It's Mum's Big Day
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Posted by Wei Yin Wong May 6, 2009 |
Today, I became the proud owner of a pair of kitchen mittens, a rooster-shaped garden gnome and a small pot of flower. Why, these are early Mother's Day gifts from my two kids. They got these from the Mother's Day stall at school, which was organized by school volunteers to raise fund for their school.
The kids were supposed to keep the gifts until Sunday but they just couldn't wait to present them to me. Presenting them to me wasn't quite enough, though. They insisted, nay, demanded that I unwrap the gifts too. So I obliged them and gushed enthusiastically over the offerings. They beamed with happiness.
I guess that's what Mother's Day is about - a time for mothers and children to appreciate one another's company. I don't need those gifts. I'd rather my kids don't drive me up the wall every now and then. But kids being kids, they will do that occasionally no matter how well-behaved they normally are. So for now, I'll settle for the kitchen mittens, garden gnome and flower. However, I was told there is another big surprise for me on Sunday. Lucky me.
If your mum isn't as lucky as me, that is if you haven't found the perfect gift for your mum, there is still time to get a nice Mother's Day gift. Of course, the best gift anyone can give his or her mum is the gift of love. That said, it never hurts to delight her with something unique and special.
Homemade crafts always make great gifts. Kids can draw pictures or make photo frames for their mums. Expectant mums may like to receive gifts that can help them prepare for the birth of their babaies. Grandmothers will probably prefer something suitable for their age. And if your mum already has everything she needs, consider buying her charity gift to help the needy.
For more Mother's Day gift ideas, check out the following articles:
Unique Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Grandmothers
Mother's Day Gifts for Expectant Mums
Mother's Day Gifts for Stay-at-home Mums
A Meaningful Charity Gift for Mum