What do you have planned? Do you buy something special for yourself? What do you look forward to doing? Only child has to study for final exams this weekend. I am thinking of visiting some local farmers market. As a single parent I just buy myself something new that I need.
We are having an extended family buffet at local country club, organized by my sister. Everyone pays for their own family and we all chip in for mom & dad’s meal. I have purchased some opera tickets that I’ll be gifting mom for Mother’s Day and an early gift to dad for Father’s Day. We will accompany them to SF to see the opera.
I’m hoping my family takes me out to breakfast. It doesn’t have to be Sunday…which is a restaurant zoo!
When asked, I told my husband I would like an experience as a gift. He of course would rather go buy something and be done. Both kids are away at college. I will consider myself lucky if I even hear from one of them. The other will at least text me.
I like to go out for brunch or tea. That would be a treat.
Going out with my g/f, who is a godmother to our dearly departed friend’s son. Of course, with her young son. Her husband is so selfish, only thinking of his needs, not his young son.
I am content. My son already let me know package arriving early, to be opened on Sunday. I would be happy with a card. As my son has said, he knows I have his back. I can think of no better compliment.
My birthday and mother’s day are very close, H has plans to take me out to a very nice seafood restaurant for the last ‘all you can eat’ Stone Crab special before the last day of Stone Crab season for a combined Mother’s Day Birthday meal. I love Stone Crab! The kids got mixed up on when mother’s day was and brought me chocolate covered strawberries last Sunday!
“The kids got mixed up on when mother’s day was and brought me chocolate covered strawberries last Sunday!”
Tell them that you will forgive their mistake if they bring you more on Sunday. 
My kids already told me they will come back for Mother’s Day. We go out to eat something. They love to buy me things related to my hobby, which is gardening.
D is coming home from school on Friday. S will be home for he weekend. D says she and her siblings will cook brunch. I’m looking forward to having everyone home for the weekend.
My niece is getting married this weekend and we will be having brunch for Mother’s Day with 60 or 70 of our closest relatives! 
My Dh is taking my mom, my MIL, my daughter and me to brunch at one of our favorite places that is easy to get to for the “elders.” I’ll be happy if he can get a photo with the two grandmas, my Dd and me together that will do us all justice.
My gift to my mother is going to college and becoming successful after. ~O)
H is returning from a trip, so that should be nice. Asking him for help with the garden, but looks like the weather is going to be bad–nothing but rain for days. I told kids I want them to clean up the house. ( I tell them that every year. Still waiting, but it could happen . . .)
Older kids will not be around. Expecting texts from them–if they even remember it is Mother’s Day. My standards are low, and I’m rarely disappointed 
My mom is in a nursing home. I sent her flowers last week to beat the rush–I have 6 siblings.
I’d take some rain for Mother’s Day!
We (me, DH, and DS) are going to visit my 89-year-old mother half an hour away. Brother, SIL, and nephew will also be there (they will be bringing much of the food). It will probably be our last visit before we move cross country in two weeks so should be quite emotional. I don’t expect much “accolade” in terms of being a mother; just hoping my mom doesn’t hit me with a ton of guilt - she’s also recovering from a hospital visit due to pulmonary embolisms. Maybe I’ll bring mimosa ingredients…
I normally get a card from DS and finally in more recent years from DH (he always used to say I wasn’t his mother). DH may prompt DS to buy flowers but if not we have to pack the vases next week anyway! In most years we’ve gone out for brunch but not this year. If I can watch all my Sunday night shows in peace I’ll be happy!
@stugrace - That’s an admirable goal, of course, but it is a gift to yourself and your ownfuture. At the very least, send your mom a card and call her on Sunday.
Sincerely,
a mom
I have a group of friends who celebrate many holidays together and when one’s nest became empty, she started hosting a mother’s day brunch each year. Any ‘kids’ who are around are welcome but it’s largely adults. It’s always a fun time and several of the husbands contribute to the menu. Only one of us (the host, actually) has a parent in the area. Afterwards, the one D I have in town, dh, the dog and I will go the beach and take a walk. I’ll miss my other kids but I’m looking forward to a lovely day!
Just today I mailed cards to my mom, my step-mom and a favorite aunt. We’re not really big gift givers in my family–spend time together if geographically feasible, phone calls and cards for us.
DH and I are taking my 91-year-old mom out for brunch, so that’s probably my Mother’s Day celebration as well. Have gotten her a card and will pick up a balloon and/or flowers as well. I’m sure I’ll hear from D, as she will be spending the day with her boyfriend’s family and his mom won’t let her forget! Bless her.
I have decided this is the year I’m going to get a tablet, and haven’t yet decided whether to claim it for Mother’s Day or for my 60th in August!
My sister is having a barbecue, weather permitting. All 5 of us, with our families, will hopefully attend-- we live no more than about 45 minutes apart.
The last few years my gift, and mine for mom, have both been a weekend away. Nowhere too glamorous-- we did Philly, then 2 years in Lancaster PA. Last year my other 3 sisters joined us. Maybe Mystic CT/ Mohican Sun this year?