Of course, Mother’s Day is for all mothers, but the ability to rest, to recharge and regain some sanity, is especially important for moms with little kids.
I say this because my partner recently came to me to ask if we were free Sunday to get together with his mom, aunt, and cousins for lunch because it was the only day one of his cousins could get off. He already knows that Sunday is my day to rest and be spoiled but I think he was asking to placate his mom who was trying to make plans.
Well I said no, because I know myself and if I feel guilty and try to accommodate, my day will no longer be my day and I will be pissed about that.
That being said we’re still going to get together with his family to celebrate, but it will NOT be this Sunday! I understand his mom would love to get together with us and her grandson on Mother’s Day, but it’s not my job to accommodate that on a day that is meant to celebrate me within our little family unit.
Mother’s Day with my mother will also be on a separate day and she’s fine with that!
If you want to spend it with extended family that is totally fine too! But if you don’t… here’s permission to politely stand your ground and say no. Your job is not to make others happy on Mother’s Day, your job is to enjoy yourself and rest!!
You’re all doing a fantastic job and you deserve it!