Mother’s Day in quarantine

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I already ordered my mom’s flowers because I am afraid of shipping delays, and there will be hell to pay if my mom’s flowers arrive late.

I’m a single mom, so my son and I will make brunch together (like we did for Easter). I may remind him that we have art supplies to make me a card.

Pathetic (your Mother, not you).

My mom is like this too.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:I usually make a list of small things I like for my family/dh to do for me. Like chores that DH is too busy to do usually. I'm getting a chandelier installed, shelf installed, and gardening work done. I also like a nice picnic with wine. My kids make me cards.

My love language is acts of service, though, so chores really appeal to me. hah. My kids are young and DH is bad a gifts though so I prefer to not get gifts (at least ones my kids didn't make)

That's pretty obnoxious.

Why? DH actually asks me what I'd like done. He's happy doing it too. We all get along well and have a pleasant day. What part is obnoxious??

Making your "gift" someone doing household chores is almost as obnoxious as quoting that inane "languages of love" nonsense.

Why is “languages of love” nonsense? I find it very instructive as to different people’s needs for love.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Since there will be no brunches out or spa trips etc, what is everyone planning? I usually go stay in a hotel for the night and my family comes and swims and we have brunch. Obv not doing that. Just seems extra depressing this year.

If you are a mother and alive or have one that is alive WTF complaining about! I mean really depressing it's a commercial day and has nothing to do with love for or being grateful for a mother. There's plenty to be depressed about during this outbreak but not this, AMERICAN problems! Try being a refugee or in Italy or Spain ….

Not OP, but I literally CAN'T try being a refugee in Italy or Spain. It's impossible. So why shouldn't I enjoy a little me time on Mother's Day?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate Mother’s Day bc it celebrates ALL moms even the bad ones. I try my best to be a great mom and wife. Obviously, I screw-up some times, but I do my absolute best even when it’s difficult. I go all out in many aspects of parenting. My kids love me and we’re doing well during quarantine. I see some moms do nothing (welfare, can’t cook, can’t help with homework bc they barely got through school themselves, on drugs, lost custody, bringing boyfriends home, etc). Yet they are being praised with the same gushy, saccharine sentimentality that I get.

This is the weirdest thing I've ever read on DCUM, and that's saying something.

[Anonymous]

I can honestly say I haven’t given it any thought. It’s really low on the priority list right now.

[Anonymous]

Mother's Day is a holiday that originally had good intentions, but got turned into another consumerist opportunity. We're all going to have to live with less consumerism in the near future, so I encourage you to embrace another low key day at home.

[Anonymous]

I told DH I just want a morning to sleep in (until 9 or so), then go for a long run, then a hot shower, breakfast as a family, and back to bed to read/nap. I’m so burnt out from working from home with small children. I really just want some time to myself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate Mother’s Day bc it celebrates ALL moms even the bad ones. I try my best to be a great mom and wife. Obviously, I screw-up some times, but I do my absolute best even when it’s difficult. I go all out in many aspects of parenting. My kids love me and we’re doing well during quarantine. I see some moms do nothing (welfare, can’t cook, can’t help with homework bc they barely got through school themselves, on drugs, lost custody, bringing boyfriends home, etc). Yet they are being praised with the same gushy, saccharine sentimentality that I get.

Why would you compare yourself to those moms? They probably grew up in terrible circumstances with terrible parents. Did you?

[Anonymous]

I think my DH should just drive around town aimlessly with the kids for about 8 hours on Mother’s Day. They can run back into the house for bathroom breaks, but that’s it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think my DH should just drive around town aimlessly with the kids for about 8 hours on Mother’s Day. They can run back into the house for bathroom breaks, but that’s it.

Haha!!! Love this idea!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think my DH should just drive around town aimlessly with the kids for about 8 hours on Mother’s Day. They can run back into the house for bathroom breaks, but that’s it.

Haha!!! Love this idea!

This is genius.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Since there will be no brunches out or spa trips etc, what is everyone planning? I usually go stay in a hotel for the night and my family comes and swims and we have brunch. Obv not doing that. Just seems extra depressing this year.

If you are a mother and alive or have one that is alive WTF complaining about! I mean really depressing it's a commercial day and has nothing to do with love for or being grateful for a mother. There's plenty to be depressed about during this outbreak but not this, AMERICAN problems! Try being a refugee or in Italy or Spain ….

Not OP, but I literally CAN'T try being a refugee in Italy or Spain. It's impossible. So why shouldn't I enjoy a little me time on Mother's Day?

You can just don't complain about being depressed about the day this year, lots to be depressed about but not this! Sad for all the mothers who lost their lives or who are working daily to save others while putting their own family at risk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate Mother’s Day bc it celebrates ALL moms even the bad ones. I try my best to be a great mom and wife. Obviously, I screw-up some times, but I do my absolute best even when it’s difficult. I go all out in many aspects of parenting. My kids love me and we’re doing well during quarantine. I see some moms do nothing (welfare, can’t cook, can’t help with homework bc they barely got through school themselves, on drugs, lost custody, bringing boyfriends home, etc). Yet they are being praised with the same gushy, saccharine sentimentality that I get.

This is the weirdest thing I've ever read on DCUM, and that's saying something.

+1,000 And who says those mothers are actually getting praise?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate Mother’s Day bc it celebrates ALL moms even the bad ones. I try my best to be a great mom and wife. Obviously, I screw-up some times, but I do my absolute best even when it’s difficult. I go all out in many aspects of parenting. My kids love me and we’re doing well during quarantine. I see some moms do nothing (welfare, can’t cook, can’t help with homework bc they barely got through school themselves, on drugs, lost custody, bringing boyfriends home, etc). Yet they are being praised with the same gushy, saccharine sentimentality that I get.

This is the weirdest thing I've ever read on DCUM, and that's saying something.

+1,000 And who says those mothers are actually getting praise?

That those other moms are living rent-free in this woman’s head to the point she LITERALLY CAN’T ENJOY MOTHER’S DAY gives me such schadenfreude I can’t contain my giggles.

[Anonymous]

It’s making you depressed? Really? More over-privileged self-pity. Some of you should be sent to Siberia with a one-way ticket.