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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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Imissmoominmama · 09/03/2021 18:13

My three are all away and I haven’t seen them for ages. I just wish I could hug them.

I’ll settle for a phone call. I’m working anyway.

SendWine · 09/03/2021 18:14

A night off!!

Im a single parent with and almost 1 year old and I have said to my mum the only Mother’s Day gift I would like is for my DS to go and stay with her for the night. I haven’t had a decent nights sleep since before he was born. I long for 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep!

DoveOfPiss · 09/03/2021 18:15

What @PickAChew said ☹

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legalseagull · 09/03/2021 18:19

To be left alone. I want DH to take them out and let me have a few hours watching Netflix with Doritos

Bertiebiscuit · 09/03/2021 18:19

A lot more respect for women, especially older ones, equal pay, an end to male violence and sexist street harassment would be nice - and some Hotel chocolat 😁

Hesma · 09/03/2021 18:30

I’m a single parent so have to organise it myself. My DDs and I will be having afternoon tea and lots of cuddles together x

spababe · 09/03/2021 18:31

Both my boys are at uni. Not seen one since Jan 3rd and the other since late February. First mothers day without my Mum as well.
So I'd like a hug from each of them but not going to get it. However hubby is good at hugs and I will get all the things people with small children want eg peace and quiet, lie in etc. Count your blessings everyone!

81Byerley · 09/03/2021 18:32

@Ocsetldil I'm with you!

RidingOn · 09/03/2021 18:39

I want to see my sons! Together, talking to each other, laughing, messing about, enjoying each other's company. We haven't all been together for many months.

And, they texted me today to say we are all going out for a socially-distanced walk on Saturday! Going to bake a cake. Smile

Makingnumber2 · 09/03/2021 18:39

Handmade card from DD (3yo- so DH would actually have to organise this in advance...)
Lovely bunch of flowers
Cup of tea and toast in bed

RidingOn · 09/03/2021 18:40

It's allowed, by the way, in Scotland, two households meeting outside. So sorry for those of you who have to wait a little longer. Soon, soon.

CowCuddler · 09/03/2021 18:43

Nothing. It's as stupid as birthdays or valentines. Plus it's a British/Irish Christian celebration and I'm neither.

Obviously celebrate children's birthdays, just not adults.

HUCKMUCK · 09/03/2021 18:48

I usually tell my two not to get me anything because I’ve not long had my Birthday.

Adult DD has messaged me saying ‘I might have got carried away on Etsy’ (I do scrap booking). DS (15) has asked if I’d like a plant for my new at home office as we’ve just found out we’ll be wfh permanently at least 4 days a week.

Other than that, like lots of others I’d like to see my DD and my Mum and give them both a massive hug.

Londontown12 · 09/03/2021 18:51

I’d be happy having a cup of tea and a day relaxing ! I don’t think husbands or partners should be buying expensive gifts for their wives partners it’s Mother’s Day !
I tell my to children to spend their money on themselves Ds 21 does 😂 Dd 18 always spoils me because she likes to even thou I tell her not to x

Pebbles16 · 09/03/2021 18:52

To see my Mum

jobling · 09/03/2021 19:05

No big presents, just love and appreciation and recognition that it's Mothers Day!
A cup of tea in bed made by daughter or perhaps breakfast and a snuggle under the duvet where she tells me I'm the best the best mummy ever, followed by a home made card and cute poem. A bunch of daffodils and just recognition throughout the day, so no washing, cooking, tidying. A family walk, sunshine and a nice meal cooked by dp and glass of bubbles!

fluffiny31 · 09/03/2021 19:10

My 5 year old has asked her dad who is now my ex to buy me and her matching dresses for mothers day. She's had it planned for weeks. She had a list of people to ask for help if her dad wouldn't. Me I love homemade things especially cards.

SunshineCake · 09/03/2021 19:18

Some pegs which I bought today and a day off from cooking.

mumof2exhausted · 09/03/2021 19:23

A lie in, home made cards and no cooking all day.

Think that’s really sad that your friend expects actually gifts. Not really in the spirit of the day

sweetpotatopie12 · 09/03/2021 19:35

For my husband to think of something original and not ask me if I want to celebrate Mother's Day.

It's true we both think it's a commercially driven event but that's not to stop him showing his appreciation for everything I do.

He doesn't have to have to spend money, just a homemade card, a bath, a cake, and to not do any chores would be nice but he can't think like that.

When we were first together he knew exactly what presents to get me, 14 years later it's like 🤦‍♀️

Notenoughchocolateomg · 09/03/2021 19:37

Honestly? A long lie in, no having to make snacls or meals, clean up after everyone, a big box of luxury chocolates (that were calorie free), and then a big Indian take away once my children were asleep (again calorie free) that I didn't have to order or serve up. Just handed to me! Ooh and coffee made for me throughout the day. I'm a single mum and carer so its always me looking after everyone else and I'm exhausted. In reality I'll not get a lie in, I'll get the gift I bought myself and I'll make all meals.

diamondpony80 · 09/03/2021 20:02

I’d love some flowers, not a bunch but something growing. Lots of nice ones in the supermarkets at the moment. I’m not one for gardening but I do like nice brightly coloured flowers in Spring.

MazDazzle · 09/03/2021 20:05
  • a long walk with my DH and kids, without anyone complaining.
  • someone to cook for me.

Not remotely interested in presents, flowers etc, unless it’s something that the kids have made of course.

Fudgemonkeys · 09/03/2021 20:06

I'm like you, a call or card suffices. My 2 DIL and step son's mothers are horrible to them if they don't buy something expensive and go OTT. One mum even put a comment on FB Angry saying how miserable their gift was.

OhWhatFuckeryIsThisNow · 09/03/2021 20:09

Very rarely get M D presents. Adult ds will pick me up a flowering plant or flowers.
What I’d like is him to buy an Indian takeaway so no cooking. For anyone.
This story has gone down in family lore. About 20 odd years ago.Dh was working, he gave the kids a fiver to go to the shop and get me something. When he came in I said the kids had bought me a crunchie, wasn’t that nice? He went upstairs to find them divvying out the rest of the haul from Woolies.