Mother’s Day is a special day set aside to honor mothers. Most of us remember
our mothers fondly and want to do everything we can to make the day special.
I recently read a post by a thirteen-year-old girl who was asking for advice
on how to make Mother’s Day special for her mother. So for all of you out there,
especially dads, who are wondering how to make Mother’s Day memorable I hope
this article helps.
Oftentimes it is fathers who set the tone for Mothers Day and determine how
special it is. My husband is great at making a big deal out of my special day.
Last Mother’s Day he made breakfast and dinner. He also took care of the kids
so I could relax, read a book, and do some scrapbooking.
If you have small children get them involved in the celebration. Professor
Charles Flatter, a child development expert from University of Maryland, suggests
these four simple tips to make the most of the day.
Let your child help plan the day. Ask your child what they would like to do
to honor their mother.
Start planning no more than a week in advance. Small children have a hard
time waiting for things and keeping secrets.
Don’t expect too much. After a few hours most children are worn out. So limit
your celebration or add in plenty of downtime between activities.
Make some homemade gifts. Your child isn’t going to have money to spend so
help them make a homemade gift for mom or a card. I treasure the sweet cards
that my little ones have made me. Consider finding a poem about mothers on-line
to include or help your child trace their handprint or use paint or ink to stamp
it on the card.
If your children are older you definitely want to include them in planning the
mother's day events. They are old enough to know what mom would appreciate. You don’t
have to go anywhere to make the day special. Just think about what your mom
likes to do and then do it with her.
Mother’s Day is the day that my husband watches old movies with me starring
classics like Doris Day, Cary Grant, or Audrey Hepburn. He doesn’t like them but
he knows that I do, which makes it extra special for me.
If your mom loves to be out in her yard buy some flowers and then help her
plant them. You might go through old pictures and organize them into albums or
scrapbook.
Consider taking a picnic lunch to a park or up in the mountains. Spend a day
at an art museum or attend a concert together.
If your mom likes to play sports attend a local event or invite friends and
family over for a game.
Any mother would appreciate some of the following:
Make breakfast for her. Add something special by making homemade placemats,
covered with Mother’s Day wishes, or put a flower in a vase by the plate.
Do your mother’s chores for the day. This includes the dishes, cooking, and
taking care of young children.
Make her dinner. I remember as a teenager planning the menu for Mother’s
Day and then making dinner for her. She loved not having to cook and also
enjoyed seeing us use the skills she had taught us.
Whatever you do you mother is sure to appreciate it simply because taking the
time to plan something shows that you care. Take a few moments and plan
something to make Mother’s Day memorable one this year.
