Don't know what to do

United States
January 18, 2011 9:40pm CST
My mother's birthday is coming up and I'm too sure exactly what I should for her. I'm kind of on a budget, so nothing too big. I thinking of making dinner, cleaning the entire house, and make her a card. What you guys think? Sounds good?
5 responses
@rafiholmes (2896)
• Malaysia
8 Mar 11
Yes..that is the best idea.. write her a card.. write it BIG..saying THAT U LOVE HER SOOO MUCH even if someday..youre the richest person on earth.. never buy her gift.for her birthday.just give her cards..or other ways to tell her that u love her so much..on her Birthday.. u can give her all the expensive presents on the other 364 days..apart from the birthday.. like they say ..everyday is Mothers day. ; )
• Malaysia
8 Mar 11
ahhh darn.. this was 2 months ago..lol didnt see that.. but i enjoyed writing this respond anyway..
@aprilsong (1884)
• China
19 Jan 11
Hi, SirCroichy, i don't think your mother will be upset if you not spend much money for her birthday. As you have thought about, making dinner, cleaning the house, or make her a card, all will be fine for a mother. If only you use your heart to love her and care about her, she will be touched. And i think as a mother can fully understand a kid who is on budget not buy her expensive gifts. So in my opinion, just try to help your mother, let her have a good day on her birthday is the most important thing. You know, if you empty your pocket to buy something big for her, she may not happy but angry.
• United States
19 Jan 11
Thanks for responding!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Jan 11
I would like to share my opinion , being a mother myself. Any of your mentioned gifts, will be gladly received by a mother, because it comes from her child. Any thoughtful gesture will already be a big gift to a mother. Material thing doesn't exactly make her happier than a day of seeing her child do a chore or two of her usual chore at the house specially on her natal day. Good luck on your gift!
@buli23 (550)
• India
21 Jan 11
I think you should choose your desire as per your budget. More or less you are right on your opinion. You can make dinner for your mother and you can give a gift which your mother like most but he have not got that. You also can give her a birthday card. I think is will be good.
@shrijsr (574)
• Bangalore, India
19 Jan 11
Hi Sircroichy, I think this is all is enough for mom who is just wishing that you love and care for her. She will be very happy just by the fact that yo remember her birthday! I'm sure your mom will be satisfied and a lot happy with your plan. She will feel loved and supported. This is the best thing you could ever give her i guess. Cheers! Happy day ahead! :)