Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Husbands Who Have No Clue

A good friend told me about her 2^nd Mother's Day with her husband. They had a baby at the time, but her husband still did not do anything for her on Mother's Day. His reason? He looked at her and calmly said, "Well...you're not MY mother." Needless to say, his comment went over like a thunderstorm in the middle of a picnic.

Here's some motherly advice for all of the husbands out there. It doesn't matter if your wife is your mother or not....(and believe me...at times she DOES feel like your mother)...do something nice for her on Mother's Day. Let her know you appreciate her. A little appreciation goes a very long way in a marriage.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Make her breakfast and clean up the mess afterwards. If you don't clean up afterwards, the breakfast doesn't count.

Give her flowers and a card telling her what a great mom she is to your children or what a great mom she will be someday.

If you have small children, guide them in making her something. Mothers love handmade gifts from their little ones. The gifts do not have to be perfect. It's the idea that counts and it will be a good way for the children to practice showing signs of appreciation to their mother.

Treat her to a day off from her regular household duties. Take over and do them all and tell her to watch a movie, take a bubble bath, read a book.

Take her out to dinner, and make sure it is her favorite restaurant...not yours.

Give her a foot rub or a massage that does not end in sex. (I know... don't even say it)

If you have teenagers, don't forget the fact that teenagers can be a bit narcissitic. Mother's Day is probably the last thing on their minds. So remind them. While reminding them, remind them of all of the nice things that their mother does for them in the course of a day...not to mention the fact that she gave birth to them in great pain. (A little guilt can go a long way)

Use your imagination. Nobody knows your wife better than you do. Do something you know that she will enjoy. Give her something that you know will put a big smile on her face...(and if that is sex, by all means indulger her). Just make sure you wish her a "Happy Mother's Day" in the process.