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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does your DC love making cards? Since they are no longer in preschool or elementary that seems like an unrealistic expectation. You are lucky--and likely in the minority--that you got them for the past several years. Mine are 13 & 15 and it's been AGES since I got a handmade card.

Unless you are in an area where kids can do independent shopping/card purchase I don't think you can expect them to do something else without the support of another parent/adult.

It seems like your DH tried and did nice things, so if it's not exactly what you wanted why not tell him to "coach" DC.

Years ago we came up with the perfect (for me) mother's Day, a simple bfast that DH / kids make, small/fun or practical gifts, and just hanging out, a walk/hike if weather cooperates. Over the years, I think I figured out my favorite ways to celebrate and I've been honest.[/quote]

I'd be happy if they planned to stay in and play games together.  Or just make a simple meal and clean up after it.

I got to go to the grocery store, make all the food and clean all the mess.  Again.  Every day for the last 20 years.  I also plan all the holidays, vacations, birthdays (including mine), then whe someone doesn't like it I'm the one they complain to.[/quote]

Quit being a martyr OP. [/quote]

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