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I Forget Sunday Is Mother's Day.

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Thu, 06 May 2021 21:15:05 GMT

Mom is gone so I pay no attention to the holiday.

I am 70 yrs. old and don't need or want a darn thing. I gave my kids orders years ago not to spend their money on me. I will see them on Sunday and have a nice visit.

It was fun when the kids were small and did the handmade cards and gifts.

Anyone else not get all excited about Mother's Day?

In my 30s I worked at a restaurant and grew to hate most holidays.

Re: I Forget Sunday Is Mother's Day.

chickenbutt — Thu, 06 May 2021 21:18:39 GMT

I don't, either. For me, it just because my so-called mother is a horrible, cruel, HORRIBLE person and I have absolutely no respect for her, not to mention any kind of like or love.

Also, much like you, I'm not much at all for holidays in general. I don't begrudge others enjoying them and glad for any joy one might have for whatever reason. But, for me, holidays mean nothing.

Re: I Forget Sunday Is Mother's Day.

NicksmomESQ — Thu, 06 May 2021 21:27:45 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 Sorry I disagree with you. I love Mother's Day. My DH & son always make a fuss over me. This year we are celebrating with my DIL & her parents. My son made reservations at our favorite restaurant on the water.

My son & now DIL & I are very close. We spend a lot of time together. I love every minute of it. Mother's Day is also a day for my son.He made me a mother, so every Mother's Day I get him a little gift too. This year I got one for my DIL as well.

I feel very grateful & blessed.

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Meowingkitty — Thu, 06 May 2021 21:32:46 GMT

No kids only fur children. I'm not much into Hallmark holidays either. Mother's Day and Father's Day don't mean much to me.

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FrostyBabe1 — Thu, 06 May 2021 21:33:12 GMT

I don't pay any attention to either mother's or father's day. We never observed them in my family. I had great parents, but they just felt it was more important to show people that you love and appreciate them every day of the year, not just because the date on the calendar said so.

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happycat — Thu, 06 May 2021 21:34:30 GMT

No, I don't get all excited about it. I did buy gift cards the my mom, dh's mom and our daughter in law.

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SunValley — Thu, 06 May 2021 21:38:34 GMT

Don't need anything either so I tried telling my children "no gifts" and they were not having it. They were adamant that it gave them great pleasure to remember me with a small gift and not to take that pleasure away. I know I enjoyed choosing something for my mother, and now that she's gone, I miss it.

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Grand Happy — Thu, 06 May 2021 21:38:56 GMT

We celebrate with total Joyful, Love and excitement.
After many years of infertility, and miscarriages I got pregnant the old fashioned way. Our son is a daddy now which makes us grandparents, so you bet I/ we celebrate.
I do miss my Mom very much ❤️

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gidgetgh — Thu, 06 May 2021 21:40:04 GMT

My mom passed away 10 years ago and I'm not a mom so Mother's Day is just another day for me.

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Lucky Charm — Thu, 06 May 2021 21:43:09 GMT

Aww, not sure if you have grandchildren, but the day still is a great one for me.

My mother doesn't want any gifts, but I bought her a book that I know she'd enjoy. Won't take up any room after she reads it as she can donate if she wants to.

For Father's Day my dad always gets the same thing from me as he has since I was a kid. A pound bag of pistachios (the RED ones) from the Farmer's Market. Says they always taste better than from the grocery store.

Enjoy your visit with your children.

Re: I Forget Sunday Is Mother's Day.

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Thu, 06 May 2021 21:42:52 GMT

@NicksmomESQ It is not that my kids and I are not close, we enjoy spending time together.

Now, me, I hate being made a fuss over. When I had my hip surgery the year before my husband died, he took me to the hospital intending to be there when I got out of surgery.

I kicked him out and told him to go home. I called him when I was done. It was only hip surgery and not heart transplant. I didn't need him hovering around.

After I got home it drove me crazy with him asking if I needed anything every 2 minutes. Stop fussing.

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 06 May 2021 21:45:05 GMT

My mom has been gone 30 years, she died young - 62 years old. I am not a mother so no celebrating here. I am a stepmother, when the girls were younger they remembered me with a card and sometimes flowers.

Re: I Forget Sunday Is Mother's Day.

Mom2Dogs — Thu, 06 May 2021 21:47:25 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 You sound a little like me....no fussing for me please...down to when I pass away....I don't want a send off.

Even when I married I wanted to elope, DH would not hear of it. I was so uncomfortable with all the attention, the photos show it, ha, ha...

Re: I Forget Sunday Is Mother's Day.

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Thu, 06 May 2021 21:47:46 GMT

When my son was in college he came home one Mother's Day weekend and had purchased 2 lilac trees/bushes. He and his Dad planted them so every year I still get lilacs from that gift. In fact I noticed they have buds now.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Thu, 06 May 2021 21:52:41 GMT

@Mom2Dogs Yep. I was standing in the little room at the church waiting for the music to start, I turned to my Dad and said, "I should have eloped?" I knew all those folks were going to turn and look at me when I walked in.

I also hate, abhor and detest having my picture taken.

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RedTop — Thu, 06 May 2021 22:00:36 GMT

My Mom just turned 87 this week. Even with her advancing dementia, I am thankful she is across the road in her home, and I am able to do special things that make her happy and make life a little easier.

My daughters always make the day special, but as much as I enjoy their shower of love on Mother's Day, their presence and love shown on the 364 other days of the year are far more important to me.

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skatting44 — Thu, 06 May 2021 22:15:13 GMT

Love any Holiday that I can be with my family . During my career years of working full time, I was required to work numerous holidays every year . Now, I am so pleased to not be working on the holidays. I love to reminisce with family about our family members who are deceased but who stay alive in our thoughts . To me family is very important. I believe that family get togethers serve an important role in children developing a sense of belonging .

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haddon9 — Thu, 06 May 2021 22:17:54 GMT

I'm excited because I get to see my DD. I've only seen her twice since the beginning of January because of the pandemic. She and her boyfriend are coming over and bringing dinner. I will provide wine & dessert.

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mspatmac — Thu, 06 May 2021 22:22:01 GMT

My kids are scattered with their own families but always receive calls. My mom is gone but I have great memories as a kid celebrating her special day as my kids did when they were kids for me. I have great relationships with my kids all year and that is so much more important than one day a year.

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threecees — Thu, 06 May 2021 22:23:38 GMT

My Mom is a no fuss kind of Mom. I have always bought her a card, candy,

new shirt, jewelry since I was a teenager. Now that she is older and has

everything she needs, I just spend the day with her and take a nice dinner

to her and enjoy cake for dessert.

Just the simple things. Happy Mothers Day to all Mothers.