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Judaline · ‎03-10-2010

@Scorpio1971 wrote:
@Judaline wrote:
@Scorpio1971 wrote:
I would make plans for the day to go out to do something I would like. A movie or theatre, followed by late lunch or dinner, visit a museum, a relaxing boat ride, anything I would like. And when I get the "I'm at your house but you're not home" phone call...surprise on them! My reply will be "I'm out celebrating me!" Perhaps it would instill responsibility in them to call ahead to make their plans.
Ha ha ha. I think they feel good about themselves when they show up, so I'll just let it happen. We have a special needs son who lives with us and he loves seeing his brothers and sisters. It'll be good for all of us and maybe I'll take that boat ride another day!

@Judaline

That's understandable since you have your son with you too. I thought it was just you & hubby. So in that case they should be coming with all the goodies for your special day. It's not any different than a birthday. Would you buy, prepare & serve everything on your birthday? Since your post indicates they probably will not treat you, just buy a few extra goodies of your choice to have on hand, maybe sandwich foods, rolls & rollups, potato salad & cole slaw if you like any those with sandwiches, and maybe a pastry you like, or even the fixings for strawberry shortcakes, and just make it an easy day your you!

Then you, your hubby & son can go out to a nice dinner on another day when restaurants will not be as hectic as on Mother's Day, or even do takeout or delivery from a favorite restaurant to celebrate. Enjoy & Happy Mother's Day!

Thank you, lots of good points!

LavernLuvsShoes · ‎07-13-2021

Since you have no idea when they will "pop in" - I'd go with a variety of Bagels and Spreads, as well as a Fruit & Cheese Platter, or a savory Charcuterie Board that you can pull out of the fridge, when they arrive.

Of course, Coffee, Tea and/or Sparkling Water too.

Make it easy on yourself, because after all, it is YOUR day!

Sage04 · ‎07-10-2011

I also felt bad for Mothers who never saw their kids on Mothers Day. You are so Blessed.

For me, I would do a big dish of Chicken Alfredo and that should fill them all up.

It could be done in a crockpot or anything that works with electric and keep it on warm. You could turn it off in between so that it does not dry out. It does not have to be baked in the oven. Very easy.

Cheese and crackers would have to be refridgerated because you don't know when the other group would show up. I would also get a fruit platter and let the party begin.

Enjoy your special day with all your children.

Enufstuff · ‎03-12-2010

@Judaline I also have five children and I see all of them on Mother's Day. My birthday is the 11th and it sometimes falls on Mother's Day too. So, the Mother's Day visit is also for my birthday.

I will not cook on Mother's Day. They usually will come in the afternoon, so I just have some snacks. Last year, one daughter brought a birthday cake. That was the first birthday cake that I have had since 1985. The same daughter got that one also.

I usually get some packages of Pepperidge Farm cookies or make a pan of brownies. They can have tea, coffee, milk or lemonade.

That is easy and works for me.

I just read the other posts and saw that you don't want sweets.

Non sweet snacks here, would be cheese and crackers and fresh fruit. This is for Mother's Day and my birthday, so no cooking or meal prep. No one ever takes me out for dinner

for Mother's Day or offers to bring any food.

They range from 49 - 60, so I have done my share of cooking

since 1964 and that includes all the holiday meals on top of

preparing three meals a day, for 7 people . One son still lives with me and my husband, so I'm still making dinner every night.

With spouses,6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, my family has grown to 23 people.

I no longer cook for the whole family, for holidays. My house is not big enough, and I'm tired. I do bake some goodies for Christmas, for when they visit.

jeepgrl · ‎03-10-2010

I agree with the crock pot idea. I have put frozen meatballs and sausage with peppers and onions in the crock pot with some sauce and get it all cooked then leave it on low. You can have a nice loaf or two of fresh bread and some parm cheese. They will stay hot and you can get large bags of meatballs.

You can also do this in a pot on the stove if you don't have a crock pot.

Enjoy your visit with your kids - with this (or anything in the crock pot), you can sit and enjoy the visits without having to do much while they are there.

Judaline · ‎03-10-2010

@Enufstuff wrote:
@Judaline I also have five children and I see all of them on Mother's Day. My birthday is the 11th and it sometimes falls on Mother's Day too. So, the Mother's Day visit is also for my birthday.

I will not cook on Mother's Day. They usually will come in the afternoon, so I just have some snacks. Last year, one daughter brought a birthday cake. That was the first birthday cake that I have had since 1985. The same daughter got that one also.

I usually get some packages of Pepperidge Farm cookies or make a pan of brownies. They can have tea, coffee, milk or lemonade.

That is easy and works for me.

I just read the other posts and saw that you don't want sweets.

Non sweet snacks here, would be cheese and crackers and fresh fruit. This is for Mother's Day and my birthday, so no cooking or meal prep. No one ever takes me out for dinner
for Mother's Day or offers to bring any food.

They range from 49 - 60, so I have done my share of cooking
since 1964 and that includes all the holiday meals on top of
preparing three meals a day, for 7 people . One son still lives with me and my husband, so I'm still making dinner every night.

With spouses,6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, my family has grown to 23 people.

I no longer cook for the whole family, for holidays. My house is not big enough, and I'm tired. I do bake some goodies for Christmas, for when they visit.

We have similar life styles! I cook dinner 5 nights a week, and I no longer cook for holiday get togethers. I just bring a dish like everybody else to my daughter's house. She always tells me , 'mom, you don't have to make ANYthing.' But yes I do. Which reminds me! I could make my kids' favorite cheeseball. Yes! It's another possible! I've gotten many good ideas here. I'm kind of thinking meatballs. I like the idea of probably cooking them (I buy frozen grass fed beef ones) and then on warm in the corckpot. And a cheeseball, and some fresh fruit. NO COOKING. Thnx

Judaline · ‎03-10-2010

@Sage04 wrote:
I also felt bad for Mothers who never saw their kids on Mothers Day. You are so Blessed.

For me, I would do a big dish of Chicken Alfredo and that should fill them all up.

It could be done in a crockpot or anything that works with electric and keep it on warm. You could turn it off in between so that it does not dry out. It does not have to be baked in the oven. Very easy.

Cheese and crackers would have to be refridgerated because you don't know when the other group would show up. I would also get a fruit platter and let the party begin.

Enjoy your special day with all your children.

We take so much for granted, don't we.

Judaline · ‎03-10-2010

I'm not looking for trouble, but............do you give your daughters/grandaughters mother's day gifts??? I don't but I would like to but there are too many. Daughters-in-law would be included. See what I mean? It just goes on.

Enufstuff · ‎03-12-2010

@Judaline I do give my four girls a little something for Mother's Day. That includes my three daughters and daughter-in-law.

Only one grand daughter has children. I don't give her a gift. My daughter, who is her mother, gives her a gift for Mother's Day.

I usually buy them something in the price range of $20 -$25.

Sometimes it's a small box of handmade chocolates from a specialty shop. This year they will each receive a book, "Amazing Moms'. It is a lovely book with pictures of baby animals and their mothers.

Years ago, when they were popular, I got them each a Diamonique toe ring. Along with that they each got a jar of

Barielle Foot Cream to get their feet sandal ready for summer.

Sometimes I let each girl pick a ring from my ring box.

One year, I made each one a locket pendant necklace. They contained pink bermuda sand, tiny seashells and tiny pieces of sea glass.

Girls are easier to buy gifts for than guys. One son is a dad and last year I gave him the "Amazing Dads" book with the baby animals and their fathers. I usually give him a gift card.

Judaline · ‎03-10-2010

@Enufstuff wrote:
@Judaline I do give my four girls a little something for Mother's Day. That includes my three daughters and daughter-in-law.

Only one grand daughter has children. I don't give her a gift. My daughter, who is her mother, gives her a gift for Mother's Day.

I usually buy them something in the price range of $20 -$25.
Sometimes it's a small box of handmade chocolates from a specialty shop. This year they will each receive a book, "Amazing Moms'. It is a lovely book with pictures of baby animals and their mothers.

Years ago, when they were popular, I got them each a Diamonique toe ring. Along with that they each got a jar of
Barielle Foot Cream to get their feet sandal ready for summer.

Sometimes I let each girl pick a ring from my ring box.
One year, I made each one a locket pendant necklace. They contained pink bermuda sand, tiny seashells and tiny pieces of sea glass.

Girls are easier to buy gifts for than guys. One son is a dad and last year I gave him the "Amazing Dads" book with the baby animals and their fathers. I usually give him a gift card.