Seriously? DH and I are a 2 dad household. Perfectly happy to share a day that is just for us. In fact we feel kinda silly that there is day to celebrate us. We are the ones who brought them into our family. It want the reverse.

We take on different parenting roles, but we definitely co-parent our children as equals and each to his talents and our children’s needs.

Can’t one take Mother’s Day and the other take Father’s Day? And instead of calling it Father’s Day you call it “mamas day” or however your kid calls you.

Anonymous wrote:Lesbian mom of two college-aged kids here.

First, Happy Mother’s Day!

Second, it’s just another Sunday. Always has been, always will be.

Agreed -

We took ourselves to breakfast this morning just because we were up. This afternoon we are doing yard work and then going to a brewery for some beers. We will talk with our kids this evening (they are studying for finals/doing group based projects this afternoon.)

Fellow 2 mom family of 2 college aged kids.

I'm gonna solve this for you:
Mother's Day Saturday and Mother's Day every year. You and DW alternate.

It's fine to take "an extra day" because presumably, no Father's Day.

If that's too much in a weekend, re-brand Father's Day as 2nd Mother's Day and alternate.

Anonymous wrote:I would really just like one day to be appreciated and acknowledged for everything that I do. Which is almost everything.

wouldn't that officially be your birthday then?

and if you truly do almost everything, why even have a partner?

With all of the occasions that families celebrate each other throughout the year (birthdays - 5 for us and now SOs in the picture, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and anniversaries) I can’t imagine needing yet another day to celebrate me. We’re a two mom family and I am happy to share the day with my wife.

But if that’s not enough for you, you should pick your own day. And I hope your family starts to step up and give you what you need.

Lesbian mom of two college-aged kids here.

First, Happy Mother’s Day!

Second, it’s just another Sunday. Always has been, always will be.

I solve this by demanding respect and treating myself well all throughout the year. By the time Mother’s day rolls around, I have no desire for anything except the tiniest acknowledgement.

You need to take stock, OP. No hommage paid to you on one day of the year can make-up for feeling unappreciated the rest of the year.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would really just like one day to be appreciated and acknowledged for everything that I do. Which is almost everything.

So, talk to your wife, pick two different days, and each celebrate the other.

This is what we do as a two dad family.

What an odd post. This has nothing to do with Mother's Day. You have an unappreciative and unhelpful spouse. Deal with that, not some made up holiday that has to force someone to appreciate you.

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Anonymous wrote:I would really just like one day to be appreciated and acknowledged for everything that I do. Which is almost everything.

So, talk to your wife, pick two different days, and each celebrate the other.

I would really just like one day to be appreciated and acknowledged for everything that I do. Which is almost everything.