A brief background - my mom’s 69th birthday was 6/25. She was in Sweden visiting relatives, so we are celebrating it here at my house during her pass through Chi-town on 7/4 with a barbeque, some close family, and then she’ll be homebound to Arizona.
My brother and I will be giving her her gift then. Problem is, we don’t know what to get her.
We lost our father the day after last Christmas, and the day before their 48th wedding anniversary. She has enough “stuff”, doesn’t drink, and is stopping here only “passing through flight changes” - albeit a day or two - through O’Hare, so we don’t want to get her anything bulky or that would make it more difficult to travel.
Do any of you really bright, attractive, wonderful, caring, loving, giving, sharing (enough sucking up now, Missy) have any idea of what we could get her?
We’re planning on about $75 between the two of us.
How about a nice photo of you, your brother and spouses and kids (if there are any). Since she lives far away, a nice photo (in a nice frame) would be a pleasant gift, I would think (especially if there are grandkids. I know my parents and in-laws are ALWAYS looking for more pictures of my kids). It may go a bit beyond the $75, but it’s a nice thought.
Thanks a bunch guys - I talked with my brother, and we’re going to do a photo like you suggested. We have a really good one of both of us with his Hobie - and a good one taken recently of my son, so we’re going to blow them up and put them in some cool frames.
You and your siblings should sit down, and write stories about your childhood as well. Funny stories, things that meant a lot to you, times when your mom was there for you when you felt like your world was falling apart. Interspice it with pictures, momentos, little things that remind you of a special time. Have it bound professionally, with a leather cover, and a brass name-plate. I gave my grandmother a “Book of Memories” that I made for her, and she told me with tears in her eyes that it was the greatest present she had ever gotten.
You and your siblings should sit down, and write stories about your childhood as well. Funny stories, things that meant a lot to you, times when your mom was there for you when you felt like your world was falling apart. Interspice it with pictures, momentos, little things that remind you of a special time. Have it bound professionally, with a leather cover, and a brass name-plate. I gave my grandmother a “Book of Memories” that I made for her, and she told me with tears in her eyes that it was the greatest present she had ever gotten.
A picture is a GREAT idea. If there’s anything left in the stash, I would recommend a nursery gift certificate (as in trees and shrubs, not small children). My mom LOVES the garden and always has some new project that she’s working on.
Cherish your Mom, and let her know that you do.