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
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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, I was falling in love with the nostalgia of having handwritten love letters and flowers left on my windshield. Turns out my "secret admirer" was just a mean prank conjured up by my coworkers. They laughed. I cried, hard. FML
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, I found out that the person sending me secret love letters was actually my dad, who felt sorry for me. FML
Today, I got flowers from a secret admirer. Turns out they were from my sister's in-laws who own a flower shop. Apparently, everyone feels bad that I'm single and they are convinced I'm gonna die alone. 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, 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 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
Today, I received gorgeous orchids from my long distance boyfriend. I was excited about it and told my parents. They still are convinced I have no boyfriend and I mailed the flowers to myself. FML
Today, the only card I got for Valentine's Day was in my mother's handwriting, and she posted it through the front door herself. She still won't admit it's from her. FML
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VooDooCarrie91 19
At least she cares :)
Bibliovore 26
Hey, your mother cared enough to feel you could use a pick-me-up and to give you flowers -- sounds pretty good to me! You can still enjoy the bouquet, and as an added benefit, you don't have to worry that they might be from a creepy stalker. 8)
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Comments (69)
alicecooperfan 18
Aww, that is really sweet :-) You have an awesome mom!
Shrike 24
What the hell's wrong with all the people saying this is a good thing? Seriously?! I guess it'd be a good thing too if she gave him a surprise morning ******* too. You people are sick.
Bibliovore 26
It seems like you're making a couple of assumptions that many other commenters have not -- first, that the original poster is male (maybe yes, maybe no), and second, that the mother had some sort of sexual designs here (I certainly hope not). My impression was that this was a mother trying, somewhat misguidedly, to cheer up her (maybe grown, maybe not) kid. For a mother to admire her kid and want to boost the kid's mood and/or self esteem does not mean the mother wants to do anything beyond that.
WhoSaidThatIsh 13
I think that was a nice pick me up. You should write her a thank you note.
ellytoad 13
Your mom should have signed it. "Secret admirer" and flowers indicate a love interest. For a small, glorious period of time, there must have seemed to be a chance at a romance. I don't blame you for being disappointed.
SoultheWolf 19
At least you know your mom cares about you. Thought it would be nice if she had said it was from her.
xNephilim 19
How in the hell is it ok for a mom to purposely elude her child into thinking someone has feelings for them? That's not only uncalled for, it's also lying. FYL.
bryan788 29
I agree, all it does is set false expectations
bigtime_rocker 11
Gotta love your mother for her support! **** Your Life? LOVE Your Life!
bestnameright 14
Lol awesome truth!
Isa_fml 20
It was sweet of her to try and cheer you up, although maybe a little misguided. You'll find someone, OP, don't worry. :)
Mazoo_fml 6
LOL