The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.
~ Honore’ de Balzac ~
The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
~ Unknown ~
In all my efforts to learn to read, my mother shared fully my ambition and sympathized with me and aided me in every way she could. If I have done anything in life worth attention, I feel sure that I inherited the disposition from my mother.
~ Booker T. Washington ~
Woman knows what man has long forgotten, that the ultimate economic and spiritual unit of any civilization is still the family.
~ Clare Boothe Luce ~
*Homemade love: Remember the times when, as kids, when we would spend hours the week before Mother’s Day making cards, painted tiles, or cross-stitching a wall hanging with the message “World’s Greatest Mom or Grandma†on it? What mother or grandmother out there doesn’t have a shoebox full of handmade cards and trinkets that they have cherished for years? This tradition does not have to go away.
Even as adults, we can honor our mother with something homemade, whether it be a hand-craft, a flower arrangement, or a wonderfully home-cooked meal, Mother will appreciate that we took the time and effort to make something for her.
*Get the kids involved: Kids love to do things for Mom and Grandma. They just may need a little direction and help. From presenting Mom with breakfast in bed to planting pretty flowers in Grandma’s flowerbeds, kids are willing and able to get involved in the planning and execution of the Mother’s Day celebration. Besides, it is because of them that this day is even happening! Getting the kids involved, no matter what their age, shows them how important it is to honor the women that brought them into this world and care for and love them every day.
*The magic of memories: Make a scrapbook of the family’s favorite moments. Or, if you have an editing program on the computer, throw together a montage of pictures and old videos accompanied with a favorite song. And then spend time with mom looking through your creation, laughing and reminiscing about the all great years your family has had together.
*The gift of time: The most important thing to all moms and grandmothers is time with family. Yes, jewelry and flowers are nice to have, but an entire day of pampering and fun that has been meticulously planned out by the kids and Dad can’t be beat. Think about the things that Mom loves, but does not usually get to do because of her other obligations, and then make those things happen! Mom spends her every waking moment taking care of everyone else, and Mother’s Day can be a day where everyone picks up the slack and takes care of Mom instead.
Finding a gift for Mom or Grandma on Mother’s Day does not have to be stressful or expensive. Women everywhere can attest to the fact that Mom does not care “what†she is given on Mother’s Day, she just wants to know that she is appreciated and loved. Those are things that can’t be bought; they must be shown. So, give the special Mom in your life that gift – the gift of love on Mother’s Day.
Check out the site below for more Mother’s Day ideas!
You were there when we took our first steps,
And went unsteadily across the floor.
You pushed and prodded: encouraged and guided,
Until our steps took us out the door…
You worry now “Are they ok?”
Is there more you could have done?
As we walk the paths of our unknown
You wonder “Where have my children gone?”
Where we are is where you have led us,
With your special love you showed us a way,
To believe in ourselves and the decisions we make.
Taking on the challenge of life day-to-day.
And where we go you can be sure,
In spirit you shall never be alone.
For where you are is what matters most to us,
Because to us that will always be home…
~Author Unknown~
Grandma
Grandma tells me come on over
so I knock upon her door
just like she’s been waiting for me
ever since the time before
exactly like the time before
oh Grandma
Grandma serves me lemonade
in my very own special cup
Grandma lets me make a mess
then she helps me clean it up
one more time we’ve got to clean it all up
oh Grandma
And if I have some kind of problem
Grandma always understands
we play cards and fingerpainting
then I have to go and wash my hands
Grandma’s good at Snakes and Ladders
Crazy Eights, Go Fish and Gin
but when we play Chinese Checkers
I think Grandma lets me win
I always seem to be the one who wins
Oh Grandma
By Rick Scott
Moms
Where would we be without Moms?
Where would we be without those ladies?
Helping us all year long
And the love you give is just amazing.
Growing up
Getting up
Feeling good each day
Is easy to do.
Helping hands
Understand
Showing us the way
We tip our hats to you.
Oh, oh, Moms, Moms, where would we be?
Oh Moms, there’s no debate,
Mom, Moms, where would we be?
Oh Moms, we think you’re great.
Growing up
Getting up
Feeling good each day
Is easy to do.
Helping hands
Understand
Showing us the way,
We tip our hats to you.
Oh, oh, Moms, Moms, where would we be?
Oh Moms, there’s no debate,
Mom, Moms, where would we be?
Oh Moms, we think you’re great.
Oh Moms, we think you’re great!
By Ron Brown
This Mother’s Day
Song for Expressing Appreciation on Mother’s Day
Jack Hartmann
Chorus:
This Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day
A very special time to say
I thank you for all your special ways
You show your care for me each day
Thank you for your smiles
They make me feel good inside
Thank you for your hugs
They make me feel that I am loved
Thank you for my food
And so many nice things that you do
Chorus
Thank you, when I cry
You make me feel better and dry my eyes
Thank you for your help
You think about me, I can tell
Thank you for your love
I think you are beautiful
Happy Mother’s Day
Continue reading about Songs and Poems for Mother’s Day -May 9th
A mother holds your hand for a while, but holds your heart forever.
A mother is someone with whom you may not see eye to eye, but is someone who will always walk with you arm in arm.
For all the ways you’ve helped me grow, I want to say, “I love You So!â€
If I could choose from all the mothers in the world, Mom, I’d choose you.
If love were a color, you would be the rainbow to me, Mom!
Mom – I will never outgrow my love for you.