Hello family (I’m specifically speaking to my hubby (and children) who’ve asked me what I wanted this year for Mother’s Day)!
It’s May and that special time of year…Mother’s Day! The one day where you get to thank your mom/wife for washing your underwear 364 days out of the year.
I’d like to say I’m a seasoned mother and have gotten my share of gifts. This year, I’m receiving my 17th Mother’s Day card. Yay! Forget the jewelry that tarnishes or the flowers that wilt or the perfume that sours. We’re here for the substance, ladies!
Here are some priceless gift ideas for that special mama…
Sleep. Let. Her. Sleep. In. Who cares if the kids are crying for Mom. Tell them they don’t really want mom; they really want dad today. Heck, they can have the P-A-D and YouTube if they so please. Let her sleep in until minimum 8am (sorry, consensus says 8:30am).
Clean laundry. Do her laundry. Don’t forget to hang the delicates (who are we kidding?!). Bonus points: do yours and the kids too!
Brunch in bed. Remember you let her sleep in? Maybe she wanted to sleep into the evening until the kids graduate high school. Yeah, she’s that tired. Bring her brunch in bed and gently wake up your goddess.
A clean sink. Do the dishes AND put them away after brunch in bed. No nagging required.
Snap pictures of her. Take pictures (after she’s put her makeup on and hair did, of course) of her with the kids. Stolen shots please! She’ll appreciate it down the road when the teenager leaves for college.
Let her direct you, dear Instagram husband, how many stolen shots must be redone. Remember, it’s her day.
Homemade cards. Forget the gosh-darn $10(?!) fabricated card from Target. She’ll take 3 seconds to read the generic wording, check the back for the price, scoff, and trash it. If you want her attention, you (and the kids) must make her a homemade card. Guaranteed that’ll be on the fridge for decades alongside the Christmas cards.
Do whatever else she wants for the rest of the day. Family time? Spa time? Couple time? Alone time? She is THE boss. And don’t forget it’s Sunday and even though she says she’s not going to do anything today, she must prep the week ahead (before she gets behind) so do whatever she wants to do. No questions asked. Give her your undivided attention until she says so and let her be. She wants a romantic stroll to the laundry room? Do it.
Cake. Cuz you should know me by now. #cuzyoucanteatflowers
Happy shopping family! And happy future sleep, mamas! Let me know what other priceless presents you would be happy to receive on Mother’s Day!
