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It's giving Pollyanna

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bananafish · 12/03/2023 19:15

So, my family have completely forgotten that it's Mother's Day. Not a mention, not a card, not a flower, in sight.

I don't know how you can miss it but apparently it's possible. Bringing it up seems embarrassing.

In my best attempt at resilience, and bringing a bit of Pollyanna to it, I went out earlier and bought myself some flowers and a bottle of wine and turned off my social media to avoid all the 'lunch at the Wolseley - feeling so spoilt!" posts.

I appreciate it's not a reflection on my parenting (or maybe it is) but my feelings are hurt. Justifiably or not.

To any other mothers out there who are having a less than stellar Mothering Sunday, I hope you feel better soon and the sting fades soon.

OP posts:
Emmamoo89 · 12/03/2023 19:16

Mothers day is next Sunday

NuffSaidSam · 12/03/2023 19:16

Mother's day is next Sunday.

EnidSinclair · 12/03/2023 19:16
Grin
callthataspade · 12/03/2023 19:17

Are you predicting what will happen next week?

evtheria · 12/03/2023 19:17

Felt my heart fall out my arse for a moment, thought I'd messed up with my mum, but yes it's definitely next Sunday!

GlassBunion · 12/03/2023 19:17

(Sniggers)

QueSyrahSyrah · 12/03/2023 19:17

GrinGrinGrin

tuvamoodyson · 12/03/2023 19:17

Oh dear….

bunintheoven88 · 12/03/2023 19:18

🤣

Tapenade · 12/03/2023 19:18

evtheria · 12/03/2023 19:17

Felt my heart fall out my arse for a moment, thought I'd messed up with my mum, but yes it's definitely next Sunday!

Yes, same, I had to double-check!

Rogue1001MNer · 12/03/2023 19:19

That's so funny. Flowers @bananafish

WhatWhereWhenHowWhy · 12/03/2023 19:19

Caused me a panic then! Do you know it's not Mothers Day?

Pixiedust1234 · 12/03/2023 19:19

Uh oh....😬

Hotpinkangel19 · 12/03/2023 19:19

Think you have got confused 🫤

HaggisBurger · 12/03/2023 19:21

Eh???

HereIfYouNeedMe · 12/03/2023 19:21

Haha oh OP 😂

ArabellaScott · 12/03/2023 19:21
Brew
Theimpossiblegirl · 12/03/2023 19:21

Whoops
You are a week early!

GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 12/03/2023 19:21

Fucking hell I came over all hot and cold then. Jesus.

HaggisBurger · 12/03/2023 19:22

Maybe they can buy you a nice wall calendar next Sunday 😉

ArabellaScott · 12/03/2023 19:22

I quite like the idea of a pre emptive huff, though.

Gingernaut · 12/03/2023 19:22

Remembering my brother who got a lovely card with flowers on it

Mum really loved her condolence card

Celebrate motherhood twice OP.

As long as you didn't say anything to the family, your secret is safe with us. 😉🤣

ButtonMoonLoon · 12/03/2023 19:23

Blimey this gave me a fright - the positive thing is that it’s got my arse into gear ready for next weekend,

HaggisBurger · 12/03/2023 19:24

ArabellaScott · 12/03/2023 19:22

I quite like the idea of a pre emptive huff, though.

Thank god she huffed not kicked off!

MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake · 12/03/2023 19:25

it's giving...someone who needs a calendar.

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