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Happy Mothers day! Come and tell me what you hope for from the day

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TheGracefulwhale · 14/03/2021 06:29

I'm breastfeeding an 8 week old so the chance of time alone or extra rest is slim!
DH lost his lovely nan 2 days ago too so, along with the pandemic and not being able to see our own mums, it's a bit of an odd one here.

So come and tell me what you hope for from today. I'll start:
I'm hoping to get to scroll mn a bit, cuddle toddler ds without him asking for another snack (won't happen but optimistic), cook a roast and maybe catch up on some sleep while ds naps. If dd is awake at that time though I'll hopefully get to watch married at first sight australia while feeding!

Your turn...

Oh, and happy mothers day to all, be it mums, step mums, dad's flying solo, nans, greatnans, and of course thinking of those who are remembering their mums today Flowers

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Tartyflette · 14/03/2021 06:33

A phone call. DS doesn't do cards.

StayIt · 14/03/2021 06:34

This sounds negative but I'm hoping for nothing then I won't be disappointed. My DP isn't really one for these things. I'm going to take DS to my mum (support bubble) and I'm hoping to get out in her garden to clean up the little house so DS can play in it as he loves it.

Your day sounds like a good one. I hope it goes to plan.

lms2017 · 14/03/2021 06:38

I hope for ....

  1. lock the bathroom door with earphones on so I can have a peaceful wee! And shower.

  2. Make daddy realise I'm actually not picking up a single toy today hopefully the trail of Lego already forming will remind him of this when he steps on it coming out the room from his nice lay in Hmm

  3. Cook a roast ,go for a nice walk, eat lots of chocolate.

  4. Take son to ride his pony , make partner do all the running along side while I walk along with a hot choc giggling to myself!

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CatBiscuits · 14/03/2021 06:39

Hopefully I can have a lie in and be brought a cup of tea in bed!

Much as I love my family I'm going to have a walk into town with takeaway coffee and cake on my own! It's been a full on week and I need a bit of quiet time to myself.

ApolloandDaphne · 14/03/2021 06:41

My DDs are adults and live 350 miles away. They have sent me cards and a gift. Apparently something else is being delivered today. This afternoon I am going to visit my DM in her garden. My DH is going to assemble and bench we bought her while the two of us chat and drink tea. I've not seen her since Christmas Day due to restrictions so I am looking forward to it.

BasiliskStare · 14/03/2021 06:42

Oh I think getting the kitchen table cleared and a roast sounds lovely. But 3 weeks ago I did have a big pot of long lasting orchids so I do not want any more flowers Grin

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TheGracefulwhale · 14/03/2021 06:48

I've just been given a beautiful necklace with the kids initials and dates of birth on... Except dd's year of birth is wrong.
I'm not even surprised, it's classic dh. In fairness, she was only a few weeks old when he bought it!
Thankfully they are on charms so dh can just order another charm.

I'm jealous of the locked bathroom door and coffee alone hopes. There's no hope of something like that for me!

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Themostwonderfultimeoftheyear · 14/03/2021 06:50

Well my DS who usually joins our bed at some point in the night and wakes around 6 is still asleep in his own bed!

I will be having cinnamon swirls in bed for breakfast and roast dinner from a local restaurant for dinner.

I believe I have a cross stich for my gift which I am very much looking forward to.

We will make use of our new ability to drive up to 5 miles for exercise and walk somewhere different.

MsSquiz · 14/03/2021 06:53

I am hoping that DH's mum survives the day (she has terminal cancer and we were told in November she had 6-8 weeks)

I am hoping that SIL1 holds her shit together while at her mum's (it is SIL1's birthday and probably her last Mother's Day with her mum)

I am hoping that BIL2 has pulled his finger out and makes an effort for SIL2 who does everything for their kids and he's does absolutely nothing but lose his shit at the kids constantly

And for me, I am hoping that toddler DD doesn't have too many meltdowns, we have lots of lovely cuddles while watching CBeebies and our takeaway tea is delivered on time
I also hope I get to take time to remember my mum who died 4 years ago and Mother's Day was the last time I saw her conscious

LynetteScavo · 14/03/2021 06:54

I will see my DM today as I'm taking her to a hospital appointment- it's going to be our special Mother's Day trip out Grin.

I know what gift I'm getting because Alexa announced to me what Amazon had delivered yesterday (I had no idea my Alexa bought in my account was linked to DHs account Hmm) and also DD has told me the boot of DHs car has flowers in it (that girl cannot keep a secret!)
My boys will be oblivious to the fact that it's Mother's Day and that's fine by me. Smile

Slacktide · 14/03/2021 06:54

I am going to have coffee and a pastel de nata in bed reading the papers, be given a bunch of tulips and a homemade card by DS, signed ‘The Warbeast’. At some point DH and I will deliver cards and chocolates to both our mothers and wave from the gate. We had a meal kit from our favourite restaurant last night.

yellowmelon · 14/03/2021 07:06

I had been hoping for a lie in... That didn't happen Hmm

Thecomfortador · 14/03/2021 07:09

I requested a lie in when Dp suddenly realised yesterday that it's mother's day and he's apparently done nothing about it. But I've been awake since 6.22 and two young children have colonised my side of the bed so I'm sitting here trying to summon the energy to go and make a brew.

So, low expectations really, and I feel it's more important to do something for my mil as she's helped us out a lot in challenging times recently. But, a little appreciation in the form of an extra sleep would be lovely.

Thatwentbadly · 14/03/2021 07:13

I’ve got it. First night I’ve not have to wake up to feed the baby! She is 20 months and for the first time she was happy with Daddy cuddles and no boob!

BreadmanAndCake · 14/03/2021 07:16

With you OP - breastfeeding a grumpy three month old so no alone time here either Grin

I just want lots of cuddles from my three year old, without being asked for paw patrol or being farted on!

DinoHat · 14/03/2021 07:18

My DH works away for much of the week but came home last night. So he did bed time and wake up! Then bought me breakfast in bed. I’m pregnant so just appreciate the long sleep!

HappyThursdays · 14/03/2021 07:18

My mum passed away many years ago and my kids are adults and live elsewhere. I got a card from dd already and she's handmade me a gift that she will give me when she sees me in a few weeks time (she's made a plant pot for me and decorated it). Ds I don't know...he is calling me later - he is a talk to you child rather than a think about you in advance child!

Autumn101 · 14/03/2021 07:19

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by my DCs - they’re 10 and 12 and have managed to sort cards and a present by themselves. My 12 year old also bought everything needed for an afternoon tea later today. DH is away working so I wasn’t expecting anything really with him not being here to nudge them along!

Mindymomo · 14/03/2021 07:20

I’m hoping for a quiet day. I miss my own DM who died 2006 and my MIL in 2017. They both loved Mothers Day. My own dear adult sons, one will have got me a few things, the other despite buying loads of things online, won’t have got me anything, doesn’t do cards. It was his birthday this week and I didn’t give him a card as all other cards he received, he put straight in the bin after reading. But I’m very grateful having my family at home with me, so many will be apart this year and to those I wish you all a Happy Mothers Day.

Barkleyspaubles · 14/03/2021 07:23

I'm doing a tip run. Giddy at the thought of a trip!

Dragon23 · 14/03/2021 07:26

@yellowmelon

I had been hoping for a lie in... That didn't happen Hmm
Yes me to. DH managed to ignore DS while he showered and got dressed so now I’m wide awake having got up to see to DS. He’s taken DS down for breakfast now but that’s not the point. Particularly as he got his lie in yesterday!
wendz86 · 14/03/2021 07:30

Well so far dd2 woke me up at 5.30 and dd1 spilt a drink which was my fault and i was told i am 'so annoying' so hopefully it will improve.
They did get me a new fluffy dressing gown and face masks so that was nice.
We are off to my mums (support bubble) for at home afternoon tea so that should be nice.

Bluewavescrashing · 14/03/2021 07:32

I won't see my mum, she lives 290 miles away and haven't seen her for 5 months now. But I've sent flowers.

DH took the DCs to M&S yesterday to choose nice breakfast things for me. So I know I'm having a fancy breakfast with a bunch of flowers! Happy with that.

Buckingafout · 14/03/2021 07:32

Was hoping for a lie-in. Boys arguing before 7, piano playing before 7:30. Cold cup of tea brought to me. DH still asleep....

noideabutstilltrying · 14/03/2021 07:35

My husband and I are separated but he and my daughter having been doing something to make Mother's Day special for me.

There are moo pig cards on the mantle piece so can't wait to see which embarrassing photos they chose.

Husband is then round later to make a fish pie with my daughter as it's my favourite. I can make it but as it's Mother's Day he said I should have it done for me 🙂

I have some good cheese and port for this evening 😁

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