Mothers Day, Shmothers Day?

[lairymum99]

Is it just me or is the whole Mother's Day business actually a bit naff? I mean, I'm all in favour of being appreciated for what I do all year round, and I am certainly not one to underestimate motherhood - but what I really really want for Mother's Day is some Me Time.

According to the calendar, it's XH's weekend to have the kids, and he's cool with that.

But DS (15) and DD (12) are insisting on making me breakfast in bed, so I am in a corner: Do I hurt their feelings by 'not wanting them' (their interpretation, not mine) on Mothers Day? Or do I smile sweetly and sacrifice one of my few weekends off?

Am I being a bad mum?

no not a bad mum at all!just in need of time alone, peace and quiet!my little one is only 5months so this is my first mother's day, and im so excited bout it!!but im sure by the time he's 12 i'l be wanting rid of him 4the wknd 2!! :D I say let them attempt on pampering u! x

Be grateful for small things - I will be spending it supervising ExH's contact with the DC

I'm sure you're not a bad mum but you're missing the point of mothers' day. Without them you wouldn't even qualify to feature in the whole thing. The tradition was that children who'd gone into service went home to visit their families. Are you sure this isn't a backhanded way of telling us how great your kids are without having to drop the cynicism?

I shall be gone to work before he wakes and won;t return till after he is in bed. I shall quite enjoy a day with out my child. I shall however be working with 150 other people children.

still at 4 hes bit young to care. I enjoy being told " mummy, I luv you" a few times a week still.

You have a point, sally. I know my kids are great (well, most of the time) and I love it when they show me that they love me - but does it have to be on Mothers Day?!

I know what you mean. I would like to go to a particularly pricey London hairdresser which has a cocktail bar. Before I get there I'd like a long lie-in and a two hour massage. Then to dinner at a fancy place with intriguingly witty slightly overweight adults who are never ashamed to order large desserts. But on Mothers' Day the children will be so excited with their sticky little cards and crushed daffodils I couldn't bear to think of their disappointment. Can you have some Me Time when they are next with their Dad and have your mothers' Day twice?