What do you want for mothers day?

[KettleWentBang]

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

My dd usually informs her dad of what to buy me for every occasion she always picks wonderful gifts but usually expensive.. I'm due ds in April so have asked that instead of an over expensive gift such as shoes or a bag they wait and get me 2 sessions with a personal trainer as this will massively help with my wellbeing physical and mental when ds arrives x

I'd rather DD didn't spend her money on me and saved it all for her new home with the boyfriend, but judging by her excitement and giggles every time she tells me, 'I can't wait to give you your present!' whatever she's got me is making her very happy!

That's enough for me.

I'm going to make myself a cake. My brother sends me flowers signed from my daughter and the dog

@Seafog

I'm going big this year, I've asked for an 800.00 dollar kayak, totally willing to make it a splitsy with my birthday... we'll see what happens

I didn't think I would smile today let alone laugh. Thank you.

A lie in
A homemade gift
Lots of cuddles

Nothing! It's a ridiculously hyped holiday designed to sow discontent.

For my eldest to remember. Last year he forgot which broke my heart a smidgen.

For my two youngest to not fall out. To not have to make any decisions about food. Or clothes. Or anything. Some hot coffee. Some peace.

@sairbair. not even kidding, I put the request in this weekend. Also, I am the first to hold my hand up and say I am a very expensive pet to keep

Takeaway and a cup of tea

Nothing, I think Mothers Day is another con along with Fathers day and Valentines day. If the kids make a card at school that is lovely but I wouldn't expect anything. My mum is exactly the same she has never wanted anything from us, DH's mum on the other hand wants cards, chocolates, flowers, presents!

An hour of piece for me to knit or sew

Just a nice walk, or a games afternoon and someone else cooking a delicious meal. Its not a day we ever really celebrated as children. My dh has always been really good to make sure my dc make it a special day and I always get a gift but its usually homemade or some chocs or similar. I just want to relax with my family. I would also really love to see my mum this mothers day but that won't be happening ☹

A lie in for the first time in 2 and a half years. A few hours peace so I can switch off, yet I know I’m already asking too much haha.

I would like to sit down to lunch with my 5 children and partners if they wished to bring . What will happen none of the above ☹️

Single mum here so I'll be getting what they make at school. Good job I'm not into anything fancy! Just want cuddles, some time outside in the sunshine and that's it really.

Someone i was at school with is an amazing artist and illustrator. She has an etsy store where she sells prints and stuff so I've requested one on those. I'm lucky because after 3 years of disastrous gifts, my dh learnt his lesson and now asks me what I'd like!

I'd like not to have to pretend I don't care when my sons either forget or choose to ignore it. They will have an excuse this year because I have a big (and horrible) birthday the following week. Obviously what I'd really like is to see them but a phone call and message that I'm loved would mean a lot.

A card and a fan, im SOOOOOO hot!

One of my 'wants' is like asking for the moon to be square 😅

I would love for my partner & 20yr old DD to be able to spend 5 mins in the same room without the eye daggers! It's been 6yrs since they had a proper conversation.

My other want IS achievable it just won't happen. Dinner cooked for me with no input of what we're having.

I'm not bothered about a card or flowers. I do get them for my mum though

It’s the only time now that I get upset over losing my Mum. You’d have thought after 39 years I’d get over it. But my 2 son’s won’t remember, and there is so much commercialism these days that I can’t ignore it. This year I’m going out by myself to a garden about 100 miles away, on my own without telling anyone. Let’s see how the family like it being left out of my plans for my enjoyment on my day..
Yes. I’m feeling sorry for myself.

I’ve ordered myself a big box of gourmet brownies and I will not be sharing them. Very excited!

I know I can't have what I want which is to see my (adult) child. Not seen for over a year due to living in different areas with different restrictions at various times. Will probably have a wee cry and look through old photos.

A card- (or anything) from my daughter.

This year Covid has actually done me one favour. It's closed the gift shop in which I work every Sunday as I can't make ends meet on what I earn from my Monday to Friday job, and given me 80% of my shop wages.
For the first Mothering Sunday in 7 years I'm going to put my feet up, get a take away Sunday lunch from a local hotel and take a walk with my DD if the weather is good. Bliss! I want nothing more. 😊