Mother’s Day and what it means to me….

My birthday falls on Mother’s Day every 7 years. I remember when I was younger being a little put out by this. I love my Mum, but sometimes I just wanted a birthday that wasn’t wrapped around a Mother’s Day lunch.

Now that I am a mother, this little quirk doesn’t matter so much.

Although saying that, my husband knows to NOT ever combine the two by only buying ONE present!

Clever man. Grasshopper has learnt well.

The two present rule I won’t ever budge on. I’m not greedy for presents; I just want the two occasions to be noted-separately.

I have that rule for my two youngest birthdays as well. They fall close to Christmas. December will always be about their birthdays first, Christmas second.

This year was going to be a contentious one. I moved from Adelaide to Perth late last year and had all but dismissed my birthday and Mother’s Day. We have no family here and I had left behind my eldest. The last thought in my mind was celebrating anything.

All of this changed three weeks ago when my eldest decided that he would give Perth a go.

I KNOW RIGHT! EXCITED MUCH?

My train of thought completely did a 180 flip-think circa 1980 skate park flip. Nothing could stop me now, the axis was right again.

Sooooooo I have now organised a party, albeit child friendly, but a party none the less. I might even sport a hangover for Mother’s Day. A day where I can selfishly do nothing if I want to.

Mother’s Day– a day that can be yours to embrace.

Revel in the handmade cards and presents from your children.

Let crumbs fall over the sheets from the clumsy breakfast in bed.

Saviour the sweet hugs and kisses.

Being a Mummy has to be one of the best jobs in the world. When your heart is full to burst, nothing else matters.

98 Comments

- - mom125971 said
  - 19 Apr 2015
    4:04 pm
I love Mothers Day. It was always about shows my mum how much she means to me and to pamper/spoil her a bit! now that I am a mum ,i just look forward to spending the day with my babies and maybe a handmade card (we can only hope!)

- - mom73211 said
  - 20 Oct 2014
    3:47 pm
Mother’s Day is a mixture of happiness and sadness all rolled into one. Our twin boys were born 2 days before Mothers Day, I lost a baby the year before and she was due on the 3rd May. It’s a day full of mixed emotions.

- - 191joannes said
  - 29 Sep 2014
    10:12 pm
loverly

- - catgrrl3 said
  - 27 May 2014
    7:08 pm
its a fantastic day to relax in celebration

- - christial said
  - 17 May 2014
    10:02 pm
Mothers day is a special day in our calendars to remember to spoil our mums! But I think we should be spoiling them much more throufghoiut the year!

- - sweetbell said
  - 07 May 2014
    9:42 pm
Mothers day means the world to me expecially sharing it with my mum but this year I’m without her because she sadly passed away last year from cancer but I promised her I will continue to enjoy it for my kids.

- - janecody said
  - 26 Apr 2014
    10:01 pm
Sometimes Mothers Day is a big deal here other times it’s just another day. I always visit my mum on mothers day. This year we are going to a high tea.

- - kittensama said
  - 22 Apr 2014
    9:05 pm
As a mum I’ve struggled to enjoy Mother’s Day, my kids don’t seem to grasp that the day isn’t for them, I know that sounds really bad but I go out of my way to make sure Father’s Day is amazing, and everyone’s birthday’s are amazing, but I always feel a bit jilted come Mother’s Day…

- - maurya said
  - 08 Apr 2014
    2:33 pm
Mothers day is a special day for all the mums.My birthday is also close to Xmas and my parents always made the distinction between the two thanks for sharing these great ideas and tips.

- - ilees68 said
  - 05 Jan 2014
    10:18 am
I love cleaning the crumbs from the bed.

- - ljsalomon said
  - 04 Jan 2014
    6:56 pm
Enjoyed reading – thanks for sharing.

- - misschriss said
  - 30 Dec 2013
    11:11 pm
My birthday is also close to Xmas and my parents always made the distinction between the two, I never received joint presents or anything from family as it was a big no-no. Now that I’m older it’s no longer an issue, but it annoyed me growing up trying to organise a birthday party around other people’s Xmas get togethers and parties.

- - bankstownbrats said
  - 30 Dec 2013
    6:09 pm
thanks for sharing these great ideas and tips.

- - kelly_saunders said
  - 13 Nov 2013
    10:07 am
I find since having children (2year old & a 5month old) that I appreciate my mum even more & Mothers Day is now for me so much more 🙂

- - meimei said
  - 31 Oct 2013
    2:23 pm
Mother’s Day is specials day for all Mum in the world.

- - catgrrl3 said
  - 31 Oct 2013
    1:57 pm
to be honest, its a sad day in my home, my mother and I dont talk, and I misscarried, so its a sad day for me

- - kathryn said
  - 28 Oct 2013
    4:45 pm
My daughter was born on Mother’s Day – guess she will have the same two gift rule. And if she is like me a two cake rule too 🙂

- - meltingmoment said
  - 25 Oct 2013
    10:34 am
Being a mum is THE best job in the world 🙂

- - omgjag31 said
  - 26 Sep 2013
    6:43 am
Mother day means I have been given the most wonderful gift of all , children

- - tinkz said
  - 25 Aug 2013
    9:59 pm
Mothers day is a special day to spend with your mother and mother inlaw
- a-edwards replied
  
  27 Aug 2013 , 7:15 am
  Ha most people might not agree with the mother inlaw bit !
  - earthlydelites replied
    
    29 Aug 2013 , 11:41 am
    
    yup mothers, grandmothers they are all included in my mothers day plans!