It's not that their hearts are in the right place and their pocketbooks are not. Their hearts are in the right place, so far as they can see what they think Mother's Day should be. It's that they couldn't be bothered to think about one single thing that they could do for me that I might enjoy. For example, they all know that I would happiest working in the yard, clearing weeds and planting flowers. It's what I have asked for in the past when they asked "what are you doing on Mother's day?" They came hours late and gave a minimal amount of effort, and very little got done. It was made clear to me in no uncertain terms that it wasn't what they felt was an appropriate mother's day gift. It's been raining cats and dogs here for weeks and is supposed to be nice this weekend. Instead of doing something I enjoy and would be helpful to me, after which I would gladly cook everyone dinner, it's not what they think I should want. So, I guess they don't like my idea of what being a Mother means, (ie: spending time together and helping each other out) either.
But, I won't burden the board with it any further. It seems that everyone thinks I am ungrateful and I just don't care to defend myself anymore. Have a great Mother's Day, everyone.
