This Mothers day this year was so very different from last year.

Last year I was woken by my husband and daughters, who presented me with breakfast in bed, cards and gifts. I was taken out for lunch and generally spoilt. I also sent cards and flowers to my mum and mother-in-law and exchanged best wishes on the telephone.

This year, my mum is no longer with us, my mother-in-law doesn't want to speak to me and my girls were picked up in the morning to spend the day with him and his family.

I was, however, woken up by my girls and presented with two beautiful cards and a box of chocs. The card

I am coping better,My rash has gone down a bit.at home it's a bit like happy famillies without the happy.Helped wife with the car.Played with our daughter.just trying to relax.....Strange thing is,that it will be our 25th wedding aniversary tomorrow.Fancy that. Shouldn't I mark the day or something? maybe

My kids woke up extra early to give me my present, i knew what it was because the youngest gave it away yesterday, but i pretended i didnt have a clue, i unwrapped it, and they watched my face as i pretended to act like them when they unwrap their presents all excited, the main present was a foot spa, as they thought im so busy and so stressed at times i needed to unwind. Youngest told me how much it was and where from, the other two told him off! He just cant keep anything secret!

 

Their card was full of kind words but especially 'appreciate' how wonderful! they do appreciate me, they do