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Mon, 12 May 2014 18:28:44 +0000

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By: ZenLill

ZenLill — Mon, 12 May 2014 15:34:47 +0000

My mother got a call, we’re not close and I’m totally fine with that, she’s an old school sexist, we’re very nice to each other but she was original ‘sandwich mom’ and my grandmother lived with us, it was awesome…my mother went out with my sister, good for her…

My daughter gave me a card with a long letter inside, and a gift cert for that massage, nice bc I wasn’t expecting that. Brunch with x MIL and old pals, it was on the beach on a gorgeous day, so I was happy : )

Sorry, forgot commenter name though I did this to solve that perpetual ‘let mom do it’ mythology issue. If I ask my girl to clean the counter, put away this n that, etc and the answer is no or later or something other than yes, I say okay just know that that will be my answer to your next requests…hmmm, she no like that, so she’s got a clean room, and things get done when I ask or no rides, no this n that, and I follow through.
Try it, you’ll like it (and it’s empowering for both/all of you in the long run)

Luv, Zen Lill

By: Barbara

Barbara — Mon, 12 May 2014 13:56:51 +0000

I’m a mom, here’s what I want: a helper to run up and down the stairs taking stuff to the garage or recycling while I’m reorganizing the office.

Now…if no one lives in town to do that…I would suggest pre-pay an hour or two of a trustworthy helper or handyman. (This is great for the single mom.)

Barring all that, Amazing gift cards work.

By: Anne

Anne — Mon, 12 May 2014 13:55:26 +0000

My kids are in college. The absolute best gift is when the kids are home on Mother’s Day. We have a tradition of a family out: either the botanical gardens or an old house tour that started before my youngest was born. Having them home for that would be glorious.

By: Albert

Albert — Mon, 12 May 2014 13:54:29 +0000

Being the father of a six year old, I have this advice.—husbands of mothers with small children (once the kids fly the coop, I’m guessing “mom” is looking for a card or phone call, not meals or time).

That said, I know my son’s mom wants a day off and I’m the only one that can really give that to her. So I’m taking her out for a movie and leaving her 24/7 with the baby sitter. It’s hard for me to believe some fathers try to skate by with just flowers.