by Nicholeen Peck Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you have planned how you will spend your special day. I usually try to find ways to serve my family like a good mother does. Years ago I fell into the trap of feeling entitled on Mother’s Day. I thought it was my day off. In fact, it seemed like society was convincing me that I should feel entitled to special treatment. One Mother’s Day, after being thrown up on and having everything go wrong, and feeling like being a mother was the worst thing ever, I decided that never again would I trick myself into that kind of selfishness. I decided that Mother’s Day was my day to do what I do; mother people. I decided that to honor my special day best I needed to be selfless, not selfish. Here are some things you can do to make Mother’s Day special for you and for your family; live your role and love it!
- Make your family breakfast in bed
- Make a special dinner for your family
- Tell stories from your life to your family
- Tell your family about mothers you admire (your heroes)
- Have a special mother’s day treat (tradition) you always serve like strawberry shortcake.
- Send your children cards of appreciation for being able to be their mother
