The Mom Who Waits for Mother’s Day (Even if It’s a Hallmark Holiday)
This Mom’s Heart is Full (Even Without the Fancy Card)
Let’s be honest—Mother’s Day is a Hallmark holiday. But... I still await its arrival every year with a little sparkle in my heart.
Because even though I know it’s just a day on the calendar, for me, it holds a quiet kind of magic. A sacred pause. A moment where I get to soak in the truth that I was chosen—blessed—to bear and raise three wildly adventurous, thoughtful, loving humans.
And as a mom? Oh yes, I totally own it. I catch myself thinking, “Hmm, I wonder what they’ll do to make me feel extra special this year?” Will it be breakfast in bed? A handmade card? A chaotic but cute performance of a song they made up on the spot? I don’t expect a parade—but a little thoughtfulness? That always fills my heart.
Growing up, that’s what I loved most about holidays like Mother’s Day. It wasn’t about the gifts. It was the attention. The remembering. The effort to make someone feel seen.
As a kid, I’d rally my brothers to plan something for our mom—usually dragging them along like a mini general on a mission. They’d groan, “Yeah, yeah, sure,” but somehow they always went along with my plans. I think deep down, they loved it too. Less work for them when I came with all the ideas, right?
But what we created each year was special. A simple card, doodled with jokes only our family would understand. A note that said something like “Enjoy paradise… ching ching!”—little things that still make us laugh today. It wasn’t fancy. It was meaningful.
That spirit is something I want to pass on to our kids: the reminder to be thoughtful. To show up for the people they love. To pause and see them on the days that matter most—not for the commercial reasons, but for the connection it creates.
This year, though, I’m flipping the script a little.
Because what matters most isn’t the plan. It’s the presence.
Instead of planning out Mother’s Day like I usually would (because let’s be real, moms usually do all the planning—even for “our” day), I’m choosing to go with the flow. Growth has shown me the value in surrender. In trusting. In letting go of control and allowing others the space to show up in their own way.
So this Mother’s Day, I’ll give a few soft suggestions and then... let them take the lead. Whether it’s church in the morning (heehee), a picnic in the park, or a quiet movie night at home, I’m going to receive it all with love.
And honestly? Watching their little faces light up when they think they surprised me, or when they proudly present a card with glitter everywhere—it’s more than enough.
To all the mamas out there holding space for their families, dreaming big, growing personally, and finding joy in the everyday chaos—you deserve a Mother’s Day filled with laughter, love, and zero dishes.
Even if it’s just a Hallmark holiday.
Now I’d love to hear from you…
What’s a Mother’s Day memory you’ll always carry in your heart?
Was it a moment you were celebrated—or one you created for someone you love?
Drop it in the comments or chime in the chat 💬 — let’s celebrate those sweet, silly, heartfelt memories that remind us why this day means more than just cards and flowers.
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