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OK, this is not a joke, but it's true and just happened to me the other day. . .
For years, my elderly mother and I have had a long standing tradition. On X-mas day we simply call each other to wish ourselves cheer and joy, and that's as far as it goes. We don't send each other gifts or x-mas cards. However, to my surprise, this year I received a card from mom.
As soon as I opened the envelope and verified that it was not sent to me in error, I called mom and asked why had she done this. I then apologized for not having sent her one. She says to me. . ."Oh don't worry about that. It's just that I bought a pack of x-mas cards and there was one left over. I sent it to you 'cause I didn't know what else to do with it."
In the eternal words of Rodney Dangerfield, "I get no respect," not even from my own mother!
Eh... no need to ponder. Next year just do exactly the same. And when she asks "why", just say the same too...
Oh no way! I couldn't be vindictive towards my mom. I thought it was hilarious, especially how she nonchalantly/matter-of-factly told me why she sent it.
One thing that I've learned is that a mother's relationship with her child is extremely complex and we should never question why she has done something for us. I always say.... a happy mother = a happy child and vice versa.
OK, this is not a joke, but it's true and just happened to me the other day. . .
For years, my elderly mother and I have had a long standing tradition. On X-mas day we simply call each other to wish ourselves cheer and joy, and that's as far as it goes. We don't send each other gifts or x-mas cards. However, to my surprise, this year I received a card from mom.
As soon as I opened the envelope and verified that it was not sent to me in error, I called mom and asked why had she done this. I then apologized for not having sent her one. She says to me. . ."Oh don't worry about that. It's just that I bought a pack of x-mas cards and there was one left over. I sent it to you 'cause I didn't know what else to do with it."
In the eternal words of Rodney Dangerfield, "I get no respect," not even from my own mother!
Oh no way! I couldn't be vindictive towards my mom. I thought it was hilarious, especially how she nonchalantly/matter-of-factly told me why she sent it.
God bless her soul. I love her!
Good for you for thinking so positively.
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Originally Posted by Checkered24
Maybe she was downplaying the significance of sending you a card to try and ease your feelings so you did not feel so bad about not sending her one.
+1+1
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