To be a bit annoyed that I have to remind my DH to remind my DC that its Mothers Day soon?

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Anyone else have this?

It is approaching and no-one has mentioned it. Yet again it seems like no-one will do anything for me unless I remind them. I have to remind my DH to remind the DC. Both DC are adults and both live quite a long way from us. Neither of them are Mothers themselves yet.

So this morning, as usual, I mentioned it to my DH and asked him to not to forget to give them that nudge and he said he is not going to this year. They are adults and shouldn't need reminding.

While I do agree with that, I also know that both my DC have full on lives and won't forget on purpose. It will simply be overlooked. If not reminded they are definitely both likely to forget and then when they realise they have missed it will both feel really bad. And I actually don't want them to feel that. At the end of the day they are both good kids. Just forgetful and busy.

But every year I do feel a bit disappointed that they are likely to forget unless prompted and I don't think its too much to get a card and some flowers once a year.

I’d like to add a perspective here. My mum is always reminding me about stuff like this. I’m 42. And whilst I’m forgetful, I never forget birthdays, mothers’ day etc.

It drives me mental that she still thinks she has to remind me.

Let your DC feel bad and hopefully make it up to you.

but decide do you want acknowledgement once a year or be part of their lives Ona regular basis.

This is a you problem. My children have been brought up knowing that mothers day is a racket and I don't need or want thanks for being their mum, it's my privilege.

I truly don't understand people who make such a selfish deal out of wanting presents from their children. It's crazy.

This is a you problem. My children have been brought up knowing that mothers day is a racket and I don't need or want thanks for being their mum, it's my privilege.

I truly don't understand people who make such a selfish deal out of wanting presents from their children. It's crazy.