Today, I sent a $120 bouquet of flowers for mother's day. When I called tonight see if my Mom got them, she replied that they were still on the doorstep because she "didn't want the dogs to get excited and start barking" when she opened the front door to bring them in. FML
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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
Today, my son gave me some flowers for Mother's Day. Unfortunately, the only time I can enjoy them is when I go into the bathroom where they are kept so the cat doesn't eat them. FML
Today, I was in a terrific mood after finding a bouquet of beautiful flowers on my doorstep when I came home. That is, until I recognised the handwriting of my "secret admirer" was the same as my mother's. FML
Today, I got flowers sent to my work, I happily opened them in front of my co-workers thinking they were from my crush, I open the card to see "Love you, from mom". My mother thinks my love life is so pathetic, thats she needs to send me flowers to cheer me up. FML
Today, my Mom came to pay me a short visit at college. She handed me some flowers, which were a Valentine's Day gift, because she "figured I wouldn't be getting any from anyone else this year." FML
Today, I called the florist and ordered a flower arrangement for my grandma, who I was told was sick. I said I didn't know what to get her, so just to send her something nice. I got a call from my mom calling me an inconsiderate bastard. They sent my grandma forget-me-nots. She has Alzheimer's. FML
Today, I woke up really early before my mom so I could make pancakes for Mother's Day. I placed everything on a tray and even picked a flower, had a card for her and took it to her bedroom. She said, "You shouldn't have, pancakes are fattening." She took one bite and fed the rest to the dogs. FML
Today, I went to my boyfriend's house to give his mother a box of chocolates and flowers for Mother's Day. She just stared at them and said, "What's this for? You're not my daughter, and never will be. But I'll keep the chocolate." FML
Today, a guy left flowers on my doorstep. I got home to find my dad claiming he bought them for my mum. I told my parents they were mine, they laughed in my face. FML
Today, I bought some flowers. As I was checking out, the cashier asked, "Aww, these for your mom? How sweet." I responded they were for a girl I liked. She laughed and said, "Sorry…" FML
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RickySleeves 20
Go get them from the doorstep and give them to somebody who will actually appreciate them.
abNormal62 23
You should "arrange" to get them delivered to a retirement home where they will be appreciated
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Comments (36)
pizzas_awesome 18
From next year, don't even get her anything. If she asks you about it just remind her about this situation.
ccpowpow 11
At least you know not to spend 120 dollars on flowers now...
cheeeksss 29
You mean, for OP not to spend $120 on their mother.
booze_n_bitches 37
I hope you mean ex m...oh wait.
Manic1 13
You remembered Mother's Day that's what counts. Too bad she didn't appreciate the gift.
writerchic85 26
So I'm guessing there is a multitude of packages gathered at her door because she never opens it.
Badabam_fml 14
Woah. In surprised this isn't all YDI for not delivering the flowers yourself. FYL OP, that's pretty sad.
pl0xs3rver 45
OP might not even live in the same country as their mother, making it impossible for them to come back
pl0xs3rver 45
Time ran out before I could edit my comment: I agree it is pretty sad that the mother acted that way. For those who voted YDI, they might not have taken into account that OP lives in another state, on the other side of the country or the world and couldn't come back for Mother's Day
saffy66 34
Maybe they live too far apart for a DIY delivery.
Giraffie5 11
Well I'm kinda on her side on this one. What if the dogs are already barking too much and she doesn't want to push it?
rdenkewicz 11
Then she could have brought the flowers around to the backdoor.
redpanda39 10
Then she needs to train the dogs to shut the hell up. Just because they're dogs and dogs bark doesn't mean they can't be trained or taught to stop.
meikaze 9
Does nobody else think that that is too much to spend on flowers? That's kind of ridiculous. Either way FYL, and I hope you both learned something.
VeganDarkLight 31
My thoughts exactly. I'd understand if it was an exotic plant with a nice flowerpot, but to me it's definitely too much for a bouquet that's going to die within a few days.
Champignon_fml 19
Thank you, I was looking for this comment. $120 for a bouquet? How do you even gather $120 worth of flowers in one bouquet? And if you have that much to spend on Mother's Day, why don't you spend it on something you know your mother will love? I'm guessing by her reaction that she's not very much into cut flowers...
AggieMike77 12
Last time for being nice to a cluless nut case.
berkeleyjake 13
well, I guess you can reduce your budget next year