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I'm having an amazing Mother's day because...

164 replies

Halfcupfull · 10/03/2024 15:16

There are always so many disappointed Mother's day threads, I wanted to create a positive one.

I'm having an amazing day because:

I was able to snuggle with my young dcs in bed this morning.

Dh brought me a coffee up, and the dcs drinks, which we drank in bed together. We played, laughed, and cuddled.

DH made dc's breakfast. I could hear dc1 complaining about "daddy's fried egg" and how it wasn't "Mummy's poachies." He ended up enjoying said eggs. All of the chatter brought a smile to my face.

I could hear their little voices downstairs, writing my cards out, and saying not finished, need to write or colour this, etc. They excitedly came upstairs to give me them, my 4 year old, so proud of his scribbles all over the card he chose. My other dc who is on the spectrum wrote it all out himself without prompting, was able to say happy mother's day, be upbeat etc, without being overwhelmed ( he hasn't been like that before, as usually hates any fuss). I was so touched and proud of him.

The cards meant the world, but on top of it, they proudly presented me with an M&S "Big Daddy" bar. This is a beast of a chocolate bar, like something Willy Wonka has made. I mean, come on, what is better than that??

I am currently lying in bed with a cup of tea, about to have a bath, with salts, and my new towelling robe dh got earlier in the week. I'm recently bereaved, so I had been a bit down.

What more could I ask for? I have a beautiful family. We're imperfectly perfect, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Anyway, I would love to hear why today is amazing for you, too.

OP posts:
Roundgreysoft · 10/03/2024 15:20

I had a lie in, a leisurely shower, my DD drew me some pictures of her riding a dinosaur. We had a gap in the bad weather and the sun came out, so we went to the beach for a picnic. Baby is asleep on me while DH walks the dog, then DH is cooking dinner (for the fourth time this week, not a rare thing for him to do)

RedBellEnd · 10/03/2024 15:20

Dp cooked an amazing roast

(adult) dd has cooked homemade scones with cherry compote and clotted cream to have for afternoon tea - she also got me a gardening fork and trowel and a beautiful card

(adult) ds got up early (unheard of) to get me a cup of tea in bed

We ate together and sat at the table for a few hours chatting and laughing

It's a Mother's Day I will remember (my own mother died many many years ago from throat cancer)

Stonehill · 10/03/2024 15:22

No one in my family has acknowledged mothers day and that is exactly how I like it. I have amazing wonderful adult sons who are frequently fantastically caring and generous, and I don't want them to feel obliged to spend time and money just because of the date, rather than because they have felt like it in their heart. I have always told them not to bother with cards and flowers for me ever, which are environmentally damaging and I don't enjoy. Both are away busy, one is participating in a sporting event today and one is abroad. I am having a lovely peaceful day lazing around eating chocolate and enjoying the rest, and enjoying not feeling any guilt from making my sons do expensive things for me. I am very proud of them both.

Thehop · 10/03/2024 15:23

I had a lie in and got lovely hand made cards.

my 14 year old used his own money to buy me chocs. Best ever

halfthesun · 10/03/2024 15:23

Sons have bought flowers, card plus bought a print from an artist I love. Currently making apple crumble while we all watch the rugby. Delighted!

DaBlackCatsAreDaBestCats · 10/03/2024 15:24

…I’m in the Caribbean

PrincessCalley · 10/03/2024 15:24

I ran a 10 mile race this morning, hubby got domino's for lunch/dinner, and kids are happy. In my pjs now chilling out. Life is good.

44PumpLane · 10/03/2024 15:26

I received a hand made breakfast menu followed by breakfast in bed of my choice, we have been for a family swim to on of the local pools that has waves and a slide, I'm now mooching upstairs having myself a cuppa and watching a bit of TV while my husband makes Sunday Dinner (he always does), and the kids are currently playing downstairs (unheard of.....although there has been some intermittent shouting)!

They made me some lovely home made cards and one of them made me a Hama bead doggy.

Lovely!!

Moier · 10/03/2024 15:27

@Stonehill
It's not a competition..
My family do things for me all year too.. but also on Mothers day/ Birthday.
It doesn't have to be on or the other.
I got a recycled card.
Nothing like pissing on other people's happiness .
This was a happy thread ..considering all the negative threads .
I'm well blessed with the love of my family.

BEE08 · 10/03/2024 15:27

My 4 year old DS made cheese on toast with Daddy’s help for breakfast in bed and OH made a coffee and brought me some new slippers, a cup with a heart on and a terry.s chocolate orange ( DS picked these himself from the shop, there were lovely.)

We then played a board game together, we watched Peter Pan and spend time with my DSD before she went back to her Mum.
OH is making one of my favourite dinners of Cottage pie.

RainbowZebraWarrior · 10/03/2024 15:28

DD made me a cup of tea and brought it to me in bed. She also bought me 5 bags of peanut M&Ms.

She's helping me make a chicken dinner now. Most of the stuff is 'bung it in the oven in foil trays' from Waitrose, but she's making up some pigs in blankets for us with our favourite sausages and bacon. I'm excited as it's basically like Christmas Dinner.

Stonehill · 10/03/2024 15:28

Moier · 10/03/2024 15:27

@Stonehill
It's not a competition..
My family do things for me all year too.. but also on Mothers day/ Birthday.
It doesn't have to be on or the other.
I got a recycled card.
Nothing like pissing on other people's happiness .
This was a happy thread ..considering all the negative threads .
I'm well blessed with the love of my family.

This is a happy thread - yes, I am very happy with my Mothers day too. I'm not pissing on anyone's happiness - you are the only person being negative

yutu · 10/03/2024 15:29

We were away this weekend on a mini break.

This morning my 2 DCs brought me cards and gifts they bought from school sale. DH made me a big breakfast. My DD7 wrote she loves me more than chocolate😂

Last Friday DH took a day off and we had a lunch date. He bought me a Liberty beauty kit. I also bought myself M&S mothers day beauty box as a treat.

anotherrainyday · 10/03/2024 15:30

My beautiful dog bought me a card ‘to the best mummy’ and a plant. I adore him and it made my day.

(I think my husband helped him! )

My adult kids are coming over this evening after they both finish work and I’m looking forward to seeing them. Both sent sweet texts this morning.

All low key stuff but made me smile and feel very loved.

Whattodowithit88 · 10/03/2024 15:30

Got spoilt with gifts and a lovely lunch. My kids also tell me they love my and get me bits throughout the year and treat me now and again, I think they should still acknowledge Mother’s Day. It’s not one or the other, all you’re doing is settting them up to fail with future wives.

Rocknrollstar · 10/03/2024 15:30

My daughter bought me dolly mixtures and mai tai and made lunch. My sone has rung twice. All I s well with my world.

Dahlia444 · 10/03/2024 15:32

Kids cooked roast entirely themselves, I got flowers and after eights which I'm sitting here eating. Happy times.

Teaandsympathy · 10/03/2024 15:33

Aww this is nice 💕

i woke up in ds5’s bed as he was up in the night with sore legs. Bless him. He was so happy to wake up next to me. Super cute.

i went back to bed for a bit and got woken up to breakfast in bed with cards and flowers. Took kids out to activities while DH stayed home and sorted the shopping and he’s now making a roast for dinner while I watch a film with kids. Dd made my favourite pudding to have after. Very happy 😊

PlantDoctor · 10/03/2024 15:34

Nice thread idea. :) I got some sweet gifts from DD and we're doing the rounds of our mums and grandmother. Afternoon tea booked soon (not today as I don't like massively busy restaurants!). DD drew some lovely pictures for me too :)

Pippa246 · 10/03/2024 15:35

My adult DD gave me flowers and a card with a wonderful heartfelt message - I’ve really upset her over the past few years with my alcohol abuse yet she’s still there in my corner, supporting me and believing in me. It made me cry tears of happiness (with a bit of shame mixed in) as I don’t feel I deserve it.

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 10/03/2024 15:35

My toddler made me a flower painting and gave me a lie in this morning and my pre-teen had made me two lovely cards and a Lego heart to display. She’s done a great job of entertaining the toddler today as well whilst I get jobs done.

DH is due home any minute from a stag do and has told me he will ensure I get peace after having the kids all weekend whilst 36w pregnant too.

My day has been good so far.

Cornishclio · 10/03/2024 15:35

I got to go out for coffee and cake with my two adult daughters and husband this morning. I got bought books, flowers, wine and a Nintendo switch game and cards with lovely words. We went out for lunch yesterday with whole family including DGDs and DH and DD1 are cooking a roast this evening.

We had a nice walk in sunshine this morning with DDs and dog and now in conservatory chilling. Also spoke to my mum on FaceTime. All in all a lovely weekend.

LardoBurrows · 10/03/2024 15:36

DaBlackCatsAreDaBestCats · 10/03/2024 15:24

…I’m in the Caribbean

You win 😂😂

lazyarse123 · 10/03/2024 15:36

I"ve had a nice day. My kids are adults. Dd visited and brought a lovely thoughtful card and some very nice gifts. Ds1 never bothers but he has mh issues so can be inherently selfish. DS2 gave me some money and a birthday card (for the record he's an idiot). We all just laughed about it.
DH never mentions it but I'm not his mother, he did used to help when kids were too small to do anything.

Globules · 10/03/2024 15:37

... because yet again I have seen my wonderful DS (19) and DD (17) work together in friendship and laughter to co produce a meal to treat me.

To me, the joy of watching my children be friends as well as siblings warms my heart. Perfect mother's day fodder for me.