Mothering Sunday
 

So today is Mother's Day and due to a last minute change of plans I'm off to see my mother to spend part of the day with her!

As a family we don't typically celebrate Mother's Day in part due to the fact we live across the world.

Anyway I thought I'd see what everyone is up to today and what treats have the mummies on here had!!

Not seeing my mum today but got her a big card and a nice mug, and went to church with my grandma this morning.

I may just be a ****, but I personally don't see the point in it, is it not a normal day like any other day? :/

And there was me thinking you were a computer ;-p

My mum went to see friends yesterday and stayed over because it's a long drive. She got back around an hour ago. I got her a massive box of chocolates and a card and she's driving me to town tomorrow for my eye test so I'll get her some flowers whilst we're out and treat her to lunch if we have time :)

I saw my mum for coffee this morning and gave her a card, bought her a pressie couple weeks ago

Got my mum a little bead with waves on and a felted fairy resembling our family fairy Fred and I'm making her dinner later. She seemed to like it she's not a happy bunny today though so I'm just trying to cheer her up!

My Mom lives in Wales so I can't really just pop round and see her, but I did spend just over a week with her recently so I gave her a card and big bunch of flowers while I was there, I called her this afternoon too :)

Came home for the weekend to see her. Bought her a card and Im taking her to the theatre. Also made her pancakes and then a roast today ^_^ x

Popped up to see my mum earlier today :)

I got my mum a card and a very bejewelled butterfly brooch. My brother and I also took her out for lunch, but unfortunately we had to complain about practically everything. It did make us laugh though.

Mum refused to celebrate it this year, so I spent it baking with a housemate.

I saw my Mum [and my Dad] on Friday, and I gave her her card and presents then.

Got my mother a card and flowers and took her out for a fancy lunch. Got my stepmum card, flowers and perfume and we've just had a nice dinner with my stepsiblings. It's been one long day!

I got my mum a card and an amazon voucher (which is what she wanted). She also got some flowers.

We also went out for the day, but had a terrible meal (they basically overcooked it, meaning it was burnt), though. We got a free round of drinks out of the pub as way of an apology.

Got her flowers in a mini watering can, which my Father paid for and card which I forgot to sign, so, my Father subsequently had to for me. I forgot all of it in the boot, so my Father once again had to give.

It's not mothers day here, but i did pop into my mums house and we had a good chat ,, whichwas nice.

I don't live in the same county as my mum so couldn't see her, but got a card and flowers delivered to her work. :)

Today I spent the day at my boyfriend's mum's house and had a Sunday roast.

We bought our Mums some thorntons chocolates and ceramic pots with plants in. Our parents live next door but one to each other and have done since I was three...it makes visiting easy. It was lovely.

I sent my mother a card but had to choose one which wasn't all gushing. thing is, we don't always get on & there is too much bad history there for me to send one full of love. She's never really said many positive things to me & has never mentioned loving me.
Despite that I always make the effort. I rang her last Thursday as I am on holiday at the moment & didn't want to talk to her on Sunday. It would probably have ended up with her getting angry with me like usual & I didn't want to feel that way when I'm away for the weekend.
I do like hearing other people's happier stories as really all I ever wanted was to come from a family where there was love and good feelings in abundance. Nothing would make me happier than being able to choose a card saying I love you or that she's the best mum in the world. But I won't send cards with tuff in them I don't believe is true.
When I spoke to her she did like the card I sent. She said it was "different". She's getting old now & her mind is starting to go, by the end of the call she had forgotten it was Mothering Sunday at the weekend and also forgot we'd talked about the card.
I do remember when I was little that she was really lovely. I try to remember those good times but I feel so torn sometimes as I always hoped she would change back to being like that instead of being so distant, critical, unsupportive & moody.
Sorry if i sound at all negative But at least I do know what it is to feel your mothers love even if it was a long time ago.