New topic
Printable| Author | Message |
Mother's Day - a big pain in the ass I love my mom like crazy, but having to go somewhere and buy the token flowers and then be obligated to spend the day at the folks' house - and do it again for my wife's parents - I hate it, I hate it, I hate it.
And that goes for Father's Day too, but at least a fella could potentially get to go fishing and/or drink beer on that day. anybody feel the same? | |
- E-mail - orgNote -  Report post to moderator |
we had ours already..in the UK. "Dead in the middle of Little Italy little did we know
that we riddled some middleman who didn't do diddily"--BP | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
The mothers of four of my friends have died in the last month. My mom is getting the royal treatment this year. We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
 May your day speed by then
My daughter and I will be going to TN again this Mother's Day weekend to the TN Ren Faire where she is an actor - she will dance and I will enjoy and we will hang out at the hotel and swim and relax | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Be thankful that you can see your mother and give her a hug.
I had to send my mom a package and hope that it gets there by Mother's Day. It used to be a very special day, I used to take my mom out some where nice just the two of us. I will miss that from now on. [Edited 5/6/08 8:32am] | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
shanti0608 said: Be thankful that you can see your mother and give her a hug.
I had to send my mom a package and hope that it gets there by Mother's Day. It used to be a very special day, I used to take my mom out some where nice just the two of us. I will miss that from now on.  | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Genesia said: The mothers of four of my friends have died in the last month. My mom is getting the royal treatment this year.
| |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
| Moderator
|
Why don't you organize a home cooked meal with both mothers and families get together? 
Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture! REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince "I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
moderator
Genesia said: The mothers of four of my friends have died in the last month. My mom is getting the royal treatment this year.
lay down the red carpet for her!!!! Respect. "Dead in the middle of Little Italy little did we know
that we riddled some middleman who didn't do diddily"--BP | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
I guess what annoys me is the the ' obligatory affection' feel of the day.
To me every day is Mother's Day, and Father's Day, and Kids' Day. I see them all often, and I thank God for them all often. I don't need one day a year where I'm supposed to lay out my affection - to me that's all year 'round. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
abigail05 said: I guess what annoys me is the the ' obligatory affection' feel of the day.
To me every day is Mother's Day, and Father's Day, and Kids' Day. I see them all often, and I thank God for them all often. I don't need one day a year where I'm supposed to lay out my affection - to me that's all year 'round. Good point. Holidays can get a bit ridiculous some times. We should celebrate when we feel it, not when we feel we have to. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
luv4u said: Why don't you organize a home cooked meal with both mothers and families get together?
That's a great idea - we've done that every Thanksgiving for about 10 years now. Feels good to get the fams together - people who would otherwise not really connected | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
abigail05 said: I guess what annoys me is the the ' obligatory affection' feel of the day.
To me every day is Mother's Day, and Father's Day, and Kids' Day. I see them all often, and I thank God for them all often. I don't need one day a year where I'm supposed to lay out my affection - to me that's all year 'round. Its just a day to pay SPECIAL honor to her. No one said to stop laying out your affection throughout the year. Just be blessed you still have her. [Edited 5/6/08 8:55am] | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Rhondab said: abigail05 said: I guess what annoys me is the the ' obligatory affection' feel of the day.
To me every day is Mother's Day, and Father's Day, and Kids' Day. I see them all often, and I thank God for them all often. I don't need one day a year where I'm supposed to lay out my affection - to me that's all year 'round. Its just a day to pay SPECIAL honor to her. No said to stop laying out your affection throughout the year. Just be blessed you still have her. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
my mom used to get a kick out of mother's day, even if i wasn't able to visit and could only send her a nice floral arrangement. she always appreciated it. this is the first year i won't be able to celebrate the day with her - i think if you still have your mother around, you should be glad you still have the chance to do something nice for her. it might be a pain in the ass now, but one day you'll be glad you made the effort. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
the only obligation you really have is that if you love your mother, tell her...  | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Anxiety said: my mom used to get a kick out of mother's day, even if i wasn't able to visit and could only send her a nice floral arrangement. she always appreciated it. this is the first year i won't be able to celebrate the day with her - i think if you still have your mother around, you should be glad you still have the chance to do something nice for her. it might be a pain in the ass now, but one day you'll be glad you made the effort.
| |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
I love Mother's Day!!! Proud Memaw to Seyhan Olivia Christine ,Zoey Cirilo Jaylee & Ellie Abigail Lillian  | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
What a shame that you feel it to be an 'obligation' to spend the day with your mother, contrived holiday or not.
As others have already said, be thankful you are able to spend the day with her. Anxiety is absolutely correct in that one day you'll look back and be very grateful for having had the opportunity and good fortune to do so. My own mother has been quite ill for some time, and in fact is (again) in the hospital. I am hoping that her Mother's Day won't be spent there. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
WillyWonka said: What a shame that you feel it to be an 'obligation' to spend the day with your mother, contrived holiday or not.
As others have already said, be thankful you are able to spend the day with her. Anxiety is absolutely correct in that one day you'll look back and be very grateful for having had the opportunity and good fortune to do so. My own mother has been quite ill for some time, and in fact is (again) in the hospital. I am hoping that her Mother's Day won't be spent there. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
My sister and I are going to celebrate Mother's Day together this year...
Both of our daughters can't be around, so we've decided to go out for a nice brunch. Our mom passed away a few years ago.... If I get a phone call or card from my daughter, I'll be more than happy with that....  | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
I think you shouldn't wait for this day to give your mom something nice.flowers ,candy whatever. Don't get me wrong the gifts are aprecitated. Letting my mom know that i Love her is enough. she tells me ,but i do alil something before this day. just what i think | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Be thankful your Mom is still alive, mine passed away 11 years ago. Being a Mom myself, I say, I am sure it was no picnic for her giving birth. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
I wish my mom was alive to give her a hug...I'll miss her forever... | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Slave2daGroove said: I wish my mom was alive to give her a hug...I'll miss her forever...
ditto. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Shame on u 4 feeling that way about Mom'z Day.  | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
|
PaisleyPark5083 said: Slave2daGroove said: I wish my mom was alive to give her a hug...I'll miss her forever...
ditto. Same here. Count yer blessings. Lavish her with love. Fuck the presents. Tell her you love her. |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
WillyWonka said: What a shame that you feel it to be an 'obligation' to spend the day with your mother, contrived holiday or not.
As others have already said, be thankful you are able to spend the day with her. Anxiety is absolutely correct in that one day you'll look back and be very grateful for having had the opportunity and good fortune to do so. My own mother has been quite ill for some time, and in fact is (again) in the hospital. I am hoping that her Mother's Day won't be spent there. I hope your Mother get's better soon, Willy! | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Anxiety said: my mom used to get a kick out of mother's day, even if i wasn't able to visit and could only send her a nice floral arrangement. she always appreciated it. this is the first year i won't be able to celebrate the day with her - i think if you still have your mother around, you should be glad you still have the chance to do something nice for her. it might be a pain in the ass now, but one day you'll be glad you made the effort.
| |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Every day is a pain in the ass. Hopefully mothers day is the one day I get to sleep in with breakfast in bed.
HAH  | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |