Im sorry if you disagree, actually, no I'm not! 
I have just witnessed two friends of mine, on facebook say they have convinced their DH's to buy them an ipad for mothers day!! WHAT? 
Both women have 2 DC, who are all under the age of 5. Am I missing something?
My DS made me a present at school this week, its in DS possession, ready to give me tomorrow, I am SO excited. 
What ever this present is, I know its made by him, that means more to me than anything - it is something I will, without a doubt keep forever. Sentimental gifts/cards are what mothers day is about, or well, it used to be anyway.
AIBU to think anyone expecting things like ipads etc are greedy and have no appreciation for mothers day, its just about material items to them?
AIBU?
To think asking for expensive gifts for Mothers day is greedy?
MomaP · 09/03/2013 21:06
Now that my DC are a bit older, (13, 11 and 9) I get presents bought and chosen by them.
This year I got some eucalyptus bath salts from DD1, as when we had been in Spain last summer, we went by some gum trees, and I said the smell reminded me of Australia (I was born there.)
DD2 gave me some knee length sock with giraffes on them. This was because I love giraffes and because of a recent "in" joke between us about bed socks. (I am wearing them with some denim shorts - its quite a look!
DS bought me (well DH on his behalf) some Hotel Chocolat chocolates because he knew I would love them and that I would let him have some, as well!
They all bought a Jasmin plant to go on the dining table, as a decoration, and it can be planted in the garden when the weather is a little warmer!
They all made me handmade cards. The girls are very artistic, and drew lovely pictures. DS has loose joints in his hands, and so drawing is not his forte. He made one with paint effects on the computer.
I feel so loved! 
Sorry 'bout the boast! 
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Happy Mother's day all.
Could I please just point out that my OP wasn't to judge anyone receiving expensive gifts for MD, its ladies expecting, asking or in my friends case, practically begging for expensive gifts for MD. If H's/DC decide for themselves to buy their mother a iPad/car/spaceship... then I don't see the problem as much. I just cringe at the expectations some mothers have for materialistic gifts these days. Knock yourselves out at Christmas, but mother's day? Really?
Okay, for the poster that suggested she could "sniff" jealousy in my OP.. Im sorry, I am plenty happy enough typing on the ipad DH bought me for my birthday last year, to tell you how much I love the home-made bracelet DS made me today! Such a stunning gift from my beautiful boy. Not to mention the self accomplishment he felt giving it me Priceless.
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Damn must drop some hints for an Ipad next year
I got chocolates (which the kids ate), a berocca which made me laugh and sweet cards. I'm happy. And my mum is cooking a roast for us so I don't have to cook.
It's not MD here.
The usual form is card/breakfast in bed/wine/flowers/chocolates.
Everyone else cooks/washes up for the day.
I've hinted I'd rather like a tablet...
No harm in trying!
Today for mother's day I've had a few tiny kicks from as-yet unborn DC1. I interpreted them (correctly I think) as a message saying "thank you for the nice womb and placenta mummy, now go have some hot chocolate with churros as a reward". So that's what I did this morning.
Sadly I think DC1 is just a bit too young to understand what an Ipad is yet, so I didn't have an excuse to buy one of those as well.
DH took our DC out yesterday - DS, nearly 14, and DD, nearly 3, to a craft activity day. DS has access to these due to his AS. While there, DS made me a booklet kind of card. Each page had a photo or two stuck in - these were ones of me and the children in various combinations, which he had taken on his i-phone, and printed out. He even made the envelope out of gold cardboard! According to DH, what DD made was too random and messy to bring home, but she had a great time anyway .
Whilst they were there, I had long pampery shower, shaved my legs without a toddler-sized audience. Then went to town to the Boots Clinique counter, and made the most of Bonus Time. Got things I would have bought anyway, but nice to get the free gift, and DH would not have known what to get! Then went to local leisure centre for swim, steam and jacuzzi.
This morning I was presented with a treat bag (a tradition in our family for birthdays and the like). In it was:-
- A box of maltesers. This was immediately commandeered by DD who became Malteser Monitor, handing them out to all of us till they were all gone
- A bottle of lovely red wine, which will have to wait, as I have given up wine for lent. Something to look forward to!
- A big bag of my fav crisps - Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar Kettle Chips
- A girly magazine - Marie Claire, with a free gift of Neal's Yard Hand Cream, and a voucher for a free cut & blow dry (by signing up to their newsletter)
- And of course the card from DS, which was the best bit, and the best card I have ever had!
DH has shopped and we will all cook and eat together later. I have had a lovely Mother's Day weekend, and feel very blessed, especially as things have not been too great recently.
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Dd liked the Minecraft idea so much that when I got in she had made me a cake on the game and then blew it up for me.
Ineed I would have the rage over that too. Especially the 'It's not my job' bit. Your poor DS. 
It wasn't for you as such it was for your DS IYKWIM-to make him happy that he had got you something. 
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