For some, or most of us, mothers mean the world. The love, nurture, guidance, discipline, empathy and so many other aspects that come with this sacred relationship between a mother and child can hardly be compared.
This year, I have a different perspective on Mother’s Day. Just last year, I was wishing my mother via Facetime and remember my father chiming in “you better not forget about Father’s Day then”. This year, we only wish my father was still around to chime in. Situations change– which brings in changes in perspective, feelings and approach to certain special moments. Up until last year, I was clueless, and maybe, insensitive to how one special day or moment can mean something totally different to each of us.
So, here’s my take. When we celebrate, we go all in. We keep in mind:
• The child who lost a mother.
• The mother who doesn’t have a child.
• The mother who lost a child.
• The mother who can’t have a child.
• The child who grew up without a mother.
• The motherly figure who never birthed any child of her or his own.
And the list goes on! What I’m trying to get to here is the idea that the best way to celebrate Mother’s Day is to celebrate each and every one of them!
If there is a mother you’d like to celebrate with, including your own – be grateful for the times you spend and enjoy every moment.
On a lighter note, since we’re quiet limited with options on how to celebrate, here are some simple ways to say you care (quarantine edition):
• Get flowers, and drive thru coffee and dessert (or whatever you think she likes).
• Cook a full course meal consisting of types of food she likes.
• Serenade her, maybe include a personalized banner as a bonus.
• Enjoy a fun movie night.
• Order food from her favorite restaurant.
• Have a fun game night.
• Cook her a meal/order her favorite food.
• Mom’s are precious and come in many faces, Happy Mother’s Day to them all!
• Let her relax the entire day and pick up her to-do list (she might not trust you to do it right, but will be happy nonetheless!)
• Make a fun Tiktok with her (this is so on my list).
• Write her a (handwritten) letter on things you want her to know now and for years to come.
• A video call session with multiple other close friends, family, siblings or anyone close to her. Maybe even bring up talking about her and anything funny, special experience each person had with her.
The ideas are endless. Like we all noticed, quarantine brought out the creativity in all of us – so get creative. One way or the other, we’re all celebrating. To those who brought us into this world, and those taking care of us in this world as well – Happy Mother’s Day!
