Mother's Day is a day celebrating the woman who does it all. Even when she feels like she's failing, the balls she's juggling rarely get dropped. There is seldom a day when she gets to relax or take a break. This year on Mother's Day, treat the wonderful mom in your life to something she really wants...

11 Things Most Moms Want for Mother’s Day

A Planned Day as a Family

For the mothers who definitely want a break, though...

Choose from the following 10 Mother's Day 'Gift' Ideas:

A Few Hours of Silence

No one screaming ‘Mama!’

No fighting to the death in the living room. 

No drum solo on pots and pans.

No crying.

No smoke detector ringing because she forgot the food in the oven. 

I’m not saying the family needs to take a weekend camping trip and leave Mom behind, but... (Wait, that’s brilliant actually).

Sleep

Uninterrupted, solid sleep can turn an exhausted mom into a new woman. This does not mean try-to-keep-the-kids-quiet-while mommy-sleeps-an-extra-45 minutes kind of sleep. Pack those kids up and take them out of the house before she wakes up and don't come back until you have picked up dinner for the night. Then come home and feed her!

A Bathroom Alone

This category umbrellas the bathing alone or peeing alone dream.  Wine, bubbles, music, hot water in a clean tub…   or just 5 minutes behind a closed door to take care of business.

Disappear for a Day of Pampering But Come Home to a Spotless House, Clean Kids, Dinner Made, and Everyone Happy

A Maid

This one is a no-brainer. The house always needs cleaned; the laundry always needs folded; the dishes always need washed. There are finger prints on every window and wall. The furniture could use a good wipe down. Give the gift of a house that was 'Spring Cleaned' not by Mom! Hire a company to come in and do it all. 

A Clean Car

How are dad cars always clean? Oh, wait... There are no children in them 98% of the time. You can spend a day scrubbing every button and cup holder or you can drop her car off to be detailed. While you are out, pick up a set of weather proof mats to keep the car (or mini-van) a little better protected from the next time a milkshake is dropped in the back seat.  

A Full Cup of Coffee that Hasn’t Been Microwaved

A Babysitter and a Date

You can go to the newest restaurant and see a show, or take her out to your favorite date spot. The point is that you are making the effort to plan the night, and she does not have to schedule anything. Make sure you have dinner food for the kids ready for the babysitter.

A Night at a Nice Hotel – Alone

Another Baby

At the end of the day, most moms absolutely love their life.  They just need a break.  But in all of the craziness, all of the ball juggling, all of the mess, not only would most moms do it again, but they probably would love to add another tiny one to the mix.