E-card for mother's day = insulted?

[mommyto3]

If your husband sent you an e-card for Mother's Day and thats it....would you be insulted?

 

[S. C.]

No...not at all. I'm not my DH's mother.

 

[mickeyfan1]

Yes, because I am not his mother.

 

[Wish I lived in Fl]

No. That's all i got today.

But i did give him a request to pick up sme chocolate candy with alcohol when he goes through the Vegas airport. Ethel M chocolate. Yum!

Usually i pick out what i want and tell him thats my Mothers day present from him.

edit: He gets to pick out a fathers day present also. Last year he got a fishing kayak.

My kids are 5 and 13. I need a little more appreciation than they can give me, so i count on my husband and vice versa.

 

[slo]

No, I wouldn't be insulted I'd be glad he didn't spend the money on a card I'm just going to throw away or stick in a drawer. Sometimes those e-cards are really nice - they have music and animation - I have no problem with those

 

[yeartolate]

If your husband sent you an e-card for Mother's Day and thats it....would you be insulted?

Depends, is your husband's name Oedipus?

 

[Planogirl]

It's nice to be remembered in any way IMO. But I guess that my answer would really depend on what is normal for your family. Some people go all out while others don't even pay attention to the day.

 

[Sleepy]

Nothing upsets me when it comes to holidays. First of all, we think cards are a waste of money. As far as Mother's day, as others have stated, I am not my husband's mother, so why should he give me a card. Now, if he sent me a card for very young children (under age 4), then I would find that sweet, but not expected. I think there is nothing wrong with an E-Card. It;s the thought that counts....not how much money it cost. The most I expect for Mother's day is a simple "Happy Mother's Day". That is all I got today and I was happy

 

[Disneymaddness]

I really don't expect anything from my husband on Mother's day. If my kids sent me an e-card that would be fine. I love e-cards!

 

[MosMom]

Nah, I didn't even get an e-card and I honestly don't care.

 

[Divamomto3]

I'd be very hurt and disappointed.

 

[Papa Deuce]

No...not at all. I'm not my DH's mother.

YAY!!!! You "get" it...... though I certainly helped my kids pick out stuff for my wife.

 

[Duckfan-in-Chicago]

So what's wrong with an e-card anyway? It's supposed to be the thought that counts, but it's actually about the money? How about an e-card and then a few bucks stuck under the mouse?

 

[aprilgail2]

No, its kind of creepy to get a mothers day card from your husband being that you are not his mother anyway! Unless there are kids involved then he should help them make/buy a card/ present for you

 

[poohandwendy]

No...not at all. I'm not my DH's mother.

Exactly.

 

[tarmand]

Nothing upsets me when it comes to holidays. First of all, we think cards are a waste of money. As far as Mother's day, as others have stated, I am not my husband's mother, so why should he give me a card. Now, if he sent me a card for very young children (under age 4), then I would find that sweet, but not expected. I think there is nothing wrong with an E-Card. It;s the thought that counts....not how much money it cost. The most I expect for Mother's day is a simple "Happy Mother's Day". That is all I got today and I was happy

I completely agree. My daughter is 2 and I am pregnant with with my son. My daughter made me something at daycare and I specifically told my husband not to buy anything - not even a card. I want my daughter to make me things in school and feel like that's enough. I don't want her to put a price on her apprciation for me. I also don't require a Valentines' day, Christmas, Anniversary or Birthday gift. My family's love is enough for me. My husband feels the same way - he's just so relieved that I don't blow a gasket over a little Valentine's day card.

 

[Divamomto3]

I'm reading the replies and I think I interpreted the original question differently. I would be insulted by an E-card for mother's day because in my mind that requires absolutely no personal thought or effort. It's a quick point and click. My most treasured gift today is from my kindergartener who presented me with his silouette cut out in black construction paper and a poem from school. I don't require Tiffany bracelets. However, I also don't find it "creepy" for a man to tell his wife "Thanks for being the mother of our children and for all that you do for us." I do the same for him on Father's Day and don't think he finds it creepy. I'm glad I'm not married to a man that felt, "Hey she's not MY mother. I don't have to do anything for her on Mother's Day."

 

[Cantw8]

Nay, it wouldn't bother me. If it bothered you, remember...Father's Day is right around the corner Give him a flamming bag of dog poo

 

[disykat]

I'm all for dh celebrating Mother's Day - I am the mother of his children. I don't want cards or presents though. Like others, I'd prefer a free card since dh and I share a bank account and I'm a cheapskate!

We usually spend the day together doing a family activity. We were going to go to a concert last night and then out to lunch and then to a nearby beach area today after church. Unfortunately one of the boys is sick, so we cancelled our plans. When I got home from church, my son - who is 13 and appreciates irony - said "Happy Mother's Day, now can you take care of me?"

 

[The Mystery Machine]

E-card, regular card, gifts, or a hug & a happy mother's day said to me. It is all good.
I just don't get worked up about holiday's anymore.
I prefer to enjoy everyday!!!