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I’m happy with my Mother’s Day - add yours!

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mulchtheflowerbeds · 30/03/2025 16:57

Dh away seeing his mum who has not been well. All three kids provided modest but appropriate gifts - flowers, chocolate, nic nack. Dd made me a cup of tea this morning. I’ve made us a lunch I enjoy, had a nap. Now going to have apple pie and cup of tea. Maybe a little gardening later. Bath and bed. Bloody perfect.

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TeapotTitties · 30/03/2025 18:34

Adult DCs all came armed with presents and cards, for a lovely roast dinner cooked by DH.

Mind you he cooks a roast every Sunday and washes up/cleans down the kitchen so as he pointed out, every Sunday is Mother's Day! 🤣

EverythingElseIsTaken · 30/03/2025 18:35

I’m perfectly content. DD called me and we had a lovely chat. DS actually remembered and gave me a lovely hug. I had tea & toast in bed - to be honest I always have tea and toast in bed on a Sunday.

DS went to the shop for me when I found out the Ocado delivery was missing a couple of things.

DH and I spent a lovely day in the garden and now we’re just chilling while dinner is in the oven.

Neither DH or I have mums so it’s always a lovely relaxed day.

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 30/03/2025 18:44

DS and his partner have just come round with a big pile of presents for me - and he’s going to cook my tea in a bit. I didn’t expect the amount of stuff they’ve bought me, TBH.

Kickingasssince72 · 30/03/2025 18:52

Best one I can remember this year! My mum died three years ago, so last three have been really rough. DS17, bought a funny card, a pretty plant, Forrero Rocher, body cream and a candle, all by himself, DH has a tendency to go overboard with flowers etc, so it was lovely and low key. Went for a roast in the pub, just us two as DH at work, a walk along the beach and an icecream. Couldn’t be happier. Have been suffering with depression for a few months and it was a much needed lift!

BondStreet · 30/03/2025 18:54

We’ve had a totally low-key day and I have really loved it!

Breakfast in bed followed by a bike ride to the park, lunch at our local pub and then cycled home and we’re all in face masks, our cosy pyjamas and are stuffing chocolates the DC got me with a glass of red.

DC made a tonne of effort with homemade gifts and a lovely bunch of tulips, low cost but feeling really loved.

Hope everyone has had a lovely one.

Flidina · 30/03/2025 19:22

Had a lovely Mother's day, I have 6 kids ,adults and late teens, so lots of gorgeous well thought of gifts,and the usual wine ,flowers and chocolate, got taken for a lovely lunch by the sea too.The card that made me cry was from my 16 year old daughter, she has been home educated for the last 2 years, due to autism and social anxiety.Shes done amazing, but it's not been easy, she made me a card thanking me for everything I've done for her and letting me know how much her life has changed for the better and how she feels she can make the most of her future ,because of the support I've given her, needless to say I was very emotional!

Cheersmedears123 · 30/03/2025 19:27

I spent my morning hungover after a big party last night (which was very fun). DH kindly dragged himself from the bed to make me breakfast and then DS was dropped home from his sleepover. I took the opportunity for a long guilt-free nap which sorted me right out and I’ve had the loveliest afternoon.

DS and I went on a nice walk and then I sat in the garden with tea and biscuits in the sunshine. DH made a delicious roast dinner and now I’m relaxing with a G&T. Despite a very groggy morning, I’m very happy and content right now!

sprigatito · 30/03/2025 19:35

I feel very lucky indeed, I’ve had a lovely day. DC1 (at uni) sent me a garden centre voucher with a really lovely message. DC2 (a chef at a posh restaurant, so Mothers Day is very hectic) got up an hour early to have breakfast with me and gave me some beautiful solar lights. DH gave me daffodils, a nesting box and a new planter, then he and my dad took me to a garden centre to stock up on plants. Spent the afternoon planting them out, now chilling on the sofa while DH cooks dinner, and DC1 is phoning in a bit.

We’ve had a really shitty year, lots of stress and worry and both DC are dealing with serious challenges (and my dad has Alzheimer’s and moved in with us last May, so life isn’t particularly easy). I wasn’t expecting everyone to make so much effort for me and I am over the moon.

Ilovelurchers · 30/03/2025 19:37

Perfume, chocolate, nice card and taken to lunch by my 12 head old daughter. (Fair play to her dad for funding this even tho we are divorced).

At my mom's now, have given her her gifts and will stay the night.

Realise I am very lucky to have my amazing mom and daughter! (And an ex who is a decent co-parent despite the fact that we both have moved on years ago and have new partners we are very much in love with).

sheknowsitstoolate · 30/03/2025 19:46

I got a handmade card and a nice drawing 🙂

Hazelspostoffice · 30/03/2025 19:48

Hubby organised cute photo mug and handwritten cards from DDs (age 2+4) and also paid for me to get a manicure.

Went out for lunch with hubby mum and all the family.

Afternoon in the garden with DDs and then sofa snuggles and peppermint tea.

Hubby made a point of telling me about x4 times today that I was the best mum and it really was so nice to hear.

Couldn’t feel more blessed x

Roselilly36 · 30/03/2025 19:51

So delighted with mine, thoughtful gifts from my DS (adults) and a beautiful bouquet, champagne & chocolates delivered from DH. Who also cooked a wonderful dinner for us all tonight.

Roundaboot · 30/03/2025 19:59

I was feeling slightly miffed this morning as DS (17) slept in until 11am, so I had to make my own breakfast. I was hoping for at least a coffee in bed! But in his defence he was away until yesterday on a school trip and when he did get up, I got a big hug, homemade card with a lovely message and some really thoughtful gifts. Then we went out for a late, long lunch with my mum. Came back and I've spent the remainder of the day drinking tea and reading. It's been really lovely.

TeapotTitties · 30/03/2025 20:03

Ilovelurchers · 30/03/2025 19:37

Perfume, chocolate, nice card and taken to lunch by my 12 head old daughter. (Fair play to her dad for funding this even tho we are divorced).

At my mom's now, have given her her gifts and will stay the night.

Realise I am very lucky to have my amazing mom and daughter! (And an ex who is a decent co-parent despite the fact that we both have moved on years ago and have new partners we are very much in love with).

and taken to lunch by my 12 head old daughter.

Must take ages to do her hair! 🤭

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mulchtheflowerbeds · 30/03/2025 20:10

Good luck @Scrooby hope the baby arrives soon!

It’s really nice to read about all these nice days.

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wotsitallfor · 30/03/2025 20:14

Handmade cards from DC, coffee bought on a tray and flowers and chocs. Pub lunch with in laws. All very lovely. Lots of cuddles.

Savyonblanket · 30/03/2025 20:50

I was up early and walked my dog who then (with some help of my husband ) gave me a lovely gift !!! Nothing like the love of your fluffy child to start the day!!!!

church with my son followed by a glass of bubbly in the pub with him.

lovely presents and card and flowers from my son .

mu daughter woke up and gave me a hand made card and little pressies - really lovely.

simple lunch made by my DH for everyone

spent the afternoon sewing and watching tv as everyone chilled - all very relaxed.

kids joined me on dog walk whilst husband made dinner.

lovely dinner together and watching some tv together with wine and snacks.

totally lovely day - very spoilt and lovely to just be together as a family .

am very blessed to have such a lovely family .

hereismydog · 30/03/2025 21:06

It’s my first ever Mother’s Day and it’s been lovely 🥰

DP left for work before I woke up properly but sneakily put an ‘I love Mummy’ onesie on our 3mo DS before he left. He also tidied the kitchen and living room and walked the dog so we could spend the day just chilling at home.

Came home with fish and chips and gave me this card and gift ‘from’ DS. He doesn’t do soppy very often but when he does, it melts my heart because I know he means it! I’ve had a bit of a rough time since becoming a Mum and we’ve bickered a lot but this was so thoughtful and reminds me why I love him so much.

I love flowers and I love Lego 😁

I’m happy with my Mother’s Day - add yours!
RatedDoingMagic · 30/03/2025 21:08

Generally lovely, with minor flaws that I can live with due to not being a raging narcissist.

I admit, I bought my own chocs because I went to my favourite choccy shop to get choc for my own mum, and I could either get a 2nd box for me or accept my mum getting nicer chocs than me...

BUT dc acquired card, flowers and sorted breakfast in bed with no input from me.

Lunch at Côte. Yum. Then a fun family activity in the afternoon that I was really enjoying but sadly had to leave half an hour early and let DC & DH finish without me as there was a work crisis that required me to be at my computer, which I solved in literally 5 mins but it was too late to rejoin the fun. Boo hiss.

Compensated with ben & jerry's icecream on the sofa watching some tv.

I'm pretty happy with my lot.

RedRosie · 30/03/2025 21:23

Me too. I'm not even a proper mum, but had wonderful messages from my grown up stepchildren.

mrsfeatherbottom · 30/03/2025 21:23

I got a gorgeous handpainted card by DD17 (she’s a fabulous artist) and DD15 spent the last few days hiding in her room and crocheted me a lovely posie of flowers.

Myengagementring · 30/03/2025 21:30

It's been a mixed day but really lovely more looking back. I was sad this morning as DS12 barely acknowledged me and it was almost 10am before I got my card and present. Then DH told me he had left it to him to manage it all himself as he's almost 13 and DS upon realising he'd been selfish had learned a huge lesson and has been so sorry all day. He played his footy match, we had a walk then I was taken out for a surprise meal. So not perfect but a lovely day on the whole.

mamaduckbone · 30/03/2025 21:30

Dh made me coffee in bed and I had a lazy hour reading, teen ds2 appeared with a handmade card and 2 plants for the garden which he and Dh snuck out to buy yesterday, and willingly accepted a hug.
Ds1 messaged me and had left a card (he's at uni).
We had a lovely roast cooked by Dh, I made some scones and we went to my dbro's for a couple of hours this afternoon after a walk at the country park (both things willingly attended by ds) Drank tea, ate cake and came back to get on with my crochet and watch bake off.
I'm very content.

TheChosenTwo · 30/03/2025 21:33

Mine was really nice. Went for a swim first thing, got back to presents and flowers and cards from the dc, ds made me brunch. Dc1 at uni also sent some flowers which arrived today and added a card with my favourite photo of her and me when she was a toddler. Had a hot tub in the sunshine and then the mums and rest of the families came round for dinner. Dh and dc cooked and
cleaned up. Feeling loved and appreciated but they’re pretty good the rest of the time too. It was low key and lovely, just as I’d have hoped.

JassyRadlett · 30/03/2025 21:38

Mine was lovely. Avocado on toast and coffee in bed with gifts - simple and not OTT but what absolutely made my day was the teenager's gift, he'd remembered a small detail of a conversation we had on a walk a couple of months back and ordered a book that was specifically linked to the conversation we'd been having and the thing I said I wanted to learn more about.

I have been really paranoid about not raising boys who think thoughtfulness or giving decent, personal gifts is too difficult/a female thing. So the best gift today was that it's had an impact, and that the taciturn teenager had been so thoughtful.

(younger son provided two different boxes of chocolates that he knew I'd like even though he's not personally keen. So a good day all around.)