All I want for Mother’s Day is to sleep for 9 straight hours, wake up to the sound of coffee brewing and then have my husband say things like, “I’m gonna entertain the kids all day so you can sit on the couch in your pjs and buy your Mother’s Day gift in peace!”
— Mommy Owl (@Lhlodder) May 2, 2020
This can be challenging if you have young kids in your family, but do what you can, even if it’s just for an hour. Dad, you might take the kids to play outside or have them stay in one room in the house so mom can get a little time to herself.
Also consider what mom might like to do together as a family that would be special, whether that’s watching a movie, going on a bike ride, or playing a game. You might even set up a surprise Zoom call with extended family.
2. Around the House
Even if mom gets alone time, it’s not likely she will feel rested if the house is a wreck or if she needs to take care of any meals. Clean the house and then be vigilant to keep it clean throughout the day so she doesn’t even have to think about it. If you want to go a step further, after you clean the house, decorate it for her!
Making mom breakfast in bed is a good option if that’s something she would enjoy. Since you can’t go out to eat this year, you could order a meal in so she doesn’t have to cook it. Or if that’s too pricey, make a meal for her and get the kids to help if you can. One way you could make the meal more special is by having a picnic outside.
Whatever you do, don’t let her do the dishes. Many moms are so used to keeping the house tidy that they will automatically clean up without saying anything, even on Mother’s Day.
Also, think about other chores or duties mom usually takes care of during the day so that you can take those off her shoulders.
I’m not sure what my husband is planning on doing for me on Mother’s Day but I hope it’s laundry.
— Sarcastic Mommy (@sarcasticmommy4) May 2, 2020
3. Gifts
Often on Mother’s Day, kids make a special craft for their moms in Sunday school, but we don’t have that option this year. So here are some craft ideas that your kids could work on at home ahead of time.
Something that’s a little more creative than simply buying mom a gift is coming up with a list of items or experiences she would enjoy and then making your own gift basket for her.
Many florists will be closed this Mother’s Day, but you can still buy mom flowers and a card from the supermarket. Another idea instead of a card, dad, is that you and the kids could give her a “thankfulness jar.” Brainstorm what you appreciate about mom, write your ideas on slips of paper, and put them in a jar to give to her.
And of course, check out our Mother’s Day Gift guide for a whole roundup of ideas that you can have delivered straight to your door to put a smile on mom’s face during this time of isolation.
What are your ideas for how to make Mother’s Day special?
