I don’t agree with saying happy mothers day to any woman other then your own mother … my aunt called me and asked me if i called my grandmother to wish her a happy mothers day , and me and her got into an argument cause i told her that she is’nt my mother im not going to say it to her , and besides the fact that i forgot it was mothers day because my mother died 4 years ago . do you agree that Happy mothers day and gifts should only be given to your own mother ?
Thanks for all of your answers so far, i did call my grandmother and wish her a happy mothers day ! as much as i dislike her it took alot out of me to do it .
Could it possibly be that your more upset about wishing others a happy mothers day because you mom is gone. It is courtesy to say it to a grandmother, I messaged a few of friends with kids and said happy mothers day to them to. If you don’t feel comfortable doing it, thats your choice, but others may not understand your reasons. Sorry for your loss, and hope you had a good day despite the argument with your aunt.
July 9th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
No. i think it is a day to honor all mothers. And if the grandma you were talking about wass your mother’s mother than she is technically the closest blood relative from your mom. You could give mothers day gifts to anyone you are close to.
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July 9th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
I would say it to my grandparents out of courtesy anyway.
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July 9th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
The phrase "Happy Mothers Day" is just a nice thing to do. Without your Grandmother being a Mother, you wouldn’t be here either. Just call her and be nice. I’m sorry your Mom died. I’m guessing that your Mom would be smiling down on you today if you said "Happy Mothers Day" to other mothers.
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July 9th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Overall, this is one of those "commercial" holidays, or as I might categorize it, A "Hallmark made" holiday. So based on that, why do we have to say "Happy Mothers Day" to ANY woman? Truth be told, w/o mothers. none of us would be here (And yea, same w/ fathers, but that isn’t what this is about).
Today, I have called and said "Happy Mothers Day" to several women, none of whom are my mother. Why? Cause I know they would enjoy hearing it. It is the kind thing to do & if for a moment their heart smiles,.then it is worth it.
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
It won’t break your back just to open your mouth for few more "Happy Mother’s Days"s, I guess/ I mean, how hard is that.
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Yes indeed, with a couple of exceptions; if a woman of your mother’s generation has been like a mother to you or who you thought of as a second mother, or indeed in this case where your grandmother has lost her own daughter (your mother) in which case it would be very sweet of you to wish her well on Mother’s Day.
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Could it possibly be that your more upset about wishing others a happy mothers day because you mom is gone. It is courtesy to say it to a grandmother, I messaged a few of friends with kids and said happy mothers day to them to. If you don’t feel comfortable doing it, thats your choice, but others may not understand your reasons. Sorry for your loss, and hope you had a good day despite the argument with your aunt.
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July 9th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
No i disagree… we are all mommies, and all deserve to have a great day. So i love to wish all the mommies in my life (family, friends) Happy mothers day. In fact, i txt all of them this morning! =D
I am a young mom, so ppl around me wish me a happy mothers day every year. But it always surprises me when they get me gift. Just tickles my heart!
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July 10th, 2009 at 12:02 am
My mum died 5 years ago, i say happy mothers day to her mum, my nan as she misses her own daughter on that day as well as you missing your mum. It not only will make your feel like your helping your grandmother with her grieve but maybe also help you with yours. Being a mum also it is gr8 to be acknowledged. This is provided you and your grandmother get along.
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July 10th, 2009 at 12:46 am
Well, you grandmother is your mom’s mom and if it wasn’t for her, you wouldn’t have had the mom that you did which means you wouldn’t be here right now.
My mom died 11 years ago, my grandma 10 years ago and I till remember Mother’s Day.
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July 10th, 2009 at 1:16 am
My sister works at Hallmark and they make Mothers Day cards for moms, sisters, grandmothers, aunts, pretty much all women in your life who could be a mother. As a mom of 4, I wish all of my friends who are moms a happy mothers day, I also wish my mom and grandmothers a happy mothers day. However, I think that it is a personal choice. If you are not comfortable wishing others then you shouldn’t and it’s not your aunts place to tell you that you have to. UNLESS, you were really young when your mom passed away and your grandmother finished raising you. In that case I feel that although she could never replace your mom she definately took the "mom" place in your life and you should appreciate her for it and let her know that you do.
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July 10th, 2009 at 2:01 am
You don’t have to. Yesterday a woman at the store said happy mothers day to me. And I to her. Saying it, one can say it to any woman who is a mother. About gifts? I only give a gift to my mother on mothers day.
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July 10th, 2009 at 2:32 am
i asked my dad if he called my sisters to tell them HAPPY MOTHERS DAY, he said the same thing you did. i reminded him that his daughters were in fact mothers. he aplogized to me.
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July 10th, 2009 at 2:43 am
I am glad to see that you called your grandmother and wished her a happy Mother’s day….I agree with all these people, in that, we need to wish all mothers a happy Mother’s day..it is not meant just for our Mothers alone…my mom died of Alzheimer’s this April 15th and I thought I would be really sad but I was fine at church and all (i figured i would cry and have to leave) but I was able to wish many, many mothers a wonderful day.
I am proud of you and you should be proud of yourself also…..I am so sorry that you lost your Mother..but I am sure your grandmother is sorry also.
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