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Mother's Day BluesMay 5, 2009 Everyone knows that Sunday is Mother's Day and if you don't, you'd better run, not walk to the nearest Hallmark store. My favorite gift was from #1 son, Keith, who bought me Night of the Living Dead (yes, a zombie movie). When I asked him why, he said, "Mom, it says right on the box...'This is a classic.'" And, not to be outdown, #2 son, Andrew took me to the movies when he was 14 to see Bad Boys with Will Smith. They swore more in that movie than most authors and Andrew kept saying, "I'm sure they'll stop soon." I, of course, just gave him the mother look. So, I was saddened to read that gift giving for Mother's Day is down 14.7%. Say it ain't so! But, according to IBIS World, "It is all about discounts and downgrades this Mother's Day."  Books and CDs 4% really? You know what this tells me? It says that most people don't listen their mothers. I know my boys don't. Andrew called the other day to tell me that he was giving me The Matrix for Mother's Day. I told him I didn't want it (I've already seen the movie a kazillion times). "But it's a classic," he tells me. Granted that there's not many books I buy anymore because I get most of the one's I like so I can write about them, but there are always some special ones I'd like to pick up and a gift certificate would be perfect. I'm afraid to tell them I like something from a book store. I know I'd get Watchman because I've never read it, even though I did try.  Well, I say, make mom a card yourself, pick some flowers from the garden (yours or someone elses), find some antique jewelry at a rummage sale, pamper her by cleaning her house, running some errands, grocery shopping, and for your outing, take her to the book store of your choice and stay next to her as she browses what she likes. Laugh at the covers, talk about her childhood mother's days, have coffee in the store as you look through books, check out the electronic readers, book lights and other gadgets there. Then either buy her something there or buy her a gift certificate for her next visit. So, what about you? Are you expecting the usual this Mother's Day...Free breakfast at Mc Donalds? Do you really need those gorgeous flowers that will be dead in a week? And how much bling can a mom be expected to wear (I still have the most awful pin that Keith got me one year that I still wear every chance I get.) Bottom Line: The best gift you can give your mother is the gift of your time. I know it's my favorite gift. Very Bottom Line: Happy Birthday to Keith...my baby turns 37 today. <sniff> Posted by Barbara Vey on May 5, 2009 | Comments (23)
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues azteclady commented: Actually, my kids are more of the phone call variety :grin: but my s.o. gives me the <strong>best</strong> gifts for Mother's Day: power tools and books :grin: What can I say? He knows me quite well.
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Debbie Kaufman commented: I'm guessing my teen will give me her usual coupon for a service around the house. My oldest will probably buy a gift that she put some thought into and package it very nicely. The rest will be glad to join their father in his offer to take me to dinner at a local restaurant. They are all sweet, but predictable.
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Edie Ramer commented: My son will probably take me out to eat, which will be nice.
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Edie Ramer commented: My son will probably take me out to eat, which will be nice.
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Edie Ramer commented: My son will probably take me out to eat, which will be nice.
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Cassie commented: I mailed my mom a card, and I'll absolutely give her a call (especially since her birthday is the same weekend). But I'm broke and live in NY, while she's in Texas, so no gift. I'm a bad daughter.
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues mary s commented: Thanks Barb for the reminder, but with my Mom in the early stages of dementia, she is not real clear about the calendar. However we will not neglect/forget her on this wonderful day to honor her & other Mothers! Happy Birthday Keith!
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Vicki commented: My family rule is that if you aren't in town for the day (birthday, Mother's Day, whatever), you're only required to send a card. (This is helpful for me, as I live 800 miles away from my family.) So according to my family, Cassie is a great daughter!!
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Gina commented: Once my kids graduated from homemade gifts they tuned into "spa days" for moi... can't complain when I get a massage and a mani / pedi now can I?
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Magdalena Scott commented: Hoping to receive car wash gift certificates. Yay!
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Barbara Vey commented: Cassie, I'd take a call from my kids any day of the week. Your mother is blessed to have you!
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Rosemary commented: My sons usually call me- although this year we'll be travelling so they might miss us.
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Pat H commented: I'm giving my mother her favorite candy--Lemon Meringue Pie Candy!
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Jeanne commented: I'm going to celebrate the mother I miss still, even tho' she's been gone for years now, and thoroughly enjoy my own delicious sons and fab-o husband!
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Jacs commented: My brothers and I cook Mother's Day dinner (and yes clean up afterwards too). The hard part is getting my Mum to do nothing. She feels funny watching us scurry and cook for her. So most times while a couple of us are in the kitchen the others are sitting/talking with her keeping her away! p.s. Barbara I can't believe you have a 37 year old! Happy Birthday to him!
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Leanne B commented:
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Theresa S. commented: I'm giving my mom a Paula Deen cookbook. She loves Paula's tv show, so I thought she might enjoy making some of the recipes
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Marianslibrary commented: Want for Mother's Day: Spend it with my family! Give for Mother's Day: Takin Mom to a Cubs' game-soon with my brother & sister!
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Debbie commented: I would be absolutely thrilled if my kids just came in, gave me a huge hug and told me they loved me. What better gift could a Mom ask for?
May 5, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Alana Abbott commented: I'm still on the giving end for Mother's Day, and my sister and I have been planning a joint gift of things that we're helping create. I won't say it here, just in case she googles me before Sunday. *waves at Mom*
May 6, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues Barbara Vey commented: Alana, you'll have to let us know after Sunday what your fab gift was.
May 6, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues violet s commented: Thank you Barbara, as a mother & godmother & grandmother & great-grandmother, I appreciate your reminder to childrent to honor their Mothers on Sunday!
May 7, 2009
In response to: Mother's Day Blues anny cook commented: Since everyone in my family lives in far off states, we usually have a round robin calling. I'm sure that I'll hear from all my children. And I'll make sure I call my mom and chat a while.
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