Mothering Sunday

I didn't see my son and his family. I know I was partly to blame because I was away until Sunday afternoon, and then spent time with my elder son and his family (my son's don't get on). But until I sent him a text saying I was home, I didn't even receive a 'Happy Mothers Day' message. No card or anything. I don't think he realises how hurtful it is!

seaside it was love Llandudno there is something peaceful about it, yet it is a busy little place, can't wait to go back (hopefully with my biker friend on our motorcycles)

A lovely day yesterday. Lunch and presents with daughters and children, tea with son and family and some tickets to see Mama Mia in Blackpool in a few weeks, and today my youngest son (working yesterday) is doing lunch for us. The gifts are lovely, but it's time with each other I treasure. I prefer the attention to go on the mums with young children - hand-made cards from the kids, daffodils picked from the garden (preferably theirs!) and a little lie-in for a change

Dragonfly - that's lovely!

I had cards from both children, DS's usual funny one. A nice presse from DD who I saw on Saturday after babysitting for her Friday night. My Mothers day treat for DD.

With DD working shifts I know any special days are likely to be affected by her work and I don't not worry any more.

I had a card which seemed to be from little DGS. I don't know if he made it at nursery or at home. That is still enough of a novelty for me to thoroughly enjoy getting such things.

As for the day itself I took myself off for a Geology day trip long before OH was even awake.

Biker that sounds a lovely treat. I love Llandudno. I had a lovely two days with all my boys and my beautiful daughter

I would wait forever for a card from my son and whilst it really doesn't bother me I admit a telephone call or a text would have been nice.

I wouldn't dare miss visiting my mum as she really would take the huff.

I was taken out for lunch by my three DDs and my 11 year old DGs came along with his mum. He was very proud to pay for his Mums meal and had taken her breakfast in bed.

The best part of my day were the lovely messages written in cards from my girls. Money cannot pay for them.

Feeling quite chuffed that I know my children so well. As predicted my eldest son did call round with a beautiful handmade (by his artist wife) card, a bunch of daffodils and a framed photograph of the two of us taken on his wedding day. He stayed long enough to have a proper chat and then returned to his in laws who live less than a minutes walk from me. My younger son phoned me and I had several texts emails etc. from the others, plus a couple of floral contributions. The Wonderful Man cooked a lovely meal for his parents and me and then we spent a couple of hours with some young friends. A lovely day.

had beautiful bunch of flowers from M/S, she loves them as much as I do,
I thought it was very good service that would actually be delivered on 30/3/14, then a lovely phone call from them after they had been to Church.From DD1 by the way
Then a while later DD2 picked us up and took us to hers where she gave us a truly wonderful lunch [she is the best cook , and very innovative]
We also talked about getting a dog share ie we would have him Monday/Friday, they would have him Sat /Sun so would suit everyone,as we take holidays Stateside twice a year [at the moment].
Anyway will see what we will see , I am
rather keen actually as I would love a pet

Having not expected to see my DDs today, both popped in for a quick visit!

I'm so knackered I feel like the clocks have gone back not forward.

Had a lovely day with DD1 and the two DGSs. I cooked lunch then we went for a walk with our two terriers and her two chihuahuas.

Take no notice of me Greenfinch. I'm going to have a good go on my exercise bike. Pedal till I drop! x

I just want to go to bed but thanks to the bloody clocks altering, I'm not tired enough.

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

Greenfinch yes I can understand what your saying, my little trip wasn't just for mothers day but for just being there and helping out over the stressfull years that she has had, so was a "thankyou and a mothers day" wrapped up together, and my other DD daughter bought me a lovely top and gave me some pennies to spend on myself

It is lovely to read all these stories of thoughtful children and grandchildren. As well as the usual gifts I had a special letter from my DD thanking me for being there for her during a very difficult time last year. It is a letter I shall treasure.

I had my mothers day treat from one daughter 2 weeks ago...she got me round to her house to have breakfast (croissant and cuppa)she kept saying "mum! is there some paper under the sette"?? [confused! I bent over and said yes and pulled out this card (my mothers day card) (early) she told me to open it..lol....it was lovely card and inside was a letter..I will cut it short..but it briefly read: Happy Mothers day..etc ....we are going on a road trip, ..where your chauffer (DD) will drive you to your destination we will be having 4 course evening dinner, bed and breakfast at the "Tyndale" hotel Llandudno..............ohh she knows I love Llandudno and the hotel, we travelled down on the Sunday morn, it was lovely, such a nice break away from home, she had organised her DH to come round and see to DH everything was all sorted, I didn't want to come home the next day!.
Today we had little buffet and other DD came..so it has been very nice

Don't apologise Katy! Your granddaughter sounds an absolutely delightful young lady, one to be very proud of! As I'm sure you are. Sometimes children do or say the most unexpected things that tug the old heart strings. One day last week I was trying a top on. My daughter said I looked lovely in it. 5yr old GS1 whispered something to his mum that made her well-up, but then he went all shy and wouldn't repeat it. Apparently, he'd whispered to his mummy "Nanny always looks lovely in everything"! Yes, that made me blub too!

I have had this problem too Gally with flowers, from my sons, bought through Interflora.Two years running I returned the flowers as they came from local shops and got replacements . I didn't say anything at the time to the sons.A few months ago, I casually mentioned to both of them that the flowers from M & S are great and good value....much better than Interflora, to which my eldest DS replied..'Ah yes, but Interflora is the only company that can deliver the next day when you've only remembered it's Mother's Day the night before!

It is tricky to get it right, I feel that I should ignore the commercialisation of Mothering Sunday as I do with Valentines Day, and I wouldn't dream of going out anywhere to eat on either of those days as mass catering for families is mainly disappointing and overpriced, and restaurants are full of people feeling obliged to have a wonderful 'Waltons' type family day. We have had my Mother over here to lunch, and my daughter cooked a lovely meal, that was her present to me. DH also gave me a home made card. My son, who is notorious for not doing occasions, even managed to get into Thorntons yesterday before they closed and bought me a box of my favourite chocolate gingers, they are my true favourite as nobody else likes them! BUT, and a big sobering BUT, before we all moan about Mother's day. commercialisation, being obliged to visit family etc., just think of a good friend of mine who is facing her first Mothers Day without her beloved son who died aged 19 of cancer. Sobering for us all.

I had a chat with all 3 daughters today which was lovely. However, some flowers which arrived in the post yesterday ordered by DD in Oz, contained half dead roses which are now all completely past it. They were pink and orange and should have, according to DD, been yellow. I haven't told her what state they arrived in, but have contacted the company by email to complain. No answer as yet. It's so disappointing to know that a lot of money has been paid for these - I wonder how many other disappointed/cross Mums have received similar droopy flowers? Call me cynical, but it's just a money making operation for so many of these companies and they probably hope that the recipients will keep quiet and not complain....

By chance I spent Mothering Sunday with my daughter and her family because we were celebrating the little one's second birthday with a delicious family lunch. (My, those two years have gone quickly). Mother's Day is in May here and, again by chance, that was the day we landed in New Zealand last year to begin our the new last stage of our lives. Both days seem delightfully serendipitous.

What a lovely relationship you have with your GD, KatyK.