What's the worst Mother's Day gift you've ever received?

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  Posted by Lindy Fri May 9, 2008 8:04am PDT

  I've heard that "she's not my mom" bit from the dad of my kids before, and it hurts! Who made me a mom anyway?

  Guys - don't do that!!!

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  Posted by Katrina Fri May 9, 2008 8:06am PDT

  My husband got me a new front loading washing machine this year. And he told me that I'd now be responsible for doing all the household laundry. I laughed at him.

  My dad got my mom a garden hoe with a pink bow on it one year. Where do we find these geniuses??

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  Posted by Roberta Fri May 9, 2008 8:08am PDT

  I got an "old ladies'" purse one year; you know, the kind that looks like plastic patchwork. I wrapped it up and told my husband to give it to his mother, which he did.

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  Posted by Buck Fri May 9, 2008 8:08am PDT

  I gave mine a divorce so she doesn't have to worry about what she'll not be getting in the future for this fake holiday created by Hallmark.

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  Posted by CH*RIS Fri May 9, 2008 8:08am PDT

  i have been a mother for almost two years now and i have not received not one thing, I guess the worst gift you could get is NOTHING!!!

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  Posted by Amy Fri May 9, 2008 8:08am PDT

  the worst thing ever would have to be my ex sending my mom a pair of thong panties in the mail claiming they were mine but i hadnt ever seen them before.

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  Posted by SuzanneB Fri May 9, 2008 8:09am PDT

  My very first Mother's Day as a mother (our daughter was 4-weeks old) I was expecting flowers or perhaps a piece of jewelry to commemorate the occassion. My husband went to the local hardware store, picked out a plastic laundry basket, and put a great deal of thought into filling it with things such as a heavy-duty manual can opener, a strainer, a meat thermometer, a spatula, new dish towels, etc. I don't know what I epected when I saw this large package, but certainly not that. I burst into tears. He was complete baffled and couldn't understand why I wouldn't want something to make my life easier while taking care of him. Yes, we are still married. He has never made thaht mistake again!

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  Posted by Fayei Fri May 9, 2008 8:10am PDT

  Many years ago when my sons were in their 20's, they each went to their friends homes for Mothers Day cookout and picnics. My husband took me to a fast food place to eat. I cried all day. I got my revenge come birthdays the following months 2 birthdays in June and 1 in July. I just plain forgot about them and they got the message, I've gotten nice gifts since. Never forget your Mom or she will forget you!!!!

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  Posted by Ultraviolet_HPH Fri May 9, 2008 8:10am PDT

  A card and flower left on my doorstep from my daughter's father. I left him when my daughter was a month old (just two months prior to Mother's Day-my daughter is 9 now). The card played "You are my sunshine". I found it the other day while cleaning and in the trash it went! As a matter of fact, the battery was low when I first got it, so the song played funny. I had no use for him then, and have even less use for him now-but at least the doorstep gifts stopped.

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  Posted by Barbara Fri May 9, 2008 8:12am PDT

  About 12 years ago, my son (now 18) was 6 years old and for the first time ever, he took his own money and went to buy me a Mother's Day card. His Dad let him pick it out and pay for it himself. To my surprise when I opened the envelope, it was a Sympathy card. I was so proud and shocked at the same time. (Not at all my worst gift, I still have that precious card).

  But the worst gift was the same year when my husband had a gift (beautifully wrapped) waiting for me. When I opened it I found a pair of shorts (very short) that would never fit my sizable butt and a NASCAR t-shirt at least 3 sizes too big. I returned the shorts but my husband had decided that the t-shirt was a perfect fit for him. He really liked it too. HUM!!

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