to not remind either of my brothers that it is mothers day tomorrow ??

[MrsMorgan]

???

Just spoke to my dad (parents are divorced) and he said 'oh i'll go and remind them'. I said don't you bloody dare.

They are 29 and 35, and have gf's so there is no way that they don't know, they just want someone to make them do something about it. That someone is normally me, but not this time.

My mum does know that I haven't reminded either brother. She said that she thinks their gf's should remind them. I said I disagree, and that they are old enough to sort it out for themselves.

My elder brother is on his way over here. He's not mentioned mothers day at all, but i'd be surprised if he comes empty handed.

Younger brother so far seems to have forgotten or just not bothered.

I hate the way women are expected to do and remember everything, but men can be excused purely because they are men.

Both of my brothers have alot less on their plates than I do, yet it is me organising them.

YANBU why do brothers need reminding
mine actually did remember this year which is a bloody miracle. i normally do have to tell them though.

i refuse to pander to this attitude from men the women are better at remembering these things. I think we just have better trained consciences. However i will not remind DH about any important dates regarding his family. If he forgets mothers day or his dad's birthday then they do not get a card. I wouldn't expect him to remember my mums birthday so why should i remember his?
It seems to be working because this year he bought and posted a MD card without any reminders from me.