My husband keeps hounding me about what I want for Mother’s Day (a good problem to have, I think). And I honestly don’t know. Yeah, I’d like breakfast in bed or a new pair of shoes or maybe, just maybe a new purse.
But I guess I’ve gotten to the point where Mother’s Day doesn’t mean as much to me as it used to. Perhaps I feel like I’m more aware of my own power as a mom. I’m more aware of when I need those breaks, so I’m not clamoring for a break come the second Sunday in May like I used to. I still love the fact that there’s a day dedicated to the hard work that mothers do day in and day out. So I thought about it and this is what I want as a mom. Some might be unrealistic. LOL I want”...
- My kids to call out for their father AT LEAST every other time they want something. Why on earth do they walk PAST their father on the couch to ask me for something? Let’s stop the foolishness.
- A freely offered foot massage at the end of a long day without me having to ask.
- The energy to hurl myself out of bed at least 45 minutes before the children wake up so I can go for a run and it’s not tortuous.
- At least one Saturday a month where I can go shopping for an item for myself without a) the children or b) thinking about buying something for the children.
- Enough money in the bank to hire a housecleaner.
Like I said, some of these might not be so realistic. (Looking at you #5 *sigh*) But it’s good to dream.
All my moms out there – what’s on your “dream Mother’s Day” list? Any of my items look familiar?
Ronnie_bmwk says
Tara….your list of dream items is perfect!!! I want all of those things too!!!
I really don’t want much for mother’s day…I like the attention though and I like the effort that Lamar and the kids spend to show me that they appreciate me on that day.
Hope Ostane-Baucom says
I just want to sleep in…
Sis says
Sleep! Definitely a biggie with me. Shopping sounds fun too. (is it bad that I want to get away from my family for mother’s day?)
shannon says
Your dream list is kinda like mine!!!!! I’d like a little me time 🙂
Tiffany says
Since my hubby offers up massages often, I’ll switch that with a day to sleep until I wake up on my own!! Lol. The rest of the list is perfection!!!
Gwendolyn Martin-48 says
MY BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER IS COMING HOME FOR GOOD AFTER BEING STATIONED IN GERMANY AND 3 TOURS IN IRAQ. THAT IS THE 2ND BEST GIFT I’LL EVER RECEIVE FOR MOTHER’S DAY BUT THE MAIN GIFT IS THAT GOD TRUSTED ME ENOUGH AND APPOINTED ME TO LOVE AND BIRTH HER TO BE THE GOD FEARING WOMAN ACCORDING TO “HIS” PLANS. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU MY BELOVED DAUGHTER MS.TIFFANY CHRISTINE MCCANTS-SMOOCHES!!!
Ronnie_bmwk says
Beautiful response!!! I am happy that your daughter is coming home!!!
Mrs. Johnson says
This list is perfection! Especially #1.. The kids will wake me up even when daddy is sitting on the couch to ask for something.