Some toddlers give that gift every day to their mothers. How about you?
For 2023, Mother’s Day is on May 14. Maybe you’ve already wrapped some gifts and made your plans to honor Mom on her special day. Maybe you’ve been overloaded and are just now scrambling for ways to throw the spotlight on Mama. Or maybe you’ve forgotten this holiday entirely and the words written here just hit you like a bucket of cold water in the middle of a nap.
If the last two categories describe you, have no fear. It’s still not too late to swing by the Hallmark shop, the florist, or the grocery store and walk out with the necessary accoutrements: a card, a bouquet of spring flowers, a box of chocolates, or some other treat. If Mom isn’t nearby, you can try overnighting a gift to her, but above all else, one detail is crucial: the all-important Mother’s Day phone call. Write yourself a reminder note—a huge note—fix it to the fridge, and make the call….