Don't forget that Sunday is Mother's Day. I found this list that a mom put together. She polled all of her friends and this is what they really want.
*Sleeping late was the clear winner
Make mom a meal (or two). Breakfast in bed was most popular, but it depends on the woman. If she is the type who wouldn’t laugh over spilled coffee, then it’s best to pick something else.
Insist that she take the day off. Walk the dog, take out the trash, or take on any of mom’s regular chores.
Accompany mom to her favorite places without complaining. Some ideas: take a bike ride, pack a picnic, go on a long walk, visit a museum, or bring her to a movie of her choice.
Let her take an afternoon nap or curl up with a novel.
Make her a card. For older children, write her a poem or a letter. My friend Ellyn had a terrific idea:
“If I could have anything in the world, what I'd love most is a long handwritten letter from each of my children (21 and 19) about what they are thinking, feeling, and looking forward to at this point in their lives.”
Give her a homemade gift certificate for four weekends of dog walking, family dinner out the first Sunday of every month, or family supplied tech support on demand for a year. *
Have a great day.
Carrie
