What will you do tomorrow

[Andimtoomessy]

For Mother’s Day?

My first Mothers Day but as I’ve said on another thread I’ve told DH all I’d like is the Sunday paper and the chance to read it (as I haven’t done since DS was born). No other plans. I’ll FaceTime my Mum at some point so she can see DS, not bothered about seeing me.

To those who have lost children or Mums xx

Sorry to hear that.

My little boy will make me breakfast in bed then we are going for a day out to a country park with my parents 🥰

I am meeting my son and his husband at my mums with my dh and daughter.We are having an afternoon tea/picnic type thing so I will spend all morning prepping for that to transport over and lay out. It will be lovely just spending time together and catching up with lovely stuff to munch our way through. we don't do this as often as we should but when we do its really special to me to have everyone together.

It’s my birthday too. I’m planning on having scones with the usual with my DD. My son (doesn’t live at home) has to work so won’t arrive til after 8pm so I’m making a curry he can heat up and we will celebrate properly Monday with a lamb roast (my daughter is cooking it) and my son promised to do a Spring tidy of the garden. So Sunday - bit of lie in, brunch with DD, tidy/vacuum as visiting son is allergic to cats and we have two, dinner, movie with kids when son arrives.

I’m so sorry, that’s unbelievably hard. I’ll think of you tomorrow

Going to the pub with my youngest for a roast dinner, nom

Mothers' Day here (Australia) is the second Sunday in May.

As my mother and grandmother are no longer on Earth (but under its surface), I devote the day to doing the kindest thing I can for my adult daughter (42yo) and my daughter-in-law (39yo).

Most years this includes taking some or all of the kids off their hands on the Sunday as well as giving them a $AUD200 voucher to a spa and wellness centre or their favourite salon.

nothing special. No everyone has someone who makes a fuzz about it or makes it special so it's just a normal day.

Very little. Had a busy few days as was DD’s bday. DS is going back to uni for a few days at midday, and DD is going to her dad’s for Eid. I will be walking the dog (which is very tough for me on Sundays as I book a field and I used to go with my lovely friend and her dog, but she died 2wks ago). I’m not getting a takeaway or anything as I have eaten so much. Will ring DS1 and chill with the dog. I don’t really care much for Mother’s day and have low expectations, a card will do for me.

Nothing as far as I know.

DH is out doing his not-cycling hobby.

The Dcs are both ill and had a rough week at school. I told them both not to worry about mothers day because they get anxious if they can't think of something to do that is 'perfect' and they don't need to worry about it.

Besides- DH yesterday came home from not-cycling with a huge bunch of flowers and a bottle of champagne. Not because of mothers day but because the night before I had taken myself off to sleep on the sofa as he really needed to sleep due a long drive and I was coughing most of the night and he thought I'd gone over and beyond. That's more than enough for me!

I am hoping for some DC teen boy hugs though.

So jealous, my husband and I used to try and go at least once every couple of years but haven't been since 2020! Miss it. But the prices are horrific. Unless you use a cereal packet voucher. And we are only 30 mins away as well. Have a brilliant day. What rides are you looking forward to it?....

Well, it's Eid today for us, our Islamic celebration so I'm scrubbing the house top to bottom with the kids in the morning.....
I've got a load of vinted parcels I want to quickly do before we do party and presents. And just enjoy family time and eating :)

I'm feeling disappointed not to have received a card for Mother's Day from my son. He's usually very busy in his Church community and with his three children and their sports fixtures, but he's always sent one before.

Oh, well . . .

Exactly this. I'm always bemused reading Mumsnet at this time of year. Mothering Sunday has never been something I've known celebrated in the way I read about here.

DS is taking me out to lunch, anywhere I like apparently. I have warned him it will be busy. There is a nice walk with a field of llamas at the end of it so think we will do that and then go to a nice little cafe for a late lunch, by then most will have eaten so should be a little quieter. Just the two of us, DH will FaceTime his Mother at that point.

@Downtoyou My DD died a few years ago, there were times I thought I wouldn’t survive, I can now enjoy life again, it’s just a different kind of life. I would recommend bereavement counselling when the time feels right for you. Do whatever you need to do to get through these times. Much love.

Homemade cards from my DC, a nice breakfast, then DSis and I are going to see our DM for the Mothering Sunday service at their church. After that, back home and out for Sunday lunch at a local pub. Then I’ve got a hot yoga session booked and finishing with watching a film with DC (Mufasa has been chosen). I’m not actually that fussed about Mothers Day, but my DC love to make an occasion of it, which I realise I am very fortunate to have. I hope you all have a lovely day and sending thoughts to those who have lost children or mothers 🩷

Just not interested

Kids used to make me cards at school but they're grown up now and we've never made a thing of it at home.

It's just another Sunday.

Nothing different, normal Sunday. Fortunately I'm not at work so I can have a lie in but that's normal for a non-work day.
My mother passed years ago, I remember her from time to time as she was a good mum but it was years ago, life moves on.
Mothering Sunday is an unnecessary commercialism, and really, all this fuss over "I had a shit day, it makes me so upset" rubbish is bonkers. It made more sense in the Victorian times when girls went into service and were allowed home for a day, it makes no sense now.
And if you want a 'nice' day, just plan one for yourself whenever you feel like it. Don't wait for some commercial excuse to 'tell' you when you should be doing it.