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[quote=Anonymous]I hear you, OP. I used to feel that way when my kids were little. Try to lower your expectations around these holidays! Here are some things I've learned that help:

1. For Mother's Day, be very clear what your expectations are. Do not expect your spouse to surprise you or make some big grand gesture. I basically say, "This weekend is Mother's Day. I'd like a gift card to get my nails done from X place and I'd like to sleep in until 10:00 that day. I also don't want to do any chores. I don't care what we eat I just don't want to make it. Also, could you help the kids make some cards for me? That always means a lot to me." Since I started doing this I've not been disappointed. My husband is a good guy, but he is not a mind reader. He now gets really into planning the food for the day and cleaning up afterwards. We rarely eat out that day because its always super crowded everywhere.

2. For Father's Day, I used to get annoyed that he would not tell me what he wanted to do or give me any guidance? So, now we just keep it super low-key and it's fine. He doesn't really care about cards or sentimental gifts. I let him sleep him and I don't ask him for much that day (he's usually a very 50/50 partner), the kids and I pick up bagels from our favorite shop, and we get him a small gift. Go the pool, make a nice dinner, done!

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