Today, while at the office, a surprise Valentine's gift arrived for me, the first I've ever received. It was a box of heart-shaped cookies. From my mother. I'm 39. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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 made my mom cookies for Mother's Day. My brother took all the cookies to work as a snack, because I didn't specifically tell him that the homemade "MOM" hearts weren't meant for him. FML
Today, I received the 'special' present my mother had sent me for my 21st birthday. I opened the box and saw that my mother had picked out, accessorized and shipped to me, in college, a doll. 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
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 got an early Valentine's day card. My boyfriend and I recently broke up, and my hopes shot up thinking it might be from him. It wasn't. It was from my parents. FML
Today, my boyfriend gave me a box of chocolates for Christmas. I thought it was sweet until I noticed the heart drawn on the back. It's the same box of chocolates I gave him for Christmas. Christmas last year. 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, my college roomate and I received our first pieces of mail. We were very excited because our mailbox wasn't empty anymore. She got a package of home baked cookies in the mail from her family. I got a letter from a stranger in prison. FML
Today, it’s my birthday. At work, at my desk, I found this beautiful gift-wrapped box and a card that read, “From all of us, we really care about you, and hope you like your present!” I opened the box. It had body shower gel, deodorant, soap, fragrance spray, and “frizz shampoo.” Hint taken. FML
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manateesarecool 13
At least you have some cookies.
jks0308 22
that's a little embarrassing but it's sweet that she thought of you
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manateesarecool 13
At least you have some cookies.
jks0308 22
that's a little embarrassing but it's sweet that she thought of you
Ltsdragons 19
At least you got some cookies. That was nice of your mom thought about you. Though it is a bit embarrassing.
Smooth_Criminal 24
1 + 2 = comment #3.
vincent57_fml 14
Someone loves you. That's all that counts. Take appreciation in that.
xx000o 27
There will come a time when you are no longer able to receive presents from her. Go home hug her and let her know how much you love her.
MistaBlista 9
All joking aside, be happy that you have a mother that shows to show acts of kindness such as this. (:
Steve95401 49
Better late than never.
martin8337 36
Your family loves you more than any boo could ever.
devildog562 33
You have a caring mom . Nothing wrong with not doing the Valentine's Day things. Good luck op.
ndnpride88 25
Doesn't matter who it's from. Atleast your mom loves you and cares. Don't feel so down OP most don't get anything on Valentine's Day.
Attacksloth 33
In a way it's good that you don't need to take part in this tradition. It's transformed from something that celebrates a saint, to something that has every single retail managers' mouths watering. Age means nothing, you will find someone. In the meantime just know that relationships work when you love someone 365 days a year, not just 1. Don't let all of these flowery advertisements get you down or tell you otherwise. You have a great mother who loves you a lot.