What are you getting Mom for Mother''s Day???

[Judi W]

My mom was easy to buy for....got her a fantastic purse. She''s a purse freak and will LOVE it. My mother-in-law is the challange. She''s in a nursing home and almost impossible to buy for. She does NOT need any more pj''s, robes or clothing. What to buy her?? Any ideas?? What did you get your Mom??

 

[Nicrez]

Well, I got my mom a pair of white 7mm 17" Akoya pearls that I pieced together for her here in NYC. I bought a larger 14K gold clasp (as her sight is sloooooowly going to the dogs), and I will promise to upgrade her when I can afford to.

I bought myself a pair of 6mm baroque pearls, for $60!

For my mom, the usual is clothing that she would find comfortable, shoes that eleviate stress on the feet, foot massagers, Spa certificates, or physically TAKING her there, as she gets too comfy at home to go, gardening equipment, since she loves plants.

She's the kind of VERY low-maintenance lady who barely wears jewelery, but I got her jewelery the last two gifts, because she deserves to be pampered, especially at her age. I wish I could afford more, but I told her to give me afew years and I will send her on a trip to Tahiti with a diamond necklace!

I think being thoughtful, and showing you care, like a photo album of pictures of her whe she was young, pictures of your family, childhood pictures of her son, to now an adult, would be really lovely. Perhaps a lovely album of wood or mother of pearl (I have one like that

) and maybe an egraving or something...

Or perhaps spoil her with a luxury good she doesn't need, like a pricey bag, or jewelery. Depends on the lady...so good luck!

And Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there!!!

 

[Judi W]

I think being thoughtful, and showing you care, like a photo album of pictures of her whe she was young, pictures of your family, childhood pictures of her son, to now an adult, would be really lovely. Perhaps a lovely album of wood or mother of pearl (I have one like that

) and maybe an egraving or something...

Or perhaps spoil her with a luxury good she doesn't need, like a pricey bag, or jewelery. Depends on the lady...so good luck!

And Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there!!!

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Nicrez....I LOVE your idea of a photo album with family pictures. I'm a very big photo "nut" and the historian of the family...the one who always takes the pictures and gives them to others. With the onset of digital photography....hard photo albums are falling by the wayside in my family. Thanks for the idea...my mother-in-law in the nursing home will love it!

 

[Nicrez]

I notice that some people become older, wiser and material things fall by the way side. What sparks a fire for such people are the gifts that soeak to the heart. Such things are hard to come up with, and as they say, a picture's worth a thousand words!

What a better way to spend a day that sifting through old pictures and new pictures and going through a pictorial timeline of your life, looking back and smiling or laughing. Plus when her friends visit her at the home or even her friends in the home can always see and share with her the special moments of her life.

All the best to your mom and mother-in-law for Mother's Day! Sad we only take one day to appreciate so much selfless and caring people...

Anyone else have some good ideas?

 

[katbadness]

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On 5/7/2004 3:23:03 PM Nicrez wrote:

I notice that some people become older, wiser and material things fall by the way side. What sparks a fire for such people are the gifts that soeak to the heart. Such things are hard to come up with, and as they say, a picture's worth a thousand words!
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I have to agree with you, Nic.

My grandmother, for instance, doesn't care much for gifts. But she loves gatherings... As she grows older, she thinks the best gift in life for her is her children, her (extended!) family, and her friends.

So one of the gifts given to her by her children one year was a surprise reunion party where all the friends and distant family members that are dear to her heart (that she doesn't get to see very often) shows up at the party.

Another one that was a nice surprise for her was a trip (all paid for) to go to Myanmar (Burma). She and my grandfather lived there for a while, and she had always wanted to go back and see some of her old friends from when they were living in Burma. So she got her wish..

 

[foundnemo]

I'm the youngest daughter and my recent engagement got my mom to feel like she's losing another daughter.

Well, that's what she tells me, that she feels like I'll be a different person or something (like my two sisters did). I try to make her not feel that way.

On a trip last two weeks ago I was attracted to a statue in a gift shop. It was of a mother and a young daughter holding hands like they where swinging around, playing. It wasn't pricey or anything, but I feel that it touched me and maybe it'll touch my mom too.

I am giving the statue to my mom. I hope that she'll know that I'll always be her little girl, married or not.

Happy Mother's Day everyone!

 

[Jennifer5973]

I'm taking my mom to my jeweler and letting her pick out something (within reason, of course!). Then, we'll have a sushi lunch. It's kind of a tradition--My birthday is in early May so we always do a jewlery treat and sushi lunch to celebrate both.

 

[Judi W]

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On 5/7/2004 5:52:06 PM foundnemo wrote:

I'm the youngest daughter and my recent engagement got my mom to feel like she's losing another daughter.

Well, that's what she tells me, that she feels like I'll be a different person or something (like my two sisters did). I try to make her not feel that way.

On a trip last two weeks ago I was attracted to a statue in a gift shop. It was of a mother and a young daughter holding hands like they where swinging around, playing. It wasn't pricey or anything, but I feel that it touched me and maybe it'll touch my mom too.

I am giving the statue to my mom. I hope that she'll know that I'll always be her little girl, married or not.

Happy Mother's Day everyone!

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That is sooooo sweet! As a mother of grown children, I can tell you that nothing means more. Your Mom will treasure your thoughtful gift and you're right....you ALWAYS WILL BE her little girl!

 

[Genafrgh]

I'm getting my Mom the earrings shown in the thread "circe hearts"......... they're not here yet, but I can't wait. I'll post more pics when I get 'em!

 

[bling]

my family is getting my mom a three stone ring. we are using her original ering center stone (she was lucky enough to get an upgrade a few years back), and mounting it with two smaller sides..its sorta sentimental since both my sister and I are getting married this year..we thought it to be like a "mothers ring", except with diamonds..not colored stones. we hope she will wear it to both our weddings..

 

[winyan]

hi guys...

I have a little problem w/this holiday; and I think my poor SO isn't sure *ever* how to handle it. I'm a daughter, without a mother, and a Mother, without my daughter.

I know they are both *with* me, in some ways, but it sure is hard.

Don't mean to put a damper on anyone, it just felt better to say it.

I hope all you folk *really really* realize how fortunate you are...and how short time really is.

win

 

[Nicrez]

Win, then accept us (fairly) younin's as your daughters and the more mature ones here at PS as your moms for this holiday...

A community spirit and celebrating the beauty of the female warmth and instict, regardless of physical presence. So we celebrate your mom and your motherhood with you!

*warm hugs* and *good vibes*

 

[winyan]

*hgus*, thanks Nic, and I'll certainly do that...

thanks again.

win

 

[Judi W]

You may have seen this...but it's worth a re-read and a cute Mother's Day message:

Things Our Mothers Teach Us

My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE:
''If you're going to kill each other, do it outside -- I just finished cleaning!''

My mother taught me RELIGION:
''You better pray that will come out of the carpet.''

My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL:
''If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!''

My mother taught me LOGIC:
''Because I said so, that's why.''

My mother taught me FORESIGHT:
''Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident.''

My mother taught me IRONY:
''Keep laughing (or crying) and I'll give you something to cry about.''

My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS:
''Shut your mouth and eat your supper.''

My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM:
''Will you look at the dirt on the back of your neck!''

My mother taught me about STAMINA:
''You'll sit there till all that spinach is finished.''

My mother taught me about WEATHER:
''It looks as if a tornado swept through your room.''

My mother taught me how to solve PHYSICS PROBLEMS:
''If I yelled because I saw a meteor coming toward you, would you listen then?''

My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY:
''If I've told you once, I've told you a million times -- don't exaggerate!''

My mother taught me THE CIRCLE OF LIFE:
''I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.''

My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION:
''Stop acting like your father!''

My mother taught me about ENVY:
''There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do!''

THANKS, MOM!

 

[strmrdr]

Know the feeling all too well win tomorrow is one of the worst days of the year.

Try and keep busy it helps a little......

 

[winyan]

Hi Strmdvr...

Yes, it's pretty bad. *hgus*

Take care, and you keep busy as well.

win