Mother's Day next!

[Gemini]

Now February 14th has gone, the red heart shaped tat will be replaced by signs saying 'A Gift For Mum, on almost anything!

As I am daughter as well as a mum and grandma, my Mothers Day revolves around what works best for my mum. This means we haven't been out for family meal on that day (which we used to) for many years.
I generally host and do a roast dinner. 2 years ago when I was a few weeks post surgery and just starting radiotherapy DD2 took pity on me and hosted.

This year I think I will do an afternoon tea. I think it will work better, considering how little of the Christmas dinner my mum ate this year

DD3 won't be here of course. I will invite the other two. I don't mind if I don't see my DDs on Mother's Day. They are mothers too and it's their day. My mum has always made it clear that my place is with her on the day though, so I invite my DDs along too, to make it more pleasant

[Nana]

It used to be the same for me Gem. Funny how you miss what you've not got anymore. As you know mine could be a right so & so. No fuss at our house. I know they love me everyday & that is what's prescious & important to me.❤

[Gemini]

I agree Nana, it wouldn't bother me at all if I didn't see any of them on that day. Once mum isn't here any more I imagine we won't do anything as a family for Mother's Day.

[Nana]

Like you say Gem, our DDs (two out of your three) are mum's too. It's lovely they can be spoilt & have their day.💞

[Oma]

My DD used to make a fuss of me & MIL every year till I said no , she's a Mam also so should spend it with GS1 and Hubby let them spoil her , We often will go out for a family meal maybe the week after , I know they love me I don't need a day for them to show it

[Nanto2girls]

It doesn't worry me if i don't see the boys on Mothers Day.
They both work on Sundays anyway.
Although the eldest usually calls on his way to work with some flowers.

[Daisy]

With no mum or MIL to think about on Mother's Day, I don't really give it much thought, except to remind my sons to chivvy their own children into doing something nice for their mums.

I don't mind if I don't see my own boys on the Day. I don't mother them any more, but they should make sure their wives get a special day with their own children.

I remember one year when they were teenagers and being very teenagerish, Mother's Day arrived, and they hadn't mentioned it, which I didn't mind. So I thought it would be nice to do a Full Monty roast dinner, including their favourite apple pie for pudding. Just all sitting down for a nice meal together was what I wanted. They and OH didn't even wake up, which was ok, but by 1.30 pm, when dinner was totally ready they were all (inc OH) still in bed.

By then I was cross - I'd put a lot of effort into everything, even setting the dining room table instead of eating in the kitchen. I woke OH up and told him the boys' fortunes - they were to get up, eat their dinners and clear everything away by the time I got back. And I went out with the dog for about 3 hours. They were very sheepish when I got back.

[Gemini]

Like you say Gem, our DDs (two out of your three) are mum's too. It's lovely they can be spoilt & have their day.💞

I'm pretty sure we will see DD1 as her OH is highly unlikely to arrange anything!

[Daisy]

Gem, does DD1's OH need a gentle prod?

[Qwerty]

I have told my two not to come and visit on Mother’s Day it’s their day too, but they never listen and call just the same , or sometimes invite us for lunch they don’t take no for an answer

[Avo]

Our Vicar has asked me to organise a Mothering Sunday afternoon tea party. I have a small group of ladies I’ve asked to make cakes and sandwiches. There will be activities and posies for the person who does the ‘mothering’ In the family, this might be Dad, or Grandma or Step-Mum, or indeed it might be Mum. We will have activities for the children of the Village too. I’m hoping some of my family might come. I think it will be an enjoyable afternoon, fingers crossed!

[Gemini]

Avo, that sounds lovely!

[Daisy]

Avo - what a lovely idea. I'm sure it will be very popular and much appreciated by all the people who do the mothering.

[Plantaholic]

I usually get a card from DD but then she is only next door. My OH didn't encourage the children to do anything for me on Mothers Day, he didn't believe in it although I used to get a card for his mother. DS, well his wife might send him round with a card.

[Gemini]

My two daughters who are in this country want to take me out for tea one night, to celebrate Mother's Day
Looking forward to being with them, and my mum will be happy as she has Mothers Day itself !