tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post894350734761418930..comments2024-03-28T03:11:21.031-07:00Comments on Where the Wild Things Were: Mother's Day - yet another thing to divide womenLydia C. Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-56227008293976377532014-05-11T04:45:52.979-07:002014-05-11T04:45:52.979-07:00I never knew the origins of Mother's Day til n...I never knew the origins of Mother's Day til now! We never celebrated it growing up as my mum said it was a commercial waste of time, but I think it's kind of sweet to have a day when all children, young and old, pay tribute to their mothers. But using it as an excuse to fuel the 'Mummy wars'? Yeah, no, yuck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-56096820138065533752014-05-11T03:12:36.140-07:002014-05-11T03:12:36.140-07:00That is so interesting to read about the origins L...That is so interesting to read about the origins Lydia. And yes, I agree, having debates about motherhood as such is so futile, especially when there are such pressing issues. Let's get back to being supportive and caring I reckon. Everyone need's validation and appreciation. xZanni Arnothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161507473973950964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-7043513740722177862014-05-11T02:20:35.763-07:002014-05-11T02:20:35.763-07:00I think do whatever brings you and your family the...I think do whatever brings you and your family the most peace! I must admit that even after being a Mum for nearly 7 years, Mother's Day for me seems to be mostly about my Mum.Michelle at myslowlivingadventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18306150914790001757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-84588404434092358052014-05-11T00:02:20.469-07:002014-05-11T00:02:20.469-07:00Well we had planned to spend time with my MIL yest...Well we had planned to spend time with my MIL yesterday and my mum today. But, due to illness, yesterday was called off. We still spent the morning with my mum, which was lovely.<br />Mainly, I'm excited that Bell gets to surprise me, she loves it! Hope your day was lovely Lydia x Lisa @ Random Acts Of Zenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12184086300616623784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-84180659552760824272014-05-10T20:28:18.003-07:002014-05-10T20:28:18.003-07:00Right now I am having 2 glorious hours at home by ...Right now I am having 2 glorious hours at home by myself and a tiny bit of guilt is trying to creep it but I'm not letting it! Have a lovely day xEm @ Have A Laugh On Me https://www.blogger.com/profile/13700291835098228738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-74379334821232029572013-05-10T04:07:03.149-07:002013-05-10T04:07:03.149-07:00I agree with you Lydia, I'm over the whole pit...I agree with you Lydia, I'm over the whole pitting women against women thing in the media. I've missed this latest blow up but things like these always gets bites and always seem to grow bigger than they should. I personally have no expectations for mothers day but I do love getting the handmade cards and the special attention of the day. This year both my mother and mother in law are away but normally I also love getting the chance to spend some time with them too. For me, the day is about family - I hope everyone enjoys whatever they end up doing on Sunday.Kirsty @ My Home Truthshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07006519156491597528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-17669726268715595102013-05-08T18:27:09.773-07:002013-05-08T18:27:09.773-07:00We don't buy into the schmultz. We'll be r...We don't buy into the schmultz. We'll be remembering the Mother's who are missing their children on Sunday, and the kids who are marking Mother's Day without their mums. <br />PS. Happy Mother's Day :)Cooker and A Lookerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968377765693895300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-18926011906388369992013-05-08T18:26:16.995-07:002013-05-08T18:26:16.995-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cooker and A Lookerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968377765693895300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-25674438980410219272013-05-07T13:42:49.956-07:002013-05-07T13:42:49.956-07:00That sounds very lovely, and you manage to tick al...That sounds very lovely, and you manage to tick all boxes too! Sweet that your Mother buys you a present too!<br />My issue is not so much with how people choose to celebrate but that social media used it as a way to pit women against each other, just to get comments on their page...Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-44037830615691683922013-05-07T12:59:07.753-07:002013-05-07T12:59:07.753-07:00I really love spending mothers day with my own mot...I really love spending mothers day with my own mother and my mother-in-law as a chance to have a combined family catch up. We do it every year. They live in separate towns but everyone travels to a central spot and we have a picnic or lunch or something. I think less about my own role as a mother on mothers day and more about the gratitude I have for the grandmothers to be honest. <br />Funnily enough ...as an extra ... not only does my husband buy me a gift on mothers day to thank me for being the mother to his children, but my own mother actually buys me a gift/card to thank me for her grandkids. It's all quite lovely! A great big day of gratitude. Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00886017636780724635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-50835370685951757002013-05-07T06:08:45.879-07:002013-05-07T06:08:45.879-07:00I have no issues with social media but I do with c...I have no issues with social media but I do with cheap shots to make women slag off each other over a total non-issue. It was set up to deliberately cause an argument & divide women...makes me so cross!!Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-83877250525966156342013-05-07T04:09:46.041-07:002013-05-07T04:09:46.041-07:00Here here, I agree, we should be able to do what w...Here here, I agree, we should be able to do what we want and no be judged for it. I can't WAIT for a sleep in, not to have to change a shitty nappy and to get my husband to do all the menial crap I do 364 days of the year. But then again, I also can't wait for cuddles and kisses. I long for the days of no social media, but then again, I know I'd be a little lost without, weird I knowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-59697012356519041002013-05-07T00:21:57.897-07:002013-05-07T00:21:57.897-07:00My thing is, if none of us follow what the intenti...My thing is, if none of us follow what the intention of the day is, how can we judge how anyone else celebrates? And why does the media constantly try to divide women? They would never ask this about fathers day...Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-4058157397146487342013-05-07T00:19:52.234-07:002013-05-07T00:19:52.234-07:00I totally agree !!! I always say to K - don't...I totally agree !!! I always say to K - don't buy me a present - just work on listening to me ALL YEAR AROUND !!!<br />A always buys me presents even though I remind him i'm not his Mom - he doesn't care and really just sees it as another day to spoil me !!<br />Have a great evening !<br />MeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.com