Today I was talking to my mom about mothers day. I hated telling her I couldn’t afford to get her anything, but that is one reason I spoiled her on her birthday. I had the money then and knew if I didn’t do it I would spend it somewhere else.
I am doing something with her us 4 kids (girls only) and my nieces are going to the mother daughter banquet at the church we went to growing up. It should be fun and I know my mom will love it. I’m lucky she is not one who expects a bunch of stuff or flashy gifts. She would rather have time together or something she can share with everyone. She has her issues, but she’s not as bad as some women I have met.
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As a mom myself, I’d rather spend time with my daughters, have some good laughs, maybe watch a video, make cookies together, than any gift you could get me. It’s the idea of being together that means so much. You’re doing just the right thing with your Mom for Mother’s Day. No reason to feel guilty at all.
I think what we are doing is a good thing too. I don’t know if my little sisters got her anything, but I know after the year she has had so far just haveing all of us here is the best gift for her.
I don’t think Mother’s Day should be about gifts…instead, it should be about the personal feelings of just what your mom means to you.
My daughter’s teacher had the class make a Mother’s Day book (an actual 20 page book!) that had poems, momisms, pictures, etc. It brought me to tears and meant far more than any material gift ever could.
I plan on writing for my mom too.
Happy Mother’s Day,
Barbara
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That book is a great idea. I will have to try to remember that for my niece and nephew to do next year for their mom. She would love it.
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