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Post by melly on Apr 28, 2016 18:27:09 GMT
This is just a "what would you do" type thread. I'm just curious what other people think.  We usually spend Mother's Day at home, but this year my SIL invited the whole family over for brunch. I plan to bring my mom and grandma cards and flowers. I think I will bring cards and maybe a smaller, simpler bouquet for my SIL's who are both mothers. I have 2 sisters who are not moms at all, but are wonderful aunties to my kids and nieces and nephews. I kind of feel bad bringing something for all the women except those 2, but then again, it is Mother's Day and they aren't moms. However, I am considering bringing them a small bouquet as well, maybe with a cute tag that says something about how since there is no Auntie Day, we're celebrating them today. But I'm not creative enough to write something cute for the tag, plus, I'm worried everyone will think it's strange. What do you all think? Thanks! |
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Post by tincin on Apr 28, 2016 18:29:55 GMT
It never hurts to be nice to others. How thoughtful of you to include them.
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Apr 28, 2016 18:33:19 GMT
I think it is a very sweet and kind gesture and I am sure they will appreciate it.
Two years ago I was out of state away from my husband and kids on Mother's Day. I was with my dad in who was in the hospital. My nieces gave me a card and flowers that day. It was just the sweetest thing.
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Post by GamGam on Apr 28, 2016 18:34:19 GMT
Sounds lovely. How thoughtful of you to acknowledge the love the Aunties show.  |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 28, 2016 18:43:29 GMT
Include them, they will love you for it. My mom's twin sister was never married and had no children, but every year on Mother's Day several of my siblings and I would honor her just like we would our own mom. She was our biggest cheerleader and she championed all of our efforts no matter what they were. She loved us unconditionally. She encouraged us to always do our best and to be better people. Even though she wasn't a mom, she was very much like a second mom to us. We were so grateful to have her in our lives and we always wanted her to know how much she meant to us. Now that my mom, MIL and all my special aunts are gone, I send Mother's Day cards to a couple of my BFFs who are like a mom to me and/or like a grandma to my DD and to my one sister who is always looking out for us and thinking of us. One of my nieces that I'm still particularly close to usually sends me a card on Mother's Day. It's sweet. |
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Post by mom2samlibby on Apr 28, 2016 18:50:32 GMT
This is just a "what would you do" type thread. I'm just curious what other people think. We usually spend Mother's Day at home, but this year my SIL invited the whole family over for brunch. I plan to bring my mom and grandma cards and flowers. I think I will bring cards and maybe a smaller, simpler bouquet for my SIL's who are both mothers. I have 2 sisters who are not moms at all, but are wonderful aunties to my kids and nieces and nephews. I kind of feel bad bringing something for all the women except those 2, but then again, it is Mother's Day and they aren't moms. However, I am considering bringing them a small bouquet as well, maybe with a cute tag that says something about how since there is no Auntie Day, we're celebrating them today. But I'm not creative enough to write something cute for the tag, plus, I'm worried everyone will think it's strange. What do you all think? Thanks! There is an aunt and uncle day. www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-aunt-and-uncles-day-july-26/I would take a small bouquet or a single flower. That would be very nice. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 28, 2016 18:51:13 GMT
I think you can never go wrong with a kind gesture. I think it's very thoughtful of you to consider them in this way and honor their contributions to helping provide a family environment for everyone's children.
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Post by rhhdk on Apr 28, 2016 19:00:14 GMT
Good idea. If you search at pinterest for quotes and aunt, you get a lot of fun and nice quotes for a card
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Post by Scrapper100 on Apr 28, 2016 19:02:17 GMT
I think that's a great idea. Nothing wrong with being nice to someone that is nice to your kids.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Apr 28, 2016 19:04:40 GMT
My ds took all of my sisters, my mom, and my brother in laws mom flowers one Mother's day. They all loved it, even or maybe especially the ones that were not moms |
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Post by trollie on Apr 28, 2016 19:05:27 GMT
I would honor them for sure. They will be touched.
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Post by MissChris on Apr 28, 2016 19:16:04 GMT
I think that is such a thoughtful thing to do!! My husband and I don't have children, so when his very large, Catholic family gets together for Mother's Day, I'm the outsider and pretty much treated as a second class citizen. The fact that you even put thought into acknowledging the 2 sisters without children is very kind and considerate of you.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2016 19:20:24 GMT
I think it's a sweet thing and make it so you kid(s) hand them out. It will melt hearts.
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Post by anniebeth24 on Apr 28, 2016 19:26:51 GMT
Pretty sure Hallmark makes a card to give to non-moms on Mother's Day.
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Post by scrappington on Apr 28, 2016 19:29:39 GMT
flowers are never a bad choice. I think its nice your considering it
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Post by milocat on Apr 28, 2016 19:35:29 GMT
Pretty sure Hallmark makes a card to give to non-moms on Mother's Day. They do. My sister and I always send my Aunt a card on Mother's Day. She never had children and we are her "kids" and she lives 12 hours away from us. |
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Post by jenjie on Apr 28, 2016 20:14:15 GMT
Do it |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2016 20:28:42 GMT
Go for it!
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Post by chrismis on Apr 28, 2016 23:02:07 GMT
I have no children and Mothers day is a painful reminder of that. I would be so touched to be remembered on that day. I say do it!!
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Post by shescrafty on Apr 28, 2016 23:43:09 GMT
I will be the lone dissenter, when we wanted to have children but couldn't I HATED that my sister would get me flowers or a plant for Mother's Day. It was almost like "hey you can't have kids but here are some conciliatory flowers anyway."
I was so uncomfortable even though I know the sentiment was kind. I think if I hadn't want to have children then perhaps it would not have made me so sad and uncomfortable.
I know it is not what others said above, but the post brought back many awkward and sad feelings from when we wanted to desperately to be parents and weren't,
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Post by craftsbycarolyn on Apr 28, 2016 23:59:31 GMT
sweet idea!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 0:03:40 GMT
This is just a "what would you do" type thread. I'm just curious what other people think. We usually spend Mother's Day at home, but this year my SIL invited the whole family over for brunch. I plan to bring my mom and grandma cards and flowers. I think I will bring cards and maybe a smaller, simpler bouquet for my SIL's who are both mothers. I have 2 sisters who are not moms at all, but are wonderful aunties to my kids and nieces and nephews. I kind of feel bad bringing something for all the women except those 2, but then again, it is Mother's Day and they aren't moms. However, I am considering bringing them a small bouquet as well, maybe with a cute tag that says something about how since there is no Auntie Day, we're celebrating them today. But I'm not creative enough to write something cute for the tag, plus, I'm worried everyone will think it's strange. What do you all think? Thanks! There is an Aunt and Uncle day. However, I think it's really nice for you to think of them on mother's day. |
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Post by FurryP on Apr 29, 2016 0:15:48 GMT
If they were my sisters, this would not even be a question. Especially at a family gathering. They will appreciate it for sure!
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Post by melly on Apr 29, 2016 17:30:56 GMT
Ok, I will do it! I'm glad mostly everyone here thought it was a good idea. I'm a bit socially awkward, so sometimes it really helps to know what others think!  I will be the lone dissenter, when we wanted to have children but couldn't I HATED that my sister would get me flowers or a plant for Mother's Day. It was almost like "hey you can't have kids but here are some conciliatory flowers anyway." I was so uncomfortable even though I know the sentiment was kind. I think if I hadn't want to have children then perhaps it would not have made me so sad and uncomfortable. I know it is not what others said above, but the post brought back many awkward and sad feelings from when we wanted to desperately to be parents and weren't, Yeah, that's a really tough situation. Thanks for sharing! I definitely don't ever want to make anyone feel sad like that! Thankfully, neither of my sisters are at a time in their life where they want or can't have children. |
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Post by scrapcat on Apr 29, 2016 17:43:53 GMT
As a proud Auntie I think it is a nice gesture. I was completely floored when my nephew (ahem usually-not-with-it-brother) brought me a gift & flowers for Mother's day last year with a "thank u for being a great Aunt" card. It probably was my nephew's idea, he is the sweetest!
As an Aunt who is not a Mom and has experienced many forms of discrimination from not being in the "mommy club" (by choice) it is nice to be appreciated as someone who helps raise children. It takes a village.
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