Mother's Day

Mother's Day is on the same level
with me, as Valentine's Day. Way
too commercial. And the guilt factor
is high.

How much do you spend? How much
is your sibling going to spend on Mom?
Can you beat it?

And then there is the card. So you go
for the $4.95 card with all kinds of
words that makes Mom cry? Or do
you go for the one to make her laugh?

Is Mom in the nursing home? What do
you get her? I will tell you, to be sure
to mark her name in it, as what every
you get, there will be at least 3 others
who will get the same. And which one
is your Mom's or the lady next door, or
in the same room? For hints? a hour or
so at the beauty shop at the facility. Or
flowers for her to brag on. Subscription
to the local paper.

If she is not in the same state as you?
A phone call. In the morning, early. So
she doesn't have to sit around waiting
her time away, to see if you are going
to call at all.

So what do you, as an adult, really get
your Mom for Mother's Day? I can tell
you, but you will be disappointed as it
doesn't cost much. First is a nice card.
You know if your Mom rather laugh than
cry. So you decide what kind.

A plant is cheaper than a bouquet of flowers,
and last longer. Just a small one. And next...
This is the most important gift of all, and best
remembered...your time. Go spend at least
2 hours with her.

Ask what it is she would like some help doing.
Clean up the yard after the winter storms?
Plant some flowers in the beds or planters.
And have a cup of coffee across the table from her.
And just visit.

Card less than $4, maybe a small plant, $3.00
time with you ..
Priceless.