Ideas for mom's birthday?

anon94785555
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:51:55 +0000

It truely is the thought that counts. You know what she likes by now, and you probably know that she doesn’t indulge in many things because she spends the time/money on her kids instead. I was thrilled when my son remembered mine and spontaneously wished me a happy bday. I can buy anything I want, but to have my H indulge me with a small box of chocolates meant he cared about me, not what is good for me. Splurging on something frivolous is the best way to show your love- if it means only $5 spent on a few fancy chocolates (if she’s a chocoholic) that she wouldn’t buy for herself, or giving your time to do something with her she’ll cherish it because you showed you care. PS- many years ago my sister and I struggled with gift ideas for our mom, we knew what she would enjoy, but there was no way we were going to buy her cigarettes!