Ideas for Mothers Day.....

What I started requesting several years ago for Mother's Day was a "day off"! Being an at-home mome, I was able to enjoy spending time with my children each and every day & got a good dose of "mom's day" on a regular basis. What I looked forward to as a special treat, though, was to spend time with some girlfriends (other moms!) in a grown-up environment with some uninterrupted conversation and fun! So I proposed to my friends that we head to the "City" for an afternoon stage play and then dinner, while our hubbies spent the day with the kids. It was a win-win because us moms got a brief "get-away" and the children got to spend the day doing something fun with just dad! It was always fun to then come together and share the excitement of our days. I no longer live in the same state as the group of friends I used to do this with, and I miss it tremendously. Hopefully I'll be able to encourage some of my new friends up here to give it a go!! Whatever you decide to do, appreciate the fact that your husband is aware enough to seek out what YOUR wants are for the day! Happy Mother's Day ~

Man, I love that B&B idea! I wish I could afford that!

The spa pampering is always good, too. Although I love this, my husband always feels guilty that I don't have something to open. Whatever, I always tell him, just give me the goods in the form of a gift card, put it in a box, put a bow on it, WHATEVER! LOL

I started a Mother's Day tradition that I really want to see continue indefinitely, and you may like to find something similar for the time-with-kids part of your Mother's Day. Last year I wanted to go golfing with my family, which is neither cheap nor easy w/ a 3-y-o, but that's what I wanted. Well, Highlands Golf, a little par-3 club up on Pearl St heading to Pt. Defiance, is just perfect. It's easier than a "real" course (which is great for me b/c, despite my love for the game, my talent is lacking), it's great b/c last year and this year my now 4-y-o will be able to play in the sand or hit with his plastic clubs, it's a course that doesn't mind slow play b/c it's mostly seniors, and it's rarely if ever crowded. I had a blast last year, and I really look forward to doing that again with my "boys" this year and many to follow, especially when my son will come to outdrive me, etc! :-)

Think about what you like to do with your family, and then find a special way to do it. Make it your day, or make it a family day. The great thing is: you get to decide. And guess what? Deciding not to decide is a decision! I know, terribly philosophical! LOL

Have a great Mother's Day!

What about both, time with the kids and alone. If you prefer mornings how about having your husband take your child away and give you time alone then do lunch together. Or you could go shopping alone and have them stay at home.

Good luck and happy mothers day!

Maybe you could go out for a massage and meet him and the kids at the park for a picknik or go out for icecream or something. He could pack up the kiddo and get everything ready while you are gone for a bit. Do you remember the stuff you liked? Getting your hair done or sleeping in or getting a pedicure? Enjoy this one since you get what you want! In a couple years it will be burnt toast and fresh squeezed orange peel ON your bed, lol.

Don't bother to think about how to pamper yourSELF --- have him buy you a package at a local spa. Pampering is meant to be done by others. :)

I always love to get my house cleaned by a house keeper on Mother's Day. I know it's not sweet and special, but it's so amazing to walk into a clean house.

As far as the day of, I hate going out with the young kids because it can be stressful. I love playing with my boys while my husband takes care of all of the chores like meals, diapers, etc. during the day. It's really nice to snuggle with my oldest while the younger one naps.

If you have any girlfriends that are interested see if you can find a salon that has mutiple pedicure chairs. Then you can get some pampering & girl time. I think some of the higher end salons even have packages that include champagne & goodies. Splurge a little it's Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy!

My mom, dad, brother and two sisters, always went to the zoo on monthers day and sailing on fathers day. Now I always want to be around animals on mothers day and near the ocean on fathers day.
Hope you have a great day!

If the weather's nice, go out for a picnic or barbecue! Happy Mother's Day!

I don't know about you, but I craved uninterrupted sleep. After I stopped breastfeeding my firstborn, I went to a bed & breakfast in the mountains about an hour away with a chick book and my scrapbook. I had a lovely time. I was able to recharge my batteries, took naps, hikes, went to a darling gift shop- all the things you dream of- that you haven't been able to do in a year. I even got some scrapbook pages done. I came home refreshed. After telling my girlfriends what I had done, they said "I want to go next time!".
Thus began a bi-yearly gals getaway to bed & breakfasts for the last 15 years! Now when things get hectic, I know I have a retreat to look forward to.