This weekend is Mother’s Day, an extra special holiday for expectant mothers, many of whom are celebrating for the first time. For a little over a hundred years, families in the US have honored moms on the second Sunday of May. When you think of Mother’s Day, you automatically think of Carnations and brunch, right? Have you ever thought about alternatives to the usual festivities? Here are some ways to honor the moms in your life, with a twist.
Instead of buying flowers, walk among them. Check out the botanical gardens nearest you. Bring your camera so you can take beautiful family photos. If you’re in southeastern Wisconsin, check out Milwaukee’s Mitchell Park Conservatory, also known as “the Domes.” Explore the desert, the jungle and beautiful floral gardens without ever stepping outside.
Create a time capsule with a Mother’s Day theme. Write a letter to yourself in the future, describing the mother you want to be and a few details about your life as it is now. Include a few keepsakes from your pregnancy, as well. Put everything into a box and hide it (or bury it) until your baby is graduating high school.
Gather a few friends and host a special dinner for the moms. Have all the dads and kids act as chefs and servers. Have the kids plan the menu and decorate the table, too. For some after-dinner laughs, ask some of the younger children what it means to be a mom and how you become one.
Get a “mom-to-be” tiara from the party store and wear it to Mother’s Day Brunch. Hold onto it afterward; it’s the perfect accessory for the delivery room.
How do you like to celebrate Mother’s Day? Will this be your first time celebrating? Do you think pregnant women should get Mother’s Day cards from their husbands?