What would you like for Mother’s Day?

[slipperypenguin]

Mother’s Day next week - what gift would you love to receive?

To do a no. 2 alone.

I don't even want it acknowledged and will tell Dh and the kids that. My second without my mum and our first without mil. Just going to pretend like it's any other day. Luckily we will be busy, so hopefully will forget.

Just something painted or drawn by my very artistic adult children, but all I'll get is a text message.

I'd like for my recently dumped DD26 to be feeling better. For DD27 to be approved to adopt 2 rescue cats she has her heart set on. For DS and his partner to enjoy her first Mothers Day snuggled at home with their beautiful baby. Oh, and a homemade cake!

To be made a bit of a fuss of.

Actual plan is breakfast in bed (DS asked me yesterday what pancake toppings I like), DH will take DS to hockey then pop in to see MIL whilst I have a swim, then we’re having a takeaway and watching Mama Mia.

A lay in and not have to clean and get ready for the week ahead. Will get a lay in and DH has booked dinner at the pub which is lovely. My DD age 5 loves a themed day so will be very excited and have a card and maybe a small present/chocolate which I absolute love.

DD is taking me for afternoon tea with DGD. I’ll get a card and probably flowers from DS. I’m visiting him for a few days soon after. Seeing my DC and DGC is what means the most.

On Mothering Sunday I would like to see my mum but can’t as she is dead.
I’ll have to see my MIL though, the same as every year. I’d rather not, but don’t have any choice.

A card from my teens/adult DD and hugs and possibly a bunch of flowers… DH cooking a roast for us all including my Mum and Dad.

But the most rubbish thing is we all lose an hour sleep on mothers day… 😫

But the plus side to that is lighter evenings!

Why do you have to see your MIL @FormerlySpeckledyHen ? My DM is also dead. I’m still not seeing my MIL (who I do like).

@MinnieMountain because it would be considered rude not to. My husband will drop in with a card and present, and it would be odd if I didn’t go with him.

Can your husband not say "oh you know, finds the day difficult...[sad look]"?

When my mum died I spent 5 years Completely Ignoring the day. H still managed to get his mum something every time.

That’s really sweet of you to suggest that @merryhouse
I’d rather not draw attention to myself about it to be honest.
If there’s something in life that I find difficult, or don’t want to do, I just get on with it and try to think about other things or make plans for something lovely! Im there in body 😇

I’m in the same boat. One of mine has forgotten two years running. I’m on my own on Sunday. Not looking forward to it.