All these posts about "entitled" women wanting diamonds and generally taking the piss are really horrible and not really what MN is about surely?
Its ok to be disappointed you know!
There will be some women who go over and above for their families and no one acknowledges that. A card, a few flowers, is that really too much to ask?
No my husband is not my child, but I am the mother of his children and its not too much to expect him to help them, remind them and encourage them. Kids, especially teens, are notoriously self centered so saying "They are old enough to do it themselves" is true in theory but not in practice. A reminder of "Dont forget its Mothers Day on Sunday, have you made mum a card yet?" is all it takes.
And sometimes being ignored on Mothers Day hurts because it is just another little straw on the camels back.
Frankly I think its disgusting that people find it entertaining to take the piss out of women who are feeling low, unloved and not cared for. Sure its become a Hallmark Holiday but that doesnt negate the feelings of a woman who wakes up tomorrow to just another day with a husband who doesnt think that her efforts as a mother justify recognition so buys his own mother a bouquet but doesnt help his kids do anything for their mother.