The Best Mother's Day Gifts

I keep seeing these pie charts of what moms really want for Mother's Day.  Quite frankly, most of them don't seem to give the true results of the gifts though.  I think that sometimes it's a difference of what age your kids are.  I think that sometimes it's a matter of differences between personalities.  I think that sometimes it's a matter of resources.  There are quite a few factors that can go into what the best gift for Mother's Day is.  In my opinion, here are a few you can't miss with.....

The Gift of Time.  Take that however you will because it will apply differently to different families.  For a mom of a newborn, this might mean time to take a nice hot shower and actually shave their legs.  For the mom of a toddler, it might mean actually being able to go to the bathroom without little hands poking your knee caps to ask you about what sound penguins make.  For the mom of a teenager, it might actually mean MORE time since they might rarely see their child.  Assessing whatever your mom's particular needs are is what I'm talking to here.

The Gift of Thought.  We all hate to admit it but we all love those little glazed trinkets kids make in school to celebrate Mother's Day.  Why?  Because it's something that shows that we were thought of.  This doesn't require a crap ton of money.  It doesn't require that you spend hours on it.  All it requires is that you truly put thought into what the mom in your life truly needs.  Maybe it means cooking her a meal or taking her out to dinner.  Maybe she actually enjoys cooking but she'd love if you did the dishes or even cooked a meal WITH her.  Maybe she'd love if you cleaned up the house.  Maybe she's like me and would rather clean herself but would love if you asked her if she needed anything.  Maybe she's in need of something goofy like new socks or maybe she just needs a hug.  The fact is that your mom has a need and chances are, she's been ignoring it to provide something for someone else. 

and the best gift, in my opinion.....

The Gift of Appreciation.  I'm not talking about some quick card you grab at the last minute at the Dollar Tree and scribble a quick signature on.  I'm talking about a heartfelt thank you for all that mom does for you.  I'm talking about a real thought about what your mom does on a daily basis to make your life a better place.

With all of that said, winning honorable mention in my own personal household.....

Nacho cheese- In fact, a vat of it would be lovely!
Mellow Mushroom Pizza and a Coors Light
A Shopping Spree at a Nursery (a PLANT nursery....ugh....no....more....babies. LOL)