You may be better served to find ways to make your wife feel special all year long but making the second Sunday in May a fantastic day each year is extra important. Mother’s Day sets aside time to focus fully on the matriarchs of the home and finding ways to make it unique and celebratory is key to having a great Mother’s Day.
The first thing to keep in mind while planning a fabulous Mother’s Day for your wife is the old adage, “It’s the thought that counts.” This phrase holds significance as wives are notorious for appreciating any attempt at honoring them. Your wife will love whatever you do, as long as you made the effort to celebrate her.
Here are five simple ways to make your wife feel special for Mother’s Day. Plan ahead and look forward to seeing her eyes alight with joy as you tell her how important she is!
Ensure the house is clean. One of the proverbial tasks a mother endures is having to clean up after children (and husbands). Take the time to team up with any age appropriate kids and give the house a once-over. Clean the toilets, counters, and run the vacuum to make sure your wife has nothing to do on her Mother’s Day.
Take care of food for the entire day. Do not force the issue to make breakfast in bed or plan an extravagant dinner at home if you happen to be a bad cook. However, you should find a way to make sure your wife does not have to lift a finger in the kitchen. Plan ahead and order food or make reservations at a nice restaurant for dinner. Just don’t forget you are in charge of breakfast and lunch, too!
Be a great listener. Your wife mentions things she loves, enjoys, and looks forward to all year. It is not difficult to be a good listener and take note of these things. Take note and plan to do something she would love on Mother’s Day – hiking, the beach, or a quiet stroll through the botanical gardens.
Involve your children. Even grown children living far from home can be involved in Mother’s Day celebrations. Technology has eliminated any excuse for not seeing mom on her day. A quick video recounting all the reasons the kids love mom could be a show-stopper and really make your wife feel special.
Remember the scrapbook. Moms love to remember precious moments. Gather pictures or take some new ones to add to or create a scrapbook for your wife. Each year more mementos can be added to a special collection for your wife.
Wives and mothers work hard and certainly deserve a day dedicated to them. Take care and think ahead to make it a day she will remember.