In your face mother's day ads everywhere

[CEDmom]

I think most of these holidays are way too hyped. My DD shows me how much she loves me everyday and I know how much my DH appreciates all I do for our family. I don't need expensive gifts and flowers on the 2nd Sunday in May to tell me that. I also let my own mom know how much I love and appreciate her all the time. Luckily she isn't hung up on the day either.

 

[TEENEE]

My mil passed away March 9. My dh is really having a difficult time with Mothers day. I completely understand. I'm sure he will put his game face on for me because he knows I'm looking forward to having my kids with me for Moms day. For the past few years it has worked out that my ex has had the kids on that day and hasn't been kind enough to offer to let me have them, but thats another story. My questions is this, what can I do for my dh to show him I understand? I guess I'm looking for some way to include his mom in our day.

 

[luvwinnie]

YES!!!!!! I burst into tears at one commercial the other night. This is my 2nd Mother's Day without my mom.

 

[luvwinnie]

My mil passed away March 9. My dh is really having a difficult time with Mothers day. I completely understand. I'm sure he will put his game face on for me because he knows I'm looking forward to having my kids with me for Moms day. For the past few years it has worked out that my ex has had the kids on that day and hasn't been kind enough to offer to let me have them, but thats another story. My questions is this, what can I do for my dh to show him I understand? I guess I'm looking for some way to include his mom in our day.

We go to Mass and then to the Cemetery. If your MIL is in a cemetery perhaps bring flowers there? Hugs to your DH.

 

[DaisyD]

I have a mom but not a dad. He died 18 years ago. I don't mind the Father's Day ads and certainly never begrudge anyone lucky enough to still have their dad. I don't think any are in your face. Having parents are a reason to celebrate and they should have their day whether I have parents or not.

 

[cteddiesgirl]

Yes. I know how the OP feels. My mom has been gone almost 6 years and I'm not a mom and currently have no prospects to become one.

It gets to be a bit overwhelming. I do think that in the long run, not enough is made of the day. But then again, I do believe that every day should be mother's day. They are the most important person in the world to most people and are taken for granted much of the time.

 

[TEENEE]

luvwinnie, currently my mil resides on a shelf in our bedroom. Not to sound cold, but we have a lot of fun with that. We constantly teased my mil and that hasn't changed since she passed. My family has a warped sense of humor. We'll be taking her ashes to Ohio over Labor day weekend. I've only come up with one idea. We have a nice picture of mil that needs to be framed. I think I'll do that for dh and try to find an appropriate card for him.

 

[imsorry]

And what about us mothers who no longer have our children here with us? thats equally as hard.


Debbie

 

[luvwinnie]

luvwinnie, currently my mil resides on a shelf in our bedroom. Not to sound cold, but we have a lot of fun with that. We constantly teased my mil and that hasn't changed since she passed. My family has a warped sense of humor. We'll be taking her ashes to Ohio over Labor day weekend. I've only come up with one idea. We have a nice picture of mil that needs to be framed. I think I'll do that for dh and try to find an appropriate card for him.

My family is quite warped too so I understand!! I mean, when we were discussing what to put on my mom's headstone my brother suggested "We're gonna miss your meatballs"....my mom would have gotten a good laugh out of that. We are constantly laughing and joking...thanks to her sense of humor.

That sounds like a great idea.

 

[TEENEE]

My family is quite warped too so I understand!! I mean, when we were discussing what to put on my mom's headstone my brother suggested "We're gonna miss your meatballs"....my mom would have gotten a good laugh out of that. We are constantly laughing and joking...thanks to her sense of humor.

That sounds like a great idea.

That's hilarious. When mil died we said we should notify her wal mart, we knew they would miss her.

 

[AllyandJack]

My Nana, aunt, and uncle are all on my parents' mantle. I'll have to let my mother know she's not crazy by keeping them there. She talks to them sometimes.