Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 With Mother's Day next Sunday, I was wondering what were special dishes that you mother prepared that were favorites of yours? Also....................... What kind of things do you prefer for Mother's Day 1. Potluck or picnic meal with family 2. Flowers or a day at your local Botanical Gardens 3. Having your family help you get caught up on yard or house chores that have been weighting you down.(this is high on my list of love gifts to Me, LOL) 4. Dinner at a Restaurant 5. Going to a nice park and hike or bike 6. Go to the Beach or lake 7. Breakfast in bed and time to read a good book and later play a game with your children(we love badminton, shooting basketballs or crochet) 8. Or if something else, please share about that also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 My favorite dish that Mom makes is our old family m**t sauce! I don't eat it now, but wwatching her make it is an amazing experience... mostly because she's so busy and the only time she cooks is for special occasions and she's making the sauce! For Mother's Day, some year, I would like to be able to avoid all the family drama from both my family and DH's family! Any other young moms feel like they get glanced over for their moms on Mother's Day? I'm greatful for my mom, but seriously, when we spend a week jewelry shopping for our moms and then all DH gets me is a card... I feel pretty crappy about my Mom status. I'm feeling pretty crappy in general right now, so maybe I should just stop thinking with my keyboard! Elizabeth ----Original Message Follows---- " wwjd " <jtwigg <Undisclosed-Recipient:;> Question of the Week - May 6-12 Mon, 7 May 2007 09:25:58 -0500 With Mother's Day next Sunday, I was wondering what were special dishes that you mother prepared that were favorites of yours? Also....................... What kind of things do you prefer for Mother's Day 1. Potluck or picnic meal with family 2. Flowers or a day at your local Botanical Gardens 3. Having your family help you get caught up on yard or house chores that have been weighting you down.(this is high on my list of love gifts to Me, LOL) 4. Dinner at a Restaurant 5. Going to a nice park and hike or bike 6. Go to the Beach or lake 7. Breakfast in bed and time to read a good book and later play a game with your children(we love badminton, shooting basketballs or crochet) 8. Or if something else, please share about that also. _______________ Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Elizabeth: At least you get a card. My sister's husband tells her that since she is not HIS mother, he does not have to acknowledge her on Mother's Day. But he submits a wishlist for him for Father's Day. And she is pregnant with baby number two. What a charmer! Jen - Elizabeth Jackson Monday, May 07, 2007 11:01 AM RE: Question of the Week - May 6-12 My favorite dish that Mom makes is our old family m**t sauce! I don't eat it now, but wwatching her make it is an amazing experience... mostly because she's so busy and the only time she cooks is for special occasions and she's making the sauce! For Mother's Day, some year, I would like to be able to avoid all the family drama from both my family and DH's family! Any other young moms feel like they get glanced over for their moms on Mother's Day? I'm greatful for my mom, but seriously, when we spend a week jewelry shopping for our moms and then all DH gets me is a card... I feel pretty crappy about my Mom status. I'm feeling pretty crappy in general right now, so maybe I should just stop thinking with my keyboard! Elizabeth ----Original Message Follows---- " wwjd " <jtwigg <Undisclosed-Recipient:;> Question of the Week - May 6-12 Mon, 7 May 2007 09:25:58 -0500 With Mother's Day next Sunday, I was wondering what were special dishes that you mother prepared that were favorites of yours? Also....................... What kind of things do you prefer for Mother's Day 1. Potluck or picnic meal with family 2. Flowers or a day at your local Botanical Gardens 3. Having your family help you get caught up on yard or house chores that have been weighting you down.(this is high on my list of love gifts to Me, LOL) 4. Dinner at a Restaurant 5. Going to a nice park and hike or bike 6. Go to the Beach or lake 7. Breakfast in bed and time to read a good book and later play a game with your children(we love badminton, shooting basketballs or crochet) 8. Or if something else, please share about that also. ________ Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Well, my daughter's birthday is the 10th with it being so close to Mother's day, I have been going crazy getting stuff for her bday together and the Grans and Great Grans...and since my daughter is just turning one...I have had a crazy year anyway...I would LOVE for my husband to take my daughter to the park and I could be alone in a silent house and take a bath without having to jump out and run through the house dripping wet or have to get out of the shower just short of conditioning my hair...yeah all you Mom's know what I'm talking about...LOL..yes, last year my daughter was the best gift I EVER got and just in time for me to have my first Mother's day. Stephanie Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? Check outnew cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Favorite Dish: Turkey Tetrazzini, mmmmmm...My mom only makes this for me on my birthday. This year, I'll have to ask her to make it without the turkey! Favorite Mom's Day Gift: a day, or maybe even a weekend, off! No diaper changes, no cooking dinner, and no mountain of laundry waiting to be folded! Happy Mothers Day to all of you out there! Kristie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 OH WOW, I am suddenly glad this thread was started. I don't feel so alone now! My dh hates cards. And i am not his mother, bla bla bla. why don't they GET that THEIR CHILDREN'S mother needs to be flat out HONORED. MEN. Hmph. j.steward wrote: Elizabeth: At least you get a card. My sister's husband tells her that since she is not HIS mother, he does not have to acknowledge her on Mother's Day. But he submits a wishlist for him for Father's Day. And she is pregnant with baby number two. What a charmer! Recent Activity 52 New Members 32 New Files Visit Your Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Seriously! I spent a week last year trying to hunt down a patio set within our budget for him last year for Father's Day! When I got him the George Foreman grill instead, he was less than impressed and made a big deal of telling me so! Grrrr! I am the SAHM who does everything for him and his kids. He is the working dad who might spend a forced 30 minutes with his kids each night... I get a card and he gets the great gift. I'm not discounting the work that he does that puts a roof over our heads and food on the table and all that... but I am saying that some genuine appreciation would be nice for once. Especially given that I am painfully pregnant this Mother's Day and all I've gone through to give him this child! Elizabeth Thank you for letting me rant a bit! ----Original Message Follows---- Beth Renzetti <elmothree2000 Re: Question of the Week - May 6-12 Mon, 7 May 2007 15:13:47 -0700 (PDT) OH WOW, I am suddenly glad this thread was started. I don't feel so alone now! My dh hates cards. And i am not his mother, bla bla bla. why don't they GET that THEIR CHILDREN'S mother needs to be flat out HONORED. MEN. Hmph. j.steward wrote: Elizabeth: At least you get a card. My sister's husband tells her that since she is not HIS mother, he does not have to acknowledge her on Mother's Day. But he submits a wishlist for him for Father's Day. And she is pregnant with baby number two. What a charmer! _______________ Need a break? Find your escape route with Live Search Maps. http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?ss=Restaurants~Hotels~Amusement%20Park & cp=33.8\ 32922~-117.915659 & style=r & lvl=13 & tilt=-90 & dir=0 & alt=-1000 & scene=1118863 & encType=\ 1 & FORM=MGAC01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 The first mother's day that I was a mother my X bought me a dozen don't. He ate half of them on the way home and five more after he got home. He and your sister's husband sound a lot alike. Katie j.steward wrote: Elizabeth: At least you get a card. My sister's husband tells her that since she is not HIS mother, he does not have to acknowledge her on Mother's Day. But he submits a wishlist for him for Father's Day. And she is pregnant with baby number two. What a charmer! Jen - Elizabeth Jackson Monday, May 07, 2007 11:01 AM RE: Question of the Week - May 6-12 My favorite dish that Mom makes is our old family m**t sauce! I don't eat it now, but wwatching her make it is an amazing experience... mostly because she's so busy and the only time she cooks is for special occasions and she's making the sauce! For Mother's Day, some year, I would like to be able to avoid all the family drama from both my family and DH's family! Any other young moms feel like they get glanced over for their moms on Mother's Day? I'm greatful for my mom, but seriously, when we spend a week jewelry shopping for our moms and then all DH gets me is a card... I feel pretty crappy about my Mom status. I'm feeling pretty crappy in general right now, so maybe I should just stop thinking with my keyboard! Elizabeth ----Original Message Follows---- " wwjd " <jtwigg <Undisclosed-Recipient:;> Question of the Week - May 6-12 Mon, 7 May 2007 09:25:58 -0500 With Mother's Day next Sunday, I was wondering what were special dishes that you mother prepared that were favorites of yours? Also....................... What kind of things do you prefer for Mother's Day 1. Potluck or picnic meal with family 2. Flowers or a day at your local Botanical Gardens 3. Having your family help you get caught up on yard or house chores that have been weighting you down.(this is high on my list of love gifts to Me, LOL) 4. Dinner at a Restaurant 5. Going to a nice park and hike or bike 6. Go to the Beach or lake 7. Breakfast in bed and time to read a good book and later play a game with your children(we love badminton, shooting basketballs or crochet) 8. Or if something else, please share about that also. ________ Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Oh Mother's day..GRR my son was born on Mother's Day 6 years ago and my hubby forgot. Talk about hurtful. My perfect mother's day would be breakfast in bed not have to do anything and then a walk in the woods. Everytime my hubby says he will let me sleep in, not have housework etc it doesnt happen he comes in the room and asks where the maple syrup is, tells me the kids are fighting leaves laundry in the basket the list goes on. This year my husband signed me up for the churches mother's day breakfast at 8 am! I guess I won't be sleeping in. Steph Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? Check outnew cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Our church asks the men to cook the mother's day dinner. This year he just asked the first man he saw, which unfortunately, was my husband. So hubby comes home all worked and up bothered about it cause he can't boil water. So guess who gets to cook the mothers day dinner. My dear hubby is being as helpful as he knows how. He went shopping with me and he wrote the check. Katie Steph <mrswalp29 wrote: Oh Mother's day..GRR my son was born on Mother's Day 6 years ago and my hubby forgot. Talk about hurtful. My perfect mother's day would be breakfast in bed not have to do anything and then a walk in the woods. Everytime my hubby says he will let me sleep in, not have housework etc it doesnt happen he comes in the room and asks where the maple syrup is, tells me the kids are fighting leaves laundry in the basket the list goes on. This year my husband signed me up for the churches mother's day breakfast at 8 am! I guess I won't be sleeping in. Steph Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? Check outnew cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Don't discount the work you do to take care of the home you share and the children you raise. I heard a news report last week that the work a mom does around the house and yard, if it had to be paid for, would add up to over $100,000 per year. Personally I think the phrase 'working mother' is redundant! So big hugs to all the moms and big Hey Get A Clues to all the neanderthals. Peace, Diane , " Elizabeth Jackson " <hotmamatigger wrote: > > Seriously! I spent a week last year trying to hunt down a patio set within > our budget for him last year for Father's Day! When I got him the George > Foreman grill instead, he was less than impressed and made a big deal of > telling me so! Grrrr! I am the SAHM who does everything for him and his > kids. He is the working dad who might spend a forced 30 minutes with his > kids each night... I get a card and he gets the great gift. I'm not > discounting the work that he does that puts a roof over our heads and food > on the table and all that... but I am saying that some genuine appreciation > would be nice for once. Especially given that I am painfully pregnant this > Mother's Day and all I've gone through to give him this child! > > Elizabeth > > Thank you for letting me rant a bit! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Maybe he could take your son to the breakfast and you get to stay home & sleep in. He's the one who signed up Peace, Diane , Steph <mrswalp29 wrote: > > Oh Mother's day..GRR my son was born on Mother's Day 6 years ago and my hubby forgot. Talk about hurtful. My perfect mother's day would be breakfast in bed not have to do anything and then a walk in the woods. Everytime my hubby says he will let me sleep in, not have housework etc it doesnt happen he comes in the room and asks where the maple syrup is, tells me the kids are fighting leaves laundry in the basket the list goes on. > This year my husband signed me up for the churches mother's day breakfast at 8 am! I guess I won't be sleeping in. > Steph > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Re: Mother's Day I'm taking my Mom out to lunch on Saturday, just her and I (leaving the stepdad at home). We're going to a local vegan restaurant, and it sounds like she's going to try the avocado wrap. She's never had avocado before!! So, I'm really looking forward to seeing what she thinks. I know she'll like it. It's so gratifying to introduce friends and loved ones to new foods and flavors. We shared her first pomegranate together a few months back. She did all the seed gathering with the fruit submerged in water, and was having a blast. LOL. -Erin www.zenpawn.com/vegblog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I hear ya. Get him a card this year! And treat yourself to a mani/pedi or something. Elizabeth Jackson <hotmamatigger wrote: I get a card and he gets the great gift. Recent Activity 59 New Members 32 New Files Visit Your Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I read on MSN some time ago that if all the work that a dad does (outside of working in the office etc) had to be paid for it would be £75 000 per year (don't know what thas is in dollars). I trust you are not refering to all dads/husbands as neanderthals!! Najma strayfeather1 <otherbox2001 wrote: Don't discount the work you do to take care of the home you share and the children you raise. I heard a news report last week that the work a mom does around the house and yard, if it had to be paid for, would add up to over $100,000 per year. Personally I think the phrase 'working mother' is redundant! So big hugs to all the moms and big Hey Get A Clues to all the neanderthals. Peace, Diane , " Elizabeth Jackson " <hotmamatigger wrote: > > Seriously! I spent a week last year trying to hunt down a patio set within > our budget for him last year for Father's Day! When I got him the George > Foreman grill instead, he was less than impressed and made a big deal of > telling me so! Grrrr! I am the SAHM who does everything for him and his > kids. He is the working dad who might spend a forced 30 minutes with his > kids each night... I get a card and he gets the great gift. I'm not > discounting the work that he does that puts a roof over our heads and food > on the table and all that... but I am saying that some genuine appreciation > would be nice for once. Especially given that I am painfully pregnant this > Mother's Day and all I've gone through to give him this child! > > Elizabeth > > Thank you for letting me rant a bit! > Natural Hair & Skin Care Products For Men & Women www.najmasnaturals.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Neither my husband nor my dad were/are neanderthals, but then neither of them ever told the mother of his children that she isn't 'his' mother so she doesn't deserve recognition for being a mother and raising his children. Some men are about as socially adept and sensitive as a cave man, though. I have known some that needed some civilizing. Katie Najma Zaman <najmazaman wrote: I read on MSN some time ago that if all the work that a dad does (outside of working in the office etc) had to be paid for it would be £75 000 per year (don't know what thas is in dollars). I trust you are not refering to all dads/husbands as neanderthals!! Najma strayfeather1 <otherbox2001 wrote: Don't discount the work you do to take care of the home you share and the children you raise. I heard a news report last week that the work a mom does around the house and yard, if it had to be paid for, would add up to over $100,000 per year. Personally I think the phrase 'working mother' is redundant! So big hugs to all the moms and big Hey Get A Clues to all the neanderthals. Peace, Diane , " Elizabeth Jackson " <hotmamatigger wrote: > > Seriously! I spent a week last year trying to hunt down a patio set within > our budget for him last year for Father's Day! When I got him the George > Foreman grill instead, he was less than impressed and made a big deal of > telling me so! Grrrr! I am the SAHM who does everything for him and his > kids. He is the working dad who might spend a forced 30 minutes with his > kids each night... I get a card and he gets the great gift. I'm not > discounting the work that he does that puts a roof over our heads and food > on the table and all that... but I am saying that some genuine appreciation > would be nice for once. Especially given that I am painfully pregnant this > Mother's Day and all I've gone through to give him this child! > > Elizabeth > > Thank you for letting me rant a bit! > Natural Hair & Skin Care Products For Men & Women www.najmasnaturals.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 *grins* Speaking as a man, lol, I do have to admit that there are plenty of guys out there who are Neandrethals or worse...Of course there are some of us who are worth while as well. But it's also true of some women as well. I think the problem is that we tend to stereotype folks and then we run into problems. Of course, given that I don't have kids, and don't plan on having any <g> I still try and do something nice for my Mom and also my sister on Mother's Day as I do have two nephews. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Absolutely not Najma I have a good one (husband) and my stepdad is pretty good too. And I know we have lots of good guys on this list (I hope your mom enjoys her avocado Erin!). I appreciate the good ones and hope the rest grow and learn. Your name is very lyrical. Do you mind if I ask what it means? Peace, Diane , Najma Zaman <najmazaman wrote: > > I read on MSN some time ago that if all the work that a dad does (outside of working in the office etc) had to be paid for it would be £75 000 per year (don't know what thas is in dollars). > > I trust you are not refering to all dads/husbands as neanderthals!! > > Najma > > strayfeather1 <otherbox2001 wrote: > Don't discount the work you do to take care of the home you share and > the children you raise. I heard a news report last week that the work > a mom does around the house and yard, if it had to be paid for, would > add up to over $100,000 per year. Personally I think the phrase > 'working mother' is redundant! So big hugs to all the moms and big > Hey Get A Clues to all the neanderthals. > Peace, > Diane > > > , " Elizabeth Jackson " > <hotmamatigger@> wrote: > > > > Seriously! I spent a week last year trying to hunt down a patio set > within > > our budget for him last year for Father's Day! When I got him the > George > > Foreman grill instead, he was less than impressed and made a big > deal of > > telling me so! Grrrr! I am the SAHM who does everything for him and his > > kids. He is the working dad who might spend a forced 30 minutes with > his > > kids each night... I get a card and he gets the great gift. I'm not > > discounting the work that he does that puts a roof over our heads > and food > > on the table and all that... but I am saying that some genuine > appreciation > > would be nice for once. Especially given that I am painfully > pregnant this > > Mother's Day and all I've gone through to give him this child! > > > > Elizabeth > > > > Thank you for letting me rant a bit! > > Natural Hair & Skin Care Products For Men & Women > www.najmasnaturals.co.uk > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 One of the things I miss about my mom's cooking is the way she could make the simpliest veggie, taste wonderful. She has a way of preparing greens that even non-green lovers enjoy. I've tried to duplicate her's, but they don't taste so good. That is always a request for potluck meals that she is invited to or to church potlucks. I love her cornbread too. It was just Cornbread Mix and water, baked in an oiled cast iron frying pan, but it was so nice and crispy. A perfect complement to her butter beans, fried okra, fried or steamed squash, black eyed peas, pinto beans, cooked cabbage, greens, rutabaga's, field peas with snaps, breaded fried eggplant, pinto beans and a slice of browned Wham(meat sub for Ham) or Choplets(gluten patties), sliced tomatoes, cucumbers and sweet onions. I am so blessed that my mom is still alive, but she lives an 8 hour drive away. Poor thing spent last night in the ER with terrible stomach pain, that turned out to be gall stones. I wish I could be with her on this holiday. She is such a talented quilt maker, bread maker, soup maker, helps anybody others so generously, great grean thumb, a penny pincher that can stretch a dollar further than anybody I know and taught me much about enjoying the simple things in life. She taught me how to be an independant woman and for that I am so grateful. For Mother's Day, my wish is that my family will help catch up on some yard and house projects as a love gift to me. We have some of my husband's family visiting next week and of course that means getting things in order around here. They are pretty good team players though, so that makes me happy. We all pitch in, so we can play and relax more other times. What a stress reliever this is. I hope that all of you have a wonderful mothers day. I am thankful to my husband for the dear children our love and God have produced. They bring joy and laughter to every day of life. His sense of humor, love and care for us all, is an endearing quality to all of us that love him. Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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