{"id":832,"date":"2024-04-30T19:28:32","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T00:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/?p=832"},"modified":"2024-04-30T19:36:40","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T00:36:40","slug":"5-things-not-to-ask-of-mom-on-mothers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/5-things-not-to-ask-of-mom-on-mothers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things Not to Ask of Mom on Mother’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mother\u2019s Day is a time to shower the moms in our lives with love, appreciation, and maybe a bouquet or two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You know what it\u2019s not a time for? Asking her to do stuff. Perish the thought!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, Mother\u2019s Day is about putting her needs first, right? So, here are five no-gos to keep in mind as you celebrate Mom this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. “Can You Do the Laundry?”<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s her day off, full stop. Actually, this deserves more attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it might be tempting to pass off a chore or two (especially if Mom has that magic touch with stubborn stains), resist the urge. Laundry, dishes, and any household chore should be off-limits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have the kids do them instead. Yeah right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. “What’s for Dinner?”<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be a dingus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat after me: I will not burden Mom with coming up with a dinner solution. In fact, you should have Mother\u2019s Day dinner planned out already. Now, a fair and thoughtful question is asking if there\u2019s somewhere special she wants to go, or if there\u2019s a meal she\u2019d like you to cook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But other than that, the onus is on you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. “Can You Watch the Kids?”<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This request is fine\u2026as long as it\u2019s on Father\u2019s Day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it\u2019s Mother\u2019s Day and kid duty is out of the question. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encourage your spouse or partner to take the day for some well-deserved “me time” or adult-only activities (get your mind out of the gutter!) Whether it’s reading a book uninterrupted, enjoying a spa day, or simply napping, make sure the usual responsibilities are covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. “Did You Hear What (Fill-in-the-Blank) Politician Said?\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mother\u2019s Day is not the day to remind Mom about crazy current events in the news. Trust me, they\u2019ll still be there on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, let’s keep the news cycle about whether Mom would prefer pancakes or waffles for breakfast, or if she\u2019d break her \u201cno dessert before noon\u201d rule for a slice of chocolate cake. And honestly, isn’t deciding whether to watch a rom-com or a drama more the speed we\u2019re aiming for today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s save the world’s dramas for another day\u2014today\u2019s headlines should only read: “World\u2019s Best Mom Takes a Well-Deserved Break, Damn It!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. “Can You Help Me with Something?”<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how the grading scale works on this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n