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AIBU?

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I know I am being unreasonable and precious but really.

63 replies

Topttumps · 31/03/2019 12:15

Life is pretty crap right now. Dh has a disability and needs lots of help. I have 3dds 15 13 and 6.
Dh finds it difficult to visit shops so hasn’t been able to facilitate much.
The school no longer facilitate Mothers Day crafts. I was works so couldn’t take dd3 to make some stuff. This kind of thing is imporant to me.
So today has essentially been a normal day with the added pain of missing my mum.
Dd1 and dd3 said Happy Mothers Day and gave me a paper card. Nothing from dd2
AIBU to be crying in the kitchen about this?
We are going out for a meal later but I am still the one helping dd2 and 3 get ready. Dd2 has some sen.

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Footloose80 · 31/03/2019 15:54

It Is not dh that I am disappointed with. It is more about the kids disinterest. I know he did his best.
Anyway at least I don't have to cook for once.

GPatz · 31/03/2019 15:58

7circlemats

Hmm
LuggsaysNotaWomen · 31/03/2019 16:15

It is the dad's job to make bloody sure the children give their mum a proper mother's day. Children are selfish. Children take their mums for granted. That's why mother's day is a big deal for dads to make the children recognise the mother and be extra lovely. My DH has been poking the children for days making damn sure they get their heads out of their arses and their devices.

You have a DH problem.

This. As others have pointed out, the internet exists, I’m sure your DH has no problems ordering stuff when he feels motivated.

Adults need to model behaviour, especially for teens who are developmentally in a self centered phase. Your DH is as responsible for the parenting of your children as you are and teaching children what good relationships look like, which includes showing overt love and appreciation on occasion is his job too and he should take that responsibility seriously.

I hate the idea that showing appreciation is “spoiling” someone. We all need to feel seen and appreciated and it doesn’t take huge amounts of money or effort to do it.

The meal is nice though, I hope you enjoy it and I’m sorry about your mum Flowers.

I’ve had nothing today, not even a happy mother’s day but I too have a DH problem - shrug.

Topttumps · 31/03/2019 16:52

Thank you.
Well kids back doing their own thing and dh hogging the telly so maybe some of you have a point.
Going to chill with a book.

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Topttumps · 31/03/2019 16:53

Meal was nice enough thank you.

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contrary13 · 01/04/2019 07:26

Flowers and Wine (albeit a day late).

I suspect that most teenagers won't understand the importance of Mother's Day... until they become parents themselves. To us, it's a day where we either miss our own mothers, or feel taken for granted in whatever small way, by our own children - which isn't always their fault, because they're children, and need us for the small details in their lives! And even if our daughters become mothers, and suddenly realise how awful it makes us feel to be taken for granted (because they're then the ones being taken for granted by their own children!), our sons? Might never "get" it.

I'm a lone parent and have spent many a Mother's Day without even a paper card or a verbal "Happy Mother's Day, Mum!" from both of my children. This year, I had no choice but to go NC with not only my own mother, but my daughter, too. Which leaves my 14 year old son - who spent the day as he spends most weekends: plugged into a game on his 'phone with his headphones on. Luckily, my brother thought about how shit I might feel, and took my son out on Friday evening to buy a plant for the garden. But I spent my Mother's Day clearing what used to be my oldest child's bedroom. It's just another day, now. It has to be, else some of us would go down that path of self-pity and wallowing - which doesn't do anyone any good!

"... you are stressed and exhausted, and that makes you over-sensitive." and "You need some time to yourself."

^^This, OP. You need a break from the mundane chores that motherhood brings with it (I get the SN, because my daughter has some issues, too, which I've spent the last 22 years dealing with singlehandedly, and it is exhausting and lonely - even when you have someone else, like your DH, to share the mental load with!), and I hope you found some time/space to just breathe and think "it could be worse", yesterday.

Ihatehashtags · 01/04/2019 07:58

Yabvu!! You said yourself your kids are young and have sensory issues.

HotpotLawyer · 01/04/2019 08:08

OP: actually I do not think you are being precious. Depending on your DH’s disability, surely he could have facilitated the Dc to think about how hard you work for them all?

I am miffed by him hogging the TV I think!

Cafeculture · 01/04/2019 08:27

I'm really sorry that your DH didn't make sure your children got you something. He seems to have become so used to you doing things for him that he's become very selfish.
Your life sounds wearing on a day-to-day basis with little appreciation.

Now that the day has passed, can you have a talk to your DH about his lack of effort? You're his wife, not just his carer.

WarmCoffee · 01/04/2019 08:52

You are NOT being unreasonable. I agree that some posters here should be ashamed at giving a good kicking to a woman who has lost her mum and posted for support. Scummy behaviour. Sadness is not a competition.

You are helping to look after a disabled husband, another child with additional needs and a six year old to boot. Ignore the people who said you’re not your husbands mother (eye roll). He should have ordered some flowers or a photo card or something for you online. At the very least he should be getting the kids ready so you get a break. You should tell him you felt under appreciated, it’s not okay. I agree with cafeculture He seems to have become so used to you doing things for him that he's become very selfish.

GirlcalledJack · 01/04/2019 09:03

OP did you tell your DC how you were feeling?

Sometimes it takes a little nudge for teens/young teens to understand what a special occasion means to you and how marking it in some way is important.
If you were just upset and hiding away they aren’t mind readers and wouldn’t know how upset you were.

Do you think today might be a good day to sit them down and explain how you felt?

whitesoxx · 01/04/2019 09:24

I'd tell the kids how they had made me feel. I bet they have enough money for crisps or chocolate on the way home from school. They should have known to get you a card.

Topttumps · 03/04/2019 14:31

Feeling better as youngest did actually make me a card at school. Dd2 finally wished me Happy Mothers Day so feeling better. Also got reduced flowers from the shop.

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