Emeraldkity4, I love your post #11.
Pretty minimal holiday here, which is fine with me. DH got my CA kid to send a picture and he photoshopped a card. We went to the gym and then picked up flowers at the grocery store. I bullied the kid who is living with us to make me a blueberry pie and DH is working on grilling salmon and shucking corn. I assume he’ll make salad as that always his job. I’m taking care of the rice. I worked on an architectural project that I had planned to do yesterday, but decided to work on cleaning the basement instead. All in all a reasonably productive day.
Oh and I called my Mom who I don’t call nearly often enough. She never calls me any more, but she’s getting more than a bit dotty so I can’t really hold it against her.
Last year I think it was Mother’s Day ( possibly BD) that S forgot & H didn’t remind to call. This year was good. Happy Mother’s Day to the cc moms here. I should have called him last year
Not much here, either. H & I went out to dinner last night and today he did the edging I’d been nagging him about and he is making dinner tonight. S did call but no card- which is ok with me. My mom is at my sisters and told me to mail her card to her home so she won’t get it until Wednesday. But I sent her an e-card, too and called. It’s my mom’s first mother’s day without my dad so it was important to me to send the e-card. We always talk at least once a day, if not more and I had just talked to her last night, but can’t imagine not calling her today just to wish her a happy mom’s day.
I broke down and texted him. He claimed he was waiting until he was sure I’d be up. Doesn’t matter, he called, is doing well and loved the package.
Just so happy he’s fine. Leaving the pity party now, hugs to all of you. Especially @greenbutton 's friend.
Nothing so far here. S usually remembers, and I know he has to work today, but still.
It must be tough in some ways being an only child. :)\
Hugs,snowball. Both of my kids called, but this was my first Mother’s Day when neither was home. I admit I really miss my kids.
Green button, ominous sounding. Keep us updated.
With a kid on each coast (and us in the middle), I have given up seeing them on Mother’s Day, and am usually very happy with a phone call or some sort of communication. D2 surprised me this year (who does NOT do sincerity and Facebook together) and posted a lovely comment on my wall how this is the first Mother’s Day since my cancer surgery and recovery last year, and she wanted to tell me she loved me, and told others to give their mothers a hug if they could. I was really quite floored, because like I said, she doesn’t do gooey stuff like this. But even more surprising, I got a completely unexpected text from her boyfriend, saying, “Happy Mother’s Day teriwtt. Thank you for raising such a lovely daughter.” And I probably appreciated his sentiments most today of all, because his own mother died when he was in his mid-teens (he’s in his 30s now), and he’s on his fourth stepmother (and I know he really likes her), so this can’t be an easy day for him.
We’re low key holiday folks, so I was happy with my phone calls from all three kids and the card and generic gift from DH.
What makes me sad is that DH’s mom is now in the stage of dementia where she doesn’t recognize her children or grandchildren, and while she was happy for the cake and cards (thank goodness she’s generally cheerful!), she really didn’t know what it was all about.
Is the missing student the one from Penn State? My classmates have been sharing his picture and info today. I really hope everything works out. 
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Went to a big family lunch - party of 9. My mother got into fight with my sister. Sister and family stormed out. Mother’s husband and kid stormed out. Me, my mother, and my 2 kids left with big table food of food that arrived during the chaos…My 16 year old son ate everything!
Happy Mother’s Day! Woo Hoo.
^^^ Ouch.
S1 called as he was on a train. S2 texted “happy mother’s day” and then said he has two courses that aren’t complete. Graduation is next Sunday. He is trying to work up to asking for incompletes. I am pretty worried about him.
DH took me to a nice French restaurant for lunch. I was a bit surprised, as he usually leaves MD to my kids.
Prayers to the missing young man. A parent’s worst nightmare.
S finally called. Had a nice conversation. 
I did hear from both my son and daughter, so it isn’t like they were not thinking of me. It just surprised me that I was a bit emotional; I am never like this. Maybe it is the realization that both are soon to be married and will have families of there own in the near future. Both my husband and my families are close, so I am sure my kids will continue to participate in family functions as much as they are able living afar.
I would blame menopause, but that ship sailed 15+ years ago, so that excuse it not there! It also didn’t help that a dear friend sent me a Mother’s Day text; when I explained I was a bit blue, her response was she understood. Yeah, she has only posted about 10 pictures this weekend with her kids that she flew home for the weekend; they attended a concert and several restaurant meals!! Her kids are home for every holiday, birthday and anniversary and spend every moment at home with mom and dad; so I am not sure she really understands!
Feeling better tonight after dinner with my husband’s family. Tomorrow will be a better day.
Got a Happy Mother’s Day phone call from both sons late this afternoon. No cards, no gifts, no “lovya Mom”. Just a regular phone call. Guess it’s better than nothing!
DH and I spent the weekend visiting his Mom along with DH’s brother and family. DH and his brother got into a heated conversation regarding politics which kind of upset their 84 year old Mom. Yeah, it was great.
Mother’s Day is often referred to as a Hallmark invented holiday. It is not actually. But like pretty much every holiday in the USA, it has become commercialized.
I have never really given it much thought, Yes I called and/or sent a card to my Mom when she was alive. But I have never expected much from my kids.
I did hear from all three today and did receive flowers from two. But I kind of think they feel obligated. Personally I would rather get flowers, a card or a hug and kiss and an “I love you” on no particular day. But I will take them whenever they come for whatever reason! (And I do get get some of those things other than designated dates!)
Just remember, CC friends of many years, that Facebook is not reality! You are seeing the glitzy moments, the “we are having a great time” smily moments, the just-for-the-camera moments. Nobody posts the hard stuff, the I feel sad, I’m lonely, I didn’t get the job, my husband is cheating on me or about to lose his job, the car needs new tires and I can’t get it together to microwave some soup for dinner so I am just going to eat cereal out of the box moments. Right? Hope you are all feeling better!
And just for the record, DS and his GF spent the night and made us eggs, but only because they flew into our city from their vacation and we dogsat their doggy while they were gone. I’ll take it. I don’t need no stinkin’ flowers and I don’t care much for cards, but I do like a big sweaty hug from my big son!
I think it’s overhyped. I spent the day cooking(not for today) but for next week when my husband and I go to work so we can have food. But it was relaxing to me. I picked my garden roses and went for a swim.