Mother’s Day is just 11 days away! May 9, or the second Sunday in May, marks the one official day of the year when kids everywhere express how much they love and appreciate their mothers.
Whether you’re a new mother, a mom-to-be, or a mother with adult kids, this is your day to relax and get pampered by your family – so take advantage of it! As much as mom’s deserve it, the reality is that most mothers don’t actually get to stop their routines for a whole day to relax and enjoy their day. But, you can enjoy Mother’s Day a little more this year with a few tips to keep in mind.
Ask for what you want
Your best bet for getting what you want this Mother’s Day? Ask for it! Make it simple for everyone and ask your family for exactly what you’d appreciate most. Think about requesting time for a long, uninterrupted bath with a good book, or maybe a quiet night in alone with your partner while your kids attend a sleepover at grandma’s house.
If you’d love to get a gift, subtly suggest to an adult family member a present that kids can afford or find easily – it could be as simple as a bouquet of wildflowers, a specially-made Mother’s Day craft, or a bottle of your favorite perfume.
Plan it yourself (yes, really!)
It sounds a little counter-intuitive, but planning your own celebration can make it that much easier to do what you want on Mother’s Day. Gather up the kids, your own mom and family, and head out to a pot-luck picnic, or consider a family outing to the museum, art gallery or science center. There are lots of activities to choose from – and the best part is, you get to pick!
Somewhere between the laundry, grocery shopping, peace-keeping, cooking, and, let’s be real here – most likely your full-time job, we hope you get a chance to sit back and reflect on your amazing feats of mothering and bask in your children’s love – on your own terms.
Check out this hilarious Mother’s Day video from two loving sons to their lucky mom!
