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MOther's Day .. its a pile of poo isn't it

49 replies

Twiglett · 24/03/2006 14:04

commercialised nonsense that means nothing

just had the misfortune to flick on to Loose Women (who the f' watches that dross?) with a bunch of b and c-list celebs wishing us a Happy Mother's Day because .. wait for it .. we do a fabulous and tremendously hard job

oh patronising twaddle Angry

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fuzzywuzzy · 25/03/2006 14:57

I rather like mothers day, now that dd1 goes to nursery I got my very first mothers day card made by dd1......then dd ruins it all by refusing to hand it over, saying it's hers, her teacher said soShock...bother.

WideWebWitch · 25/03/2006 14:58

I have 2 of the loveliest hand made cards from my two and a heart shaped tart from dd's nursery and dh and I are going out to dinner tonight, whoopee. I sent flowers to my mum but forgot to do a card. I think it's sweet if you ignore the commercialism

aelita · 25/03/2006 14:58

fuzzywuzzy, my DS did exactly the same, Smile

bijouxdeux · 25/03/2006 15:01

surprise, surprise! I agree with Twiglett.

Of course I like a 'thank you' now and again but not a particular day of the year, plus I didn't become a mother so I could be thanked at every turn - I did/do it because I want to and the rewards are immense - that's thanks enough for me.

(OTOH I do like a nice card Grin)

jenniferjuniper · 25/03/2006 15:07

i like it now both kids are in school/nursery and have come home with secrets for me .As an added mothers day bonus i get to watch ds in his first local league football match at 9 am tomorrow Smile Was hoping for a lie - in but never mind !

fuzzywuzzy · 25/03/2006 15:08

aelita, I tried bribing her....with baked beans (she loves them for some reason), the child ate the beans and held fast to the card...sigh

jmum6 · 25/03/2006 15:28

I'm looking forward to mothers day tomorrow because it's my first one. Can't wait - I'd better be getting a card or there'll be trouble..........!

Miaou · 25/03/2006 15:54

I once told my mum that I wasn't going to be told on which day of the year I had to thank her for being my mother and therefore she wasn't getting a Mother's Day present or card......oooooooh BIG mistake !!!!!!!!! ShockBlush

I really object to the commercialisation of it. (And I really really object to being told what to do - "today you will present your mother with a card/bunch of flowers/take her out for lunch" - grrr)

Dd2 started talking about buying me something for Mothers' day. I explained to her (QofQ style) what Mothering Sunday was all about - and emphasised that it was all about appreciating what your mummies do for you, not about buying things from the shops. She thought about that and I haven't seen much of her or dd1 over the last couple of days and there are notices on their doors that say "Don't come in - expecially mummy" Grin - so I think plans are afoot! Now that really makes my day Smile - that and the fact that no-one has put them up to it!

mawbroon · 25/03/2006 16:15

I may be wrong, but I was under the impression that Mothering Sunday was connected to Easter and was something to do with recognising the suffering that Mary experienced when they crucified her son.

Must google it actually and see what I find.....

handlemecarefully · 25/03/2006 16:18

Well I've been left at home with whingey 23 month old ds, whilst dh takes charming and delightful 3.9 yr old dd shopping for Mothering Sunday gifts.

I'd rather be out shopping with her (she's good company ...and we'd go and have a very civilised coffee and a cake) whilst he minds the nearly 2 year old!

HRHQueenOfQuotes · 25/03/2006 16:18

DS1 came home from school yesterday (I think - it is Saturday today isn't it - been working loads this wek so slightly out of sync LOL) with a lovely card that says "Happy Mothering Sunday" (something you can't find int he shops it's all "Mothers day"

CarolineLaLune · 25/03/2006 18:07

This is going to be my second-ever Mothers' Day as a mum.

The novelty has NOT worn off yet, even if I get a shop-bought card with wonky child-writing forged by DP.

Angeliz · 25/03/2006 18:10

I think its' lovely tooSmile
I had just better get a hand made card from dd1 as dp has been warned not to get me meaningless junk when all i want is a card. (like he did for my Birthday but it's forgotten now.......snort!!)

pebblemum · 25/03/2006 18:17

I love the effort my ds1(8)puts into making his cards and he always gets ds2 (2.5) to add his bit.

When I was a single mum my dad used to take DS1 out to buy me a card and present. I remember when he was 4 he bought me a pink glittery jewellry box, he had chosen it himself and insisted on grandad buying it. It still takes pride of place on my bedside cabinet. Before that i always got little odd bits. Today however ds1 asked to borrow £5 and was going to buy me flowers from our local co-op but then he spotted a football magazine and ended up buying that, how things change in 4years lol

blueteddy · 25/03/2006 18:27

My Mum is very demanding on mothers day & likes a huge fuss, so I am going round my parents house tomorrow with my sister & we are doing a lunch for her.
She had a tantrum last year because her card wasn't soppy enough!
This year I have had to go through the embarrasment of buying a Righteous brothers CD for her, so she better not moan!!

JoolsToo · 26/03/2006 15:03

how can she feel all warm and cosy about it though if she's stamping her feet to get it?

LadySherlockofLGJ · 26/03/2006 15:15

I am having a lovely day......................

Two lovely card from DS, one made at school, it has a cut out cup and saucer and it had a tea bag slotted in the front.Grin

DH did a yummy lunch, of Mediterannean food and a lovely bottle of wine.

DH and DS are now making a Pavlola [sic]

Sirloin steaks in a brandy peppercorn sauce with Garllicky potatoes for dinner.

God I am a lucky girl.

Blackduck · 26/03/2006 15:19

Had lovely card from nursery (ds has now dismantled it..) and two nice cards and books from ds (bought by dp) that made me laugh...
Had croissants in bed - then had to change duvet because of the jam everywhere and hoover the crumbs up!
Walked the dog, done the garden....
MIGHT get dinner made for me, but not holding my breath!

HRHQueenOfQuotes · 26/03/2006 22:24

I had a really lovely day.

Got in from work at 7.15 - and found a card and present on the table waiting for me - new jeans and a new top Grin.

DS1 got up at 7.30, DS2 at 8, then I went to church at 10 and played. After lunch we went to Currys and Comet to look at Fridgefreezers as my one is dying a rather rapid death. We've narrowed it down to 2 - a 'cheap' Daewoo - standard upright fridgefreezer, or a more expensive, but fantastic Sidebyside Samsung - got TONS of space in it - which means I can bulk buy meat and other freeable stuff so I and still have space for pre-cooked meals to store in the freezer for if I've been working and am too tired to cook in the evening.

Came home and went to bed, was woken up at 7pm as "they couldn't wait any longer for their dinner" - a KFC meal that DH had bought - complete with Rolo Icecream.

Now just chilling out on here before going to bed - and getting my lie-in tomorrow Grin

ThePrisoner · 26/03/2006 23:42

You're not allowed to buy cards for Mother's Day in this house - my dds are now ancient (oldest is 21), and the cards are all still handmade (sounds posh, but they are usually a complete hotch-potch). My eldest dd didn't do a card (says she's no longer artistic), but made me cheese scones.

RedZuleika · 27/03/2006 12:31

I can't bear the notion of mother's day. Or father's day or grandparents' day, for that matter (although I appreciate that mother's day has more history). Due to family matters (and the fact that I haven't spoken to either parent since New Year), I've decided that I can't be a hypocrite and for the first time haven't sent my mother anything. Looking back, I'm pretty sick of having been bullied into going home, buying presents etc on that particular day - with tantrums being thrown if the card wasn't expressive enough, or the present not big enough. Not to do so was not an option. I think they are so insecure, they have to demand demonstrations of affection on those days because they're not confident enough to expect them on others (although they promptly forget when they do). How much does that say about one's real feelings for one's mother?? I'd rather have bought her flowers or gifts at other times, spontaneously.

This was also my first year as a mother. And we definitely didn't celebrate it.

Ulysees · 27/03/2006 12:37

My mum, MIL and I went on a boat trip with meal yesterday and I took 2 mature friends who couldn't have children (though wanted them) Some may think this is strange but why should they be left out? They thoroughly enjoyed it and we didn't mention kids once, just chatted and enjoyed the meal. One of them would have stayed in alone as she usually goes to her local hotel to eat but couldn't bare the thought of going alone with all the mother's and families there Sad

Ulysees · 27/03/2006 12:37

meant mothers

PiccadillyCircus · 27/03/2006 12:46

Mother's Day had too much illness (mine and DS's) in it for it to feel very restful (although I did get quite a bit of sleep)

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