Comments on: Early Morning Mother’s Day Surprise May Disappoint

By: karlmalone

karlmalone — Sun, 11 May 2008 10:10:02 +0000

I don’t know why husbands have to get their wives anything for Mother’s day. I think they should only be responsible to get their own mothers something.

The kids should be responsible for Mother’s day. If the kids are small then Dad can help out, but it should be their idea and initiative and Mom should like it what ever it is. If cereal in the morning is what the kids want to do then that is a cute idea and Mom should like it. I think it is bad for the little one’s self esteem to have their idea for a gift rejected by Mom and have her angry with Dad to boot. Sheesh!

Next time eat the fake grape nuts, smile, and thank the kids for their thoughtfulness. In time they will get jobs and give better gifts.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:52:28 +0000

For gifts I like anything heartfelt that shows you put at least some effort and thought into it. If it can make me laugh or feel loved, that’s the best. If my husband brought home store bought flowers and a box of heart shape chocolates for a holiday I’d find it boring and too easy. Just like I’d never buy him a tie or underwear or boring necessities. When a person gets a gift it should make them feel good and happy, like the giver appreciates them and notices the little things they like or something they can have fun with.
I like a nice getaway or if there isn’t time for that, a hike or daytrip.
My husband tells me I’m easy to buy for, because little things please me…bath stuff, stationery, pj’s, games, my favorite chocolates.
One thing I love and it doesn’t cost a penny is a really good massage from him. Run me a bubble bath and give me a good massage and I’m in heaven.

By: Recondo

Recondo — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:23:01 +0000

I am boycotting Mothers Day for my wife

By: Lightening

Lightening — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:55:20 +0000

I have to admit that I’m not a big fan of breakfast in bed, AT ALL. A cuppa tea is fine but I prefer to eat my breakfast at the table. I hate CRUMBS in the bed. AND balancing something on my lap.

Copious amounts of chocolate and some flowers though and I’m in heaven…. Should I send my husband here to get the hint?????

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:43:50 +0000

As a mother with older children, I can say that I appreciate that the “kids” thought of something on their own (and not because their dad called them that morning and said “Don’t forget to call your mom today!”). It doesn’t have to be much. A card suffices because I don’t get very many or just something little. Or if they’re in town, going to church with me. It truly is the thought that counts–just something that says you weren’t too busy to remember.

By: bella

bella — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:04:50 +0000

you know… i don’t think that it’s only the donkey that struggles with this… i still don’t know what to get my own mother on mother’s day! i hope this makes me more sympathetic when it’s my hubby’s turn!

By: The Wife

The Wife — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:25:04 +0000

I never asked The Donkey to recognize me on Mother’s Day before I was a mother (although that is a fine idea). He is getting mixed up about the first Mother’s Day when I was pregnant and I suggested that perhaps we should celebrate the holiday. You can imagine what he thought about that idea…