“My mother, she is beautiful, softened at the edges and tempered with a spine of steel. I want to grow old and be like her.” —Jodi Picoult

Introduction:

Ah, Mother's Day, the one day of the year where moms everywhere anticipate a well-deserved break, a moment of appreciation, and perhaps a few uninterrupted minutes of peace. But as any mom knows, the reality often falls short of the dream. So, dear moms with little ones underfoot, let's navigate through the tongue-in-cheek landmine of what NOT to do on this hallowed day of maternal recognition. Grab your favorite beverage (whether it's coffee, tea, or something stronger - no judgment here), and let's explore the things you should steer clear of on Mother's Day, unless you're eager to test the limits of your patience and sanity.

There are 7 things you I never do on Mother’s Day, and neither should you!

1. Dishes

2. Vacuuming/sweeping

3. Cleaning of any kind

4. Cooking or baking of any kind

5. Laundry - sorting or cleaning

6. Grocery shopping

7. Chauffeuring of any kind

I do not do those things ever on Mother’s Day. I have been doing this since my eldest daughter was 6.

I take the freakin day OFF. I am QUEEN mother for the day and they are my servants.

Guess how I pull this off every year????

I simply don’t do them. The first year I did this, I gave fair warning - more like only 2 days cuz I was having a meltdown, lol.

And sometimes I leave and go somewhere lovely while they prepare whatever meal they wanna fix me.

Tip for success: My husband gets the same royal treatment on father’s day! (Or however he envisions it - his wishes are granted as well).

So try that! And tell me how it went.