photo by Jessica Peterson
Growing up, I always wished I had more money around Mother’s Day so I could buy my mom fancy gifts and things she really loved instead of my lame homemade card or a small, simple gift. I felt a little foolish for only being able to give something so little to my mother who’s done everything for me and thought, “Oh how she would love to receive a fancy new dress instead of this journal I got for her! Or an expensive handbag! One day when I get older and have more money, I will be sure to spoil her with all those things and give her what she would really want for Mother’s Day…”
Now that I have my own children and I’m older & do spoil my mother with things, I realize how wrong I was! The perfect Mother’s Day gift is a homemade card or a small, simple gift. That is all I ever want for any occasion of mine whether it’s a birthday, Valentine’s day, Mother’s Day, or an anniversary. Spending money is easy and doesn’t require much time, but a thoughtful Mother’s Day card or a small thoughtful present(homemade is the best and my personal favorite from my husband- a poem!) telling me how much they love and appreciate me? No money could ever buy the happiness, satisfaction, and pride I feel from receiving those gifts.
Both of my daughters made me something in Preschool and while their teachers told them it was to be a surprise, my youngest couldn’t contain her excitement so she already let me get a sneak peek and I am so excited to receive it on Mother’s Day! It’s a peacock she painted using her hand print on a white tile and in the back she wrote why she loves her mommy. It’s the perfect gift and I can’t think anything else I’d rather have. Well, besides plethora of kisses and hugs I would love to receive on Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to my mother and my mother in law, and happy Mother’s Day to all the women in the world! I believe this holiday is not just for women with children, but for every single woman because we are all mothers in some way, always nurturing, teaching, and helping someone outside of ourselves. May you have a beautiful Mother’s Day.
Love this post! My husband always asks me what I'd like because he doesn't think of "crafty" things, lol. But, I love the simple things, like spending a day together doing stuff we love.
Thanks Sarah! This is GREAT for me and others who tend to think of what you thought before- gifts that are bought with more money is better. I'll use this today and for the future! 🙂
I think mom's a little different, she really does like expensive gifts! hahahaha
Spending time is the best gift I think! Hope your mother's day was great spending it with your loved ones!