As Mother's Day approaches, Moms everywhere are hoping for some very easy-to-give, yet rarely-given gifts. Sure, a necklace, pair of shoes, or a bag might be nice, but deep down what most moms wish for is more time, a break from a mundane task, or some time for themselves.
What Mom really wants for Mother's Day or any other holiday: |
- A long, hot, uninterrupted shower
- A sink clear of all dirty dishes
- Clean, folded, and put away laundry
- Time to drink a hot cup of coffee or tea
- For things that get knocked over or dropped to be picked up
- For uninterrupted time to tackle the never-ending To-Do list
- A night out with friends without the kids
- An hour to watch a show from start to finish without having to pause or rewind
- One morning to sleep in
- An hour of quiet to read a book, journal, meditate or do yoga
- A trip to the store without kids to get shopping done quickly and tear-free
- Time to prepare a meal without someone else constantly needing something
- A hot, uninterrupted meal
- A clean car (inside and out)
- Time to get ready without someone holding her pant leg, crying, asking for help, or needing to be rescued
- Privacy when using the bathroom
- A nap
- A family photo with everyone smiling
- A family outing during which everyone is happy
- A little handmade booklet with coupons for fun things - I love the ones my kids create for me with specific chores they will do for me whenever I "cash them in", such as the dishes, or mowing the grass, or cleaning the bathroom, special private time with mom (my favorite) etc etc etc.
Happy Mother's Day to you all.
*** For more, check out 16 Ways to Show Love on Mother's Day,
Best Lessons Learned from Mom,
a Mother's Guide to Self Care,
and A Single Parent's Mother's Day
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