Mom’s don’t need to plan Mother’s Day

Almost mom, Super mom “Gammie”, Grammie Rozie “GGR”, New mom

Do you find yourself wondering if your husband, kids, or family Will be planning something for Mother’s Day? Well do not fear, just send this link to your husband and it’s a foolproof way to get him some help with the day and take the work for the mom out of it. So here’s some ideas to get you thinking.

Morning Activity

• Breakfast in Bed
• Coffee that mom doesn’t have to make
• When you run out to get coffee, grab some flowers
• Have the kids have a competition to see who can get ready the quickest for church
• Let mom have some quiet time with coffee all on her own
• Let mom get ready uninterrupted
• Put food in the crockpot for dinner

Afternoon Activity

• Picnic (pick up to go food at your local grocery store or quick restaurant)
• Hike (make sure you have all necessary sunscreen/water bottles/ bags/ shoes)
• Let mom go get a pedicure, nails done, frozen yogurt, coffee, massage a silent outing for an hour
• Scavenger hunt with clues to her favorite places (older kids help out)
• Day trip to a special place, trip down memory lane, creative destination
• Plant something with the kids in the garden
• Let mom go on a girls outing if she wants to
• Clean the house while shes gone
• Take mom shopping with no complaining from kids
• Dad take the pictures to document the day (usually its the mom pulling out the phone and pulling teeth to get everyone together in a selfie)

Night Activity

• Make dinner, pick up dinner out, serve dinner from the crock pot
• Dad Puts the kids to bed
• Let mom take a bath
• Do the dishes
• Get a babysitter and take mom out on a date, movie, dessert, anything to relax (celebrate being a mom by not being a mom)

What does mom really want? Not to have to think too much, plan, or do her routine mom activities. Let her reflect on why she loves being a mom not distracted by the tasks of being a mom. She also may want a few compliments on why she’s a great mom. Tell her how you feel, make her feel loved, cherished, and valued. And have a FUN filled day.