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

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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.

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BumpyaDaisyevna · 10/03/2024 15:38

DH and kids brought me breakfast in bed and an amazing curry cookbook saying I could choose my favourite recipe out of it and they will make it for dinner tonight!

Then I popped round to see my mum, in her card I said thank you to her for everything she done for me over the last half century (inspired by what my kids put in their card to me). She was very moved. We were not a demonstrative family growing up so it was nice to be able to express something finally!

NotForMeTY · 10/03/2024 15:39

‘and enjoying not feeling any guilt from making my sons do expensive things for me.’

Thats a pretty loaded comment and has definite whiffs of piss..

I had a long lie in me didn’t come down til 10am. My youngest two had both made cards for me and presented me with a huge bundle of daffodils with the hugest smiles! My husband made me some bacon and eggs and then I had a long bath with my favourite smellies (already had them they weren’t gifts.)

My older three weren’t here this morning for the first time ever, but I have been given some flowers and chocs from two of them since they got back, and eldest made me a pot of tea, and my cookery loving son is going to make dinner of my choice as he wasn’t here to do breakfast in bed for me this morning (that’s his usual gift, thought of by himself some years ago when he first got into cooking)

DH has told me he’s doing bath and bedtime today so I can relax and as lovely as it’s been not having to lift a finger today I’m twiddling my thumbs slightly now 😂

Globules · 10/03/2024 15:39

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.

In the nicest possible way, what on earth are you doing thinking cheese on toast is a breakfast food? 🤣

DaBlackCatsAreDaBestCats · 10/03/2024 15:41

LardoBurrows · 10/03/2024 15:36

You win 😂😂

🥳

Stonehill · 10/03/2024 15:43

NotForMeTY · 10/03/2024 15:39

‘and enjoying not feeling any guilt from making my sons do expensive things for me.’

Thats a pretty loaded comment and has definite whiffs of piss..

I had a long lie in me didn’t come down til 10am. My youngest two had both made cards for me and presented me with a huge bundle of daffodils with the hugest smiles! My husband made me some bacon and eggs and then I had a long bath with my favourite smellies (already had them they weren’t gifts.)

My older three weren’t here this morning for the first time ever, but I have been given some flowers and chocs from two of them since they got back, and eldest made me a pot of tea, and my cookery loving son is going to make dinner of my choice as he wasn’t here to do breakfast in bed for me this morning (that’s his usual gift, thought of by himself some years ago when he first got into cooking)

DH has told me he’s doing bath and bedtime today so I can relax and as lovely as it’s been not having to lift a finger today I’m twiddling my thumbs slightly now 😂

What so everybody else can celebrate having the mothers day that they want, but I can't, because what I want is different to what you want? Judgemental or what?

ancienticecream · 10/03/2024 15:43

I got a hug and a "Happy Mother's Day!" from my two little DCs.

We did a Mother's Day celebration yesterday by going to an RHS garden followed by doing some actual gardening in the afternoon. Ideal. Today's weather has been awful so we just went to the supermarket 😆

JustKeepSwimmingJust · 10/03/2024 15:44

XH isn’t here any more to ignore it.

This year DS 11 has cooked everything, including homemade scones for afternoon tea. He does love cooking, and while I sat I could hear him singing to himself while he did it. Feeling very appreciated and loved.

DarkForces · 10/03/2024 15:45

We went to the beach and my pre-teen turned into a little one again running barefoot through the surf and doing cartwheels!

Beckafett · 10/03/2024 15:45

My youngest was a terrible sleeper but is now only an early riser so I really appreciate early morning cuddles and I snoozed for a bit whilst she played.
Down for a cuppa and my eldest got up for lovely cuddles and some really sweet presents.
We've been to town for a wet walk and the bickering has been absolutely minimum.
Both went upstairs to play to let me nap (I've been away at a funeral and I'm shattered) and have just brought me cake and a fresh cuppa.

Lindy2 · 10/03/2024 15:46

I had a lie in. DH cooked a lovely lunch. The kids gave me cards, flowers, chocolates and Prosecco.

I'm quite content and happy. We've had a lovely chilled day.

Createausername1970 · 10/03/2024 15:46

Adult DS worked a night shift last night, but presented me with a card, a box of chocolates and a book before he went up to bed. He also made me a cup of tea.

DH is a late sleeper most weekends, so I had a blissfully quiet morning eating chocolates and watching the rom coms on Great! And eating more chocolates.

Tonight we are getting a Chinese delivered.

I am still in my PJs.

What's not to like 👍

Bestnotask · 10/03/2024 15:46

My son and his girlfriend invited us for Sunday lunch for the first time. It was lovely. I lost my mum last year so it was great to do something different.

NotForMeTY · 10/03/2024 15:47

@Stonehill No, it’s the comment you made that was quite obviously a judgement on how you think others spend the day (ie manipulating their kid into doing ‘expensive things’ seemingly against their will - but you knew that.)

Happy Mother’s Day.

Whataweirdsituation · 10/03/2024 15:47

It’s been a lovely day!

6am wake ups and snuggles with DS4 whilst we watched Madagascar (he wasn’t convinced that Mothers Day means mummy gets the remote, but we got there in the end and he ended up loving it!)

Then treated myself to a Starbucks whilst DS was at Stagecoach. Made some triple chocolate brownies and now DS is on a playdate so I’m lying in bed watching Call the Midwife 😂 Next up is packing for our week away starting tomorrow (love last min packing) and I’m feeling a Dominos for dinner!

Autumn1990 · 10/03/2024 15:48

Nobody has vomited and that a first for about 10days! It’s made my day
I got some chocolate as well.

ShortColdandGrey · 10/03/2024 15:48

My daughter, with help from DH, made me breakfast in bed. I got to listen to them giggling and singing along to some of her favourite tunes. She then joined me in bed, and we ate breakfast together. She gave me some lovely gifts and then helped eat some of my chocolates. I am now having a lovely relaxing bath while DH starts on tea.

MrsMikeHeck · 10/03/2024 15:49

My teen ds played really well in a sports match today. He’s talented but gets stuck in his head - confidence issues. Dh texts me game updates as my dc played better than ever before ( I was hanging out with dd at home). Really pleased for him. He trains so hard.

NeedToChangeName · 10/03/2024 15:50

Grateful to be able to see my Mum and my children

Createausername1970 · 10/03/2024 15:51

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.

She thinks you are, and that's all that matters 💐

Stonehill · 10/03/2024 15:51

NotForMeTY · 10/03/2024 15:47

@Stonehill No, it’s the comment you made that was quite obviously a judgement on how you think others spend the day (ie manipulating their kid into doing ‘expensive things’ seemingly against their will - but you knew that.)

Happy Mother’s Day.

I made it quite clear the I don't enjoy cards and flowers. And I have a huge number of thanks for that post, so clearly am not alone in this. I came onto this thread to celebrate, as others did. Instead of being allowed to celebrate my happiness, I am bullied. This is Mumsnet.

letstrythatagain · 10/03/2024 15:51

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.

Always best to do what you are most comfortable with but it didn't need to cost them any money. Glad you are happy.

tuvamoodyson · 10/03/2024 15:52

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.

I was able to both when my mum was here. Absolutely no need for anything expensive!

Tisfortired · 10/03/2024 15:52

It’s lovely to read all of these posts of happy Mother’s Days.

DP has been at work all day but ensured to remind my eldest last night about my card and flowers. Baby DS treated me to the latest he’s ever slept (coincidence on Mother’s Day? I think not he definitely knew.)

I came down and had a cup of tea and made pancakes before he woke up. Shouted eldest down for breakfast and he brought flowers and a card down with him, and also a picture he’d drawn himself. We made a Victoria sponge whilst baby had his long nap, and DP is bringing McDonald’s home after he’s been to see him own mum.

Not wildly different from any other Sunday but just a day to reflect on how lucky and grateful I am for my boys and my own mum.

GN637 · 10/03/2024 15:54

@Globules I used to eat cheese on toast for breakfast for most of my first year at uni.

manipulatrice · 10/03/2024 15:54

I came home from work to cards, hand picked books and a box of gluten free donuts. All organised between them.
So thoughtful ❤️