My mom is going to babysit for me on Mother's Day..

I wish mothers were all the same - sweet and caring. Well I guess she really isn't looking forward to celebrating Mother's Day for herself. It's so thoughtful of your mom that she would let the 'special day' for her pass by and babysit, instead. You're lucky to have a mom as your mother and she deserves something sweet, so don't forget to get something for her when you return. But I believe it would be sweeter if you could spend an "exclusive mom-daughter time" so you could thank her for being always there when you need her. And don't forget to bring her some vitamins or whatever that she needs for her health. I think my mom is quite different. My daughter and I are staying with my parents while my husband works far away from us. I go to office and my daughter goes to school. Just this morning, she was supposed to fetch her at 11:15. I was late in going to the office but it has already been a routine that my mom watches over her while I'm away. On my way to work, I had the feeling or hunch that my mom would forget about fetching my daughter. But I was so busy that I didn't have the time to call home. And later in the afternoon, I discovered that my mom was really late in fetching my daughter from school. I felt bad, I had to be honest. My memories always prompt me of the times when I was taken for granted by my own parents. May 3 is our wedding anniversary, if I may share, and my husband came home for the occasion. Unluckily, I couldn't have the chance to have a night out with my hubby because I have to help my mom with her internet shop business. Sorry for my ranting but I was quite envious about your caring mom. Even now as I write, I'm quite tearful when I recall all the years I spent with another family; of being away from my parents. My siblings were quite luckier because they spent most of their childhood days with our parents; while I had to be contented of going home only during summer vacations when I had to help in taking care and monitoring my younger siblings. It was really hard and it's heartbreaking for me that she plays favoritism with her two grandchildren. Her other grandchild is the son of my youngest sister who is not yet married but her fiancee works in another country. Anyway, good luck on your anniversary night out and God bless.

that is very sweet but no, my mom expects me to give her a gift on that day so you are quite lucky.

My parents are great at babysitting for us. They are about the only ones that do. My husbands parents don't seem to want much to do with the kids. Nothing sticks out as them watching the kids on a holiday meant to celebrate them, but I'm sure they'd do it. They'll be watching them next weekend so we can go out for my birthday. It's nice that your mother is watching them for you. Happy Anniversary!

It is really touchy that your mother is proving herself to be a perfect mother by taking care of your baby and letting you go out to have fun on your anniversary. I reckon you should gift her something in return and it's a perfect occasion of Mother's day too. SO she will obviously feel good.

I believe Grandparents get a personal thrill when they are allowed to spend time with their grandchildren. As a Grandfather myself, I am honored to watch them anytime especially on Father's day. As far as I am concerned, everyday is a day to honor parents. Grandchildren are a vivid reminder of one's past and one sees one's own child in the faces of their grandchildren. I believe it would be an honor for your mom to care for your children on mother's day since mother's day is a day to spend with those you love.

Mothers with chidren is indeed very hard for us this is the great matemal love I love my mother

We don't have kids, so this has never been an issue. However, the day is not the holiday, the life together is. If I were in this situation my mother would happily do it, and then we'd make it up later. As for Mother's Day, she lives out of town, so we couldn't even celebrate on the day anyway. LOL We still celebrated later.

That's wonderful. I'm so glad you will be able to relax and enjoy the day. She's had many Mother's Days so surely she wanted you to be able to celebrate your anniversary.

My parents are long gone and so are the days when they used to watch my kids...but it wouldn't matter to them what day it was or if it was to honor them....their biggest honor was to be with their family....and the same goes for me. I'll babysit anyday just to spend time with the grandkids!

My parents didn't babysit. They did watch Dearra when I was in labor with the twins, but just until somebody else came to pick her up. My mother-in-law would do it any time though. I don't think we've ever had her do it on her birthday or mother's day or anything like that though.

Oh that is absolutely fabulous for you. Go out and enjoy

When my boys was little my mom would watch them whenever I ask her to. I think that was very kind of your mother to say that she would watch them for you and hubby. If I was you then I would get her something extra for Mother's Day this year. You have a great mom. Cute discussion and have a great day. Keep smiling.