Our mas do so much for us. It is pleasant to have a day set aside just to recognize them for their love and efforts to help us. As we prepare to celebrate the goodness of our mothers it is vital to remember that no dollar value we spend can even begin to compare to the countless hours and the unending efforts our mummies spend making our life more comfy. Therefore, it's not necessary to spend a large amount of money on a present to make her Mother's day a tiny bit brighter.
Here are one or two ideas for suggestive Mother's Day gifts.
First, give her your time. When I was a kid we would go often to visit my granny in the retirement home where she stayed due to her many medical needs. I will always remember the faces of the white haired women there. They would gather into the visiting room whether or not an affiliate of their family was predicted. And every time the door would open their eyes would light up in anticipation of seeing a well-known face. There were two tiny women who waited everyday for a member of the family to come and visit them, only to be disappointed time and again. From that experience, I learned that frequently the best gift is simply to be there.
Flowers are always a thoughtful way to celebrate your mother. They fill the room with color and bring a sweet smelling message of love. However, if your mum is like mine, then watching cut flowers slowly wilt and die is a sad reminder of the temporary nature of life. While many mummies enjoy a gorgeous arrangement of cut flowers, my mum preferred a living plant. Every year for Mother's day we might give her flats of flowers that she could plant in her garden and enjoy all season long.
Give your mum a nice meal, with your company naturally. Think of how many meals your mother prepared for your benefit. Mother's Day is the ideal time to return the favor. Have the family get together at home, and then prepare a special meal for your guest of honor. If cooking is not your forte there are options for you also. Many restaurants serve a sweet Mother's Day brunch. Round the family up and meet together to enclose your mother with love and a meal.
Share memories on Mother's Day. Remember the laughter and even the tears, but do it in a way that lets your mum know she probably did a good job raising you. A photo album stuffed with pictures and handwritten memories from years gone by is a fab present idea. For people who are far more creative, turn it into a scrapbook full of brightly colored paper and trinkets to accessorize the photographs and journaling. For people that are far more technically talented, make a slide show or DVD full of memories of fun times and friends. This is an especially nice gift for those that are separated from their mothers by miles, because even after you have returned home, she will enjoy the memories repeatedly.
But who said Mother's day needed to be limited to a single day? What about celebrating your fantastic mother by doing a 12 days of Mother's Day gift. This would take some forethought, but it could be plenty of fun. For instance, on the 1st day you could give her one poem that tells her how much you care. On the second day you might give her two cans of her favorite soda. On the 3rd day give her three songs that remind you about her. And so on until Mother's Day which may be the 12th day. Then you can give her a spray of 12 beautiful flowers.
You know your mummy best. Take ten minutes to think about what makes her grin. I am sure you'll get it right.