Let’s talk about what will make this a Mother’s Day to remember.
Flowers? Sure, that’s nice. Chocolate? Okay. A nice lunch? Of course. But, to make this a meaningful celebration of Mom, try focusing on memories. I would suggest that you give her the floor, ask her questions, pull out some stories about her personal history. Ask her what it was like to be a Mom 20, 30, 40, 50 years ago. What were her experiences? What were the challenges? How did it compare to being a Mom today? Get her talking, and don’t interupt. If she’s the quiet sort, convince her that you’re interested and ask lots of follow up questions. (Fake it if you have to!) Convince her that her story is worth telling, and that you and future generations want to know.
Showing Mom that you’re interested in her story will give her the respect she deserves, and will create a meaningful holiday. The moment – the experience – will be worth it for it’s own sake. If you’re really smart, you’ll think of a way to record it. But don’t detract from the moment. This is about Mom, … and showing that you care.
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