Mother's Day plans?

Francl27
Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
What are you all doing?

The place I wanted to go to is booked (which is probably a good thing... all you can eat brunch buffet = not a so smart idea), so I'm clueless.
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  • tracydr
    tracydr Posts: 528 Member
    Having potluck breakfast at my brother's house.
  • czechwolf52
    czechwolf52 Posts: 194 Member
    I'm in college 90 miles from home and next week is finals week, so I get to stay here and call my mom and grandma instead, it's too expensive to go home and back for just a few hours. So I'll go to the school's gym when it opens up and probably get a nice little meal or snack from somewhere (ice cream mayhaps?). I'll also clean my apartment and finish up a paper if I need to. Let the fun times begin!
  • Abnersama
    Abnersama Posts: 36 Member
    Not too sure about food plans yet. Me and my mom are going to a fish hatchery that she used to take me to a lot when I was younger. Might grab a hot dog from a really popular place nearby that we used to go to, too. :)
  • _mlee_
    _mlee_ Posts: 90
    No mothers day excitment for me! I've got my kids dance recitals/communion going on all weekend.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    Staying home and enjoying the box of Laura Secord mint chocolates I bought.
  • kamakazeekim
    kamakazeekim Posts: 1,183 Member
    We wont be doing anything. I have to do my husband's school work all weekend and I haven't been feeling too well. The kids are 2 and 5 so at least they wont remember.
  • dezb64
    dezb64 Posts: 109 Member
    I'm running a 5K and then cooking dinner at home...
  • ktsmom430
    ktsmom430 Posts: 1,100 Member
    4 day weekend for me. We are going camping.
  • paperalien
    paperalien Posts: 167 Member
    Mothers day is a social Marketing Ploy Day.

    If somebody loves their mum they will love them everyday! :)

    My mum knows not to expect anything on mothers day. (I do however take her out to dinner the weekend after so I don't seem horrible when people ask her what her children did for her on mothers day)

    I prefer to show her I love her throughout the year rather than on one set day so then she knows I do appreciate her because I appreciate her and not because I am told to by society.

    Not sure if that makes me sound like a bad daughter but meh, I love my mum and she knows it so it works for me
  • Tinaatpeace
    Tinaatpeace Posts: 6 Member
    My two granddaughters and I are going to make breakfast for their mom. It will be fun. The menu is yogurt with granola and blue berries, oatmeal waffles, and bacon (for my son-in-law hahaha)
  • SexiLexi1989
    SexiLexi1989 Posts: 31 Member
    M hubs just came and said he was taking me out on Sunday, I said breakfast to try to beat the Mothers Day rush But....I really am not interested in going out to eat just yet. I am very new to trying to eat better and have NO CLUE how order from a menu.
    I think I am going to look up the restaurant and see what they offer that would be the 'best choices'.

    But I DO appreciate his thoughtfulness...:)

    And Happy Mothers days too ALL of our Mothers and care givers!
  • SexiLexi1989
    SexiLexi1989 Posts: 31 Member
    Mothers day is a social Marketing Ploy Day.

    If somebody loves their mum they will love them everyday! :)

    My mum knows not to expect anything on mothers day. (I do however take her out to dinner the weekend after so I don't seem horrible when people ask her what her children did for her on mothers day)

    I prefer to show her I love her throughout the year rather than on one set day so then she knows I do appreciate her because I appreciate her and not because I am told to by society.

    Not sure if that makes me sound like a bad daughter but meh, I love my mum and she knows it so it works for me

    I don't think you sounds like a bad daughter at all. I have about the same views to most man-made holidays as what you have described. You are recognizing your Momma is important and I am sure she must love that---I know I would..:)
  • SexiLexi1989
    SexiLexi1989 Posts: 31 Member
    My two granddaughters and I are going to make breakfast for their mom. It will be fun. The menu is yogurt with granola and blue berries, oatmeal waffles, and bacon (for my son-in-law hahaha)


    How nice and thoughtful!
  • notworthstalking
    notworthstalking Posts: 531 Member
    I agree with Mother's Day having turned into a big marketing event. I let my husband know I appreciate the smaller things.

    I will try and see my mum on Saturday as she works on Sundays. I have bought her a tin of tea, as that's what she is collecting at the moment. She is hard to buy for.

    I had pancakes at kindy with my youngest and the kids made their mums a small gift. It's pretty special as it's the first present my daughter has given anyone for herself. It's a tree that you hang bracelets on, and bracelet and most special a photo and painting. The kids were so proud.

    My eldest is in school and we have a stall where we send gifts in ($3-$5 value) . The kids bring in $3 and pick out a present. It raises money for the school and the kids enjoy it.

    Sunday we are having a kid over. His mum is working and I don't know if they do Mother's Day. I have suggested to my husband that they make pancakes for brunch and depending on the weather I will take them to the park. I was thinking of make your own pizza's for lunch. Something relaxing and fun and that will fit in with a fussy 7 year old vegetarian lol.
  • janine2355
    janine2355 Posts: 628 Member
    Tell hubby to get you a gift card for a massage. I love massages and we have spas, and local places all around here that offer deep tissue massage and the prices are not bad. Plus, it will help your muscles being you workout so much. If he doesn't know where to buy the gift card, or not have the time,just tell him to give you the cash and go book it yourself
  • pizzafruit
    pizzafruit Posts: 318 Member
    I'm worried about Mother's Day. My daughter and sister are making lasagna and garlic bread with a green salad. For desert my daughter is making some frosted brownie/cake thing.

    I know they mean well and I didn't have the heart to say no. The weak side of me is looking forward to dinner; the common sense side is doing some consistent self talk about moderation and portion control.

    My sister is tall, thin, and a food pusher. I'm a people pleasing emotional eater - what a celebratory combination. My head knows old eating habits will undo any progress I've made.

    My plan is to keep the salad near me and the remaining foods at the other end of the table.
  • janine2355
    janine2355 Posts: 628 Member
    I want a MICHAEL KORS handbag, but money is tight this week, so I may have to wait another week. I would like to go to dinner or get a massage at a spa
  • MildredBarhopper
    MildredBarhopper Posts: 99 Member
    Taking my mom to dinner! She said she didn't want any gifts and she is really hard to buy for anyway, but I think I may get her some flowers as well.
  • kenzietate
    kenzietate Posts: 399 Member
    This is my first Mother's Day. I am not about the commercial part. I just want a quiet day with my new little family. My daughter was born 10 weeks premature and this is the first weekend she is allowed out and about in the world. So my husband, daughter and I will be going to Mass together for the first time since she was born and then coming home and making a steak dinner together. I am super excited! :)
  • schmanciepants
    schmanciepants Posts: 62 Member
    I have been laying off the alcohol as I would rather eat my calories (and alcohol makes me super hungry), but I am going to have a big and delicious cocktail.....something made with salted caramel vodka....yum :drinker:
  • WisheeNY
    WisheeNY Posts: 72 Member
    Mothers day is a social Marketing Ploy Day.

    If somebody loves their mum they will love them everyday! :)

    My mum knows not to expect anything on mothers day. (I do however take her out to dinner the weekend after so I don't seem horrible when people ask her what her children did for her on mothers day)

    I prefer to show her I love her throughout the year rather than on one set day so then she knows I do appreciate her because I appreciate her and not because I am told to by society.

    Not sure if that makes me sound like a bad daughter but meh, I love my mum and she knows it so it works for me

    I think people who celebrate Mother's Day with their moms do love them every other day of the year too lol. Having a set day reserved just for loving all over her is still fun and special though.

    Anywho, I'll be taking my mommy to the movies and I honest don't know what I'm buying her yet.
  • threefancy
    threefancy Posts: 93 Member
    I have to do my husband's school work all weekend

    What? He can't do his own work?
  • threefancy
    threefancy Posts: 93 Member
    I'm going to plant my first vegetable garden with my four year old. We're both excited.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    Nothing whatsoever. My mother is long dead, I have no kids myself, and my husband's mother lives 5 hrs. drive away and is so addled by Alzheimer's that he will call, wish her a happy mother's day, and she won't know who he is.
  • wilsoje74
    wilsoje74 Posts: 1,720 Member
    We wont be doing anything. I have to do my husband's school work all weekend and I haven't been feeling too well. The kids are 2 and 5 so at least they wont remember.
    your husbands school work? Ok...
  • wilsoje74
    wilsoje74 Posts: 1,720 Member
    Grilling steaks for a nice dinner with my mom.
  • weird_me2
    weird_me2 Posts: 716 Member
    Lunch at my in-laws and then a wedding with reception in the afternoon/early evening. FIL is making pulled pork, yum, and wedding cake, too? It's going to be a good day, one where I will be especially happy that I practice 16/8 IF and just started 5:2 this week. I'll have plenty of calories to indulge in whatever I want.
  • SillyC2
    SillyC2 Posts: 275 Member
    This is my first Mother's Day. I am not about the commercial part. I just want a quiet day with my new little family. My daughter was born 10 weeks premature and this is the first weekend she is allowed out and about in the world. So my husband, daughter and I will be going to Mass together for the first time since she was born and then coming home and making a steak dinner together. I am super excited! :)

    I'm excited for you! That's awesome!

    I really hate these canned holidays. Hate 'em, and my husband doesn't like them either. Last year I got exactly what I wanted..... which was nothing! But then my kids were out front playing and saw all the neighbors having Mothers Day celebrations. Some neighbors asked them what they had done for me (nothing, of course). My then-7 year old came back in crying and asked me to take her to the mall to buy me a Mothers Day present... Oh gosh, it was awful. I was all, "Kid go talk to your father about that".

    Think I'm going for a 6 hour run with my running buddy in the morning. That will give them some time to get their act together. I'll suggest that my husband get the kids together to make some special dinner or something.
  • wozkaa
    wozkaa Posts: 224 Member
    Probably stuffing my toddlers into the car to go have breakfast with my mother.
    It's running a gauntlet, because we're planning on having breakfast OUT, with 17 mth old twins. A booking to be somewhere at a certain time can be dicey if we want to actually enjoy our outing, but it's worth a shot.
    My present from my husband is for him to watch the babies while I go out for a large chunk of the day to catch up with friends. He's not well, so that's a big effort on his part.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    What are you all doing?

    The place I wanted to go to is booked (which is probably a good thing... all you can eat brunch buffet = not a so smart idea), so I'm clueless.
    I don't have kids, and my sweet mom died many years ago, and even grandma has passed on...so Don and I are celebrating mother's day with his sister and other family. We're going out to an early dinner at a nice restaurant.

    Happy mother's day to all.

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