{"id":34782,"date":"2023-05-05T11:44:21","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T15:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theseacoastmoms.com\/?p=34782"},"modified":"2023-05-05T11:44:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T15:44:21","slug":"all-you-want-for-mothers-day-ideas-to-make-it-your-own","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theseacoastmoms.com\/holidays\/mothers-day-holidays\/all-you-want-for-mothers-day-ideas-to-make-it-your-own\/","title":{"rendered":"All You Want For Mother’s Day: Ideas to Make it Your Own"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is one simple and lovely reason we celebrate Mother’s Day: to pay tribute to mothers. But like many things associated with mothering, it can be complicated!<\/p>\n

Do you usually enjoy Mother’s Day? Are you sometimes disappointed or is the day filled with conflict? Maybe you\u2019re not interested in celebrating at all, which is also fine.<\/p>\n

Here are some ideas to help make the day suited best to you.<\/p>\n

\"Mother<\/p>\n

Unless you enjoy and embrace surprises, be a part of the planning<\/h2>\n

Take a few minutes and think about what your ideal Mother\u2019s Day looks like. Is it quiet, with a few hours just to yourself? Or would you rather be at a busy restaurant with your spouse or partner, your kids and your entire extended family?<\/p>\n

If you have an idea of how you\u2019d like to spend Mother\u2019s Day let your family know ahead of time. There is much less of a chance of a mismatch between your expectations and theirs.<\/p>\n

Having input on how to spend the day doesn\u2019t mean you are squashing everything your family might be planning. Young children in particular may have strong ideas of what they would like to do! But there can be a balance.<\/p>\n

Decide ahead of time who will be part of the day<\/h2>\n

I really wish that every family got along, but that is not reality. I’ve had great relationships with my family and extended family but I\u2019ve heard so many personal stories of family experiences that are incredibly difficult.<\/p>\n

And holidays like Mother\u2019s Day can intensify the conflicts<\/a> that simmer during the year.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, maybe you do have good relationships with your mom and mother-in-law but want to spend the day with just your kids and spouse or partner.<\/p>\n

Whatever the reason, you can decide who will be part of the day. It may mean spending time on a different day with your mom or not going when your spouse visits theirs. Or, enjoy having everyone together! There is no one right way to spend this or any holiday.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to go to brunch \u2013 unless you want to!<\/h2>\n

Brunch, flowers and jewelry are the customary Mother\u2019s Day gifts and outing. But there are many other personalized ways we can feel appreciated as moms.<\/p>\n

My husband had a great Mother\u2019s Day routine when our son was little. They would take my car to the car wash, vacuum and clean it, then return with coffee and a bagel, cream cheese and lox sandwich.<\/p>\n

This was my idea of Mother\u2019s Day heaven! Some quiet time alone, a car cleaned of all the stuff and sludge and a lunch that I adored with my favorite guys. It was simple, but they listened and understood what would make me happy.<\/p>\n

Elaborate plans and expensive gifts aren’t necessary to feel appreciated. I’m sure I’m not the only mom who still loves every gold-painted-macaroni-doily-covered card ever received.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s OK if you don\u2019t want to celebrate<\/h2>\n

After both my mother and mother-in-law passed away in the same year I felt unmoored. They both dealt with very difficult illnesses before they died and it took me a long time to get over the sadness and stress. I don\u2019t remember what we did on Mother\u2019s Day that first year without them.<\/p>\n

Celebrating Mother\u2019s Day can seem trivial or even impossible if you are facing loss, illness, fertility issues or any number of challenges. Regardless of societal pressure, this can be just another Sunday on the calendar. It\u2019s more than OK to spend the day in any way that works for you.<\/p>\n

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms<\/h2>\n

With great appreciation for everything you do, wishing you a Mother’s Day that is perfectly suited to you.<\/p>\n

A quiet place, busy restaurant & bagel sandwiches on the Seacoast
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Wagon Hill Farm<\/a><\/p>\n

Roundabout Diner<\/a><\/p>\n

The Works Cafe<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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