Today, it was my mom's birthday. I decided to get her a Willow Tree statue of a woman fairy holding a heart. After dinner, I presented my gift. My mother asked me how much it was. I replied, $30. She threw me a dirty look, shoved the present in my direction, and told me to return it. FML
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robinhoood 0
What a bitch shoulda threw it at her. You didn't HAVE to get her shit.
phobes 0
You should never ask how much a present costs; and if you are asked you should never say. It's just impolite. I feel sorry that your mother is so rude.
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bollywood_rocks 0
Does it seem like the FMLs about presents and such involve people expecting too much and not getting what they want? Like the 16yr old who got all pissed his/her dad wrecked "his" car? Bitches please! OP, no matter what your bitch of a "mother" thinks,it's the thought that counts if she thought it was too cheap. By doing that,she/you doesn't/don't know the hit your self-esteem and respect for her took. Take back the gift and keep your money! If it were me, her ass won't be getting any more presents for life!
DeeJayD 0
Partly FML for your mother being a bitch, partly YDI for telling her how much it was. You're not supposed to tell someone how much a gift cost.
AlyshaDeShae 10
Wow, most people love those stupid Willow Angel things. http://www.willowtree.info/ I personally find them a bit too cheesy, but I have bought them as presents before and never had a complaint. The only one that I personally like is the "Love of Learning" one because I love books. Anyways, your mom sounds like she sucks! Do what she says and return it, that way she can't try that, "You never listen to me," crap, either. :-p But don't buy her anything else and don't just give her the money. If she can't be happy with getting something that the majority of people feel are "heartfelt" and "sentimental" gifts, then she doesn't deserve anything. In spite of my not being fond of these figurines, I know that I would be okay with receiving one as a gift. In fact, I do have one of the ornaments that someone got me one year for the Christmas tree. Which one did you get her? It's possible that you somehow chose one that offended her, although I don't really see how that's possible.
sheetinmyarse 0
Your life is ******, but that sounds like a crappy present.e
kellster 2
Wow, your mom sounds horrible! I don't know how old you are, but if you're in high school (or really poor!), $30 can be a lot. And since when is it the price that counts, rather than the thought??? What a horrible reaction. I'm sorry!
RenRen_fml 0
What? That's terrible. She could have at least considered your feelings and the fact that you spent your time and money just for her. I'm really sorry. Even if she's your mom, I don't think you should give her another present if she will react that way.
Philosoraptor24 0
I think your Mother needs to realise that it's the thought that counts. I'd have gone mental if my Mum or anyone had been that rude and unappreciative.
thisismyname_fml 1
i agree with 11 & 13, i wouldn't be surprised at all if her mom just didn't want her kids spending money on her, especially on something tacky with no real use. hell when i first went to college my dad still gave me money for my mom's presents so she cold get something nice and i could save my money. if she really was so rude about it, then yeah, that sucks, but i'd bet money the OP exaggerated the reaction to make it on the site, since no one would want to read about her mom going "awww, you shouldn't have, return it and keep your money"
qwerty3 0
I thought parents always loved whatever kids bought them - what up with ur mom? Don't be mean about it, she very well may have had good intentions - maybe you should ask her what she ment before making this an FML. ps. those ppl up there saying that $30 is cheep for a gift, idk what you are thinking - but that is a decient gift, especially if you are saving money to pay for school or something like that.
Bleep_fml 0
Wow, she sounds like a bitch. Next time give her a drawing or something - if she's not satisfied with the price of your gift, don't spend money on gifts for her again. #14, you don't know the financial status of the OP so don't tell them to buy even more expensive stuff. If they're a college student, or a teenager with no money but their allowance, then 30$ is a lot.