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Mothers typically don’t want much from their children, well at least on Mother’s day. What they do want can sometimes leave us confused and, in some cases, hurt as well. While we may think that we need to do something special for dear ol’ mom on her special day, the truth is, she’d be delighted with a handmade card and some sloppy kisses from her children.
However, we decided to delve deep into the ‘I really don’t want this’ or ‘What will I do with this son?’ phenomenon to understand what mom really wants on this Mother’s day. From the ambitious to the understandable, here are our top picks on what mom’s want for mother’s day:
1. National holiday
Wouldn’t it be nice if we added one more holiday to our burgeoning list of holidays? Yeah, you guessed it. Some moms want Mother’s day to be a national holiday so that they need not have to rush early in the morning cooking, readying their kids to school and then going to work to have another tiring day.
2. Long and hot bath
Being a mom is no mean feat. So, it comes as no surprise that many mothers would want to take an extra long and lavish hot bath. So, turn on the taps, get the tub ready and settle down with a book for a long and luxurious bath.
3. Well behaved kids
For once, she wants her children to be well-behaved. Is it asking too much? We’re afraid that it may be so, but who can blame her for wishing for calm, composed, and well-behaved kids.
4. Some me time
We know that it hurts when mom asks you to leave her alone. And, while you may assume that she’d probably want to spend her day with you, there is nothing ever wrong with having some me time to rejuvenate the mind and body.
5. A wine cellar
Mother’s day is a day of celebration. And, what better way to celebrate than with a glass of some nice wine. But, the fine line that mom’s tread between losing the plot and taking care of you, kind of makes them wish they had a wine cellar all to themselves.
6. Being comfortable in her body
The advent of social media has made narcissists out of many of us. And, in this age of appearances, wrinkles, and fine lines often disappear under layers of foundation. But, what many moms would like fellow moms to do is be comfortable with their wrinkles and fine lines. Age adds a certain grace to one’s appearance in any way.
7. Gratitude
Take time out to thank your mom for all the sacrifices she has made, and continues to make for you. She has always put you above everything, including herself, and the least you could do is say thank you.
8. A fat burning cake
While some moms are comfortable just the way they are, social media makes millions conscious about their appearance, especially their weight. So, it couldn’t hurt if some scientist could invent a fat burning cake. That is one diet most moms would love to follow.
9. A robotic maid
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just push a few buttons, kick your feet up and watch a rom-com while the robotic maid clicks and buzzes her way around the house, getting all those little Lego pieces that rolled under the couch or the dinner table. Mother’s day or not, you’d want the robotic maid forever.
