When did Mother’s Day become such a big deal?

[Merryoldgoat]

I’ll start by saying my mum died when I was in my teens nearly 30 years ago so I get it might be me comparing Mother’s Day as a child to Mother’s Day as an adult.

However all we did was get her some nice spring flowers, a box of chocolates and a card.

We might have gone to my grandmother’s but it was pretty low key, no big build up. Same for all my friends.

I have two boys and DH will facilitate two homemade cards, a nice breakfast and some simple flowers which is perfect for me. DMIL is coming over so DH can make her an afternoon tea.

When did all of the big events that trouble people for weeks start happening? The number of people on here being given so much hassle has really surprised me - I always thought it was a really low-key day.

It's not. It's just the usual social media lie about your life thing.

@Tittyfilarious81 DD the Dilophosaurus hanging out with Rexy (bought for Xmas) next to my red wine, flowers and cards 😀

Hope you're having a nice day as well.

That's so fabulous, yes I'm having a nice day too thankyou . Happy mother's day 💐

My son made me something very sweet and precious at school and DH popped to co-op for some flowers and we’re having a nice tea with cake and hot cross buns.

Perfect for me.