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Mother's Day is sacred

By Anonymous - 13/05/2026 02:00 - United States

Today, I woke up to a note from my wife, saying that since I spent Father's Day golfing, she booked herself a spa day, so I could take care of our 4 kids and the house like she does every day. She ignored every single one of my calls and didn't even tell me what spa she went to. What mother does that to her family? FML

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SAgirl 20

Wednesday 13 May 2026 9:26

Sounds like she deserves a spa day. Let her have her spa day, or is taking care of 4 kids and the house to hard for you?

ellenness 9

Wednesday 13 May 2026 10:44

a tired and stressed one?

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SAgirl 20

Wednesday 13 May 2026 9:26

Sounds like she deserves a spa day. Let her have her spa day, or is taking care of 4 kids and the house to hard for you?

ellenness 9

Wednesday 13 May 2026 10:44

a tired and stressed one?

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