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What does Mothers Day mean to you??

17 replies

Chipstick · 24/02/2008 20:39

My mum asked me the other day what I had planned to do for her for Mothers Day as she may be going out in the afternoon and didn't want it to clash - truth be told I haven't planned anything and didn't realise it was next weekend

Obviously my husband and kids want to do things with me but suddenly I feel like I have to arrange something for my mum.

We're not particularly close and I always struggle choosing a card - can't have anything which says 'thank you for all you do' or anything like that as she does bugger all for me.

I'm intrigued what Mothers Day means to anyone else....

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scanner · 24/02/2008 20:41

Was grumbling to dh earlier how I have to share mothers day, but to be fair my Mum does a lot for us as a family. I just wish we could have mothers day for me and grannies day for her. Am probably a miserable old cow.

notnowbernard · 24/02/2008 20:43

Well, this year it will mean me working, dp woking away, so my mum will be looking after the kids.

I think that's a nice Mother's day present for her...

It's certainly a nice present for me, her offering to help out

fryalot · 24/02/2008 20:43

well... it's a Sunday so I shall probably get up with the children and make breakfast for everyone.

Um... that's it really. Dp is not a great mothers day beliver

Thomcat · 24/02/2008 20:45

When I think of Mothers day I think of my mum, choosing her a nice gift and spending the day with her.

Don't really think about it being my day, maybe I will, but not yet. DD1 is 6, DD2 is 2 and DD3 is 5 months.

Kbear · 24/02/2008 20:45

It means a homemade card from the children, a bunch of daffs and a cup of coffee and toast in bed. That'll do me.

This Mother's Day is also my 40th 21st birthday so double whammy of cards and extra toast I expect!

Kbear · 24/02/2008 20:46

Oh and a big hug for my mum, some flowers and a card from me.

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Chipstick · 24/02/2008 20:47

Wow KBEAR - what a fab Mothers Day you'll have - a bit early but Many Happy Returns xx

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quint · 24/02/2008 20:51

A chance for me to tell my mum what she means to me, as I know I don;t tell her enough.

As for me, apparently I'm getting breakfast in bed, which will mean a messy kitchen to clean later but a very happy and proud of herself DD

PeachesMcLean · 24/02/2008 20:57

Sorry, but to me Mothers Day means another excuse to sell cards, can't get a table for Sunday lunch, TV adverts for crap CDs "the perfect gift for Mothers Day" ...

Can't be doing with it.

expatinscotland · 24/02/2008 20:58

It means I'm going to get two very cool mugs I'd have my eye on!

Kbear · 24/02/2008 21:15

cheers Chipstick!

mumblesmummy · 25/02/2008 15:54

I have the best mum ever who has done soooooooooooo much for me it's unreal. far more than anyone would expect her to do as a mum. I don't have any money this year, so she's said not to buy her anything, but I want to get her a little something and spend some time with her and let her put her feet up a bit because she really deserves it. I'd take her out for lunch but can't afford it.

I'm 7 months pregnant and my DP is getting me a prezzie from the bump which means loads to me I reckon he'll be getting me a Nintendo DS game so that I'm not bored in hospital after I give birth. Perfect

lollipopmother · 25/02/2008 16:51

A couple of years ago I went on holiday and left my card in the glove box, mum went ape-shit at not receiving anything, although to be fair she is a mighty pain in the arse at times and has purposefully boycotted my birthday (19th) and also screamed in my face that I wasn't her daughter blah blah (about 18). Anyway, what can you do eh! A couple of years ago I sent her a bunch of flowers and some champagne and she was so made up about it that I felt really guilty that I hadn't made more of an effort on previous years seeing as it's only once a year. This year we're going to her favourite restaurant (not cheap) and I'm hoping to get tickets to see Wicked at some point too.

sagacious · 25/02/2008 16:53

Not a lot
I don't see my mother
Its something my children enjoy, so if it makes them happy I'm happy IYKWIM

WinkyWinkola · 25/02/2008 19:26

My mum likes getting a card and whatever gift. I like to spoil her a bit in her old age.

I don't mind getting a card myself. I play along with the DCs but it's not really my bag. Valentine's Day isn't really my type of thing either but DH gets hurt if I don't make an effort.

I just think it's all a little bit phoney. But I'm happy to muster up enthusiasm to keep the troops content.

hecate · 29/02/2008 19:00

What does it mean to me? Bugger all. Like valentines day, and fathers day and grandparents day and, in the fullness of time, Hallmark will no doubt come up with step-parents day and cousins day and bosses day and pets day and woman who lives 3 doors down day and embrace your haemorrhoids day and ...

Why not all treat each other with kindness, courtesy and consideration all the time, instead of treading all over each other for 364 days a year and then buying a folded piece of paper costing a fiver because Hallmark tell you to. They must phone each other up every day and laugh their arses off.

Elkat · 29/02/2008 20:07

For us, it is a time for family. I will no doubt have a lie in and be treated to a special breakfast, homemade cards and a small gift from the girls. My mum is coming round for lunch, and then we are all going out for the afternoon. Nowhere exciting, just to a local forest or something. To me, it is time to enjoy each other and to appreciate what the other person has done for the family, and to show thanks for that.

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