What did you get your mother for Mother's Day?

[Cave_Johnson]

or for Mothers...

What did you receive and did you like it?

[TlalocW]

1. I'm visiting her

She's in assisted living, and when I come to visit, I break her out of here a lot. I'm going to take her out to dinner a few times - tonight she just wanted to go to Subways.

TlalocW

[iemitsu]

2. i visited my mom in the next town (about 30 miles)

and brought her several heather plants. i weeded and planted the heather.
the weather was perfect. one brother brought clams. we ate too much.

[Stargazer09]

3. My mom has been gone for many years

But my children have been quite sweet to me today. Thank you for asking.

[applegrove]

4. I got her a pretty flowered note pad and flowered pen. And a book of jokes aimed at the middle aged.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

5. She got a rock.

Several in fact, like about 30 sq. ft. worth of 'em.
Mom said this year instead of flowers she'd like some decorative rock put in some areas near her front door.
Cost was about the same as I'd have spent on the flowers, not counting all the Advil I'll be popping the next couple of days...

[RB TexLa]

6. No one really left living in my family, just another Sunday.

[renate]

26. family isn't just the people you grew up with

You still have people in your life (for example, right here on DU!) who love and care for you. Still, I know what you mean.

[shanti]

7. mom has a sweet tooth

so i got her some shari's berries. she liked them at 80, i know i don't have that many mother's days to share with her...

[riderinthestorm]

8. I gave my mom a japanese cast iron garden light

that I found at a farm auction this past year. Extremely intricate and designed to hold a candle - that sucker weighed a ton!

My daughter made me breakfast in bed (mocha and an english muffin with some of my own homemade raspberry jam - perfect!)

My husband clearly completely forgot about the holiday until someone reminded him at about 1. He hightailed it outta here to the store and brought home flowers.

[scarletwoman]

9. Flowers for her gravesite.

It comforts my 85-year old dad for my sisters and I to do that.

For myself, I got an early morning phone call from my oldest son, who lives in Anchorage. It was a surprise because there's a 3-hour time difference, and I didn't expect he'd be up so early. I didn't hear from my other son, who lives in Chicago, but we just spoke at length a couple days ago, and I was gone most of the day today.

[mrmpa]

10. Yesterday I took my Mom for a ride to a town about 45 miles away ........

we've been there before but not for about 2 years. We stopped at the Farmer's market. She bought some pork she wanted, some lunchmeat, breads, fruit and vegetables. There were Mennonites making and selling doughnuts. They are AWESOMELY DELICIOUS!! And they are huge. We then bought some ice cream and came home. She said several times yesterday and today that she had an enjoyable day.

Today she saw 4 of her grandchildren, talked to another, saw & spoke to her 3 sons, and one daughter-in-law came over with flowers from her garden.

Mom (82 years old) said she had a most wonderful weekend.

I also gave her a pin for her jacket, it's from the town in Poland where her father was born.

[vanlassie]

11. I was born on Mothers Day in 1952

Making Friday my 60th. I came to visit my son and daughter in law and three yo grandson. We planned dinner at my favorite place but an hour before my 8.5 month pregnant daughter in law spiked a fever and went in to the hospital and I stayed up very late with my grandson. She's still in the hospital and my son and I are just trying to keep the little guy happy and calm without mom. I am so grateful to be able to be here and help.

[renate]

27. that must be a little scary for you and your son...

But it's good she's in a place where professionals are taking great care of her. Hope she recovers well and the rest of her pregnancy (what's left of it) goes smoothly.

[vanlassie]

50. Thanks- she stayed three days but is back home now-

we'll celebrate my birthday after the baby is born! (And his!)

[EFerrari]

12. i got Rosie a pair of binoculars.

She loves birds and it's high season for birdwatching right now. Actually got two pairs so we can do it together.

[a la izquierda]

13. A handmade teapot...

That I unfortunately get to hand deliver this week. My grandfather died today- my mom's dad.

Awful mother's day for my mom, grandma, and aunts.

[Arugula Latte]

20. I'm sorry.

[a la izquierda]

33. Thanks.

He was really sick, so his passing was swift, merciful, and expected.

[renate]

28. I'm sorry

A lovely gift on such a terribly sad day. I'm really sorry, but I'm also glad you were there to be with them.

[a la izquierda]

32. Thanks, but I'm not there yet.

Traveling is a logistical nightmare for me, as my mom knows. And grandad was in hospice, so seeing him would have been somewhat difficult. But my mom's family is huge, which is generally serving as a source of comfort.

And he was terribly sick, so his swift passing was a blessing.

[MiniMe]

14. I got my mom a Kindle

It will be great for her when she goes on vacation.

[Blue_In_AK]

15. My mother and stepmother are deceased.

From my daughters and three oldest grandsons, I got telephone calls and best wishes. That's all I wanted.

[blueamy66]

16. Nothing.

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She's gone.

Hate mother's day

[lynne]

17. Hanging plants for my mom -

- and my children got my mother some plants. Hubby gave me a necklace. Children gave me a shirt and some plants. Took lunch to mom's house and then sat around and looked at old photos.

A fine day.

[PassingFair]

18. Made dinner. Gave her...

A picture in a "MOM" frame, of all of us "kids".

An historical romance book I found at Costco.

A tube of "dry shampoo".

She like them all.

I RECEIVED two vintage china cabinets and a mirror
from my husband.

LOVE THEM!!!

[Arugula Latte]

19. A card, an email and a phone call.

Honestly, my mom is working hard trying to get rid of stuff and I believe her when she tells me she truly wants nothing tangible.

[qazplm]

21. LEMONS!

little Portal joke there for Cave.

[Cave_Johnson]

39. A man of so many amazing words...

-Alright this next test may involve trace amounts of time travel. So word of advice: if you meet yourself on the testing track don't make eye contact. Lab boys tell me that'll wipe out time - entirely. Forward and backward. So do both of yourselves a favor and let that handsome devil go about his business.

-We haven't entirely nailed down what element it is yet, but I'll tell you this: it's a lively one and it does not like the human skeleton.

-Those of you helping us test the repulsion gel today, just follow the blue line on the floor. Those of you who volunteered to be injected with praying mantis DNA, I've got some good news and some bad news: bad news is we're postponing those tests indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men. Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts.

-The lab boys say that might be a fear reaction. I'm no psychiatrist, but coming from a bunch of eggheads who wouldn't recognize the thrill of danger if it walked up and snapped their little pink bras, that sounds like projection.

- Cave Johnson (The Original)

[Woody Woodpecker]

22. Local store brand maple syrup

per her request for pancake breakfast that I made.

Next time I'm buying the Vermont maple syrup.

[Vehl]

23. nothing :)

I do not believe in the mother's day, father's day....etcetc'days.

(PS: I hasten to add that this post is in no way meant to be a criticism of those who celebrate these days)

Imho our parents should be loved and treated with respect everyday of our lives. Therefore I see no need for having a special day to show my appreciation to my mother. My parents believe the same too, and If I were to give my mom a gift/do something for her on mother's day, she would be pretty pissed, and berate me for falling prey to the "commercialization" of relationships.



I think that mother's day/father's day/valentines day/fillintheblanks-day have become too sensationalized. I know I might sound old fashioned, but I do know that my parents know how much I love and care for them, without me having to display it to them on a special day every year. They also know that they need not worry about their future/old age when they retire, because we kids would take care of them.

I do know that a lot of people do care for their parents every single day of their lives, but also go ahead and do something special for them on mothers/fathers day.. however I've also seen some who never care about their parents, except on mother's/father's day.

To me, Every day is mother's day
Happy Mother's day

[HeiressofBickworth]

24. Had a good day

My daughter made me my favorite breakfast: Waffles with strawberries and whipped cream and sausages. She then took me to see the movie Dark Shadows. Over the years I've told her that when she was a baby, I would sit in a rocking chair to nurse her and watch Dark Shadows. She loves Johnny Depp. So we both enjoyed the movie.

[ohheckyeah]

25. My siblings and I got my

mom a Kindle, Kindle cover and a $25 gift card for books. Also bought a chocolate cake and ice cream and spent the day with her.

[eridani]

29. Thoughts and memories--wish she were still here n/t

[renate]

30. nothing, and nothing, and that's just fine with both of us

My mom doesn't expect anything, and I don't either. We're very close and we're both very not-into Mother's Day, etc, so although we happened to be together today, it was no big deal.

I wonder whether, once she's gone, I'll miss her more than usual on Mother's Day. Probably not, since we never celebrated it. My daughter often does something special for Mother's Day, but this year because of logistics that wasn't possible, and I couldn't have been more okay with that. I love what she does for me, but I feel guilty about the fuss and always tell her not to bother (she doesn't listen). My son and I had to put off Mother's Day because of his schedule, and that's fine too, but it was his idea to celebrate it later--we'll just hang out and watch a Netflix movie together. Perfect.

Thank you for asking. There was a really interesting article in the New York Times a couple of days ago about Mother's Day; the comments are absolutely, totally fascinating, both pro and con.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/10/the-last-mothers-day/

[DiverDave]

31. Mom passed away 5 years ago

and I still miss her.

[Raven]

34. Wonderful wind chimes and a delicious

breakfast. But, you know, it was gift enough to have Will and Cailen and their wonderful friends here for the weekend.

[proud2BlibKansan]

35. I put some beautiful new flowers on her grave marker

[nadine_mn]

36. Took her to lunch and a play and gave her a pair of opal earrings

We ate good food, laughed at great local theater and managed not to fight.


Of course none of it was good enough - she didn't like the bathroom at the restaurant, the play started 3 min late, etc etc. But that is life with a mother with NPD.

[JustAnotherGen]

37. Sent her a gift card

For Macy's . . . My dad died last August and he would normally tell me which of her favorite perfumes was 'lower' (Tresor or Red Door). Since he's not here - I sent her a gift card to go pick out whichever one she needed. And - their anniversary was on Monday last week - so I sent her a half dozen yellow roses earlier in the week as I promised my dad I would do so every year on their wedding anniversary. She loved it!

[UnrepentantLiberal]

38. I sent her flowers with FTD...

which delivered them late for the second year in a row.

[mnhtnbb]

40. My mother died in 2000. My youngest son graduated college (UNC-Chapel Hill)

yesterday: they always have commencement on Mother's Day.
He didn't want to march in the big commencement, but we went to a departmental
event honoring graduates yesterday and another event on Saturday (double major).

But, no card or flowers or gifts or even an e-mail wishing me a happy mother's day.
My husband did give me a card.

I admit to being rather disappointed. I'm very proud of both of my sons, but
even though the day has been commercialized, it wouldn't hurt to pick up the phone
or write an e-mail to wish me a happy mother's day.

[Cave_Johnson]

41. Agreed....

Happy Mother's Day...

[mnhtnbb]

47. Thanks!

[jillan]

49. I am so with you! Wth - I'm sorry but

my daughter graduated with honors - which is the best mother's gift of all - the affirmation that you did a great job as a parent.

But Mother's Day? Forget it!

Her commencement was on Saturday, and I left late afternoon so she could go out and party and celebrate.
I got a text from her Sunday am and a phone call in the evening. A Sweet post on my facebook page. But no card - not even a toast when we were toasting her.

I did get flowers from my ex with a note saying I did an amazing job as a mom.

But I'm with you. Disappointed.
A .99 cent card would have meant the world to me.

I was kinda depressed on Mother's Day this year.

[unkachuck]

42. my dear beloved Mother....

....has long since passed on....but Mom was always partial to Smith & Wesson revolvers....if she were alive today, I'd probably pick her up another .44 Magnum....

[annm4peace]

43. I sent her two "the Progressive" magazine

and a funny card.

she can't get those magazine where she lives.

and I marched in a rain delayed Heart of the Beast May Day parade with the Vets for Peace.

We reminded people that MOthers day was really started to end war.

[Aerows]

44. A plant

A card, and of course I spent the day with her. I love my mother so much. She's a wonderful person. I also made dinner for her and my father.

[ellie]

45. I called her on the phone and said Happy Mother's Day to her

i live across the country from her.

[flamingdem]

46. 14 pink roses but they ripped me off and it was 6 cream colored roses and purple tulips

yeesh. I think that the upside might be not having to pay for it.

[marlakay]

48. Sent her yellow roses and daisies in a cute vase with a chick on it

and b'day balloon. It was for both, her b'day is right around same time. Sent a card separately too.

My girls who themselves are both mom's in early 30's one sent me a snail mail card and one a e greeting card.

We don't do expensive gifts or any gifts normally unless we see each other in person on a b'day or xmas.

My mom was surprised because i haven't sent her flowers in ten years, usually send a small gift. It was my husbands idea. I think he misses sending his mom flowers, she died a few years back.

I told my husband not to spend any money on a gift, we went out to dinner instead. My girls and mom all live out of state so its just us.