To not be happy about my £10 bunch of flowers from the garage...

[Niceproblemtohave]

Since my husband earns over £200k income (not a stealth boast but reason why I'm thinking this is just a piss poor effort! )

I know that tomorrow Facebook is going to be full of wonderful breakfasts in bed, beautiful bouquets, shiny happy people - and I'll be there with my £10 bunch of diesel smelling crysthanenums.

On the other hand I'm so so lucky to have the DC that I do (for many years we didn't know if it would happen or not) so most of all I will be feeling v v happy to be celebrating Mother's Day at all!

[browneyedgirl1974]

I had vomiting and stomach pains this morning and spent half the day in A and E. I did get some gresat gifts but I would rather my health.

[Whatthefoxgoingon]

What's your husband's salary got to do with it? I got flowers from God knows where and a homemade card from the kids. Certainly DH could have afforded diamonds but he knows I won't care about the expense, just the thought.

[Eliza22]

No card, no flowers, no cuppa in bed (I'd done 2 lots of washing by the time DH and DS surfaced! I'm not that bothered as DS (15) has asd and frankly, wouldn't think, unless he were reminded (several times ).

On the plus side....am having a lovely meal made for me and any moment now I know DH will bring me a love,y glass of my favourite red

[myusernamewastaken]

Ive had nothing so far from my 3 kids but i think my dd will come back from her dads later with something for me....like others have said....ive spent the day thinking about my own mum...she died 16 years ago aged only 52 x

[SukeyTakeItOffAgain]

How to indicate without outright heavy hints to indicate to my sister that I would LOVE to get a "favourite auntie" badge or similar.....

[RaniyaFi]

I had a champagne breakfast spilt on me by angry, arguing people - nearly smashing my favourite mug in the process - and threats to take the cat back to the shelter if she didn't stop sitting on the fucking stairs,

Basics there; execution - not so much.

[Acorn44]

Shinynewbed

I am in the same boat as you. However, this year, I decided to be more pro-active about the day, focusing on the positives of being childfree:

1. Banned myself from looking at Facebook until next week
   
2. Planned a romantic meal for this evening - lots of 'grown up' food - at a time that suits us, not DC or the babysitter
   
3. Did the week's shop today at lunchtime today knowing I'd have the aisles to myself (well, less busy than the usual weekend rush)
   
4. Treated myself to a decent bunch of flowers and a new vase just because I could, not because I felt obliged
   
5. Wore my favourite perfume and undies today knowing we could decide to nip into bed (or anywhere else, come to that) at any time we fancied and not even have to worry about contraception
   
6. Watched the tennis in peace, with no interruptions
   
7. Smiled as I looked at the carefully displayed 'Favourite Auntie' badge from my nephew.
   
   Have really savoured all of the above as (fingers crossed and jumping-through-hoops permitting) by this time next year we may even have been approved to be adopters.
   
   I know today's not easy, but try to hang in there

[SukeyTakeItOffAgain]

aprilanne I'm so terribly sorry to hear about your troubles this year, especially your husband's dementia. for you

[Perfectlypurple]

I don't have children of my own but I do have an adult dsd. She gave my dh £6 to get me flowers (she is away at uni) and has sent a card that hasn't arrived as she is so disorganised but she sent me a lovely text his morning telling me how much she appreciates everything I do (she doesn't have a good relationship with her mother). As she is so disorganised and has her head in the clouds I wasn't expecting anything so I am thrilled with the small bunch of flowers, the card that will arrive late and the heartfelt text.

[JeffreySadsacIsUnwell]

I've given the DC some air-drying clay for Mother's Day and asked them to make me a present. They're happy, and 2 hours of P&Q later, DH and I are both delighted . Best thing is I get another hour or so to drink a cup of tea in peace later in the week when I ask them to paint their creations!

[Czerny88]

I would give my eye teeth to have either a DC or a DH. I consider myself fairly fortunate to have a mum who is still around and with whom I have a pretty good relationship.

Count your blessings...

[Armi]

A £1 bunch of daffodils are so cheerful - perhaps suggest this for next time.

And just think, with all your money at least you can be a grabby misery in comfort. Who was it who said 'Money can't make you happy but I'd rather cry in my Jaguar than on the bus'?

[Bonkerz]

Hubby got me flowers and cider and cream cakes from youngest who woke me at 6am. 10 year old DD chose me chocolates and love heart sweets and then some polos too but she gave me 4 out of the 6 packs because she said dad only gave her £5 and she spent £5.50!
Teen has graced me with his company for an hour today but is due to order me Chinese for my dinner and We shall sit together while we eat. He's paying too now he has a part time job.
Must say though the kids have been good today and I got to shower in peace!

[sportinguista]

£3 bunch from Tesco for me, but they are lovely. DH works shifts so is tired and in bed. I cleaned kitchen and tidied garden. DS now has diahorrea. I am content.

I use this day to remember my own mum who died 25 years ago, Mother's day is a mixed bag for me.

To be honest happiness is what you hold inside not what you receive from the florists.

[aprilanne]

over this last year my middle son was rushed to hospital with a life threating illness .my youngest has been in hospital 3 times .with various things .my 49 year old hubby has been diagnosed with early onset dementia .so the fact my boys are still here and healthy is all the mothers day i need ..

[missmeg3leg]

Too upset to get angry but this is Mothers Day today for me.....

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/2585688-A-final-farewell-to-my-beloved-mum-tomorrow

[MyFriendGoo52]

I got a tshirt that doesnt fit.

And a card that ds wrote as dd wouldnt get out of bed.

Had to use mild restraint to get out of holds twice before 9am and i've lost the key to the knife cupboard so no idea what i'm doing for tea (( co owner of a 6ft, Autistic teenager who can be extremely violent )) also had to hide the flex off the kettle, he's having one of those days today so no hot water allowed. I cant even have a.brew.

So shame shit, different day for me. But the sun is shining and ds stopped himself from having a meltdown and has taken himself off to play minecraft so.i'm happy. It's just a hallmark holiday anyways. Do something nice for you. Could be anything.

[diymania]

shinynewbed

[isseywithcats]

so far today my mothers day has consisted of being at work this morning, then going food shopping, putting food away and cooking breakfast a normal sunday, off my kids my daughter highlighted my hair last week as my pressie, my oldest son has said happy mothers day on facebook, and hopefully my youngest son is spoiling his partner as they have a four month old son and this is her very first mothers day, i am happy that my children are good to me and show their love the rest of the year thats all i need and my kids know i dont like real flowers so they dont get me them anytime

[AliceScarlett]

Ugh OP really?

[FirstWeTakeManhattan]

Homemade card, a lovely kiss and hugs, absolutely perfect for me.

Another reason to ignore bloody Facebook.

Not aimed at you OP, just a general point!

[SoThatHappened]

What's wrong with a thoughtfully made card that the actual children have put time and effort into making?

dad still needs to tell them to do it if they are young.

[Pinkheart5915]

It's the thought that counts.

My hubby earns around that too and I'd be happy with £10 flowers

Surely Mother's Day is about being with your children more than flowers, I probably will get a gift or chocolate but I really don't care as long as I'm with my baby boy.

Who cares about what people but on Facebook.

[Shinynewbed]

I would kill for a ten pound bunch of flowers from my child for mothers day.But the reason I made a holy show of myself and broke down in tears when buying my Mums flowers in M&S today was that I can't have children. I was with my wonderful DH, who saw me looking longingly at the displays, and trying to help in his awkward way, bless him offered to buy me some- from the cat. Which just made me cry and made him feel awful. (It was a momentary blip I pulled my socks up and we went for a lovely lunch together) But still, I will be completely avoiding FB tomorrow, and posts like these astound me. What I would give for a homemade card with Mummy instead of Auntie or Godmother on it.

[GasLightShining]

What's wrong with a thoughtfully made card that the actual children have put time and effort into making?

Perhaps because sometimes mum isn't out of the house enough?

My DC could have taken so long to chose one in a shop they could have made one in less time

Home made or not home made the whole point is there should be thought in it