That really matters to him.

Other Suggestions to Avoid Being Disappointed on Mother’s Day. I’m not exactly sure why. If he wants to join you – wonderful! And she hasn’t been talking to us since then.Not that we are questioning/undermining her sacrifices for us, I would’ve thought she could appreciate us more. my issue is, no matter if they are visiting or not, I end up hosting and doing most of the work. I love my mother in law, but I’m 54….when do I get MY Mothers day wishes? No card, no gift, not a word from him that the day even existed. But why not practice gratitude and just have fun with them this Sunday, even if you all have to pitch in and make dinner together.Finally, here’s an important one. So…it’s safe to assume that we’re all focused on taking care of our own Moms this week, right?We’re reminiscing about special times with our moms, and sending them sweet notes or gifts, and maybe planning to do something nice for them on Mother’s day.. Because that’s what grown-up, thoughtful … Blessing other moms and girls is what would make my Mother’s day!Yay! Its been about the grandiose lunches at the club, or my dear sister-in-law whose been more than gracious to open her home and serve a beautiful buffet. It was very sweet.Sunday morning, my DH took me out to breakfast as he doesn’t cook, and we just ended up going to our usual spot when I don’t want to cook. I would love to be more than anything else in the entire world, but my body simply will not cooperate. They will become more sensitive as they become parents and realize the work and commitment that comes with parenthood.

So, I have waited almost 40 years & over 16 years of marriage to be a mom, because of miscarriages and health issues.I spent last Friday running around in the rain with a 7 month old to buy “something nice” for his mother and older sister, as we were getting together with them after my DH got off of work on Saturday. !” My response: Why bother now?!?! But staying mad and hurt is not going to help. Lengthy comments may be shortened to the first 400 words or else deleted. I didn’t marry until 33, and we finally adopted our first and only child when I was 39. You shouldn’t have to feel obligated to give either. Comments that contain profanity or attack another person will not be allowed.

It’s okay to forgive, even in your grief.It’s okay to celebrate the joy of your children who were with you, or to long for the one who never came. I was disappointed and hurt. Just tell them.

I watch her so much at the other competitive things she does, and I’m with her all day (we homeschool), so to me it doesn’t seem like a big deal to take off for an hour and a half and get dinner while she skates. Finally @ 7pm, I got my purse & took myself to get some ice cream & grocery shop on the way home. And finally I got a happy mothers day from him. How do I handle this?

This is great! He’s the gatekeeper and has told me he dislikes giving me pleasure. Mothers Day also falls around our wedding anniversary, occasionally, they’ll be the SAME day! I told him that what he did and his attitude was just plain “sh&%ty”.I feel so insignificant to him. My own mother went away with her friends for a girls weekend, my sister made it abundantly clear that she didn’t have time to “entertain” me – but my daughter could come over, and my daughter completely forgot that it was Mother’s Day and I ended up spending most of the day … So, even if my kids are there, I can not relax and enjoy them, or myself, because I’m catering to others. I’ve learned to laugh at that one, it’s part of his charm, but it does hurt to not get anything from the kids, and you are left feeling unappreciated.

Every year I would tell him that all I wanted was an acknowledgment that the day meant something just say happy mothers day or happy birthday, no need to spend time or money on a card or gift. Let’s say that you DO let them know.

any suggestions?I don’t know all the details of your situation, but what about this?Your husband could spend the previous day with his mom, or leave her a gift and beautiful letter, or whatever…and you could announce to your kids that Mother’s Day this year is out at your favorite restaurant, or a day trip with your husband and kids someplace.If hubby’s family is one with such super-entrenched traditions that the above course would cause a fatal heart attack or irreparable breach, you could do the same thing, but switch it to Saturday.You could also tell the lot of them, “Look, I really enjoy seeing everyone and spending time with the family on MD. that when you have a wife, you don’t just disappear after you and your wife had made plans to do things, especially important plans. They helped (with my husband’s help and supervision of course) with the sanding, nailing, and some cutting.

She doesn’t typically spend money on herself so I try to give those things as gifts. My husband will bring me home a flower (which he does just because randomly throughout the year anyways) but that’s about it.

He has no problems with babysitting – he is more than happy to sit beside her playing computer games for hours – often they don’t notice I’m even gone. Seriously. We went over to my parents’ house for lunch and decided to take pictures….when it was my turn to have my Mother’s Day picture with my kids….they were bawling and both trying to get down to go play….and my dad snapped the picture anyway…..I was so mad, feeling unloved, disrespected, etc……But my parents were just laughing…welcome to motherhood, it is nothing like on the commercials and Hallmark cards!!! I get really disappointed with somebody when they can’t read my mind so i need to work on fostering more respectPerhaps my kids are just too young (6,5,3) but I don’t put a lot of stock in Mother’s Day.