Most moms would like nothing better for Mother's Day than the chance to spend time with their kids. If you live close enough to see your mom on Mother's Day, there are certainly many ways the two of you can celebrate together. Here are a few things to consider if you're planning to celebrate Mother's Day with your mom.
- Consider what she likes. Whenever a holiday comes up and we begin making plans, it's always tempting to create some Hallmark "ideal" in our minds, instead of thinking about the people actually involved and what they might like. On Mother's Day, it's "all about mom," so keep in mind what your mother likes. If she's the type who enjoys going out, take her somewhere. If she'd prefer a visit at home from you and the grandkids or something like that, stop by and visit. If she's an outdoorsy type, you might want to take her to one of her favorite nature sanctuaries. If she doesn't like a lot of fuss, don't get her a huge gift. You know your mom; plan a day she'd like. And make sure to check with her to see what time is good, too. If you stop by her house and she's out with your brother, that's no fun. If you can't get together on Mother's Day specifically, don't worry, just get together for a special day when you can.
- Show appreciation. Along with selling cards and flowers, the purpose of Mother's Day is to show moms around America how appreciated they are. While spending time with mom in itself will probably let her know you're thankful for all she does, take some time to make that feeling specifically known. Again, do so according to what your mom likes. If she isn't into "mushy" cards, a simple hug and a "thanks for all you do" might be good. If she loves to have mementos or pictures of the family around, you could create a collage or scrapbook of special things relating to how she helps other people in the family. Just take some time, in some way, to make sure she knows you appreciate the work she's done being your mom, which you'd have to admit, isn't always the easiest task.
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Author: B. Danesco