Birthday, Gifts and Miscellaneous: Today, I bought my mom a gift certificate for a spa treatment...

By Anonymous - 10/05/2009 18:37 - United States

Today, I bought my mom a gift certificate for a spa treatment for two so we could spend some quality time together. She took my sister. FML

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Same thing different taste

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By Kensie - 04/03/2009 21:48 - United States

Today, it is mine and my twin sister's birthday. We both wanted a day at the spa for our birthday. My sister got a gift certificate to the spa, while I got mouthwash and a $20 gift card to Target. My mom said it would cost too much to make me also pretty. FML

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By lachaisse - 12/05/2013 12:09 - United States - Vinton

Today, my sisters and I pitched together nearly $500 to send my mom to the spa for Mother's Day. We put the printed sheet with her info into a little box with our card on top. When she opened it, she freaked out and started hugging my dad. Turns out he switched the cards and took all the credit. FML

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By sadSarah - 01/05/2014 09:59 - United States - New York

Today, as I was waiting in line to give my mom her birthday present, my dad gave her the exact same gift I'd also bought for her. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/10/2011 04:17 - United States

Today, I talked to my mom about hanging out with her. She got out her phone to schedule an appointment. FML

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It's the thought that counts

By ohhotdamn - 19/04/2009 04:27 - United States

Today, for my mom's 50th birthday, all she wanted was a certain gold bracelet. It was too much money for me to buy, so I bought the same one in silver. Right before I gave it to her, my older sister gave her the gold bracelet, which made her cry. When I gave her my present, she just said, "Oh." FML

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Awww, sweetie

By Jess-zee - 10/05/2009 20:42 - Canada

Today, I took my mom out to a fancy restaurant, and spent close to $300 on her Mother's Day present. Later, my little brother drew her a card with crayons on pink construction paper. She cried. He's 20 years-old. FML

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Nice to know

By Anonymous - 04/06/2016 14:52 - United States - Bethlehem

Today, I tried having some girl time with my mom so I could sneakily figure out what to get her for her birthday. All I could think of in the end was a time machine, after her rant about wishing she'd gotten her tubes tied rather than going through the stress of raising me and my sister. FML

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By mybmw - 14/10/2009 10:39 - United States

Today, was my mom's birthday. I recently got my first job, thanks to her, and could finally afford to buy her something nice. I spent my first paycheck ever on buying her a very nice bracelet. She said it was nice, then asked if I would mind if she exchanged it for one she actually liked. FML

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Old dog, new tricks

By Anonymous - 25/07/2024 00:00 - United States - Bakersfield

Today, for my mom's birthday, I couldn't figure out what to get her, so I just took some of her jewelry, wrapped it up, and re-gifted it. She recognized it instantly. FML

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By Alex - 08/05/2016 19:12 - United States

Today, after spending $120 to have a bouquet of flowers delivered to my mom, she called to complain that I had forgotten about her for Mother's day, but also praise my sister for apparently receiving my flowers I sent at the door and passing them off as hers. FML

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too_much_fun 0

Sunday 10 May 2009 23:14

Ouch. Next time she gets you something, use it with your dad then!

cthulhu1138 1

Sunday 10 May 2009 23:22

Why didn't you just take your mom to the spa? Giving her a gift certificate for two practically begs her to take someone else.

Comments

evanwilliams 4

Sunday 10 May 2009 23:13

Hahahahaha

Sista92359 24

Monday 22 December 2014 6:14

Are you laughing at how ugly you are?

too_much_fun 0

Sunday 10 May 2009 23:14

Ouch. Next time she gets you something, use it with your dad then!

Menick47 0

Sunday 21 February 2010 0:45

Unless it's a tampon cupon...

narutou546 4

Monday 21 November 2011 19:49

Or a vibrator

Jaywin 3

Sunday 10 May 2009 23:18

What was her reasoning behind that? Was she just doing it to be a bitch?

zykrithium 22

Wednesday 3 February 2016 18:49

Sounds like it. Dunno how someone could be a blatant **** and NOT mean it.

kwbuzz23wk 0

Sunday 10 May 2009 23:19

atleast there is no longer doubt that she is infact the favorite child

BostonBear 33

Tuesday 5 February 2013 1:18

thats for sure

fyoulife 0

Sunday 10 May 2009 23:21

thats sooo ******* annoying..ide be pissed.what a bitch sister sorry i feel your pain

cthulhu1138 1

Sunday 10 May 2009 23:22

Why didn't you just take your mom to the spa? Giving her a gift certificate for two practically begs her to take someone else.

safaeita 32

Sunday 15 December 2013 2:21

I agree

genius_man16 0

Sunday 10 May 2009 23:24

Look on the bright side: You are no longer obliged to do anything for her next mothers day.

shizzbangpop 0

Sunday 10 May 2009 23:25

OUCCH. #2's idea is fantastic. (;

BoboMatrix 0

Sunday 10 May 2009 23:25

Give her a cooking book next time ;)

thiagohf113 0

Sunday 10 May 2009 23:28

#7 has a point... roundhouse your sis... thats always fun :D

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