I know this is awful but...

[El&Asmom]

Sounds wonderful. TBH, I'm not sure what I would do. I haven't had a day to myself in almost 6 years. I feel guilty when I get to go to Old Navy for an hour by myself, and feel like I need to rush home. My only 'break" is going to work two days a week on Thursday overnight, (read no sleep for 27 hours as I get up at 6a with the kids and don't get to sleep again until the next day at 9a), and Sunday.
Oh well, I wouldn't have it any other way. Well maybe I would take a PT babysitter so I could go to the gym a couple of times a week. Now that would be a good mother's day present that would last the whole year.

 

[crisi]

We have the same routine every year. I take the day to myself - maybe take my mother to lunch. My DH takes the kids and goes to his mothers.

I'm actually a little mad this year - my MIL has decided she really wants to go to a restaurant my kids are not going to want to go to. So it sounds like for mother's day my husband is going to stick me with our kids and spend the day with his mother.

Sticking me with the kids would be fine, if WE did something together for mother's day. Him taking off for the day leaving me to entertain two kids and clean up after their attempt at mother's day brunch - no.

 

[MiniGirl]

I don't think wanting some time alone is a terrible thing. I have often told my dh that I don't want to hear the word "mom" on Mother's Day many times because it is usually followed by "Can I have...." or "Will you get me....," etc.

Actually, my dh is VERY good about staying home with the girls and encouraging me to get out a little. He is terrible, though, at taking them out and leaving me at home by myself. Now, that we're homeschooling I am never alone in my home. I love homeschooling, but the lack of "me" time is definitely my least favorite aspect of it.

 

[minnie1012]

Ditto! I'm with the kids all the time since I'm unemployed and I need a day to myself! Unforunately doesn't look like it will happen since my husband is working tomorrow!

 

[mrsbornkuntry]

I don't think that's horrible at all, I'm right there with you. I actually talked DH into taking DS to the dentist for his filling the other day so I could have a couple of hours to myself, that's the first time I've ever been alone in our home in over a year. One year after I had my last baby I begged DH to just let me sleep through the night, that's all I wanted. He didn't do it, but I went back to bed in the morning and slept until 2pm.

This year we celebrated today because DH has to work tomorrow. Dh tried very hard to let me sleep in this morning, my 5 yo kept coming in every half hour or so to give me a hug and kiss, but it's better than whining or asking me for stuff. Then DH would come chase him out. We didn't really do anything, but the sleeping in was nice and Dh got me a nice fountain for my garden from all of them.

Oh, I almost forgot the best part, DH just finished doing the dinner dishes for me! He cooked dinner, but he does that most nights he's off work, but he usually doesn't do dishes unless I'm sick or something.

 

[C.Ann]

Sounds like a great idea..

 

[Weezyreid]

AMEN SISTER!!! I totally 100% agree. I am also a single mom to a 2 yr old DS...and that would be a great Mother's day gift!! One day...no one home from 8 till 9pm and just vegitate with a long shower, meals made, glass of wine and a long movie..sounds perfect to me.
I told my sister when we are in Disney the perfect gift would be to sleep in for 2 hrs one morning!
Louise

 

[Kim1964]

I won't get the whole day, but I'll get most of the morning while DH takes the kids to church.

I don't think it's an awful thing to want the time to yourself. I've asked for that in the past, before the kids were both school age.

 

[msmama]

This is only my second Mothers Day and I already want that.

We went to dinner tonight and I said "since it's mothers day I'm putting the high chair closer to DH's side of the table."

*Sigh* Just meant that I had to reach farther to take care of the little guy.

Happy Mothers Day to all you Mom's out there!

 

[Sam'sMom0126]

Not awful at all!!!! We all deserve some time for ourselves. I know it's easier said than done but even an hour is wonderful! I'm a SAHM to a very active 2 year old so my hubby is putting him to bed tonight and I'll get to sleep in tomorrow. YEAH!!!! He tried to let me sleep in today but at 7:30 (an hour after he woke!) he was up in my bed saying Mommy up!!! I hope everyone here on the Dis has a WONDERFUL Mother's Day!!!!

 

[barnaby1]

Ahh, sleeping in and time to yourself - yes I remember that, they're the things that used to happen before children!!!!

It would certainly be my idea of a perfect mother's day. Don't feel bad, I think you have the support of every other mother on the planet.

 

[tgrundy]

For Mother's Day, I'd like to spend it ALONE!!!! DH keeps asking what I'd like to do, where I'd like to eat. Honestly, I just want him to get up with DD2 so I can sleep, he can get everyone ready for church, we go to church, then I'm on my own!!!! I'm a SAHM, and spend every waking moment with one child or another throughout the day, so for Mother's Day, how about I just spend it with me, myself, and I??? Anyone else agree???

 

[Sandi]

Do you ask for the "me time" when they ask you what you want? DH and DD14 left me alone for 6 hours today and I gardened, took a bath, and did some planning for our August WDW trip (today is my 90 day marker). DD14 is an only and DH is the world's best husband. He is always good about giving me the occasional "day of Sandi."

Guys need very clear directions on what to do.

 

[penguin087]

My requests for Mothers Day dinner are that I don't plan it, shop for it, cook it, serve it, or clean it up. Other than that I don't care if I get take out, go out to a resturant, or DH grills it. Today I had Pancakes from Mcdonalds for breakfast, steaks on the grill for dinner and Ritas water ice for dessert. I didn't lift a finger. It was a perfect Mothers Day

 

[hereyago]

Well I am a single mom to DD11 and I take "care " of DM75. Sometimes my DD acts better then DM lol. Anyway, I tell them I want Peace and Quiet, don't want to hear what they want or whatever.
I went to work. DD spent the night and most of the day witha friend. I took myself out to a nice seafood dinner, hardly anyone there. It was very peaceful.
I came home and it has been nice and peaceful.

 

[rbork]

OP, I can appreciate what your thinking.
Different strokes for different folks
Whatever works... most people need a day alone to rejuvinate. I think it makes us better moms.
My DH wanted to take me out for a big brunch at a fine resteraunt in town. I said, I'd rather just stay home and have you cook me an egg sandwich.
SO he did. cards and a mani pedi were gvn to me at the breakfast table. I usually ask for kid's that don't argue or bicker for holiday's as well. (preteens) That buys me a day of peace as well.
After that it's off to all to the MIL and a good friend that has been like a mom to me.

Wishing all mom's a Happy Mother's day!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

I have to say, I felt the exact same way. I'm a SAHM of a 2 1/2 year old and 4 year old, and I just wanted some alone time. I got it half way.... got rid of the kids, kept the husband!!

 

[DisneyBrat]

Yesterday my DH and DS's went to Busch Gardens for the day while I went shopping with mom and dad at the outlets At first I was not liking the fact we wouldn't be together on Mommy's day but then the peace and quiet set in and I told mom how much I enjoyed the relaxation... It was a GREAT mommy's day

 

[FancyO'Nancy]

Oh how I wanted my day alone. I know DH would have let me do anything that I wanted but all I got for Mother's Day was the stomach flu. It's the gift that keeps on giving....it gave itself to all three of my girls and my DH.

 

[sl_underwood]

Not awful at all. Hope you had a good day!