Mother’s Day isn’t dead. It’s just different.

With restaurants closed, gatherings forbidden, celebrations and sporting seasons canceled, how do you celebrate Mother’s day during the pandemic?

Fortunately, love isn’t quarantined and moms can be celebrated without a social gathering.

I missed seeing my mom due to all of this social distancing, so I put some tulips, tea, and chocolate together, put on a mask, and drove to her house for a visit. I saw all of the stuff she bought online, traded binge-worthy movies on Netflix and Prime, and browsed my Dad’s latest artwork.

Of course, not everyone can visit their moms, but calls, texts, and video chats are a nice way to check-in and show you care. I don’t know about you, but I’m not receiving a lot of mail. So keep the USPS in business and mail a heartfelt letter, homemade card, or personalized gift. If you’re not feeling creative, you can send flowers, chocolates, or even a book.

If your mom is home with you, and you haven’t given her a gift yet, here are some ideas:

1. Buy a cake (hurry)
2. Make a cake (cookies or brownies)
3. Ask her to take a walk
4. Clean her car
5. Give her a manicure (or pedicure, or both)
6. Giver her a break from cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry
7. Write a haiku for her
8. Make a special playlist for her
9. Ask her to play a game
10. Let her pick out the movie tonight

I don’t think it matters what you choose, or even when you choose to do it.  It’s always nice to be remembered.

To moms everywhere: Happy Mother’s Day!

A mother is love

In the eyes of her children

She can do no wrong