The Mother's Day thread

[Crushaholic]

Sunday is Mother's Day for all you procrastinators out there. We need to honor our mothers for the sacrifices they made throughout our years and it started when they had to carry us in the womb for 9 months. I send a hearty Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there and hope you feel as special as you deserve to feel. I found an interesting hypothetical article about "pay" for stay-at-home mothers. I think even THIS is underpaid labor...

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=1916891

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A full-time stay-at-home mother would earn $134,121 a year if paid for all her work, an amount similar to a top U.S. ad executive, a marketing director or a judge, according to a study released on Wednesday.

A mother who works outside the home would earn an extra $85,876 annually on top of her actual wages for the work she does at home, according to the study by Waltham, Massachusetts-based compensation experts Salary.com.

To reach the projected pay figures, the survey calculated the earning power of the 10 jobs respondents said most closely comprise a mother's role — housekeeper, day-care teacher, cook, computer operator, laundry machine operator, janitor, facilities manager, van driver, chief executive and psychologist.

"You can't put a dollar value on it. It's worth a lot more," said Kristen Krauss, 35, as she hurriedly packed her four children, all aged under 8, into a minivan in New York while searching frantically for her keys. "Just look at me."

Employed mothers reported spending on average 44 hours a week at their outside job and 49.8 hours at their home job, while the stay-at-home mother worked 91.6 hours a week, it showed.

An estimated 5.6 million women in the United States are stay-at-home mothers with children under age 15, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data.

NOT 'JUST A MOM'

"It's good to acknowledge the job that's being done, and that it's not that these women are settling for 'just a mom,"' said Bill Coleman, senior vice president of compensation at Salary.com. "They are actually doing an awful lot."

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, some 26 million women with children under age 18 work in the nation's paid labor force.

Both employed and stay-at-home mothers said the lowest-paying job of housekeeper was their most common role, with employed mothers working 7.2 hours a week as housekeeper and stay-at-home mothers working 22.1 hours in that role.

[OrangeShadow]

im proud of myself, i got my shopping done yesterday instead or procrastinating like i usually do

[ksBRONCOfan]

I'm going tomorrow, but have now clue what I'm going to get.

[ludo21]

havent been yet, probably Sat. night, per the norm. Ha!

[Beantown Bronco]

There's a reason CVS is open 24 hrs.....

[Boobs McGee]

HAPPY MOM'S DAY LADIES OF THE MANE!!!!!! I'm not going to be on here this weekend, so let me extend my warmest wishes and thanks to every single one of you amazing ladies.

You are all Queens and Princesses, and should be treated as such every day of the year.

Happy Mother's Day!
:-* :-* :-* :-*

[ludo21]

There's a reason CVS is open 24 hrs.....

and if you cant find the perfect gift there, there is always wal mart :wiggle:

[Lynchfan]

SO what is everyone planning for their mothers and/or wives? :flower:

[TailgateNut]

SO what is everyone planning for their mothers and/or wives? :flower:


A nice set of Black coral jewelry from Maui Divers and a day of pampering for my wife and dinner out for Mom!

[heydensmom]

Thanks! Usually my husband waits for the last min too...but not this year. He always says I don't know what to get you..you never give any clues...so this year I a month prior forwarded him links and specifically said this is what I want for mothers day....a womens' John Lynch Jersey...we'll see if he get's that hint. I mean heck the only thing I didn't do was pay for it myself. But thus far I'm getting a full body massage on Sunday. Heck I'd be happy if I didn't have to clean the house for one day!

[Master___Pain]

Have a happy mothers day all you moms! Mine is being going to be treated like the queen she is, cooking her breakfast, dinner and taking her out to play golf..oh and getting her an Ipod.

And remember this.."If momma's not happy, nobody's happy"

[ludo21]

SO what is everyone planning for their mothers and/or wives? :flower:


Going to Sedona on Sat. with mom and friends, that will be fun.

As far as a gift, im not sure, maybe ill go get her a spa coupon or something.

Any other unique ideas from the Mane gals?

[heydensmom]

Any other unique ideas from the Mane gals?
This may sound cheesey, but all about cheese..LOL

Find some pictures of when you were a baby, kid growing up and do a little project with them like a nice photo book.

[Alkazar]

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers on the Mane!

[ludo21]

This may sound cheesey, but all about cheese..LOL

Find some pictures of when you were a baby, kid growing up and do a little project with them like a nice photo book.

:rofl:

Cheeeesy doesnt quite describe that, especially for me.

Im the guy who gave my mom a card in Spanish. (She wanted a serious card, so its so serious, that it was in spanish. Ha!)

Im thinking cooking a breakfast, now thats special! Then pool side orders :sunshine:

[Boobs McGee]

Sending Mom some flowers with my sis. Thankfully the guy she just married is a true gentleman, he's got a killer day planned for them out in atlanta

[Master___Pain]

Proably too late for this year but site like shutterfly and kodak's version can help you make really nice photobook with out acutal cutting and pasting. It's about $30 for a hardbound, professional quality book.

[heydensmom]

:rofl:

Cheeeesy doesnt quite describe that, especially for me.

Im the guy who gave my mom a card in Spanish. (She wanted a serious card, so its so serious, that it was in spanish. Ha!)

Im thinking cooking a breakfast, now thats special! Then pool side orders :sunshine:
LMAO but did she like it?

[heydensmom]

Oh and I got my mom's Swarovski crystal vases.

[Lynchfan]

:flower: Wow sounds like you guys have it all covered. I will probably stay home with my daughter and finish painting, probably take my mom out for breakfast or something. Happy mothers day!! ;D

[GonzoLays]

Mother's day is about appreciation, not about giving gifts.

The lady who started Mother's Day in the US wanted this day to show appreciation and sentiment for motherhood. She was actually arrested at a Mothers day parade when foolish passerby's were buying flowers from street vendors who were making a killing off the semi-religious occasion.

Somehow mothering day turned into a beast of a commercial holiday.

When mothers start TELLING their husbands what to get for them on Mother's day the meaning of the holiday has been lost and cheapened.

[Kaylore]

Good to see Gonzo maintaining his reputation as the board tool by crapping all over a well meaning thread meant to pay respect to great people.

[Boobs McGee]

Good to see Gonzo maintaining his reputation as the board tool by crapping all over a well meaning thread meant to pay respect to great people.


QFT


Gonzo, give it up for an hour man. People are thinking about their mothers for goodness sakes. Please, just exit quietly and shat on another thread.

[Bronx33]

I love ya MOM!

[heydensmom]

When mothers start TELLING their husbands what to get for them on Mother's day the meaning of the holiday has been lost and cheapened.
Gonzo you're a tool. After years and years of hearing you're so hard to buy for when all I was wanting was a homemade card made by son, I give suggestions now, it's easier to do that than to hearing the same thing year after year.

[Lynchfan]

Mother's day is about appreciation, not about giving gifts.

The lady who started Mother's Day in the US wanted this day to show appreciation and sentiment for motherhood. She was actually arrested at a Mothers day parade when foolish passerby's were buying flowers from street vendors who were making a killing off the semi-religious occasion.

Somehow mothering day turned into a beast of a commercial holiday.

When mothers start TELLING their husbands what to get for them on Mother's day the meaning of the holiday has been lost and cheapened.
Please tell me you are joking. They do the same thing every year for fathers day, but I guess thats diffrent. Were you bottle fed? I am guessing yes!

[smalltowngrll]

Sorry all, but I have to take Gonzo's side on this!

I do think it's become very commercialized and too much like V-day. I do think the most important thing that you do on mothers day is to spend time with your mom, or show your appreciation...but, it should be done throughout the year!

I am probably not one to ask this question to, though. I HATE MOTHERS DAY! It's a reminder to me of EVERY mistake I made while raising my daughter! The cards and commercials just ooz with reminders of stupid decisions and foolish mistakes!

[GonzoLays]

Sorry all, but I have to take Gonzo's side on this!



^5

I see common sense runs in your family as well.

[Master___Pain]

Sorry all, but I have to take Gonzo's side on this!

I do think it's become very commercialized and too much like V-day. I do think the most important thing that you do on mothers day is to spend time with your mom, or show your appreciation...but, it should be done throughout the year!

I am probably not one to ask this question to, though. I HATE MOTHERS DAY! It's a reminder to me of EVERY mistake I made while raising my daughter! The cards and commercials just ooz with reminders of stupid decisions and foolish mistakes!

Commercialized?!? I treat my mother like a queen everyday, however I am not able to show my appreciation through food/cooking for her (I was a chef in a previous life) and spending time with her everyday. Somehow I should feel bad about this? I'm confused....

[smalltowngrll]

Commercialized?!? I treat my mother like a queen everyday, however I am not able to show my appreciation through food/cooking for her (I was a chef in a previous life) and spending time with her everyday. Somehow I should feel bad about this? I'm confused....

That is not what I mean....

Flowers are double the price on that day! Why? Because they know that there are people out there that will just stop and pick them up last minute because they need "something". You only need to feel bad if it's not meaningful and well thought out. That statement was not intended for people that do appreciate their mother all year long...and I'm not advocating you do something that you are not good at. But, you are good at SOMETHING. So, be creative. Obviously you are not one that is out on Saturday night or Sunday morning rushing to get flowers because you didn't think of something meaningful.

I'm not saying DON'T purchase something that is thoughtful....but, don't just purchase something to have something.

[Master___Pain]

That is not what I mean....

Flowers are double the price on that day! Why? Because they know that there are people out there that will just stop and pick them up last minute because they need "something". You only need to feel bad if it's not meaningful and well thought out. That statement was not intended for people that do appreciate their mother all year long...and I'm not advocating you do something that you are not good at. But, you are good at SOMETHING. So, be creative. Obviously you are not one that is out on Saturday night or Sunday morning rushing to get flowers because you didn't think of something meaningful.

I'm not saying DON'T purchase something that is thoughtful....but, don't just purchase something to have something.

Okay..I hear you. Many of these "holidays" are commercialized if you allow them to be. They can also be very memorable if you go the right way about it. My mom still has a hand written note that I gave her while in middle/high school up, inside one of the cabinet doors int he kitchen. She says that was one of the best gifts she's ever received, because it was memorable. Like anything else, it's what you make of the day. I'm not a big flower giver on the holidays, but rather will send my mom, sister and GF fowers out of the blue for no other reason than to let them know I am thinking of them.

I would guess, that when I become a father, that I will want to spend time with my kid(s) wife and do something that we will all enjoy. I certainly don't want any damn ties!!

Even if you are not a fan of mother's day, I would still like to wish you a very happy and memorable mother's day. From the little I saw of you and your daughter's interaction at one of the tailgates, I know how much you love her and vice versa!:thumbsup:

[gunns]

I don't know of a mother that wouldn't enjoy what mother's day was intended, to honor our mothers, spend time with them, do something special for them. It's the kids and husbands who felt it was so much easier to go out and buy a gift than do the things mentions above. We mothers never asked for gifts. Our gifts are our children. And thank you to all of you kind Maners, we mothers appreciate it.

I posted this last year, here it is again. I love it.

This is for ALL Mothers:

This is for the mothers who have sat up all night with sick toddlers in
their arms, wiping up barf laced with Oscar Mayer weiners and cherry
Kool-Aid saying, "It's okay honey, Mommy's here." This is for all the
Mothers who have sat in rocking chairs for hours on end soothing crying
babies who can't be comforted.

This is for all the mothers who show up at work with spit-up in their
hair and milk stains on their blouses and diapers in their purse or all
the mothers who run carpools and make cookies and sew Halloween
cosutmes. And all the Mothers who DON'T.

This is for the mothers who gave birth to babies they'll never see. And
the mothers who took those babies and gave them homes.

This is for the mothers whose priceless art collections are hanging on
their refrigerator doors. And for all the mothers who froze their buns
on metal bleachers at football or soccer games instead of watching from
the warmth of their cars, so that when their kids asked, "did you see me,
Mom?" they could say, "Of course, I wouldn't have missed it for the
world," and mean it.

This is for all the mothers who yell at their kids in the grocery store
and swat them in despair when they stomp their feet and scream for ice
cream before dinner. And for all the mothers who count to ten instead,
but realize how child abuse happens.

This is for all the mothers who sat down with their children and
explained all about making babies. And for all the (grand) mothers who
wanted to, but just couldn't find the words.

This is for all the mothers who go hungry, so their children can eat.
For all the mothers who read "Goodnight, Moon" twice a night for a year.
And then read it again. "Just one more time."

This is for all the mothers who taught their children to tie their
shoelaces before they started school. A nod for all the mothers who opted
for Velcro instead.

This is for all the mothers who teach their sons to cook and their
daughters to sink a jump shot.

This is for every mother whose head turns automatically when a little
voice calls "Mom?" in a crowd, even though they know their own offspring
are at home -- or even away at college.

This is for all the mothers who sent their kids to school with stomach
aches assuring them they'd be just FINE once they got there, only to get
calls from the school nurse an hour later asking them to please pick
them up. Right away.

This is for mothers whose children have gone astray, who can't find the
words to reach them.

This is for all the step-mothers who raised another woman's child or
children, and gave their time, attention, and love... sometimes totally
unappreciated!

For all the mothers who bite their lips until they bleed when their
14-year-olds dye their hair green.

For all the mothers of the victims of recent school shootings, and the
mothers of those who did the shooting.

For the mothers of the survivors, and the mothers who sat in front of
their TVs in horror, hugging their child who just came home from school,
safely.

This is for all the mothers who taught their children to be peaceful,
and now pray they come home safely from a war. And for the mothers who will visit their children, this mothers day, with teddy bear balloons, family pictures, and oceans of tears, at the graveyard.

What makes a good Mother anyway? Is it patience? Compassion? Broad hips?
The ability to nurse a baby, cook dinner, and sew a button on a shirt,
all at the same time? Or is it in her heart? Is it the ache you feel
when you watch your son or daughter disappear down the street, walking
to school alone for the very first time? The jolt that takes you from
sleep to dread, from bed to crib at 2 A.M. to put your hand on the back
of a sleeping baby? The panic, years later, that comes again at 2 A.M.
when you just want to hear their key in the door and know they are safe
again in your home? Or the need to flee from wherever you are and hug
your child when you hear news of a fire, a car accident, a child dying?

The emotions of motherhood are universal and so our thoughts are for
young mothers stumbling through diaper changes and sleep deprivation...

And mature mothers learning to let go.

For working mothers and stay-at-home mothers.

Single mothers and married mothers.

Mothers with money, mothers without.

This is for you all.

For all of us.

Hang in there.

In the end we can only do the best we can.

[smalltowngrll]

Okay..I hear you. Many of these "holidays" are commercialized if you allow them to be. They can also be very memorable if you go the right way about it. My mom still has a hand written note that I gave her while in middle/high school up, inside one of the cabinet doors int he kitchen. She says that was one of the best gifts she's ever received, because it was memorable. Like anything else, it's what you make of the day. I'm not a big flower giver on the holidays, but rather will send my mom, sister and GF fowers out of the blue for no other reason than to let them know I am thinking of them.

That is awesome! That is the best time to get flowers...when you don't expect it! :thumbsup:


Even if you are not a fan of mother's day, I would still like to wish you a very happy and memorable mother's day. From the little I saw of you and your daughter's interaction at one of the tailgates, I know how much you love her and vice versa!:thumbsup:

Thank you! It's just a very tough day for me!

[Sassy]

I made her a milk glass bracelet and gave her a "CERTIFICATE" For a ticket to the KC at Denver game.

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Just in Time: Pink Bats for Mother's Day (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060509/ap_on_sp_ba_ne/bbo_pink_bats;_ylt=AsSWSRmt04mQhRQCueEKpzDtiBIF;_y lu=X3oDMTA5aHJvMDdwBHNlYwN5bmNhdA)

By BRETT BARROUQUERE,

Associated Press Writer

Tue May 9, 7:25 PM ET

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Hulking Jim Thome. Rugged Manny Ramirez. Brawny Adam Dunn. "The thought of these big macho men, swinging pink bats to help women with breast cancer ... what a novel idea," Louisville Slugger president John Hillerich said Tuesday.

Major League Baseball granted special permission for players to use the colorful bats — baby pink, at that — for Mother's Day. They're part of a weeklong program to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Derek Jeter, David Eckstein and Marcus Giles are among dozens of players who intend to try them Sunday. This is the first time pink has been approved for bats — dyed at the Louisville Slugger factory, they're usually black, brown, reddish or white.

Kevin Mench was among several Texas players who wanted their mother's names burned on the bats. The Rangers slugger, who homered in seven straight games earlier this season, also planned to have a bat for his grandmother, who died from breast cancer.

"My mom is the glue of our family, and I just want to do something to thank her for all that she has done," Mench said before Tuesday night's game against Minnesota. "At the same time, we are raising money for a great cause."

Howard Smith, senior vice president for licensing for MLB, said the idea for the pink bats struck a chord with commissioner Bud Selig and other executives. The question was how many players would use the sticks.

"It takes a big man to swing a pink bat in a major league game," Smith said.

More than 400 bats were being made for 50-plus players. David Ortiz, Jim Edmonds, Mark Teixeira, Michael Young and Hank Blalock were also on the list.

The Louisville Slugger factory started making the bats last week. Players were still placing orders as of Tuesday, and bats will probably be made and shipped overnight until Thursday or Friday.

"The response has been phenomenal," Hillerich said.

The bats posed something of a logistical problem for Louisville Slugger. Each player uses a different model and size, so coloring, branding and shipping them for Sunday's game has been a challenge, company spokesman Dan Burgess said.

Along with the pink bats, players and all on-field personnel will wear pink wristbands and a pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness on their uniforms. The pink ribbon logo will appear on the bases and on commemorative home plates, and the lineups will be written on pink cards.

The bats, along with the home plates and lineup cards, will be autographed by the teams and will be auctioned off later with the proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Foundation.

:thumbsup:

[Arkansas Bronco]

Brought back from the bottom of page 2. I have been puting this off and I want to wish all the mothers here a happy mothers day, now make your men do something around the house and you take the day off. ;)

Edit: I forgot to tell who to take the day off

[Sassy]

Not a mom...but hey he could bring me breakfast or at least coffee in bed...

But oh yeah...nevermind ;D

[STBumpkin]

I miss my mom. I don't get to go home except at Christmas (military and all) and she works so doesn't get to visit me. I have 2 dozen roses being sent to her by a man reading a poem I wrote for her (took me a week to get it just right). I will also call and tell her how much she means to me and how much I appreciate everything she has ever done. Thanks to all the moms out there, without you there isn't a man who would be what he is today.

[Arkansas Bronco]

Mods this is close to M-Day please sticky this till tomarrow night.

[Rock Chalk]

For Mother's Day, Im remodelling her bathroom, all expenses paid.

Mom's rule.

[Blueflame]

http://wtv-zone.com/emma/mom/gifs2/mombanner2.gif

[TotallyScrewed]

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

If you can't go see your mom, call her. If you can't call her, remember the good times!! I love you Mom.

[Broncoman13]

Mothers are truly the glue of any family. I often tell my wife (mother of my three daughters) that I would go crazy if our roles were swapped. It wouldn't take a full day either! I can easily go to work, for 12-14 hours, in 100+ degree temps, wearing Chem Gear the entire day. Did it in Houston for weeks at a time. I can sit and concentrate enough to decipher a 1300 page military contract and determine whether an incentive payment is in order... But, I can't do what my wife does on a daily basis. The best way to explain it. Women are great multi-taskers. They can work multiple tasks at the same time. Men are focusers. We can complete a detailed task from start to finish. For example. My wife can cook dinner (two or three pots going at the same time, while having one or two things in the oven as well) and still deal with a sniveling kiddo, or run a load of wash, or something like that. ME, I put two pots on the stove at the same time and something is going to overflow or burn!!!

So, with that in mind... A special Hearty HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of you Mothers. You are the glue that holds families together and the reason us Men are proud to support our families!

[gunns]

For Mother's Day, Im remodelling her bathroom, all expenses paid.

Mom's rule.

Ahhh Alec you're marshmallow insides spill out. A mother's dream. I just would like to have my carpets cleaned (I have a carpet shampooer, just don't want to do it) and would love to see my son that is in the Air Force. I doubt I'll get either but having my other kids around today will be sweet.

[gunns]

SOMEONE said . . .

Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you've had a baby.

Somebody doesn't know that once you're a mother, "Normal," is history.

Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct .

Somebody never took a three-year-old shopping.

Somebody said being a mother is boring.

Somebody never rode in a car driven by a teenager with a driver's
permit.

Somebody said if you're a "good" mother, your child will "turn out
good."

Somebody thinks a child comes with directions and a guarantee.

Somebody said "good" mothers never raise their voices.

Somebody never came out the back door just in time to see her child hit a golf ball through the neighbor's kitchen window or run into the street to retrieve a ball.

Somebody said you don't need an education to be a mother.

Somebody never helped a fourth grader with her math.

Somebody said you can't love the sixth child as much as you love the first.

Somebody doesn't have six children.

Somebody said a mother can find all the answers to her child-rearing questions in the books.

Somebody never had a child stuff beans up his nose or in his ears.

Somebody said the hardest part of being a mother is labor and delivery

Somebody never watched her "baby" get on the bus for the first day of kindergarten, or on a plane headed for military "boot camp."

Somebody said a mother can do her job with her eyes closed and one hand tied behind her back.

Somebody never organized four giggling girl scouts to sell cookies.

Somebody said a mother can stop worrying after her child gets married.

Somebody doesn't know that marriage adds a new son or daughter-in-law to a mother's heartstrings.

Somebody said a mother's job is done when her last child leaves home.

Somebody never had grandchildren.

Somebody said your mother knows you love her, so you don't need to tell her.

Somebody isn't a mother.

[Clockwork Orange]

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers on this board and all the Mothers of the good people here. :)

[REB]

Happy Mother's Day to all you lovely mom's of the mane! Enjoy

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Happy Mothers Day!

[Mtbrncofn]

Happy Mother's Day to all the other Mane moms from this Mane mom! Hope you guys all had as wonderful a day as I did. :)