patsylabrador Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I am having a great weekend. Everyone is home, more or less and I've been given the weekend off. Into day two, no cooking, cleaning or anything vaguely housewifely, just being indulged. I've been bought a book, a film (jane eyre) and a PS3 game to enjoy tomorrow. To cap it all England won a fantastic game of rugby today. Happy Mother's Day. Lots of you work much harder than me and deserve to be treated. I hope you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Lucky you . I'm sure it's well-deserved . Mothering Sunday usually comes and goes without incident in my house . However, today I was sent out of ES's uni room by him, YS and OH so I suspect they're plotting something . Since ES got a girlfriend, he seems to manage to acknowledge such events more than he used to . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 We had my folks up for the day as it's my mother's birthday today - not that she'd remembered it despite the cards they have at home; the strokes she's had have affected her memory We had breakfast with Lesley and Carl in Stratford, and home for home made birthday cake. No rest for me tomorrow. I did tell Rosie that I'd appreciate breakfast in bed but I doubt she'll have remembered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 had the most lovely lunch at Cafe Rouge in Glasgow & have seen a little Moulton Brown Bag beside the fireplace Will take my own Mum out for a quick coffee and home baking here since it's also the lovely Hazie's birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I reminded OH in the week and told him to get a present It's been 11 years since I lost my Mum and I still feel weepy on mothers day. Hope all you Mums have a good day.... I forgot to remind my BIL (can't remind my nephew he's only 17 months ) so I hope my sister has something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I was woken by my Husband at 7am because he couldn't manage to wrap the present I bought for HIS mother One daughter is away at Uni,the other was at a house party last night,so I am all alone this morning However the Uni daughter is coming home on Wednesday (it is her birthday next week)just for one night, & we are going out for a meal in Strada,so I guess we are celebrating then My Mum died a couple of years ago,so its a difficult day as well as a happy one most years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I came back in from doing the hens to find YS making me a cup of tea (at 7.30am ). Also got a lovely card from him and ES . It's only taken nigh on 20 years but they're learning . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 DD took me to The Bar and Grill in Glasgow yesterday for lunch which was lovely. She also gave me some chocs and an orchid YS gave me an expanding pot stand - he has been doing a lot of baking recently so I think he may want to use it He also let the hens out for me. Although it was about 2 hours earlier than I would have done, and it is foxy, frosty weather this morning (he had been out partying!)It would not have been a great present to find my girls taken ES panicked last Saturday as he thought it was last Sunday but was relieved to find out it was this week. However he has probably forgotten by now It can be a hard day for a lot of people for a variety of reasons. I lost my mum a few years ago and it is difficult. Also hard for those whose mums have memory problems like DM's. Sending hugs to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Happy Mothering Sunday It can be a difficult day for many, I think of my Mum and MIL on this day neither are with us now. DD and DS no longer at home. DD and her girls came over yesterday and gave me a lovely card with a thank you for all I do to help them which was lovely and gave me a beautiful purple table lamp that now has pride of place on the table in the hall OH also treatd me to something yesterday but I will put a seperate post about that DS and his girlfriend are coming over in a bit to cook a late breakfast/brunch which I thought was a lovely idea and OH is still in bed Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westie mum Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I've just been told that I'm being taken out for lunch today .There will only be me, my ED and her boyfriend, hubby has gone to a Tae Kwon Do competition ,YD at Uni in Carlisle and my other daughter is away in Hertfordshire farming.Haven't had a card yet but then again ED has only just rolled out of bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Had a lovely card and pressie from DD who is away at Uni in Exeter. DS at Uni (for the moment ) too and not heard from him yet....but it's a bit early. Off out for a walk with OH in a while, to take some flowers to churcyard,,, it's a beautiful day here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Flowers, a card, 'vouchers' from the kids for a free car clean & day out geocaching with them Kismet the kitty bought me a mouse; after he mangled it, guess who had to clear it all up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I can echo the feeling of those who don't have their mums, this is my second Mothers Day without my mum and I am trying to blank it as much as possible. It is hard to ignor when you are a mum to young children though. OH is away in China, but I will be having scrambled eggs for breakfast cooked by ES, no signs yet. I didn't fancy cooking so I've booked a table for the three of us, it's a late lunch at 2.30. YS is off to France on a school trip in the early hours, so he is staying with a friend tonight, as they live 5 mins from school rather than the 45 we do, sparing us the 4am get up. We packed yesterday, I'm hiding that I wish he wasn't going, I will miss and worry about him all week! Roll on Friday when he is back and Saturday when OH returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I am so sorry for all of you with sad memories today My Mum has lost 2 brothers and a SIL she has known for 65 years within the past 3 months, and she is feeling quite down. But we took her out to lunch yesterday and I spent quite a lot of the journey there thinking how lucky I am to still have her. We had a lovely time, lunch lasted 2 hours , she got quite tipsy on one glass of wine, and today the sun is shining. I do feel blessed. Happy Mother's Day to one and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 YS went out to work at 7am so no word from him...MS informed me that he had managed to afford my birthday last week so couldn't do mothersday too...but have a great day...and promptly went out with his friend clubbing ES and his partner gave me a cake tin with mugs in it...and the promise of cake...and 2 tiny yankee candles A message from my foster daughter and her son and a surprise message from YS ex girlfriend who lived with us for a year when her life was falling apart...thanking me for mothering me through it And now my car is being washed for me My relationship with my mum was not great so whilst I miss her its a strange sort of missing. Love to all the mothers out there..those who have children and those who mother someone elses by proxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 a surprise message from YS ex girlfriend who lived with us for a year when her life was falling apart...thanking me for mothering me through it That's rather sweet Cup of tea and home baked biscuits in bed from YS and he came to church with me (bit of a big sacrifice for him as he does find it dull). Hug from ES and that's it (he's still in dressing gown and playing on computer). OH is working away hard to finish sorting floor of my bathroom ready for plumber tomorrow. I need to go do housework & lunch but struggling to get motivated. Can't get through to my mum to wish her happy mothers day I think she must have gone out for lunch with the sister that's with her in Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Mothers' day ???? already ! I went to Son-I-L birthday last night , only for a short while as i had to deliver baked goods i had made for them , he is 50 today, Mother's day. My DD1 has her birthday tomorrow. DD2 has her birthday on Saturday in 6 days. Foster DD's birthday is on Wednesday. It was St Paddy's on Sat and a great match and win by Wales into the bargin.( shame Ireland lost to England OH will be upset, wonder if they got the match in the Mess .) But today mother's day......i'm sick poorly on my own in bed with another box of tissues feeling pretty miserable . In fact if i don't feel any improvement by the morning i am going to the docs. This cold and cough is going on longer than i feel it should (10 days ). I do have some lovely cards , choccies and a huge bunch of lilac coloured tulips, 3 dozen of them.....just beautiful . Yet it is all happening in one week .And i can't get the energy to enjoy it all.....sad . sigh . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Had a card from boys - a mug about mums and a decorated twig from YS who made it at cub camp - I suspect a whole bush was cut down for this purpose, put it in a pot with pride of place in hearth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I had a wonderful day. DH and YS aged 7 made me feel like a princess. My son, all by himself decided that he would make a menu so that I could choose what I wanted for breakfast. He did it on the computer (again by himself) and included images of hearts that said I love you that he down loaded onto the menu. Him and DH then shopped to get every item on the menu, and it was luxurious including salmon, bacon, coissants, muffins and even bucks fizz! I could hardly decide so have had almost a 3 course breakfast and will be eating breakfast items for the next week He also made me two cards and was nearly as excited as Christmas. So much so he forgot about the present he had hidden - luckily mummy remembered the tesco carrier bag carried home from school that I wasnt allowed to look in that hid a pot of soil (I'm told it will be a flower if I water it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 First Mother's Day without my lovely Mum for me Having no children myself, it's felt especially hollow today... have really missed making a fuss of her. Did a flower arrangement for her though and visited her grave. A lovely sunny, spring day here... the daffodils nodding in the breezy churchyard brought some welcome cheer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I have no children - just fur & feathery ones. I've not been myself today - nervous about my op. However, I bought my mum a yummy mummy Thorntons bag of goodies - like a hamper. She loved it. I also sent her a ball of fancy wool that she liked, to knit up into a fancy scarf. She is very pleased. She is also coming over & staying again soon. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 MIL phoned to thank me for the present.... She knows that presents have been forthcoming in the 11 years since I've been with her son We had a lovely chat on the phone.... I didn't go down today as I didn't feel too well, but nice to feel appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I had everyone at home today . . all in my bed by 8am! Three silver Trollbeads, one from each child, Coco Chanel perfume and chocs:) OH gave me a Trollbead coffee table book with a coffee bean bead to thank me for being the mother of our children! Ahhh:) I have felt very spoiled. All meals cooked for me, a nice cycle with a friend and dd2 helped me to clean out the hens. A wonderful day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantambabe Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 No celebrations, presents or cards here. I said to my son (nearly 4 years old) that it was Mothers Day today and he said I could have some Smarties! Sounds cute but it was a ploy as he'd seen a packet in the cupboard and he wanted to have some too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
