It’s Mother’s Day! You probably figured that out by the episode title. Frankie’s opening voiceover should clue you in as to how her big day played out. She says, “Some days from start to finish just blow.” What has this mom in The Middle so down in the dumps? Let’s find out.

Knock, knock. The kids come into the bedroom to serve Frankie breakfast in bed. It’s a tray filled with runny eggs, burnt waffles and a slice of old, fried bologna. Brick made Frankie a macaroni-based picture frame. Sue and Axl give her a card—hers is handmade, his is verbal. Mike plans to let his loving wife spend time with her kids while he watches SportsCenter. After all, it’s her day!