Why You Should Create a Mother’s Day Wish List for Your Family
How many Mother’s Days did you dream of a long relaxing bath or a thoughtful, sentimental gift, only to wake up to the reality – a burned breakfast and a last minute thank you note written on the back of one of your kids pieces of homework? I know it has happened to me! This is why you should create a Mother’s Day wish list for your family. Like it or not, they cannot read your mind, so creating a map of what you need from them on your day really helps them actually give you what you want. Ever since I began planning out my Mother’s Day, I have been much more satisfied with the outcome of the day. And my wish list isn’t even anything crazy. I consider it the moms essential list of all things moms need – but rarely get. Let me share my wish list for Mother’s Day, and maybe you will decide this is right for you, too!
Sleep in as late as I want
This might seem obvious, but I have to add it to my list. I am usually the first one awake on weekends, and even if I am awake, I don’t want to get out of bed on Mother’s Day until I feel like it. So let me sleep!
Wake up to coffee and a bagel
My favorite breakfast is…. a Starbucks espresso and a chonga bagel. Maybe it’s simple, maybe it’s boring… but it is really the only thing I want for breakfast and I rarely treat myself to the bagel so it is just what I crave. So please – forget the messy, huge, and overly sweet breakfast you think I want, and just surprise me with a not-so-surprising coffee and bagel, waiting for me at home – just like I like it.
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Have an afternoon to shop alone
Sure I get to shop sometimes, with a kid or three in tow. And I get through a few aisles before one of the kids poops or starts crying for a cookie, but I don’t get to linger a little too long in the shoe aisle for myself. For Mother’s Day, please keep the crazy beasts at home and let me just leave the house for a while and shop quietly without one of the little bosses tagging along. Who knows, I might even sneak in a pedicure or a haircut – alone!
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Receive a homemade gift from my husband and kids
Ok, I know so far this day has been all about me – shocker – but there is something I really want from you (my husband and kids). I do really want a homemade gift. But I don’t expect you (my husband) to comb through Pinterest for hours and hours sifting through all the amazing and wonderful homemade Mother’s Day gifts to find just the right one for me. Instead, I’ll show you exactly what I want, photo included, and let you have at it. You might even have some fun!
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Eat a homemade meal that I didn’t make
After all that sleep, my favorite coffee, that glorious alone time out of the house and coming home to the sweet handmade gift that I picked out for you to make, what more could I ask for? A homemade meal is what – and one that I didn’t have to make. I’ll take spaghetti – or macaroni or grilled ribs if that’s what my husband wants to make. Just make it for me, then clean the mess, and let me enjoy the fruits of your labor. (But if your up for it, I would love seafood and wine!)
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That’s it. That’s what I want for Mother’s Day every year. A few simple necessities that make my day easy and happy. And I have to problem telling my family exactly what I want, because I know they don’t always know, but that they are willing to do it because they love me and love seeing me happy. And I love that it is the one day of the year I really can determine exactly what I want – and get it! That is why you should create a Mother’s Day wish list for your family; so that you can enjoy your special day and your family will have the map to make it happen!
Happy Mother’s Day!!
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14 Comments
Janice
I need the day to relax, and I also make a list. It really helps my family! Especially the hubby 😂
Melanie williams
This is great. Any mother should always make sure that she has time for herself to relax and enjoy herself xx
NAti
Oh my! I wish I had read this earlier! Now it’s a bit too late because we’ve already planned out Mother’s day, and it includes a Brunch that I will be preparing for everyone to enjoy together.
Yes, I feel so identified with everything you’ve written here. I haven’t eaten a homemade meal that I haven’t prepared in 15 years. Whenever I go to my parents house, it’s always me cooking for everyone… Also, I don’t go for actual shopping anymore, I just order online…
aisasami
I have to share this post with my mom and see what she wants for Mom’s Day. She wants another vacation, I think!
Nish
This sounds like the perfect Mother’s Day. Sunday is Mother’s Day where I live and I and the kids plan to go for a long lunch and fun activities at a restaurant, and then maybe head to the mall. For me the best Mother’s Day is a day with kids – especially when they are being extra sweet for Mother’s Day 🙂
Becca Wilson
This is a really good idea to do for the day for you! Your family will probably do this stuff for you anyways.
Cassandra
That’s a really good idea. I think your right though it may seem obvious it’s not always.
Neely Moldovan
Ithink its super smart! Why not ask for what you really want! I know for me I want a day to myself 🙂
Karen Monica
I am not a mother yet but I am sure my mum would love to make a list like this one. Every mum should be pampered on Mother’s day.
Amy
I love this, next year I’m making a list!
Courtney
Hahaha I always make a mother’s day list!!! Only way I know I will get what I need or want lol… I swear kids and hubby’s mean well, but they definitely don’t value the same things as us lol
Stephanie
This is such a good idea. And my list would look very similar to yours! Other than shopping, unless you are turning me loose in a book store.
Amanda @ All Day Active Life
This is such a good point – I know that sometimes my husband feels like it’s a guessing game as to if I want time to myself or to spend time with the kids on Mother’s Day. Shopping alone sounds amazing! Great list of things for any mama. 😉
Diane
Ha, I love it. Sleep in as late as I want, and eat a home cooked meal that I didn’t make. I agree. I also want a thoughtful gift, that took some time to think of, with me in mind. Like a homemade gift, definitely. Thank you for the post.