Happy Mother's Day - yeah right!!!!!

TurnaroundSue

Just had to post on here as I am really upset.

My DS is nearly 15 and I have just realised how selfish he is!!! Got up this morning and made myself some tea and toast - went back to bed to watch tv with brekkie. DS comes in - doesn't say anything, just grunts, gets a towel from airing cupboard and goes in shower. Ask him to empty dishwasher before we all go and watch him play rugby (OH, me and DD). An hour later and d/w still not emptied, so ask him again and say that as it was mother's day I didn't want to shout and nag him and could he please do it now. Also mentioned that he hadn't even said happy mother's day to me and was upset. He then went upstairs and came down with a card saying "was waiting for the right moment!!!". I told him the 'right' moment was normally first thing in the morning. Opened the card, only to find that he had gone into my card box, picked out a card that I had to send to a friend when in times of need (not sure when I would need it, but liked the words and bought it just in case!!). I was really upset and knew that his dad had phoned him yesterday (as he was working) to remind him that when he was in town to buy me a MD card - and he didn't.

Told him that I wasn't going to watch him play rugby and have now decided that I am going to ignore him for the rest of the day. You most probably think I am being childish (and maybe I am), but all I wanted was a card from him saying how much he appreciates all I do for him and that he loves me!! He is nearly 15 and has money in his bank, so feel that he is old enough to remember his mum for one day of the year - didn't want a present, just a card!!

Sorry will stop rambling now - and hope that everyone else has had a better start to mother's day than me.

Happy Mother's Day!

loobylou2

Don't worry, your! not on your! own. My lot didn't remember me either although a neighbours child did!!! I've got used to them forgetting over the years but it still hurts. They'd notice soon enough if I wasn't here!!!! Just try and enjoy the rest of your day.

LOL

Gingham_Ribbon

TurnaroundSue wrote: »

Told him that I wasn't going to watch him play rugby and have now decided that I am going to ignore him for the rest of the day. You most probably think I am being childish (and maybe I am), but all I wanted was a card from him saying how much he appreciates all I do for him and that he loves me!!

Ah, poor lad. He's a forgetful 15 year old. It's not the end of the world that a 15 year old boy forgot mother's day. You're the mum. Go to the rugby, tell him you love him and forget the meaningless card.

pokemon151

My 5 and 4 yr old lads had fun on Friday night making a mothers day cards for their Mommy. We bought the card pack from Tesco and thet cut, glued and wrote words in what they only can decifer.
Mom this morning appreciated it along with her pressie a cordless drill.
So Im making lunch and YES she is doing the DIY. LOL

TurnaroundSue

Gingham_Ribbon wrote: »

Ah, poor lad. He's a forgetful 15 year old. It's not the end of the world that a 15 year old boy forgot mother's day. You're the mum. Go to the rugby, tell him you love him and forget the meaningless card.

I know it's not the end of the world and in the scheme of things it is a miniscule gripe! But thought I had brought him up to think of others and be more thoughtful than that - obviously I am wrong!!! Can't help but hurt - it would be nice to feel appreciated for just one day of the year

bestpud

Yep, I know what you mean - it really hurts when they don't even greet you with a 'Happy Mothers Day mum' doesn't it?

That's teens for you though!

G-G_4

Awww.. that's a shame.. x

I wouldn't ignore him though, I would get on with the day and just try and explain to him tomorrow how he should respect what you and your OH says. Not just for Mother's Day, but the fact he ignored his dads phone call yesterday and ignored your request about the dishwasher..

Happy Mother's Day xx you can be my mummy for the day

bestpud

TurnaroundSue wrote: »

I know it's not the end of the world and in the scheme of things it is a miniscule gripe! But thought I had brought him up to think of others and be more thoughtful than that - obviously I am wrong!!! Can't help but hurt - it would be nice to feel appreciated for just one day of the year

I agree. It may be commercialised but a kiss and a 'Thanks, I love you mum' is so easy to do and yet the impact on us mums is huge!

They could even make a card on the computer rather than buy one - it wouldn't matter to me as it is the thought that counts.

loobylou2

I agree, it does hurt. He probably is just being a thoughtless teen though. My children aged 10, 8 and 2 are younger and haven't really had the opportunity to go to the shops this week let alone the money. My eldest actually had the cheek to ask me if he could have a new game for his PS2 because it was mothers day!!! I had to point out to him that I was the one who was supposed to benefit on mothers day and that buying a new game for him wouldn't exactly help my bank balance!!! Kids eh!!!

bestpud

pokemon151 wrote: »

My 5 and 4 yr old lads had fun on Friday night making a mothers day cards for their Mommy. We bought the card pack from Tesco and thet cut, glued and wrote words in what they only can decifer.
Mom this morning appreciated it along with her pressie a cordless drill.
So Im making lunch and YES she is doing the DIY. LOL

Aww, good for you! I wish my OH was half as thoughtful.

I mean the cards and lunch of course - I'm not sure about the diy bit!! :rotfl:

TurnaroundSue

G-G wrote: »

Awww.. that's a shame.. x


Happy Mother's Day xx you can be my mummy for the day

Awww thanks G-G