Gifts for the Best Mothers Day Ever

What would I like to get for Mothers Day?  I would be happy to share my list of things that would make the best Mothers Day gifts ever. 

Well my number one gift would be that all of my kids enter in a personal relationship with Jesus and are in Heaven for all of eternity... oh, you can't get that at Target?

Ok, ok, here is my list of wants for the tangible folks out there. 

Now, if you were to ask me IRL (in real life) I would not admit to such trivial and earthy wants.  I would ask for world peace or a very special hug or even a drawing of the letter C that my son does so well. 

But since I can write about all my delusional daydreams on this little outlet I like to call my blog, here is the list of materialistic possessions/services I covet.

1. MANI-PEDI

I really, really want a mani-pedi.  If you happen to not speak cosmetology, that means I want a manicure (hands) and a pedicure (feet).  In the kind of place that offers you champagne while you sit back in a massage chair and someone rubs an exfoliater on your hands and another someone gently removes baby spit up and 'I'm Not Really A Waitress' from your toenails. 

Where I can shamlessly browse a current issue of People magazine as someone listens to me talk about my toddlers ability to call dogs with his screams when entering into a self induced tantrum for not being allowed to eat the stale cracker I found under my couch when vacuuming... and all the while acting as if I am interesting.

Good times.

2. MAID SERVICE

It would be really, really, really wonderful to have a *perfectly cleaned* bathroom that was *perfectly cleaned* by someone else.  Someome might say, "Well, can't your husband just offer to do it?"  And while in theory this seems like the best and most practical option this does not work for me for two reasons.

a. If he did clean it, I would have guilt.  I am the mommy.  In my mind, that means that I do the big cleaning.  Hubby loads the dishwasher and takes out the garbage and picks up toys when he can and builds decks and kills insects all in addition to working 60 hours a week at his job.  When he gets home, I want him to be laying on the ground in the living room pretending to be a mountain as the kids climb all over him lauging and jumping and rough housing.  I do not do that well.  I can however, clean a toilet. 

b. Cleaning ladies (is cleaning lady the correct term or should I be saying Domestic Sanitation Engineer?) are just so good at what they do.  They clean so well, with such wisdom and experience and know how!  They have tricks up their sleeves and recommendations and they will not be deterred by a little soap scum or dried toothpaste!

3. PHOTOSHOP SOFTWARE

Ah, the elusive photoshop software.  For a mere $600, not including the extra programs that are recommended in addition to photohop, I could own my very own version of this elite photo editing program.  I would be able to quickly import, process, manage, and showcase my images at the click of a finger!  Or flick of the wrist!  Or press of a button! Or...well, your right, its probably not that easy.  But I still think it would be awesome!

 

4. MERCOLA'S COOKWARE

Its true.  I actually want pots and pans as a gift.  I covet these amazing dishes from Dr. Mercola.  They are non reactive (no chemicals, toxins, or gases get produced while cooking), they resist carry over tastes and odors, produce a far-infrared heating process, contain no lead, cadmium, aluminum, copper, nickel, chromium, iron, or any other heavy metals, will not leech into your food, and are dishwasher safe. 

I could be cooking meals without feeling like I am going to slowly poisioning my family. 

And thats always a good thing.

 

And thats it!  For roughly $1500, I would have all the material possesions I wanted.  Not bad at all.

 

Just to be clear, here is a list of what I will most likely be actually getting for Mothers Day. 

 

And lots and lots of hugs.

Thats the gift that I truly want.  Time with my family and more love then I can imagine. 

Who really cares if I bought the flowers for myself? :)

 

 

Comments

[Jenny]

I don't want anything for mothers day. Except to sleep in. LOL And not have people bothering me to wake up.

[carma]

This is a great list. Even I, who am like marrying a man ;-) can appreciate some of these!

Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your comment..

carma :-)

[carma]

thanks also for your second comment-- there is no limit to comments on my blog - please comment often!! And, ain't Florida grand? Glad you liked the signs :D
carma

[lorren havens]

Thanks for visiting my blog. :) Loved your list. I would go for any (and all) of them!

[olivia]

nice list! is it bad that i want all those things for mother's day but i'm not even a mom? thank God for birthdays! you could so totally go get a mani-pedi. what's stopping you? i love looking at great pedicures on other ladies. what a treat! go for it.

[Kristin]

I haven't really taken the time to think of my own dream list. Why should I when I can just copy yours-- especially the first 2! Oh my goodness! A mani-pedi sounds like Heaven! I can't imagine leaving my nursing and now VERY clingy baby long enough to have it done, though. Maybe next year. And cleaning service? I constantly feel guilty that I haven't taken the time to vacuum and wipe up as often as I think I should. Don't get me wrong. My house is clean, but not the CLEAN clean that I want!

[he & me +3]

Material things are fun, but for a season...as you know. so I, like you would much rather have the hugs and love, and maybe I will buy the pedicure for myself. LOL

[Gardner Momma]

Oh my goodness, well I had almost forgotten that Mother's Day was around the corner, but you're right, it is! Hmmm... A perfect gift for me would be to not have to cook or clean that day. Verryyyyy wishful thinking. Cute list! I've never heard of those pans before, and now I want them too!

[Tracie]

I love, love, love pedis. Manis...not so much. I feel like I can't do anything with my hands or I will ruin my nails. Confession...I get that color (I'm not really a waitress") on my toenails alot. The name just cracks me up!!
I have mixed feelings about Photoshop. I like some of the features...but I think some photographers rely on it way too much. Just my opinion, of course.

My mom passed away in 2005. Ever since then Mother's Day is just a day I would rather forget. I know I am a mom and should be happy to get special things on that day...but for me, it will always be MY mom's day.

Good list...you can never go wrong with kitchen stuff : )

[jessica]

that's an awesome list!

truly, hold on to that and maybe over time, you can cross each one off as it becomes a reality in your life--I hope they do!!!

[Liz]

Love your list!! I too would love a maid service!!! Ahh one can dream.....

[Tarah@ Eyeglasses & Endzones]

Hi. I just came over to your blog from Debra @ Clothed with Scarlett. She nominated my blog for an award on your other blog and I just wanted to stop over and say Hi. I think I have seen your blog before but I don't comment regularly. I have to put you on my reader!

Great ideas for Moms day! I'll take CS2 if you have it laying around LOL!

[Laura]

Ahhhh, I'm so excited...I get some time away to go get a mani-pedi for Mother's Day. And boy would I LOVE a maid serive too, how great would that be!?! But then of course I would feel bad for wasting money when I'm home and can be cleaning myself...why do us women feel like that? Not fair! :) But of course the hugs and love and MAYBE a little relaxing time while the kids play with dad is the best gifts!

[Karen@Surviving Motherhood]

Oooo! If you get the mani-pedi, can I come with??? I have only had two pedicures in my life, and they were wonderful! No manicures yet, but I'm sure I'd enjoy it.
As for the bathroom cleaning thing, my husband cleans ours most of the time. And I don't feel guilty. He likes me to, uh, "sleep in" with him on Saturday mornings. Since I used to be in the habit of rising early so I could get to things like cleaning the bathroom, hubby said he would clean the bathroom if I would sleep in. *wink* Works for me!!!

[amydeanne]

I'd sure like some of those gifts!!! i'm guessing i'll get a card though! :)
thanks for the visit! going to check out your blog a bit more!

[extreme magic sing]

I am not expecting anything for mother's day.I just wish my family will stay healthy and bless.

-Ava

[Kyle E]

I have been lucky enough to have experienced the Pedicure Massage Chair http://www.mybath.biz/servlet/the-381/Pedicure-Massage-Chair-with/Detail at my wife's salon. She gave the service to me as a three part fathers day gift. Unfortunately fathers day is all booked up. But I still have a bunch more to go.