all moms alert: tell us what you are doing or want or what you want to give mom
By Savvynlady
@Savvynlady (3684)
United States
May 7, 2009 10:15am CST
This Mother's Day, I told myself that I'm going to stay home, sit back, drink some bubbly nonalcoholic drinks and watch movies; That is my plan. I got some movies yesterday, but need to get more. Plus I'll buy some flowers. I already alerted my kids to the fact that mom and I ain't doing much that day so don't bother us. If your a mother, what are your plans? what are your plans for your mother, grandmother, mom figure whomever? What would you like to see happen Mom? I'd like to hear from you all. Me myself, I didn't have to work, but I'll probably go in to get my client ready for church, then I'm going home for the rest of the day. then again, they told me I didn't have to come in either.
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11 responses
@Anora_Eldorath (6028)
• United States
8 May 09
Savvy-
My husband has class on Sunday so I don't think I'll be doing much of anything to be honest. I don't like to make a huge deal out of mother's day though. I think because for me I put everyone else first, and even on my own special days like birthdays or what not I just don't like a whole lot of attention. Of course, that doesn't mean my husband won't surprise me. I never know what he's going to do. Each year he surprises me. I can't say I want anything, but my husband makes all of my jewelry, so I suspect I'll have a new piece waiting for me.
I hope you have a wonderful Mother's day.
Namaste-Anora
@Savvynlady (3684)
• United States
8 May 09
Well this year Anora, do something for you that dont require no one else and enjoy yourself; Do it for yourself; and as for birthdays, I make sure I do something nice on my birthday no matter what. take a bubble bath, something that YOU enjoy doing. I plan to.
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@Anora_Eldorath (6028)
• United States
25 May 09
Savvy-
Thanks for the BR. My husband did surprise me with flowers, and a wonderful steak dinner out. It was a very lovely night, and I also received two new necklaces that he made for me. I hope you had a wonderful day.
Namaste-Anora
@34momma (13882)
• United States
7 May 09
Hey savvynlady, how you been doing? i have no plans for sunday, but big plans for saturday. my younger sister is pregnant with her first child and i am giving her a baby shower! so i am very excited about that. i've never given a baby shower before so this is a big deal for me.
@Savvynlady (3684)
• United States
7 May 09
Ive been well, and you enjoy the baby shower; hope all is well with you too. Peace.
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@patgalca (18394)
• Orangeville, Ontario
7 May 09
My 16yo daughter told me the other day that it was not fair that I have never been served breakfast in bed. "What's up with that?" she said. 
Every year my siblings and I would take my mother out for brunch. Usually Dad paid but did not attend. He passed away 3 years ago, and now this year my two sisters are away so I was informed it was up to me and my brother to see my mother on Mother's Day. My brother is really busy and hard to get a hold of so I took into my own hands to invite my whole family along to take my mother out to lunch (which means my husband will pay!
) My brother has gotten back to me and will be joining us but I don't think he knows my family is going to be there. My husband is iffy anyway because he is running a half-marathon that morning.
Anyway, the usual Mother's Day is spent on and for my mother. Me? I don't usually get any pampering.
Every year my siblings and I would take my mother out for brunch. Usually Dad paid but did not attend. He passed away 3 years ago, and now this year my two sisters are away so I was informed it was up to me and my brother to see my mother on Mother's Day. My brother is really busy and hard to get a hold of so I took into my own hands to invite my whole family along to take my mother out to lunch (which means my husband will pay!) My brother has gotten back to me and will be joining us but I don't think he knows my family is going to be there. My husband is iffy anyway because he is running a half-marathon that morning.
Anyway, the usual Mother's Day is spent on and for my mother. Me? I don't usually get any pampering.@Savvynlady (3684)
• United States
8 May 09
Well Pat, you just might get some this Mother's Day; Please enjoy it.
@moondancer (7431)
• United States
7 May 09
I sent my mother a beautiful card and had a nice plant that blooms and smells good sent to her. I also got her a digital picture frame for family pictures so she won't have tons of pictures all over her walls. She has a new home and said that she does not want pictures or things hanging all over like the last home. She also does not want lots of things around the house to have to clean as dust as before. I really don't blame here for making things as simple as she can, with her failing health things need to be simple.
@moondancer (7431)
• United States
8 May 09
I don't know about your aunts nursing home but a lady that was dear to me was in one and she was an artist. She did beautiful landscapes and home, etc. He room had no pictures. I drew her a picture and framed it for her room, it was a pencil drawing of animals. When she passed away I was in California and her family sent the picture to me.
If there is something that your aunt likes I'm sure you could give it to her. Just ask the people where she is. hat's hat I did. They want the people that stay there to feel as if they are at home or to be comfortable so they need personal things.
I also took things to my mother in law when she was in one.
I treasure everyone I know and family to. I know any of them can leave us at any time.
@Savvynlady (3684)
• United States
8 May 09
You did a practical thing Moondancer; that is a great gift. I wanted to send something nice to my aunt who is in a nursing home in Baltimore, but couldn't. Please enjoy yours though.
@ladym33 (10979)
• United States
28 May 09
All I wanted to do was stay home with my family and make some grilled pizza. All I asked of my husband was that he go pick up a couple of ingredients for the pizza at the store, but the neighbor came over to fix our front door, and my husband just had to stay here and help him (even though the neighbor did not need his help and he was probably more in the way than anything), so I had to go to the store myself, and get the items. I was pretty disappointed. My kids did not do anything for me either. I ended up being kind of depressed. I am a really good mom, I deserved better than I got.
@Savvynlady (3684)
• United States
31 May 09
LadyM,
I tend to believe we try to be the best mothers out there; but sometimes things and circumstances get into the way on that. I tried and for a couple of years I lost my kids to my ex; I remember one year clearly, he wanted to buy me a so called Mother's Day present, I was like, well, I need to catch the bus for job hunting, can you give me the money? he said no. Ok, I let it go; The next year he FORBADE them to call me; them girls were truly upset so that their stepmother called me and just had to beg my pardon and tell me that she didn't think it was right for my ex to do that to me. So I just wont put stock in folks making my mother's day a good one. Not at all. I just won't. I get what I want, I request what I need and leave it at that. I figure aint no one can give me what I need than me. Now my kids do get me cards; If they could do more, they would. But if you want my spiel, do Mothers Day for yourself next year; Whether you have a man, husband or whatever, just do it for yourself. That's what I did.
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
7 May 09
My mom passed away two years ago and my husband's mom did the same about 10 years ago. So, I'm the "Mom" in our family now.
What I want to do is pretty much what you mentioned. My two boys come over for a visit every Wednesday because my oldest son's days off are Tuesday and Wednesday. He's usually recouperating on Tuesday, so they come by each Wednesday. (The youngest one is still unemployed... can't find a job.)
Anyway, we were discussing Mother's Day yesterday and I told them we could "celebrate" it next Wednesday, since my oldest son won't have much time to spend here on Sunday. I told them that I plan on spending Sunday doing whatever I want, whenever I want. No cleaning, no cooking and SOMEBODY had better order some delivery food because I DO plan on eating. 
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
7 May 09
OH, sorry, I forgot to add HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, a little early. 
@ErrollLeVant (4353)
• United States
7 May 09
We will go to church, I will preach about the virtues of Mothers, then take my wife and all the kids and grandkids to wherever she wants to eat!
@Savvynlady (3684)
• United States
7 May 09
Thanks Erroll!
You have been a great supporter of my questions and I thank you kindly for it;
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
7 May 09
I guess after church, I will stay at home, watch movies, and just see what happens. Maybe our sons will show up, or maybe not. I have no idea what is going to happen. Everything is up in the air right now with my husband not being able to get out without help. Right now I am clearing out the closet in the computer room because we are having the house renovated. Now all the clothes will be concentrated in the other small bedroom. So I think for Mother's Day a nice rest is in order.
@Savvynlady (3684)
• United States
8 May 09
Thanks Suspenseful; that is what I plan to do myself; sit back and watch some movies;
@LuvBr0wn13s (765)
• United States
7 May 09
I haven't made any plans for this mother's day. I will probably end up ging out to eat with my husband. I called my mother already to let her know that I love and appreciate her. Mostly to tell her some of the things that were in my heart that no Hallmark card can express. Your plans sound good so I hope you enjoy! Happy MyLotting!
@Savvynlady (3684)
• United States
8 May 09
Happy Mothers Day and My Lotting to you as well. Thanks for stopping by.
@fasyahime (629)
• Malaysia
8 May 09
i already bought my mum a pearl necklace with matching pearl earing, boy and girl shape key chain to represent me and my brother!original plan to buy her JLO perfume because the old one already finish! but because of money problem,i change my mind,i will buy her the perfume for her birthday or next month if i have extra cash! the perfume is very expensive to compare to the amount of perfume's content! huhu
