What a Mother's Day to have.....
Nope. Not "ignoredd" at all. But even if I were, I'd live and I'd live without the drama. Nothing was said about her not being a good wife and mother.....she has a "poor me" attitude that's gonna make for a miserable life for one reason or another every holiday prolly....to me that is sad.....instead of being grateful for what she has she gripes because she didn't get a 4$ card....
If it's a $4 card makes her happy, you wouldn't give her one? Because somebody you know lost their husband?
The money is not the point though. How much is it to SAY "Happy Mother's Day, Mom," or "Happy Mother's Day, honey,"? Last time I checked, THE SPOKEN WORD was free. So is making the breakfast EVERYBODY apparently ate. She wasn't SPECIFYING what she wanted - I think she would have been happy with greetings, it's the fact that nobody did it until late in the day.
I personally don't think it's "out of line" to expect a Mother's Day greeting or gift(s). If her home is anything like this one, we bend over backwards to make the recipient feel special on Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays, etc. because it's THEIR day. Mothers and fathers both do a lot to make sure the family is provided for and running smoothly- they deserve recognition. Even if I don't get a gift FROM the kids (they're in school, of course they make me things), my husband gives me a gift every year to THANK ME for CHOOSING to become the mother of his children. I'd be DEVASTATED if he didn't, and that DOES NOT make me selfish, or dramatic, or mean I'm feeling sorry for myself. It means I KNOW I do a d*mned good job of taking care of my family and it's not too much to ask for them to recognize it because I recognize their needs and meet them on a DAILY basis. As in the REMAINING 364 days out of the year.
The money is not the point though. How much is it to SAY "Happy Mother's Day, Mom," or "Happy Mother's Day, honey,"? Last time I checked, THE SPOKEN WORD was free. So is making the breakfast EVERYBODY apparently ate. She wasn't SPECIFYING what she wanted - I think she would have been happy with greetings, it's the fact that nobody did it until late in the day.
I personally don't think it's "out of line" to expect a Mother's Day greeting or gift(s). If her home is anything like this one, we bend over backwards to make the recipient feel special on Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays, etc. because it's THEIR day. Mothers and fathers both do a lot to make sure the family is provided for and running smoothly- they deserve recognition. Even if I don't get a gift FROM the kids (they're in school, of course they make me things), my husband gives me a gift every year to THANK ME for CHOOSING to become the mother of his children. I'd be DEVASTATED if he didn't, and that DOES NOT make me selfish, or dramatic, or mean I'm feeling sorry for myself. It means I KNOW I do a d*mned good job of taking care of my family and it's not too much to ask for them to recognize it because I recognize their needs and meet them on a DAILY basis. As in the REMAINING 364 days out of the year.
Dee
RNY March 21, 2011!! I'm feeling great!!
Busy Mommy of 4, Proud USAF Wife, Quilter, and TRIATHLETE!!
RNY March 21, 2011!! I'm feeling great!!
Busy Mommy of 4, Proud USAF Wife, Quilter, and TRIATHLETE!!
Mrs. Andy, WHATEVER to you. My point was that, this was a tradition for me that he started on his own. So this is what I was looking forward to. I told him what I felt and he was sorry for not remembering that.
Get over myself, please I don't think about myself at freak in all. I served 20 years in the military not thinking about myself but my country I left my 3month old to be flown to a different part of the world to serve my country and make a better life for my family. Oh again not thinking about myself.
I've been put in harms way more times then I can count, Not thinking about myself.
I don't ask for anything any other time of the year, but I look forward to the only thing one time of the year and I didn't get it.
So there are a lot of things I could say to you.... but all will say is Happy Mother's Day to you.
and I toast you.
Get over myself, please I don't think about myself at freak in all. I served 20 years in the military not thinking about myself but my country I left my 3month old to be flown to a different part of the world to serve my country and make a better life for my family. Oh again not thinking about myself.
I've been put in harms way more times then I can count, Not thinking about myself.
I don't ask for anything any other time of the year, but I look forward to the only thing one time of the year and I didn't get it.
So there are a lot of things I could say to you.... but all will say is Happy Mother's Day to you.
and I toast you.
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MrsAndy, I don't normally say anything on here if I think someone is being mean or nasty, but that was a HORRIBLE thing to say. Kim is not feeling sorry for herself - she's wanting some praise for BEING the wife and mother that she IS. I'm sorry for your friend, but that really has nothing to do with what Kim was saying. Regardless of what happened to who, KIM is STILL a good wife and mother, and she DESERVES to be recognized for that.
Kim, I'm sorry you got the guilt gifts (the late cards - gee could THAT be why the stores were so packed? YA THINK?) but the day isn't over. And Father's Day is right around the corner. Start making your (non) plans now! LOL
Kim, I'm sorry you got the guilt gifts (the late cards - gee could THAT be why the stores were so packed? YA THINK?) but the day isn't over. And Father's Day is right around the corner. Start making your (non) plans now! LOL
Dee
RNY March 21, 2011!! I'm feeling great!!
Busy Mommy of 4, Proud USAF Wife, Quilter, and TRIATHLETE!!
RNY March 21, 2011!! I'm feeling great!!
Busy Mommy of 4, Proud USAF Wife, Quilter, and TRIATHLETE!!
Kim,
I'm so sorry you got shafted! Sounds like your DH would benefit from a calendar? To remind him when Mother's Day is? Hmmmmm.... might be tad sarcastic if that was his Father's Day gift from you ;). I'm sure you're happy & grateful to have them in your life regardless, but we all need to feel special once in a while....
I'm so sorry you got shafted! Sounds like your DH would benefit from a calendar? To remind him when Mother's Day is? Hmmmmm.... might be tad sarcastic if that was his Father's Day gift from you ;). I'm sure you're happy & grateful to have them in your life regardless, but we all need to feel special once in a while....
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY...!!! Kim, not only am I sorry for your bummer of a Mommy's day but I am THROUGHLY sorry that after turning to the board for some support and to vent you would be treated so terribly by a poster (MS. ANdy). I am wishing you a happy rest of your evening. I am sorry things didn't work out well today. And the majority of us are not so mean....hugs to you!!!
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