Attentions Valued On Mothers’ Day

Press, Volume C, Issue 29510, 11 May 1961, Page 2

Attentions Valued On Mothers’ Day

The time for honouring mothers has come round again, and Mothers’ Day will be celebrated this Sunday. The shops are full of presents to buy, and most Christchurch children are taking advantage of the school holidays to look for

something special. Bat Mothers’ Day should mean much more than just giving "Mum” • present. In fact, a present does not honour her at all. unless it is given with the right spirit behind it. It is a day for remembering all the hard work that mothers do during the year—as one young man put it, it should be Mothers’ Day every day. A holiday from work, and plenty of special attentions from the children, would mean more to mfist mothers on Sunday than the most expensive present.

Family Conference It might take a little organising. A family conference beforehand is a good idea A chief supervisor should be appointed—either father, or the eldest member of the family.

A firm decision not to quarrel on that day will help "mum" too. The whole day would be spoiled if she had to intervene in an argument over who was to peel the potatoes for dinner. Posy of Flowers

Mother's Day could start with breakfast in bed with a little posy of flower* on the tray. White flowers are traditional for Mothers’ Day, but It doesn't really matter what colour the flowers are. as long as they make a pretty display. Mother could lie in. or get up and sit in the sun while the family prepared lunch. This is the chance for teenage members of the family to show their skill at cooking. but even the younger members of the family could help. A word of warning: do look round the kitchen a few day* beforehand, so that you know where everything is. and you don’t have to disturb mother by asking her every few minutes. For many families, the

afternoon of Mothers’ Day is usually taken up with visits to grandparents. For older children, perhaps married and living away from home, it is kind to visit parents on that day, perhaps taking a little present, rather than posting It Even though grandmothers may no longer be working hard earing for their families, it is still a courtesy to remember them and the work they have done in the past. Most important of all is to spend the day thinking about how much your mother does for you, and about some of the special things she has done lately. Perhaps it was a special dress made in a hurry for a party, or a bit of extra pocket-money to go towards that new football. Then there are the ordinary everyday things like washing your clothes and preparing your meals, that are taken for granted so often. Mothers' Day is for expressing gratitude for all these things.