Mother’s Day is always a bit difficult for me. My Mom has been gone for some years now, and although I miss her every day, Mother’s Day is especially bittersweet.
But, I don’t want this post to be all weepy! I did enough of that over on my own blog, RemarkableWrinklies.com.
What I really want to do is inspire families to take time to create wonderful memories together. These memories will become your treasures as the years go by.
So, how do you create memories to treasure?
Since I have the advantage of experience that young Moms don’t have, yet, I’ll share a few feelings about celebrating Mother’s Day from my own perspective. Please remember… this is from my own history. Your family’s traditions may be very different.
- Start the day early with a phone call. Mothers wake up thinking about Mother’s Day. Call first thing in the morning to say Happy Mother’s Day, even if you’re getting together later in the day.
- Give Mom a card. These cards become keepsakes beyond value. Young children should ALWAYS make a homemade card. This little piece of paper will touch Mom’s heart forever.
- Breakfast in bed is always a winner. I know… it’s messy, but it’s so sweet. Make it super simple. Even a cup of juice and a bowl of cereal makes Mommy get all mushy and teary-eyed when served with those tiny, precious hands.
- Home-cooked meal versus dinner out is a toss-up. For a very busy Mom, a quiet dinner at home, one which she doesn’t have to cook, can be a treat. However, for a Mom who is anxious to get out of the house and be pampered, dinner out may be perfect. It all depends on the situation. I’ve enjoyed both. But, remember, it’s all about creating the moments.
- Pick wildflowers. I know the florists won’t like this, but the most endearing memories I have of Mother’s Day are those little bouquets of dandelions presented to me by my daughter’s little hand. There is no way a big bouquet of hot-house roses can beat that.
- Don’t spend money! Moms really dislike seeing their children “wasting” money on them. Make your own cards and gifts whenever possible.
- Do spend time with Mom. Creating memories that you’ll both treasure the rest of your lives is what makes Mother’s Day special. What does your Mom enjoy doing? Join her in the garden, on a walk or bike ride. Go fishing. Go swimming. Go to a movie. Talk on the phone if you can’t be there, but more importantly, listen. You may learn something about your Mom that will surprise and delight you.
You get the idea. Make Mother’s Day all about the simple things, the things your Mother will cherish, and that will become your “treasures” years from now.
I hope you all have a very Happy Mother’s Day and that you become rich with treasured memories!
Thanks for reading!
Patti Winker
www.RemarkableWrinklies.com
p.s. Want to explore why we need to keep connecting with each generation? Read my post about sharing family stories by clicking here: Why Connections With Generations Matter Now – Share Your Family Stories








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