Mothers Day

I’m so lucky to be bubbling with my youngest daughter. We will be together tomorrow celebrating with afternoon tea given to us by her partner.

I’m looking after DD2 who came out of hospital last week, DD1 will FaceTime me in the morning and a parcel, has arrived with ‘do not open until Sunday ‘ on it, apart from that I am doing a roast, which I offered to do before I realised it was Mother’s Day tomorrow, so no lay in either.

Had a "drive by" visit from my eldest son and his two daughters this morning.

Best bit: Eldest granddaughter, age 9, shouting "I love you!" out of the car window.

Just thinking about it now brings a lump to my throat

I will go to my son's house as he is in my bubble. My other children live too far away and I have to stay local at the moment in Wales.
I have received an exciting package from my daughter, which I will open tomorrow.

My husband and I are"bubbled" with my husband's mother so no jollies with my "own" family. I do miss them but thank goodness we can give some joy to my mother-in-law. I keep reminding myself that she is totally alone but for us and not to feel hard done by.
I know my adult children all love me so, really, I'm blessed.

I had a card today, with a photo of DD's 2 girls (aged 12 and 9) With the caption "We love you Nanny Jan", and on the back " Thank you for being a wonderful Nanny". Made my day.

Meant to say, I am so lucky to still have my Mum aged 91. As we are 'bubbled' with her, I am bringing her over for dinner tomorrow!

I had a rare and unexpected visit from one of my sons on Thursday. Wonderful. That will see me through.

I had a doorstep visit from my elder son and his two youngest children this morning, they brought me cards and a beautiful flower arrangement my daughter-in-law made, she was at work. We do FaceTime and text but it was lovely to see them, just difficult not to be able to have a long cuddle. I also had a doorstep visit from my younger son and daughter-in-law, they brought me a lovely card, flowers and an M&S gift voucher. We are lucky that they all live within four miles of us. DH will cook the Sunday meal tomorrow as usual.

I opened a parcel which arrived from DD2 by accident thinking it was something I had ordered! She never forgets and usually sends some lovely flowers but for my birthday she ordered me monthly bouquets (such a wonderful present). DD1 doesn't normally acknowledge Mother's Day but OH has just told me that she has sent me something this year! However, she's been very ill over the past year and needed a lot of help and support but the best present for me is that she seems to be recovering, I don't need anything else. I won't see either of them but no doubt will speak to them tomorrow.

I won't be seeing either of my girls but I have received a parcel, to be opened tomorrow, and some beautiful flowers arrived earlier. I'm sure we will chat at some point tomorrow. Hopefully I will get to see them in the summer.

Saw DD3 in the week for a walk and a parcel has arrived for me to open tomorrow.
DD1 joined me for a walk this morning and gave me a card and a sentimental gift.
DD2 is coming for a walk tomorrow.
I am so grateful for my lovely girls. Just a shame I can’t give them the hugs that I long to but I know I am so lucky to be able to see them.

DD lives locally so socially distanced afternoon tea on a long park bench at lunchtime. If it rains ..... well

Looking forward to having dinner with my daughter tomorrow that for the first time my grandson is cooking for us.

Thoughts go out to all the mums that are no longer here and all the mums that will be alone this year.

We are going to lunch with my eldest daughter tomorrow. I have already received cards from my other daughter and son. I will get my present at my daughter's house - from all 3 of them. I know what it is as I chose it!

Do some of you live in countries where you are allowed to meet up,indoors? ( I don’t mean the bubble arrangement)

My son hat a gardening hat delivered on Thursday, he rang immediately and wanted me to open it, It’s my ‘Vera’ hat for the allotment. DD and two GC’s doorstep delivery of a card this morning, beautiful flowers have just been delivered. Hopefully next year we can be together.?

I have just said to my DH our DD is so upset she can't see us. She said she sent my card begining of week but it's not arrived that will add to her upset. Our DS will probably call around tomorrow and just drop my card off. We have all stuck to the rules glad when it's over with.

My youngest son and g/son popped to see me today,kept our distance obviously.
But it was lovely to see them and have a good old natter and laugh.
They both told me they miss and love me which made me well up.
My eldest son is coming tomorrow and i can`t wait to see him too.
I feel very fortunate to have such a lovely and caring family.

DD and family coming for lunch tomorrow ( my bubble) and DS says he will visit on the doorstep I suggested he didn’t bother as DDiL’s mother died a few years ago and she still finds the day very difficult bless her . It would be better for him to help GG give her a lovely day . It was my birthday yesterday so I have already seen him and had flowers . Tough old times for everyone , really missed my DH yesterday even though last year’s birthday( a big one) was the first without him . Think I was still a bit numb as it was only 2 months since his death .

I had my birthday at the beginning of the week and AC came by with cards and gifts. My jab was mid week, so all in all a quiet Mother's Day is in order.

DD lives in Australia. They celebrate Mother’s Day in May, same as USA.

Sometimes she remembers it’s March here and sends me flowers, sometimes not.

Haven’t seen her for four years.

Doesn’t make much difference it being Lockdown really, just used to never being with her on that day.

Calendargirl you brought back a bitter/sweet memory for me. When I was living in France my mother was so cross I had forgotten her on Mother's Day. No explanations that where I was living it wasn't until May would appease her!

Following on from my previous post, a lovely M&S bouquet arrived this morning from DD in Australia.
I sent her a thank you and photo of the flowers.

I hope I didn’t imply I was upset if she didn’t remember it being a different month to them, she is a loving and thoughtful daughter, and although it’s good to receive a gift, it isn’t necessary to know we’re always loved and thought about.