Mother's Day Is Simple...Just Tell Me

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I'm not a fancy shmancy kind of mom when it comes to celebrating Mother's Day. Maybe it's because when I was growing up my mom wasn't either. I really love the sentiment of "keep it simple" when it comes to Mother's Day. The perfect Mother's Day for me is an uninterrupted day spent by the pool with my family barbecuing. And if they could prepare breakfast too that would be great. 

Apparently there is a lot of money spent on Mothers Day. The National Retail Federation expects Americans to spend $19 billion on the holiday this year. That number sounds astounding to me however, mothers deserve it!  But my hope is that beyond the flowers, candy, and brunches purchased that sincere authentic expressions of love and appreciation are expressed from those who love us and to those we love.

At the core of every mom’s heart is a spot that needs to be affirmed. 

Hallmark did a wonderful campaign this Mother's Day in their TV commercials and of course that's why they will get a substantial chunk of the 19 billion all of us are spending. The title of the commercial is "Tell Mom." The commercial really taps into what I think every mom really wants. Moms want to be told by the children we are raising, or our husband, that through all the messy moments we go through as moms that our family really sees our heart, and the love we pour into their lives every moment of every day.

Tell Me you miss me

Tell Me you appreciate me

Tell Me I'm doing this right

Tell Me you're proud of our family

Tell Me that you're not disappointed

Tell Me you want to spend time with me

Tell Me that the notes in your lunch box matter

Tell Me that even when we argue you still love me
Tell Me that you think I am raising our children well

Tell Me that I have built a home that you want to come home to

Tell Me that even though I don't do everything right that you still love me

                                                      (Tell Me by Hallmark and Motherhood Is Messy)

Keep it simple and tell your mom this Mother's Day how you feel and begin to teach your young children that a monetary gift is always appreciated but that the authentic "thank you" and sharing of their heart is literally priceless to a mom. 

Happy Mother's Day to my fellow moms!!! Good job this year, and keep up the good work. Even through the messy moments you are still fabulous!!!