Lisa Belkin gives a good round-up of where Mother’s Day money is spent and what mom’s really want. She also lists the worst presents, toting up examples of just plain dumb stuff, like long term care insurance or socks. Wow, that is stupid.
She sums up with her own conclusion, which would probably go for most dads I know (or at least this one).
What do I want for Mother’s Day?
To have someone else cook dinner. To get hugs from my boys — even the youngest who doesn’t like giving them so much anymore. And to take a long afternoon nap — without anyone noting whether or not I snore.
[From What I Don’t Want for Mother’s Day - Motherlode Blog - NYTimes.com]
After the weekly existential grind of carpools, and lunch-making, and allery medicine, and picking up dirty clothes, we all just want a little peace and quiet. Not time away from the family, but time with the family where we don’t feel that we still have to empty the dishwasher or put the wash in the dryer or even turn the burgers over on the grill. Just for one day…to live a TV family version where everything is in it’s place and food is magically on the table with kids magically washed and dressed, all set to say Happy “whomever’s” day.
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Moms do a lot for us hey? I made my wife breakfast in bed, I think that is one of the things she likes, being served.