What does the mother to the baby, toddler and pre-school set need? I can speak with some authority on this topic with afour-year-old always underfoot. And if this seems like a self-serving commentary, you're right! I just hope my husband reads this as he helps my little ones prepare for my day of homage.
More than anything else the mother of tots needs uninterrupted time. How we use that time may not even be as self-indulgent as taking a bath (although that would be nice.) No, we need time to feel like we're accomplishing something more than preparing and cleaning up after the next meal. Time to get the house a little bit cleaner and more organized. Time alone to think things out that have been on our mind.
Actually it would be nice to have some time to enjoy our own kids as their grandparents do. That means without the responsibility of worrying about their needs or the household. Without having to be the bad guy that sets their boundaries all day. Having the time to just enjoy them for the little gifts they are before they grow up under our noses while we're too busy doing things to notice.
We would not look down our noses at a gift certificate for a manicure, a bottle of our favorite bubble bath or a little charm with our children's names on it. If any mom needs some pampering, it's the mom of tots who literally gives her body along with her heart to her children. A gift certificate for a date with Dad would be another welcome treat, especially if arrangements have already been made with a babysitter.
Finally, moms love those little homemade creations that come from their children's hearts such as cards, vases made from pickle jars, and pictures to hang on the refrigerator. Flowers that were picked in the garden before mom was up in the morning are sure to make her smile. And breakfast delivered in bed by those sweet, little faces and chubby hands will be the tastiest breakfast all year.
Mimosa Cocktails- A little taste of sunshine to start the day on a note of celebration.
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes - These pancakes are more special than the standard box mix.
Pecan Bacon - A unique but easy way to dress up this side dish.
Hot Fruit Compote - I recommend putting everything in the crock pot the night before so you simply have to turn the crock pot on early the next morning.
Hot Coffee or Tea
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