Mothers Day, May 10th, 2009, Dont forget! need an idea? have plans? and all that jazz! Options

[Office_holic]

Well as we all know Mothers Day 2007 is coming up this Sunday!

Mother's Day is a time of commemoration and celebration for Mom. It is a time of breakfast in bed, family gatherings, and crayon scribbled "I Love You"s.

I found a soppy poem and a few funny cartoons for Mothers Day, and I'll share more throughout the week.

Grab a kleenex!!!

M - O - T - H - E - R
"M" is for the million things she gave me,
"O" means only that she's growing old,
"T" is for the tears she shed to save me,
"H" is for her heart of purest gold;
"E" is for her eyes, with love-light shining,
"R" means right, and right she'll always be,
Put them all together, they spell
"MOTHER,"
A word that means the world to me.

Howard Johnson (c. 1915)






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Need an idea for your mom or mother of your children? Ask here! I am sure someone can give you an idea or two or three.



With motherly love,

Office-holic

[receptionist]

I wonder what Pam is doing with her mom...



I'm giving my mom some free Mary Kay product. And a nice big hug. And an e-card. Maybe something else. I haven't decided.

[Wedd329]

M - O - T - H - E - R
"M" is for the million things she gave me,
"O" means only that she's growing old,
"T" is for the tears she shed to save me,
"H" is for her heart of purest gold;
"E" is for her eyes, with love-light shining,
"R" means right, and right she'll always be,
Put them all together, they spell
"MOTHER,"
A word that means the world to me.


About 25 years ago, there was this phone contest where you called the number every day and they gave you the letter and the word. Like the first day was "M" and the description and you had to write it down. On the last day, the "R" day, they gave you a different phone number to call. The first 10 callers who could give the whole "Mother" poem with descriptions would win a dozen roses for their mother. I didn't win, and I was heartbroken because I didn't buy mom anything that year because I was so sure I was going to get the free roses!

[poorman'sMichaelScott]

I'm gonna go try to find gifts for the moms today. Why didn't I get them anything in England? Grrr! I'm thinking pretty notecards for my mom (she ALWAYS wants those), but I'm totally blanking on MIL. Any ideas?

[Officionada]

We're driving an hour to take my mom out for lunch. She wanted us to spend money on a nice meal instead of a gift this year.

That reminds me, I better make a reservation!

[Fancy_New_Becca]

my mother is away(thank god) so she gets the gift of free time for herself but I'm going to go buy her some See's chocolates for when she gets back.

[bubblewrap_1]

I've bought 2 things for my mom while I've been here on my trip. I got her a new Vera Bradley purse (which she really does need- her other one isn't looking so good ) and new place mats- which are really cute. As soon as I get home from my trip tomorrow I'll probably be busy cleaning the whole house since we are having a mother's day thing at our house.

[JaniceLynn]

Believe it or not, my mom wants to go to the casino and gamble all day.

[Whorish_Orange_S...]

Mother's Day is tough:

A. My husband doesn't "get" the concept, so I'll get bupkis from him (of course, he was raised by wolves, so I have to forgive him this sort of little social faux pas).

B. My mother (who will be staying with my daughter on Mother's Day, as I have to be in Toronto on business all of next week) hates just about everything I've ever given her. So, I try to buy to whatever she's interested in now. Her current boyfriend is into gardening, which means she is (even if only nominally), so I bought her those cool oil garden lanterns from Pier 1. When HE thinks they're okay, she'll appreciate them.

C. My MIL. I don't even know what to say. And her birthday follows just 4 days after. I guess it's time for a basket of baked goods. They'll give her plenty to complain about, which is like another present for her, so at least I know I'm giving her that pleasure.

D. My step-MIL. She's awesome, but I struggle with gifts for her. She is into very sleek, pared-down surroundings, and literally doesn't like to look at or even know about clutter. Normally, my daughter and I just take her out for a nice lunch, but I'm heading out of town... Stumped.

E. My step-mother (#2). This lady, even though she isn't married to my dad anymore, is actually pretty cool (divorcing that clod really did a lot for her personality). Weird, arty earrings that she'll never wear (I can't even approach affording the only designers she "patronizes" - with her, it just has to be the thought that counts).

F. Current step-mother (#3 or #4 - can't actually remember). Nothing. Absolutely nothing. If she can't pretend to remember my daughter and husband's names, she doesn't count as family.

G. Grandmother. I'm so sad about this - all she wants is time, and I won't be here (I'm the only family she has around now). She loves butterflies, though, so I'm buying her a butterfly bush, with a "will plant this for you when I get back" card.


Yeah. Mother's Day. Biggest buying day of the year for me. Bleh.

[sammy57]

Mother's Day is tough:

A. My husband doesn't "get" the concept, so I'll get bupkis from him (of course, he was raised by wolves, so I have to forgive him this sort of little social faux pas).

You are not his mother. Duh. That was the excuse I got - but only on my first Mother's Day. It never happened again.

(WOS - you remind me of one of my closest friends from another board - are you sure you don't live in Georgia? )

[Officionada]

Wow WOS! What a complicated day for you - I'm glad you've got an action plan! (I just hope you get something for YOUR special day!)

[BlueJeanBaby05]

My mother put in a request for an MP3 player from her three kids (for Mother's Day and her Birthday which is in July ) and she wants it filled with songs of our choosing. We're actually going to do it and it should be fun. But she's going to have so much music, she's not going to know what to do with herself. We're also going to put pictures on it, so it's a bonus she's not expecting.

But I bet you anything my husband won't think about Mother's Day for me until Sunday morning and then he'll run to the grocery store and buy some flowers (and maybe a card). It will be interesting, we'll see.

[elleinad]

Madre is getting an iPod Nano, this year.

I tried to gauge her interest last year but she insisted she didn't need it....Towards the end of last year, she bought some kinda mp3 player that she couldn't figure out and eventually lost the charger for it..so an iPod it is!

My sister in law is prego (WOO HOO!) and I haven't yet figured out what to get her...perhaps some cutesy maternity outfit.

[Whorish_Orange_S...]

You are not his mother. Duh. That was the excuse I got - but only on my first Mother's Day. It never happened again.

(WOS - you remind me of one of my closest friends from another board - are you sure you don't live in Georgia? )

Nope - I'm a Colorado girl, born and raised... (but thanks for saying I remind you of a close friend... it's much better than reminding someone of Imelda Marcos). And you did a great job of changing your Mother's Day destiny. Any pointers for someone who is still failing at it?

Wow WOS! What a complicated day for you - I'm glad you've got an action plan! (I just hope you get something for YOUR special day!)

I probably will get something very cute and hand-drawn from my girl (last year, it was a toilet-paper roll puppet - I still have it). That's what truly counts for me.

Also, I've started to look at the complaint phone calls from my MIL as a gift. She's so very crazy, that I can classify it as entertainment.

Now, here's my MD wish - I hope that all you great mothers here (who offer me so much support, I can only imagine how amazing you are with your kids and families!) get the recognition you all so richly deserve!

[sammy57]

And you did a great job of changing your Mother's Day destiny. Any pointers for someone who is still failing at it?

No, no pointers, since it was merely a detour and not a change in destiny (we aren't married anymore).

Now, here's my MD wish - I hope that all you great mothers here (who offer me so much support, I can only imagine how amazing you are with your kids and families!) get the recognition you all so richly deserve!

I wish you the same!

[Pump_the_Jam]

I'm excited for Mother's Day! Aside from all the mom-praise and gift I bought for my dear mummy:

My boyfriend is on a religious mission in Moscow, RUSSIA, and he gets to call home on Mother's Day! I haven't seen/talked to him for three months (except in written letters) so... Yeah. Pretty excited.

[snogging_stapler...]

When I started reading this thread, the banner ad at the top of the page was for JC Penny's Mother's Day sale!

I'm giving my mom some of the better pieces I did for art class, like a still life of a pitcher, bowl, and apple that I did in pencil; and my "reproduction" of Van Gogh's The Bedroom.

[buymeacoke_1]

I sent my mom flowers, which she will love. She likes feminine things. No mil or grandmas, just my mom.

As for myself, I don't really enjoy Mother's Day and I don't know why. I usually end up being annoyed with everything. So this year I have to work harder at enjoying whatever they do for me so that no one will feel bad. It's one of those things I should probably talk to a professional about, but I personally hate Mother's Day.

[OfficeTwinn]

We're driving an hour to take my mom out for lunch. She wanted us to spend money on a nice meal instead of a gift this year.
That reminds me, I better make a reservation!

Chili's does not take reservations. Seriously, I hope you enjoy the special lunch with her.

I am not sure on MIL either, I have to buy and send hers out today so it makes it there in time. I am kind of clueless as well for my own. I havent sent her updated pictures of the kids so I may do that and have the kids create homemade cards. My MIL is big on flowers, but I hate the prices of sending flowers, it is a complete rip-off, IMO. I could buy a whole garden or perennials for the price of a cut & sent bouquet.
I'm going to go think while I shovel out the boys room. I'm sure i'll get an epipherery there

Anything homemade is usually appreciated so the kids making the cards is a great idea. Now getting them to do it on the other hand.....

i hope my kids do something nice for my special day, it's really tough being a stay at home mom with 69 kids.

With that many children, one of them better do something for you!

my mother is away(thank god) so she gets the gift of free time for herself but I'm going to go buy her some See's chocolates for when she gets back.

hmmmm, chocolate, hmmmm. The gift that every mother wants.

I've bought 2 things for my mom while I've been here on my trip. I got her a new Vera Bradley purse (which she really does need- her other one isn't looking so good ) and new place mats- which are really cute. As soon as I get home from my trip tomorrow I'll probably be busy cleaning the whole house since we are having a mother's day thing at our house.

Bummer to have to clean the house and it has to be at YOUR house. But at least the family is celebrating you! (They should be doing the cleaning for you!)

Believe it or not, my mom wants to go to the casino and gamble all day.

Cards, dice, slots?
All of the above? hee hee Good luck!

My mother put in a request for an MP3 player from her three kids (for Mother's Day and her Birthday which is in July ) and she wants it filled with songs of our choosing. We're actually going to do it and it should be fun. But she's going to have so much music, she's not going to know what to do with herself. We're also going to put pictures on it, so it's a bonus she's not expecting.
But I bet you anything my husband won't think about Mother's Day for me until Sunday morning and then he'll run to the grocery store and buy some flowers (and maybe a card). It will be interesting, we'll see.

That's cool she wants your music and not her own. Will it freak her out or are your tastes are the same?

I like your mom
raised by wolves needs to be on the man list
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For Mothers Day it will be me, myself and my kids. My husband is going to Africa for 10 days for work did I mention that it is a group of islands off the west coast of Africa ? yeah you know where i'm going with this too..........last time he was 'working' near the equator in another country he came home with sun poisoning.
I plan on taking myself and the kids to Chili's, i mean WHERE else can a mom go to in times like these?

I'm sorry hubby won't be there. Have an awesome blossom, extra awesome, on him.

I'm excited for Mother's Day! Aside from all the mom-praise and gift I bought for my dear mummy:
My boyfriend is on a religious mission in Moscow, RUSSIA, and he gets to call home on Mother's Day! I haven't seen/talked to him for three months (except in written letters) so... Yeah. Pretty excited.

How come he can't call? Because it's a religeous mission? BUMMER! But so excited for you that you will get to talk to him!

When I started reading this thread, the banner ad at the top of the page was for JC Penny's Mother's Day sale!
I'm giving my mom some of the better pieces I did for art class, like a still life of a pitcher, bowl, and apple that I did in pencil; and my "reproduction" of Van Gogh's The Bedroom.

That is soooo great! Again, home made gifts are the best and I believe the most appreciated. I know she will appreciate it.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO EVERY MOTHER ON THE BOARD! (That just sounds so bad)

[OfficeTwinn]

I had too many emotions & too many quotes!

buymeacoke - I'm sorry you don't like the day. Think about us Sunday on the boards. We'll be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts!