Mama floof! What did ya get?

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Happy Mamas Day to all the mamas out there! Did anyone get any nice gifts? I am not a mother so I mainly doled out the goodies. To my own mother, I sent 100 dark chocolate truffles from Harry and David, they are her favorites. I also sent some dark chocolate covered almonds from the same place, though they have not been delivered yet. And lastly, I sent her some thornproof rose gloves because she was lamenting to me how her hands get ripped apart when she goes to cut roses from her garden. I made sure they were fluorescent pink, so that she would always remember where she got them....

I gave my coworker a small heart shaped Happy Mothers Day cookie cake that I saw and bought on impulse at Publix. I do not know why, I am not her biggest fan. I guess just to do something nice...

My two sisters I just texted Happy Mothers Day. They did not want any gifts or anything. They would rather have a babysitter, a service I do NOT provide. I am sure they were lavished with love and gifts from their husbands and children...

I reminded SO of Mothers Day and asked him if he would like me to get something for his mother for him. I usually make her a candle and cut her some flowers from my garden. He told me no. She is not a monster, but she is not what I would deem his actual mother, as she gave him to her mother to raise and then proceeded to go have more children. She does call from time to time when she needs money or goods, and only then. I think she would prefer to have cash anyway. I do not know if he will grace her with it or not.

What if any gifts were you lavished with today? I am sure you all deserve them and MORE!

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joyfulguy

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My Mom died in '42, when I was 13 ... after 7 years in psych. hospital, going there with mental problems a few months after birth of third son.

Step-mom died about 40 years ago, step-sister last week.

My ex- died about 18 years ago.

Daughter, crowding 60, had no kids in first marriage ... married again about 5 years ago.

No Moms around here.

Hope all of you great Moms had a memorable day connecting in various ways with your loved offspring - and spouses.

ole joyful

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dedtired
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I think i am getting diabetes for Mother’s Day. My elderly mother likes sticky buns, so I got those for her and of course ate one myself. My younger son got me a beautiful Mandevilla vine and a big cupcake. My older son sent a box of chocolate covered pretzels. All appreciated, but so much sugar! Imwill spread it out over several days and share some of the pretzels.

I hope all the moms were remembered today.
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Lulu
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Louise here. I had the best day! Our son and his wife and our daughter and two of our grandaughers came for a visit. They gave me a beautiful Kate Spade purse that I had my eye on.
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Flowers and cards from DH and our dog

Mini donuts delivered from oldest DD and her fiancé

Necklace from youngest. This particular jeweler makes inspirational jewelry and DD has given me a few others from her collection.

Todays had to domwith staying calm.

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Our horrible two days of constant rain miraculously cleared at noon so my daughter could have my mothers day dinner in her beautiful yard. She made me a gorgeous pot of about seven different annuals, gave me a massage lotion gadget , a cool candle in a small mason jar, a thin belt that expands to hold cell phone and other things, She gave me a cute card saying "Lets road trip to DC." Son who I knew would be gravel biking all day arrived with a gorgeous hanging basket (from Costco of course). SIL went out to Costco and bought one of those tall gas heaters on sale and it kept us all warm when the sun went down. Grilled chicken, asparagus little potatoes, and lemon cake from our favorite Trader Joe's.
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
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It isn’t Mothers Day in the UK. That was back in March and in my family we don’t really ’do’ it. I get a hand made card from DD and a phone call from DS. I resent the idea of paying through the nose for meals and flowers because industry has decreed it. And I definitely don’t need more ’stuff’ . However, it is Mothers Day in Italy, where I am at the moment, and I was given flowers and a plant by somebody’s cousin. I’ve lost track of which relatives are which.....
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I'm kinda done with traditional "days" Holidays etc.

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Mama floof! What did ya get?

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