What are you doing on Mothers Day?

Happy Birthday Chucky for Sunday and here are some for you

I'm having two close cousins for lunch. One is divorced, and whose DS's won't be around, and the other is widowed and she also lost her DS ( only AC ) two years ago. Tomorrow will be the Golden Wedding anniversary of the widowed one ( I was her bridesmaid ), and it is also my birthday. This will allow DD's to be ' spoiled' at home by their own families. Going to the cinema this evening with younger DD instead. Elder DD lives 150 miles away.

We're doing Mother's Day today, combining it with out 51st wedding anniversary because DD2, who arrived last night, will want to be at home tomorrow as her DH is somewhere afloat keeping an eye on the Russians. and her DDs want to take her out for afternoon tea.

DS is moving house today so he'll have to be with us in spirit!

It's going to be a tough one for DD1 so doing it a day early (we're going to a Turkish restaurant for lunch) will hopefully reduce the stress for all.

Tomorrow I'll do a roast then she can join us if she feels like it but I have to say I'll be glad when it's over.

merlot congratulations, and have a lovely day today. Love the "keeping an eye on the Russians"!

God bless for tomorrow.

It will be very exciting. In the morning we have a man coming to discuss extending our patio, then I am cooking lunch in the afternoon for DD and her menfolk. My son called in on Friday on his way down to London to bring a card and flowers, and seeing him and his wife was as good a Mother’s Day present as I could have asked.
Harris I feel so sorry for you losing your mum?.

Thank you, Gonegirl

DSil's ship is on Mary Berry's programme next week. He took a photo of her going aboard for filming so I know he was there! He told me whenever he caught sight of a camera he ducked out of sight (spoilsport) but I'm going to keep my eyes peeled anyway.

Happy Mother's Day to all.

Wow! That's fantastic.

Yes. spoilsport indeed! Sigh! (They have no idea do they? )

Sadly my dear mum and mum-in-law are long gone, but I will be thinking of my mum tomorrow. We are having a dual celebration lunch out tomorrow with my daughter and son-in-law. It is her birthday on Tuesday, so we're doing both, as she can't have the day off work. In June she will be having a baby boy, so next year will be a mum herself. I count my blessings and certainly don't take anything for granted. Like many on here, life hasn't always been plain sailing, but my beautiful girl has kept me going.

My own mum died in 1995, and my mum-in-law in 2014, but I'll have visits tomorrow from my sons and the girlfriend of one (the 2nd son is single), and they're staying for a roast dinner (my husband is cooking), pudding and drinks. I'll drive them all back even though they live locally.

This year I’ll be blessed to be with my daughter and grandchild. I’ll go to church and light a candle and thank all my grandmothers. I’ll be ignored by my son who has removed himself from our lives.

I'm doing nothing. I don't have a mum or MiL to send a card to any more. One son lives overseas with both my DGC, I miht get a FaceTime if I'm lucky, but I imagine they'll have a busy day as they live near DiL's parents and family. Other DS is studying relatively nearby, but not near enough to pop over on the off-chance I'll be here - so I don't expect anything from him either!

My mum died 10 years ago and my MiL 3 years ago, but this is the first year I've missed having someone to treat on Mother's Day.

My lot never do anything unless prompted so this year I'm hoping they have not been prompted and we'll see what happens. I don't know why as they are very loving. I'll be sad at not being able to place flowers on my own mother's grave again, but be grateful that i have lovely memories of her and of my own children - happy in the moment, as so much to be grateful for.

Harris27, I have sent you a PM.

It’s wonderful to hear of all the grans who will be enjoying their families on Sunday. But spare a thought for those of us who are estranged from our daughters & grandchildren. I already feel like burying myself in a deep sandpit until Monday morning.

Further to my rather downbeat post of yesterday, in fact I received a book in the post with love from DS2 today. So I am very pleased that both sons thought of me. Lovely!

I shall be travelling 3 hours up the motorway with a pretty card and a large bunch of roses for my darling mum. She won't know its Mother's day but I so hope she's having a good day and knows who I am.

Grannysmith, I too am estranged from one of my daughters and I know just how awful this feels on Mothering Sunday, as well as her own birthday. We'll share some ?, you and I. xx

I've got my son and 2 grandchildren here till Monday morning. We will be having a roast dinner tomorrow because that's what my grandchildren like on Sunday. I'm not bothered about going out for a meal We've just come back from a week in Seville and Cordoba where we were out tapasing every day. Wonderful! and loads of as well.

A beautiful basket of flowers was delivered this morning from my eldest daughter, there was a small box of chocolates in there as well.

Thank you urmstongran x

Thank you lavasalst x

Thank you grey duster too x

I said way back on this thread that I am with my two daughters today and one is cooking lunch. I said I didn't know what my son was planning for Mothering Sunday as he is at Wembley for the Sunderland final. Well I know now....He is coming here tommorrow, with his fiance, and treating me (and his dad) to a take-away. So I am more than happy with that!

I really feel for those estranged from family and I feel guilty for posting this, am I being ungrateful? Just opened a package from my daughter, a card and a brown paper bag with a tea towel in it. Would sooner not have had anything.

Since my Daughter got married and emigrated to America Mothers Day isnt the same she has never sent cards anyway she doesnt believe in them they are a waste of trees i don't get flowers either because she doesnt like killing them ! I spent time with my Mum yesterday cards and flowers wine and chocolates ! I know she wont even facetime today she didn't on my Birthday 2 weeks ago I feel under appreciated and heartbroken. My Daughter is pregnant with my second Grandchild and recently got her permission to stay in the USA she's been there for 5 years but it doesn't get any easier ? shes my only child and i am very proud of her but i feel like a spare part i'm no longer needed. She actually got married and never told me ! She recently told me that the playroom I have here is a waste of time she has no idea how i feel and i daren't discuss it the last time i attempted it she told me i need therapy ?? I don't know who she is anymore she is so headstrong and independent too business minded and cold ......without reason ! I am baffled by her actions but she acts as though everything is fine i have a problem ! Its breaking my heart am I crazy ? I am beginning to doubt my sanity because I am so confused ...help !!!