Whoa! That took me off guard. In our house, that's what we call an appointment for "sexy time." I forget it means something else with people who don't have my last name.

Accept it now and move on because it will never get better.

I'm sorry, OP. Celebrate with those who actually want to with you. Never mind your mom.

Seriously, would you rather Mom didn’t work for a living to provide the necessities you and she need? There are businesses and professions that require a lot of attention during certain times. Maybe Mom is being realistic and you are acting irresponsibly. Or maybe OP needs more attention from Mom than she is willing to give. Frankly it’s impossible to know which is the case hearing the story from one side. OP you must ask yourself “Am I being unrealistic or is Mom just not good at parenting?” Be honest with yourself and examine the situation. Then when Mom is able to talk you need to talk it out with Mom and better understand what is really going on. OP, I assume you are probably fairly young. One of the things we learn as we grow into an adult is that the person you have the most chance of changing is yourself. Life is like a hand of solitaire - You cannot change the hand you are dealt but you can learn to make the most of the cards you have. Communication is good, but whining is useless. Try to come to an understanding with Mom instead of expecting her to do what you think you want. That means better understanding why she acts the way she does and showing appreciation for the good she does.