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Trying hard not to be jealous of the pampered moms today

AGMeeksAGMeeks member
in October 2015 Moms
So my husband has been working super hard lately for a big thing for work. Like, 7 days a week, 9 am to 1 am or so. Last night he finally turned in at 3:30am. I know he's miserable, so I try not to complain to him, but this basically makes me the pregnant single mom to our 3 and 5 year olds. Today he'll have to work all day, too. I don't think he even has a clue that it's Mother's Day. I'm trying to have a good attitude about it - what better way to celebrate Mother's Day than to spend the day mothering? Also trying to focus on the fact that this won't last forever (although no end in sight) and I'm lucky to have a loving partner who has a great job and two silly, happy girls. Still, I might break down crying if I see one more breakfast in bed/brunch/spa day post in Facebook...
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Re: Trying hard not to be jealous of the pampered moms today

  • RainbowMama7RainbowMama7 member
    What if you do an at home spa day with your girls? Not sure of their ages, but it might end up being a lot of fun!
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  • smlowe9311smlowe9311 member
    I feel ya. Dh isn't working but is really struggling as he lost his mom back in August. I can't imagine how tough it is this being his first Mother's Day without her and am trying really hard to be understanding. He left me a note saying he just needs to be alone today so dd and I are going to hang out with my parents today. I'm grateful to have them around to do this and I know this sounds SUPER immature but I still wish he would take over some of the care of dd for the day and maybe cook a meal.
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  • Christinebailey1Christinebailey1 member
    I know how you feel. My husband is a manager in the oil field industry and he's missed birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. My girls are old enough now to understand so it's hard on all of us but I'm so used to it now. Just remember to focus and love on your kiddos because it's because of them that you get to celebrate this day :). And like you said, it won't last forever, so he will have plenty of time to make up for it in the future! Hope you still have a wonderful mothers day!
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  • double2roubledouble2rouble member
    I agree, stay off of facebook.  Nothing good can come from going online on holidays like this.

      
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  • Knottie16832459Knottie16832459 member
    At least you guys have a legit reason to be distracted. My guy knows, we're doing a brunch for his sister, he even said Happy Mothers Day it to our neighbor, then he's going shooting the rest of the day. Me? He's upset I took a bit to get ready because of indigestion and hasn't even kind have acknowledged it as he just sits there and watches cartoons with his son, my stepson. So I'm just going to go visit my mom out of town. Men.
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  • nsaid4unsaid4u member
    Do something fun by yourself with the kids. My husband is working so me and the little ones are going to a craft festival and to the Olive Garden for a late lunch. Treat yourself. You dont need to rely on other adults to enjoy mothers day.
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  • komorebikomorebi member
    My guy is working too. I've spent the morning chasing my three girls and trying to put together my mom's birthday gift since that is also today. And for some reason I'm pukey. Fuuunnn! I'm all for spending the day being a mom though. The reality is our job never ends. But a spa day would be nice.
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  • tuinstrabtuinstrab member
    My husband and daughter have the stomach flu so my mother's day is filled with puke and diarrhea. So you are not alone ;)
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  • naka92naka92 member
    My hubby pushed me out of bed in the middle of the night so I slept on the couch. He knows its mothers day but so far hes not really acknowledged it. Back is sore from the couch, and Im pretty sure hes expecting me to go make lunch soon :P Dont worry, youre not alone, just another day here with an extra of backpain and no real sleep. 

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  • CocoR04CocoR04 member
    I hate Facebook on days like this. It's like everyone is trying to one up each other on how great their day is and/or how much they love their moms. Our day is pretty normal today, so no breakfast in bed or spa days here! I feel appreciated and blessed as a mom every day, so making today into a big deal is not my thing.
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  • satori15satori15 member
    My husband's out of town, DS got me up at 7, and I had to work today. So, yeah, it's just another day. But, I got some flowers earlier this week and DH texted me today. I have no complaints! Other than I have a terrible craving for key lime pie and can't find the kind I want, lol.
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