybe breakfast if dh cleans up after them.

Midlifephoenix · 08/03/2021 00:46

My kids will probably make me breakfast (and hopefully clean up the mess after). I don't really care about making a deal of it.

Seasidemumma77 · 08/03/2021 00:54

Bunch of daffodils, cup of coffee in morning, and to speak on phone with older 2 dc who don't live at home. Would like to get home from work and younger 2 dc to have loaded dishwasher. I know, I'm asking for far too much!

Manzanilla55 · 08/03/2021 06:36

A quiet ds. A bit of a long shot as d's will be 16 that day. I know he bought me a card and will pay for some flowers I will buy in Lidl that morning when I do the weekly shop.

Themostwonderfultimeoftheyear · 08/03/2021 06:42

I know that DS has got me a cross stitch stitch a long which I really wanted so very excited for that. I know he has also got a card and is planning to bring me breakfast in bed. He has also stated that I am forbidden from doing any housework on the day :)

I just need to decide on what I want for dinner so DH can order it.

On the day I hope it is sunny so we can have a nice walk as a family and then I will want time to work on my cross stitch.

Avaganda · 08/03/2021 06:43

Some time to myself. I won't get it Sad

HelenaJustina · 08/03/2021 06:48

Peace and no squabbling or complaining at me.
Homemade cards
Daffodils

Honestly not bothered about anything else!

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