Mother's Day

[UnderTheNameOfSanders]

Does anyone else on here feel somewhat ambivalent towards Mother's Day?
This will be my 14th, but I never feel it goes well.
All I want is a nice card from each, and then some consideration on the day - e.g getting to do what i want to do, being offered occasional drinks.
But from eldest I tend to get cards that say 'from' not 'love from'. I never really get whether she understands it is hurtful or whether she just doesn't get social convention (though I tried to guide her over the years with any cards she wrote to anyone else). Or am I really still second best after all these years?
Younger does nice cards often with a thoughtful message too, but is a teen now and suffering from MH issues and needs her own world.
I haven't seen my Mum since August due to distance and covid.
It's not a day I am looking forward to. Again.

Thanks @Ted27. I'm not sure I'm handling it all that well but I'm giving it a bloody good try 😂

@Runner31, maybe next year you’ll be able to enjoy the mythical Mumsnet spa day with your own mother?!

@UnderTheNameOfSanders I am pleased that this year was nice! Maybe the tide has turned! I am wondering whether you can now do something now to show your appreciation?! That might encourage it to continue!

For me personally, I honestly don't want the shop bought flowers or chocolates, it is more that my dc want to do something, because they are still quite young. I am fully expecting them to forget in years to come. But at the same time, I encourage the flowers and chocolates because I think it is important to try to drill it in to them how important it is to remember these days, so that when they have partners in the future they will be considerate and kind.

@runner31 family day is a good idea, any sort of celebration is good, I think!