1st Mothers’ day As a single mum

[percy1979]

Mothers’ Day suggestions
So this Mothers’ Day is the first that it will be just me and the children (8 and 5). Never been made a fuss of in the past, so won’t miss that, but looking for ideas of something we can do that resets our “normal” and helps me forget how dreadful it was last year when he was vile and ignored us all weekend and then that evening I discovered his affair and that he had spent the whole weekend messaging the OW.

Lots of places have got Mother's Day things going on go to one of those? Often the mum gets in free 👏

Where in the country are you? Post that-without being too revealing-and posters can post lost of suggestions of where you can go for a mum&kids day out. Doesn’t have to cost much. I’m not one for an over priced book, in advanced lunch.
I’ve always been happy with a picnic in a country park, an activity kids enjoy and a packed lunch eaten in the car park. A late breakfast then an activity followed by an ice cream... as a mum I think mothers day is made by having a happy day with the DC that made you a mum. Even if it’s a walk in the park with an ice cream. Whatever you do, this Mother’s Day is going to be better than ever

I’m in SW London, no car as STBExH took it....
I was toying with the idea of Legoland - train there, I have Merlin pass so only need to pay for kids - but worried it may all be a bit much and we end up grumbling at each other!

I would keep it simple. Get cold pancakes or waffles/fruit and juice so the kids can bring you breakfast. Plan trip out that you can relax and enjoy.

Take the children to pick cards and small gift.

Hope you can have a lovely day

I agree, keep it simple - easy breakfast in bed together, out somewhere for some fresh air like a local park, ornmy kids favourite thing to do with me is go swimming at the local pool, late afternoon curl up together on the sofa and watch a film

I’m single too and to be honest my kids are happy just chilling and taking it easy, what they love is when I’m fully engaged with them and not having one eye on the housework lol

Enjoy your day OP x

I agree with keeping it simple.
Ask the kids to help you celebrate mother’s day and see if they’d like to make you cards and breakfast.
Maybe go out for breakfast or lunch? A picnic if it’s nice weather.
Or a walk even if it’s not great weather.

They normally doncards at school? my kids school does. I dont do anything special on mothers day (always been a single
parent on MD) but we might go out to dinner this year.

How about using the Merlin pass to go on the London Eye then walk along the South Bank stopping wherever you feel like stopping along the way? There's so much to see and do, I love the walk from there to the Tate Modern. If the tide's out you can even do some beach combing by the Thames.

I love the south bank idea, last time we did that was in Easter holidays on a last ditch effort from me to show my husband what he was giving up on. He spent the idea day on the William Hill website placing bets on the grand national....

You first need to stop reverting back to your ex, and think only of who your with now and what your doing now.
Your ex is the past and you may of done the same things with him but your now doing them without the stress from him. So that's a good thing.
I would do something you would enjoy to keep your spirits up too, like I would go to the farm, but wouldn't go swimming on the day because I don't like it.
So find something child friendly you enjoy.

Think of something you have always wanted to do. I'm planning on packing a picnic and walking up a mountain in Wales with my children. May be some people's idea of hell but something I always wanted to do. Then come home to a nice bath and having a movie afternoon with children. Won't costly me anything but get to have quality time with children and relax! There are do many amazing places to go if you live near london. Do something though you haven't done before so it's new memories. Xx

Go to Brighton for the day. Walk down the Laines, chips on the pier, go by train... perfect!

I’m in a very similar situation to you OP, even last year’s mother’s days were similar. Some great suggestions here that I will incorporate into my day. Thanks everyone