Has Your Mothers Day Been What You Expected?

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I knew DD13 wouldn’t do anything & she proved me right. Plus I wasn’t happy when she woke me up as I haven’t slept properly in weeks & was actually managing a bit of a lie in, despite the clocks going forward. Still, it’s been glorious weather & I had a good catch up with DM when I took her daffs & card over. It was so hot we had to retreat indoors. DF had gone shopping but chatted to him when he came back. Looking forward to our Tescos Thai meal & more Greys Anatomy. We only discovered it recently & are binge watching right from Series One! It’s great to find something we both like. Oh & I treated myself to a bottle of one of my favourite wines. Having a lovely chilled glass right now. Cheers!

Pretty much. DDs attempted making me breakfast with various levels of success. DH took younger DD to rugby training, elder DD and I went for a run. Then I made lunch before DH returned to work for the week and kids went to play out with friends. About to curl up together for a film.

Would love to go out for the day but it doesn't fit with our schedule really. Really appreciated the effort DDs made with breakfast even if it went slightly wrong. They are only 9&10 so pancakes fruit and scrambled eggs was ambitious.

Nope. No cards, my eldest asked his dad to get me some flowers which was nice but I've never liked flowers and everyone knows this. Kids have played up all day and I'm sat on my bed watching Big Bang theory. It's the same every year so I just get on with it.

No, it's been shit actually

why did a she wake you up though?

It hasn’t been, but I’m a good way. DH helped DD make breakfast for me, DS woke with “it Mother’s Day, happy Mother’s Day” on his lips and we had a lovely lunch out with some very thoughtful gifts and cards from the kids. Came home and actually had a nap while DH did all the laundry. He’s now making dinner. I never get such a lazy day - it’s been lovely.

Sort of. Car broke down last night so not able to visit Mum's nursing home (by public transport it's 5 hours' travel). I don't think she knows the day but it doesn't feel good. A plant and chocs from ds which was very sweet. My last minute effort for MIL was at least delivered on the right day.

Yes! I have three teen DC. I expected (hoped) they would get me cards, and they all did (plus chocolate from two of them). I had a nice chat with my mum. Otherwise a normal Sunday. We're fairly low key on Mother's Day here.

They just about remembered to say happy Mother’s Day - they are 16,14 and 11 so I sort of hoped that they might manage to pool pocket money to get me a card or a bar of chocolate or something. That said, DH took the younger two to his mums so I have been binge watching Bridgerton on the actual TV which I never seem to get a look in at these days so it has been a lovely day really.

Mothering Sunday - perfect reason to mother ourselves.

No. But it’s because I have covid. My DC are with their dad, so had a window visit from them which cheered me up. DH got me some lovely gifts and is cooking me my favourite tea so not complaining.

SaxendaSummer to tell me her friend had tested positive for Covid so because I had given that friend a lift yesterday, I shouldn’t go to DM’s. Ok that was important information but she could have waited!

Yes, it was lovely. DS aged 8 had been excited to give me his gift he had made at school. A crafty card with the reasons he loves me and a colourful clay heart. DH had got him to make a Moonpig card as well and had ordered some Gower Cottage brownies - delicious. Football practice for DS this morning so no lie in, then after lunch we went to my parent's house with my bro and his family. Gifts for my mum and tray of cupcakes for all. Home and sorted roast for dinner. DS now playing out with his friends and cousin in the sun.

Not really but dh was ill this morning. We're off to the seaside next weekend instead. It's been a nice day though, like most weekends tbh.

I wasn't expecting anything tbh. My 14 years old gave me a box of chocolate and something very special. It made my day.

Yes lovely, I got the fab small gifts that I asked for and some bonus flowers too, my favourite breakfast in bed, out to the beach with the dog where we all had ice cream, a nap and now DH is making dinner while I watch the F1, I'm very lucky!

Better than expected.
Saw my younger son, not seen in ages, my other son and wife went for a posh breakfast, picked up, and ripped off home too.
Lovely atmosphere too

I've had a lovely day. Cup of tea in bed, cards, choc and flowers. Lovely weather here so we went out for a walk. Kids were all well behaved 👍

Yes. It's been low key but lovely. Dd(6) did a cards from all 3 kids, thanking me for all the admin I do
I'm under the weather and I've had a nap and done some decluttering. DH is cooking a roast.

It's been great. No need for a big fuss or anything. Just having my much longed-for DD is enough. I'm so happy to have her.

Yes - It has been spent with my 2 DDs, my DH and the dog and it's been lovely 😊

Yes! We went for a hike, my legs hurt and we’re scoffing pizza now. I love a day out, DS is excellent at walking, even really long distances. DP went completely mad with presents which I hadn’t expected (it’s not that kind of a day for me). DS drew a beautiful card for me and got me a bunch of flowers of his own pocket money. All in all, a lovely day.
I opted out of peace and quiet and me time of any sort because DP has been working really crazy hours and I really wanted family time.

I don’t have children so obviously I’m not a mum, however DP’s daughter arrived with her partner and teenage son, with a beautiful card, some spring bulbs in a plant pot and lovely scented candle, she gave me a big hug and wished me happy Mother’s Day. I feel very lucky.

My DS17 presented me with a card and box of chocolates. DH took me out for Sunday lunch. Not much you may think but it’s the first time DH has been out for 3weeks after suffering a moderate/severe stroke.
He is still not himself and we had planned to just meet up with one of his friends but when we got there he suggested lunch.
He lacks facial expression at the moment and it is so difficult to read his mood. It’s the first time he’s shown any consideration for me ( the stroke has affected his empathy) so it was the best Mother’s Day gift knowing that our relationship has hope.
Although he is physically almost recovered, emotionally he has a long way to go and I have realised that it is much easier to have an emotionally sound husband than a physically sound one.

Really lovely, the DC have been on their best behaviour and have just been a joy to be around.

I was treated to fresh bagels in bed, a lovely cycle this morning followed by being treated to late lunch at a dim sum restaurant which was fantastic.

We came home and ate all the dessert we’ve been baking which was also lovely.

Dp got me a beautiful bracelet from the DC. Surpassed expectations.

Yeah, it’s been just a normal Sunday. Our oldest is at his girlfriend’s, no card, present or even a text from him (no surprise) yet but our youngest has given me a lovely bag of fudge from a fudge shop in Cornwall, but no card. I’ve made dinner, made sandwiches for tea, no one’s made me so much as a coffee.

I always always make an effort on special occasions for everyone else, and it’s expected, yet no one thinks to do anything special for me.