Mother's Day Wish List

Just 2 days out of the year I want to be selfish. 363 days of the year I'll gladly give the attention to the boys (husband included) in my life but I want 2 days to be all about ME~ my birthday and Mother's Day. I've earned those 2 cherished days. And, although you may think of me as being selfish for these days, greedy I am not. I don't want overpriced flowers or jewelry I won't wear or chocolate that I'm trying to not overindulge in (the expensive camera lens I've been eyeing for months I'd gladly take though). I want things that cost little to nothing for Mother's Day. I want:
1) To sleep whenever I feel like it. Whether sleeping in or taking a long afternoon nap or going to bed early, I want to know I can sleep without feeling guilty about it.
2) I want my husband to get the boys ready for church so I can take a long, hot bubble bath with my morning cup(s) of coffee, not being rushed and not having to argue over what shirt and shoes the boys have to wear.
3) I want the boys to make or pick out their own Mother's Day card for me. I want it to be all about them buying/making something they think I'd like, mainly because I love to hear WHY they chose what they did. Plus, it means more to see their own writing, knowing it was heartfelt.
4) Speaking of heartfelt writing, I want my oldest and/or my husband to write out a short list (They decide how long) of the reasons why they think I'm a good mom. This is not to build my ego per se but it's to look at on my days I'm struggling as a mom. You know? The days where you feel you can't do anything right. That list goes a long way in helping soothe the soul on those days.
5) I want a meal I haven't cooked or have to clean up. It doesn't have to be fancy. In fact, it doesn't even have to be my favorite meal (I don't even know how to make sushi or eggplant parmesan) but it has to be a meal I don't have to plan out and prepare...or clean up.

See? I'm not being greedy. Just selfish. I want a special day to honor me, to make me feel cherished. I've heard men say, "Well, you're not my mom so I don't have to do anything for you." Hogwash. Your wife is the MOTHER of your children. Without her, you wouldn't have Father's Day to celebrate. Besides, it sets a precedent for your young children. The boys learn how to treat a woman, how to make her feel special and loved. Girls learn that being a mother is an important job, one they'll most likely have when they're older. It shows them that women are important even if their *only* job is being a mom (And let's be honest...that's a BIG job!). So this Mother's Day I hope you celebrate ALL the moms in your life, whether you're married to her or she's given birth to you. Make her special for this one day. I promise that she'll make YOU feel special the other 363 days out of the year (and 364 days if she doesn't celebrate her birthday)!!!

Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful, wonderful, loving mothers I know!!!