Mothers day - feel a bit let down

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Just found out that dh has decided he will go for a "start of season" cricket nets session on Mothers day, from 11-3. Including travel time he will probably be away 10-4 at a bare minimum. It's a local village team.
I only found out when FIL, who was visiting, mentioned it. He didn't know that I didn't know, so dropped dh in it. Dh was there and looked a bit sheepish but has not mentioned anything further. I guess he's waiting for me to bring it up.
I have four dc's ranging from 12 years to 8 weeks old. One has Aspergers.
I will be left to look after them alone while he plays cricket.
My mother died several years ago, my side of the family live at the other end of the country so a day visit to them isn't practical. We will probably go over to the inlaws at tea time, as will the rest of dh's siblings.
I'm not expecting cards and gifts, but I feel a bit upset and let down that he can't spend the day with us. But if I kick up a fuss now and dh cancels his nets, I end up looking petty.
Just feeling a bit sad about it really. Am I expecting a bit much?

I think it was chandon who said about having 4 kids and not being able to cope with them.

Ime of being a mum to 4dc it is a joint decision and both parents are equally responsible for them.

I can cope with having 4dc on my own, and I do regularly as DP has to travel with his job but it is definitely easier with 2 pairs of hands especially when one of them is so young.

Where were all you lot last year when I was being vilified on here for suggesting that Mothers' Day is a pile of steaming bobbins?

Anyway, OP, I'd be more hacked off that he's arranging stuff at the weekends without consulting you, never mind that you have a tiny baby to look after. That's the real issue. Where's the respect?

If it means so much to you, TELL him you are having the Saturday off (fait accompli, no discussion, see how he likes it) (tiny baby issues to be taken into account, obviously).

You were vilified for that

Well you were absolutely right.

It could be worse you could be made to go out with your PIL but you would need to drive so FIL could have a drink. Or you could have to run after your DH because he had been on a night out with the boys and wasnt feeling well.

I am now a lone parent and mothers day is much better because we can do what we want to.

I am not suggesting you become a lone parent, just saying just because your DH isnt there doesnt mean it wont be a really nice day