so as you probably know, mothers day is the day after tomorrow. My sister and I are trying to think of something to get my mom. My mom’s mom (my grandmother) passed away just over two months ago, which has been the biggest heartbreak for our family. My mom has been raelly sad lately, and I’m thinking mothers day is going to be even more sad for her since it is the first mothers day without her own mother. Does anyone have any ideas of a nice gift we could get her that would make her feel loved and happy? She likes gardening, cooking, the beach, and spending time with the family. Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Thanks
Sweetie, first of all, I’m so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Yes, Mother’s Day will be sad for your Mom and you as well. It’s only been 2 months. It’s ok to be sad. That’s a normal part of the grieving process that you need to go through. I don’t believe you should try and "forget" and pretend you aren’t sad. And it’s also healthy for you and your Mom and family to go through this process together. I have an idea that I think will not only honor your grandmother but bring your family together, not only for this Mother’s Day, but for years to come. Since your mom enjoys gardening, you could get a small tree (ask an adult to help you find one at a local garden center) and plant it in memory of your grandmother. Maybe there is a special tree (or flower or plant) that your grandmother particularly liked…or your mom’s favorite would also be a great idea….Plant it on Mother’s Day in a special place. Present it to your mom first with a card telling her how much you love her. Then all of you plant the tree together and tell funny stories about memories with your grandmother. Everyone will be laughing and enjoying the day before you know it. It always helps to laugh and talk….not act as though you "forgot".
I hope y’all have a wonderful Mother’s Day and good luck!
December 26th, 2009 at 1:39 am
You should buy her a cookbook with mouthwatering pictures and recipes, or a book about gardening along with a plant to go with it. If you get a cookbook spend the day picking out a recipe, buying the ingredients, making it, then enjoying it together. She will appreciate spending time in the kitchen with you and making memories. If you get her a garden book and plant, help her plant it and tend to any other plants outside. Regardless just spend the day together making memories and having fun. That’s what moms usually want most;quality time with their children.
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December 26th, 2009 at 2:15 am
My mom’s mom passed away too, in December
I know how it is
for my mom, i wrote her a poem.
It was very meaningful
I cried writing it
Mom’s always love homemade stuff, so make her a nice homemade card, or a poem like I did
She will love it
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December 26th, 2009 at 2:44 am
You and your sister should make coupons but it will me coupons for doing nice things for your mom like, "Do the dishes", Help with laundry" "Make breakfast or dinner". If another adult is willing to help u can even turn it upa notch and say Pedicure at the spa or dinner at a restaurant whenever she might not feel like cooking. These coupons she can use whenever she wants.Good Luck!
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December 26th, 2009 at 3:18 am
hey girl.. i think that it’s better if you throw a beach party for her or just a simple party ..uhmm, i think that its better if you’ ll have it a surprise so that she would be impressed with the fact that you guys were actually preparing "for her".. .or you can have a girly girl bonding with each other like going to the spa and have a body massage or the salon … well, past is past .. you can’t do anything to rewind it. it’s better if you’ll do something that would make her forget about what happened.. make her realize that it is life and that life’s too short to just watse it away .. because she might regret that she did that. and tell her that you’re not happy seeing her sad or what, .. and that it makes you unhappy too.
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December 26th, 2009 at 3:44 am
Sweetie, first of all, I’m so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Yes, Mother’s Day will be sad for your Mom and you as well. It’s only been 2 months. It’s ok to be sad. That’s a normal part of the grieving process that you need to go through. I don’t believe you should try and "forget" and pretend you aren’t sad. And it’s also healthy for you and your Mom and family to go through this process together. I have an idea that I think will not only honor your grandmother but bring your family together, not only for this Mother’s Day, but for years to come. Since your mom enjoys gardening, you could get a small tree (ask an adult to help you find one at a local garden center) and plant it in memory of your grandmother. Maybe there is a special tree (or flower or plant) that your grandmother particularly liked…or your mom’s favorite would also be a great idea….Plant it on Mother’s Day in a special place. Present it to your mom first with a card telling her how much you love her. Then all of you plant the tree together and tell funny stories about memories with your grandmother. Everyone will be laughing and enjoying the day before you know it. It always helps to laugh and talk….not act as though you "forgot".
I hope y’all have a wonderful Mother’s Day and good luck!
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I’ve been there, too.
December 26th, 2009 at 4:29 am
Make her breakfast in bed and give her a single red rose. You could make a scrapbook with pictures of her and your grandmother.
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http://www.socyberty.com/Holidays/Motherhood-Celebration.660887
http://www.authspot.com/Poetry/Haiku/Celebration.608887