Mother’s Day is a day when we take time out of our generally busy and fast-paced lives to honor one of the most important people in our family and social circles:
Our mother.
Now, if we’re being honest, we’ll probably admit that we were all at least a little bit of a challenge to raise.
It’s probably also safe to say that there hasn’t been a kid in this world yet who’s been perfect.
And those of us who’ve grown up to have children of our own know firsthand that the job of being a parent isn’t necessarily an easy one; in fact, it may be the hardest job of all. Just ask your mother!
Mothers need to play a multitude of different roles.
They are:
- Nurturers
- Teachers
- Negotiators
- Nurses
- Conflict resolution experts
- Gourmet chefs
- Counselors
- Friends
- Leaders
- Coaches
- Seatbelt aficionados
…and many, many other things.
Also, let’s not forget that if it weren’t for your mother, you literally wouldn’t be here.
So as Mother’s Day approaches, let’s all remember to set some time aside to celebrate the person who brought us into the world (and put up with us as rambunctious toddlers and rebellious teenagers).
In honor of the holiday, here are five ideas for how to return the favor and pay a little bit of it back this May 8th.
1. Take Her Out To Dinner
Every mom enjoys spending time with her children, especially once they have left home.
As strange as it may sound, your presence alone is likely a very appreciated gift in her life.
So one idea is to take the opportunity this Mother’s Day to spend some extra time being present with your mother by taking her out to dinner.
You could go someplace fancy, or maybe revisit a place she used to take you as a child.
Make it fun, and just have a good time.
Remember, the focus is on spending time together.
It doesn’t have to be overly fancy or extravagant.
2. Order Her Some Beautiful Flowers
Every mother loves to get flowers.
You could order her a beautiful, custom assortment of roses. You could do carnations—or you could even go with more of a ‘spring’ theme and opt for tulips.
The possibilities are literally endless.
If you need some help choosing the perfect arrangement, stop in at Linda’s for a second opinion (or to take a look at some of our beautiful Mother’s Day options).
We’d love to give you a hand. Not to brag, but we’re pretty good at Mother’s Day flowers!
(Surprised this came in second on our list? Flowers are certainly very wonderful, but being there is the best gift you can give!)
3. Get Her A Unique Gift
Of course, every person is going to have unique tastes and preferences where gifts are concerned.
But you, being your mother’s child, probably know her pretty well.
And this makes you especially qualified to shop for her—and to succeed at purchasing something meaningful.
Mothers don’t tend to be incredibly materialistic, when it comes to receiving gifts from their children.
They’re much more likely to appreciate a kind, heartfelt, meaningful gesture as opposed to something expensive or flashy. And that’s really the key to this particular idea.
Give her something from the heart.
(Or chocolate—because everyone loves chocolate. At Linda’s, we carry plenty of that as well!)
4. Plan Something Special For The Family
Your mother has probably been organizing family get-togethers for years (especially if she was born and raised here in the Midwest).
And odds are good that she’s likely still doing it.
But this Mother’s Day, it might make a wonderful gift idea for you to give her a break and take over for a day.
Plan a Sunday dinner after church, or an afternoon barbecue for the whole family.
Have all the siblings over. Have the grandparents over, and invite the cousins. Your pastor or priest could even make an appearance!
And show your mom that she’s appreciated by arranging the whole thing yourself, and then raising a glass in her honor over dinner.
5. Acknowledge Her Hard Work And Sacrifice
Here’s the thing.
- Giving gifts is wonderful.
- Throwing a party is awesome.
- And taking your mother out to dinner would doubtlessly mean the world to her.
But at the end of the day, it’s probably also true that what your mother really wants—and what she would appreciate more than almost anything else—is just your love, gratitude, and acknowledgment for all the hard work and sacrifice she put into raising you.
She’s probably more proud of you than words could ever express.
And returning that kind of love and appreciation will doubtlessly mean more than you could probably ever imagine (unless you’re a parent yourself, in which case you understand exactly what we’re saying).
Conclusion
Hopefully, these ideas have given you some food for thought about how to celebrate this upcoming Mother’s Day in the best way possible.
Best wishes!
And if you need any help with those flowers or anything else, well—you know where to find us.