Mothers: Mother's Day plans?

[mrsheppo]

Happy Mother's Day to all my DIS friends. I;m getting ready to go to work and then will spend the evening with my 3 yo DD. Everyone else has plans with their inlaws. DH is working swing shift until 11pm.

 

[emer95]

No plans really. I will go see my Mom this afternoon- spend some time with her. My husband doesn't believe in celebrating this holiday for me, only for his mother. "You're not my Mother" I doubt my son even has a card for me. Truthfully, I'm kind of used to it.

I am going out to see my family (45 minutes away) and then to see my inlaws (1 hour in the other direction). I had to make a dish to bring to both places. I was pretty crabby about it to be honest, because it's not what I want to do at all. I want to just be home today, reading my book, maybe even throwing some laundry in, ordering food for dinner. But I understand that this holiday isn't all about ME. Of course I need to spend time with my Mom and my Grandma, who I am blessed to still have with me. And of course my MIL wants to see her son and grandchildren.

I'm really trying to be mature about this but deep down I'd LOVE to throw a tantrum!

 

[emma'smom]

The day started with breakfast in bed made by my dd's 7 and 5 (cinnamon buns and sausage). Very sweet and they had flowers they made at school on the tray.

After church, my choice is Indian Buffet and a stopping at a few stores with my family. We have to drive about 40 minutes to get to the restaurant with Indian food---so it makes sense to do a little shopping while we're there.

Then to my mother's house for dinner. She's cooking (she's a much better cook), but we're taking sides and desserts. We have some gifts for her.

Usually I am working on Mother's Day.....so this is a nice change!

 

[OceanAnnie]

No plans really. I will go see my Mom this afternoon- spend some time with her. My husband doesn't believe in celebrating this holiday for me, only for his mother. "You're not my Mother" I doubt my son even has a card for me. Truthfully, I'm kind of used to it.

I would have a problem with that.

You are the mother of his child, IMO that's something very big to celebrate. Doesn't require big things, but some words and actions of appreciation would be nice. You could have some fun with it. Stop making his meals and doing his laundry because you aren't his mother (at least for your day). That might get his attention.

You and your son should go get an ice cream or do something special together. Leave Mr. Ho-Hum out of it, since he's raining on your day.

ETA- We'll have a leisurely day. We might go to the park later and have a picnic. Enjoy the day outside. My kind of evening would be to play some board games or do a big puzzle as a family.

 

[HonnyDipp]

We are enjoying a wonderful morning at home. Later we will head to Best Buy to buy my gift. Then we are going to Texas Steakhouse for a tasty meal. Happy Mother's day Ladies!

 

[luvmy3]

No plans really. I will go see my Mom this afternoon- spend some time with her. My husband doesn't believe in celebrating this holiday for me, only for his mother. "You're not my Mother" I doubt my son even has a card for me. Truthfully, I'm kind of used to it.

I hate to hear when dh's don't think the mother of their own children should be honored today, what a crock.

Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there, hope you enjoy your day.

 

[Art 1]

We are enjoying a wonderful morning at home. Later we will head to Best Buy to buy my gift. Then we are going to Texas Steakhouse for a tasty meal. Happy Mother's day Ladies!

Sounds nice, have a good day.

 

[golfgal]

Probably nothing much. We usually go golfing but it's COLD today so we may not go. We will see if it warms up enough to go later today. If not, I think I will lay around and read most of the day.

Texas Roadhouse sounds good. I might have to see if there is one near us.

 

[4nana]

Everything is hush for the Moms here, all we know is our wonderful DSonIL's and DH are doing a brunch later at SonIL's#2's home for DD's and myself. DH is making a big fruit bowl and deviled eggs ...bless DH's heart, it's a first fokes . I taking yummy chocloate covered strawberries I made for my DD's.

Spent yesterday with my dear 80yo Mom . Bought her annual spring flowers for garden, then we had her cut and styled, we dressed up and DH took us to dinner, followed by gifts opening, IC and chocolate covered strawberries I made her. She really enjoyed her outing and said it was a wonderful day.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all my Dis friends ! God left his Mother's Day signature today with many beautiful flowers blooming in my yard to remind me to stop and smell the roses!!

I'm going to take update my siggie w/new pix later!

 

[disneydreamer98]

It's only 11:30 AM here and I've already had a wonderful day!!!

I woke up to handmade presents from my boys (9&5) including a fabulous coupon book that I am fully going to take advantage of for little household chores! Then my hubby took us all out for breakfast and when we got home I had a hanging fushcia and a beautiful bouquet of irises and tulips sitting on the table waiting for me....AND THEN....the big one! My hubby booked us 10 days at POFQ in August with the free dining!!!! It's going to double as a Mother's Day gift and 12 year wedding anniversary gift!

They are also taking me out to dinner at Macaroni Grill tonight!

So now we will be there at the end of June and again in the middle of August!!

 

[disneydreamer98]

After church my wife wants to go to Cheesecake Factory. We will wait for 2 hrs then eat food that is just not that good.

But it's her day and I will go with a smile on my face.

Happy wife...happy life! Bravo to a husband that understands that!!!

 

[Certifiable WDW Nut]

I'm spending most of the day studying for my Criminal Law final tomorrow. It's very nice in a way. I waited 20 years to go to law school and now my DH and DDs are helping me live my dream.

DH did make "shake and pour" pancakes this morning and I have an Edible Arrangement upstairs. For dinner we are going to a local restaurant that is having a lobster special for the month, so I get one of my favorite meals too.

I'm really going to celebrate on Wednesday because finals will be over and I'll have the day to myself.

 

[momof1princess]

i'm spending most of the day alone. DD is at church and won't be back for a couple more hours (and will probably go to my in-laws as soon as she finishes eating lunch), DH is working until 8pm tonight, and i can't really go anywhere because something is wrong with my car. my mom is coming over later, but i don't know when. DD told me happy mother's day before she left, but didn't offer so much as a homemade card or a hug. maybe it's her age, i don't know...she's almost 13. i guess i'm feeling a little underappreciated and throwing a little pity party right now.

 

[HannaBelle]

Our mothers day is pretty busy visiting family as well. We usually take my mom out for breakfast then spend the rest of the morning at her house. Then in the afternoon we head over to the inlaws and spend the rest of the afternoon/evening there. I don't have to cook at all so that is a definite perk of the day!

While I do enjoy spending time with the families, I too have struggled with the fact that I don't get to really do anything that I choose to do for my own mothers day! So, about 2 years ago we started celebrating "my" mothers day on the Saturday before - I get to choose whatever we want to do that day - I usually sleep in a little, and we usually spend the day doing some family event - the zoo, a park, then go out to lunch or dinner...again I get to choose!

We've now been doing the same kind of thing for Fathers day, since DH usually goes golfing with his dad on fathers day morning, then we go to their house for the afternoon/dinner. So we do our own Father's day thing on Saturday - Dh's choice - again usually some family event of his choosing and lunch or dinner where he wants.

It has become a fun tradition and is the best way that we're all able to continue to see and spend time with our families on the holidays, but yet still get to do "our own" thing as well...even if it's not on the "actual" day.

I love this idea!!! I am going to try it at Father's Day for my DH.

 

[minkydog]

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and children of mothers!

My DH knows I hate jewelry, candy, and trinkets. I just don't like "stuff." So he took me for breakfast up at the lake, followed by a nice walk around the lake edge. This afternoon I'm hosting a cookout to which I have invited my kids & their girlfriends/boyfriend. I hate hate HATE going out to eat on Mother's Day! So far, the day is shaping up pretty well, if we don't freeze. It's only about 50 degrees and windy. Brrrr....

 

[OceanAnnie]

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and children of mothers!

My DH knows I hate jewelry, candy, and trinkets. I just don't like "stuff." So he took me for breakfast up at the lake, followed by a nice walk around the lake edge. This afternoon I'm hosting a cookout to which I have invited my kids & their girlfriends/boyfriend. I hate hate HATE going out to eat on Mother's Day! So far, the day is shaping up pretty well, if we don't freeze. It's only about 50 degrees and windy. Brrrr....

I don't care for the same things as you. I'm not much for flowers either, unless they are potted. I like to plant those in the yard. Bouquets seems like such a waste to me. They don't last that long and are ultimately thrown away. I actually love lottery tickets. My DH thinks that's a riot!

 

[minniecarousel]

I've had a lovely morning/noon with DH, my sons and daughters-in-law. They were so sweet - they brought brunch here. We had many Mimosas.

This afternoon, DH & I are going to the historic cemetary where his parents are buried and bring flowers. We have never done this on Mother's Day. His parents died so many years ago.

This is my first Mother's Day without my Mom. She lived with DH & I for the past nine years and she passed away on April 1st. I'm used to having 6 siblings and their families here for every holiday, so just having the 6 of us was quite unusual! I know she always felt bad that on Mother's day, I always still worked to host a nice family get-together.

 

[CharityLynn]

I don't really do anything. I get the gifts my kids make for me in school and thats about it. This year my husband has to work and I woke up with strep throat..so I'm pretty miserable right now.

 

[OceanAnnie]

I don't really do anything. I get the gifts my kids make for me in school and thats about it. This year my husband has to work and I woke up with strep throat..so I'm pretty miserable right now.

Hope you feel better soon!

 

[CharityLynn]

Thanks! At least I'm not in my Mom's and sister's shoes..they got food poisoning last night...I think they feel worse than me right now...