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Zoe Forsey

Annoyed mum points out huge problem with Mother's Day - but not everyone agrees

Mother's Day is the day when all mums are told to put their feet up and relax while their little angels do all the hard work.

Most women love it and see it as a chance to chill in front of the TV (while praying they don't burn the kitchen down when cooking their breakfast in bed).

Or do they?

One woman claims the day isn't all it's cracked up to be and says there is one big, big problem with the celebrations.

Posting on parenting website NetMums , she explains: "Maybe I'm just a miserable cow but I dread Mother's Day!

"It's a day of my MIL [mother-in-law] with her sour face on because she "doesn't like a fuss" and being told that you can't do the stuff you do the other 364 days a year, no washing, ironing, cleaning, cooking etc.

She says it throws her routine out (stock image) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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"Well sounds great but no one else does anything so it means my routine goes out the window and I end up with a mess to sort on the Monday when everyone else is back at work/school.

"Went out for a meal last year and the pub was packed to the gills with stressed out staff who threw our meals at us basically.

"I would happily cancel and not have the stress! Does anyone actually enjoy it??"

Lots of other mums commented on her post explaining why they aren't looking forward to the big day.

But others disagree and can't wait to celebrate.

She knows she'll end up with a LOT of chores to catch up on (Getty)

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One mum write: "I love it! Nothing better than the kids leaping on the bed at the crack of dawn with a handmade card and picture with big smiles on their faces and massive hugs for me."

Another replied: "I like it, our parents don’t live near us so we don’t tend to spend it with them but my husband and boys get me a present and card and take me out for dinner.

"I think it’s sweet, I reciprocate on Father’s Day, I don’t think it does any harm to remind the kids to take stock and appreciate what we do though of course that’s something to be instilled outside of that day too!"

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