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Mothers Day

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Jollymum · 30/03/2003 07:44

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Mothers Day. Isn't it amazing, I'm the only one up in our house! By the way, did everyone remember to change the clocks? I got up early becuase our M. Day arrangements are really complicated and I need to tidy up and get stuff ready for school tomorrow before we go! The family are visiting a MIL, an ex-MIL, a friend who's like a Mum to us and then my Mum (who's my natural Mum, my adopted Mum died 17 years ago). Just a thought who everyone who's lost their Mum, whatever people say it never really stops hurting and I send you LOL and thoughts.
What's everyone else doing today? - whatever it is, have a Great Day!

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hmb · 30/03/2003 17:56

I had a super mother's day (sorry to all of you who didn't). Dh managed to phone me from the Gulf to send his love, he'd arranged for a card for the children with his mum, and while I was in the phone to him, the most beautiful vase of flowers and a box of chocs were delivered. I went out with MIL, 2 BIL and my SIL and the children for a pub lunch, and the uncles entertained the children so I could sit and eat my food, it was bliss. It all just makes me realise what a terrific guy he is, and how much I am missing him.

I hope the day improved for you all.

Claireandrich · 30/03/2003 18:00

My first mother's day too. DD is 1 year old next weekend. With a little help from daddy I got a card, some champagne and a box of chocolates. DD also made me a card at nursery last week. All in all a lovely day!

crystaltips · 30/03/2003 18:33

jac34
do you rent your family out by the hour?
My mothers day has been a totla disaster

HZL · 30/03/2003 18:36

Oxocube, I'm with you. I got nothing, although we visited my mother and MIL today with flowers, but dh hasn't so much as mentioned it. Ds is a little young at the moment, but dh feels its all too commercial anyway, so I don't hold out much hope for future years! I know it shouldn't bother me, so why do I feel disappointed?

chatee · 30/03/2003 18:52

I was the first to get up this morning ( 8.30 am ) had purposely let dd age 2 yr 7 months go to bed late last night as her Nanny and Grandad were staying over so that wasn't too bad, made dh a cup of tea and watched him lie in bed, drink it and read the paper!!!(something not quite right there.....my Dad made bacon butties all round and the dd went out for a walk with the grandparents....lunch at the local pub and then home for an exchange of presents etc...quite a happy mummy-a book "my mum is fantastic"(had dropped hints all week!!!)paper flowers dd made in nursery and two plants(that with my skills most probably won't see mothers day next year).An afternoon of gardening and then in for tea but what has made the day soooo special, at tea time without any mention and just out of the blue my dd said "happy mothers day mummy".I gave her a big kiss but she couln't understand why mummy was crying....sorry tears in my eyes again!!!Hope everyone else has had a nice day.....back to reality tomorrow

lou33 · 30/03/2003 19:34

I got a lie in, followed by a shop bought card from dd1/ds2, a card from dd2 that she made in school, with her very best handwriting inside, and a lovely poem she had copied. Ds1 made me a lovely card at nursery, and he had made his own daffodils from crepe paper and yellow straws . Plus a Thorntons mothers day cake which included 3 continental choccies!

babster · 30/03/2003 19:43

Same as oxocube, and just to add insult to injury, dd1 was sick all over the living room rug!

CP · 30/03/2003 21:30

I got 2 cards - 1 she made at babyplay class and the other dh bought yesterday. We both had huge hangovers from friends wedding last night (I got up to feed dd...) and then went to visit dh grandparents (we were staying with his parents) followed by lunch in a pub far away. DD charmed friends this afternoon, refused supper and we got stuck in a traffic jam coming home. I am going to bed now as I still have the hangover and feel like death warmed up (the wedding was great but far too much wine and it does not mix well with Absinthe)

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Janeway · 30/03/2003 22:54

lovely card c/o ds's nursery with crayon scribbles below a tissue paper flower and a hand print as a signature - dp also organised a cheary card and waffles with banana and fresh coffee for breakfast

sb34 · 30/03/2003 23:34

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oxocube · 31/03/2003 09:14

Glad so many of you had a nice day My d.h. was quite spectacular: as he had forgotten said Mothers' Day, once he realised, ie when my mum 'phoned to thank me for the card and plant, he completely ignored it and made no reference it at all. Needless to say, he can bloody well forget Fathers' Day

oxocube · 31/03/2003 09:16

Wink was supposed to be a smile! And to all those other mums feeling sorry for themselves, at least we have Mumsnet - better than a card and box of chocs any day!

DebL · 31/03/2003 09:18

I got a mother's day card LAST Sunday, but this Sunday DH,DD and I had a lovely walk along the river then a pub lunch. Went to visit my mum in the afternoon, then DH tackled the mountain of ironing instead of me for a change!!

Maudy · 31/03/2003 09:30

Too right oxocube!

My DP is useless when it comes to things like this. Every time he does it and every time I get upset. I know it's ridiculous and that Mothers Day is just a comercial reason for card and flower sellers to make more money etc, etc. But I dont give a s**t. I want to be appreciated, and considering I don't feel it the rest of the year I would have thought that Mothers Day would be the perfect time. I moaned about it all day but still nothing. No lie in, no treats and the most exciting part of the day was a trip to the garden centre to buy some saceteurs (sp?).

Other crap things he has done -

No birthday present or card. Excuse - my birthday is too near Christmas (Jan 4th) he ran out of money.

No Valentines Day card - No excuse.

Sorry to dampen all the lovely Mothers Day spirits but just had to get it off my chest.

Sometimes I don't know why I bother.

CAM · 31/03/2003 09:36

Had three homemade cards and one bought one from dd plus a bought one from dh. A box of my favourite chocs (Audreys in Hove)which I shared equally with dd and dh. Went to church where dd sang and performed a song with the Sunday school - that was brilliant. Dh cooked delicious lunch, I drank champagne and was lazy for rest of day. EmmaTMG, whatever floats your boat!

slug · 31/03/2003 09:50

I got three tantrums and a demand to be carried everywhere. Plus the little witch ate all the garlic stuffed olives dh bought me

JayTree · 31/03/2003 09:52

Know how you feel oxocube - only my dh does it slightly differently, although equally irritating! Every birthday/valentines days/mothers day he never ever bothers. Gets up late, doesn?t make any effort with housework/dd/breakfast etc. just look svery sorry for himself and tells me how hard he has been working and that he has had no time even for a break let alone to go out and buy me anything!! To top it off he acts so sorry for himself and feels "so guilty" that he expects me to feel sorry for him!! What is really sad is that I always let him get away with it as I genuinely feel sorry for him as he does work unbelievable hours. More fool me. So why do I take so much delight in remembering his birthday/fathers day etc.?? What a sucker - and, yes I do love him. (in his defence, he can be romantic at totally spontanious moments - just not when I want him to be)

eidsvold · 31/03/2003 09:53

I am not looking forward to father's day - I was thoroughly spoilt yesterday - Dd was on her best behaviour - despite waking so early. Dh spent the day being ' slave boy' as he called it. He was so tired last night bless him. But hey when do you get the chance to be totally lazy. Now I have to start thinking father's day.

BTW when is father's day in the UK??

JayTree · 31/03/2003 09:54

CAM - I want to be you - just for that one day a year. Sounds like bliss.

susanmt · 31/03/2003 10:14

I got a card dd (3)made at playgroup (on Thursday, she was soooo excited), then yesterday morning a card dd had made (for her and 14 months old ds) with daddy on Saturday (pompoms and glitter all over it) and a present she had chosen herself when they went shopping (a bath ballistic and a candle in a holder) and a bunch of daffodils picked in the garden. I ended up making the tea as dh was on call and out on Sunday, but it was a great day.

megg · 31/03/2003 11:08

I got a card ds made at nursery with some form of plant in a cup. I've got to remember to water it to find out what it is. I also got a Christian Dior lipliner and lipstick so I feel really lucky. I think its because in the past dp has forgotten my birthday (despite the fact its the day after his mam's) and he's never heard the last of it.

Philippat · 31/03/2003 12:02

Definitely wasn't everything I'd hoped for but maybe I was hoping for too much! Did get 4 cards, mind you, and chocolate eclairs were 2 for the price of 1 at the supermarket so it wasn't all bad!

star · 31/03/2003 12:24

Raspberrys to the ones who forgot.
Hmb .
The kids were up early to give me my gorgeous cards as they were so excited it was "my" day.Lots of kisses and cuddles.Had a lazy day doing crafty things with the kids in afternoon.Dh cooked a roast and washed up afterwards.Felt a bit panicky when he told me to sit down and have a rest!!While he did the housework!!Really nice it was.