Mother’s Day should focus on expressing love and appreciation but it often turns into Boomer moms taking on most of the responsibilities. They dedicate their day to cooking large meals and running errands so that everyone else remains taken care of. It would be lovely to see the roles switch for a change. Why not let the kids take care of Mom for a change instead of her doing all the work? Here are 10 things Boomer moms often do for their kids on Mother’s Day that should really go the other way.
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Cooking the Entire Meal Themselves
Every Mother’s Day, boomer moms finds themselves waking up early to roast chickens, bake pies and make sure everyone eats. Like, how does that even happen? This year, it’s time to flip it. Mom needs to avoid looking at an oven. Cook her meal, order her favorite takeaway food or tell her to stay in bed while you take care of everything (even if it leaves the kitchen looking like a crime scene).
Hosting the Family at Their House
Mother’s Day turns into a full production at her place — food, decorations, extra chairs pulled out from the garage. And somehow, she finds herself in the role of hostess instead of being the guest of honor. This year, let’s flip the script. You can choose to host at your own home or organize an event outside your residence. She should come to the event and enjoy being the queen without fretting about whether the bathroom towels are in order.
Buying Their Own Gifts
Isn’t it kind of heartbreaking how many moms buy their own gifts because they don’t want anyone stressing out? Some even wrap them! It’s time for her to stop taking on that responsibility. Make sure to spend some time choosing a special item for her even if it’s a small thing. The value lies in showing you considered her needs and wishes rather than buying expensive gifts.
Planning the Whole Day
You know the situation has gone too far when the person meant to be celebrated ends up booking the restaurant, sending out reminders and making sure guests arrive on time. Moms should never have to organize their own celebrations. This time, you take charge. Reserve the venue and plan the activities and keep her updated about the schedule so she can spend the day relaxing and looking stunning.
Taking All the Family Photos
She spends her time behind the camera while trying to organize everyone into an acceptable group photo. And guess what? She is not in half of the family albums because she is the one who always takes the photos. Flip it. Make sure she appears in this year’s photos with a big smile and surrounded by her favorite people. (Bonus points for no weird angles and no one blinking.)
Doing All the Driving
Even during Mother’s Day celebrations, Mom becomes the family chauffeur, handling food pickups and stops at Grandma’s along with last-minute errands. It’s ridiculous. This time, flip it. You go to her. You drive her around if needed. She should be in full “passenger princess” mode, holding her coffee with no responsibilities on her mind.
Giving Everyone Else Little Gifts
A boomer mom shows up on Mother’s Day with gift bags she picked up for everyone else. She picked out these gifts and immediately thought you’d like them! It’s adorable but also — no! Not this time. This year, reverse the roles by overwhelming her with gifts. Present her with flowers along with her favorite snack and a handwritten card. Small surprises have the power to transform her entire day.
Running Last-Minute Errands
Need more ice? Forgot the sparkling water? Mom to the rescue — again. And she’ll act like she doesn’t mind, but she shouldn’t be running errands today. Flip it. Make sure you’ve got everything handled ahead of time. Or better yet, keep the day super simple so there’s nothing she needs to stress about.
Cleaning Up After Everyone
Once everyone has gone home after eating well and feeling joyful, there is Mom, busy scrubbing dishes and cleaning counters. Not okay. Flip it this year. You and your family take care of the cleaning while she relaxes. Make sure she never holds a dish towel. She should relax in her seat, enjoying her wine while watching the unfolding magic.
Pretending It’s “No Big Deal”
She always responds with a shrug and insists “Oh, don’t fuss over me” when you ask about her Mother’s Day wishes but you know it matters to her. It’s not about grand gestures. It’s about feeling seen and appreciated. So flip it: make a little fuss. Bring the flowers. Write the card. Hug her extra tight. She will remember the effort you put into celebrating her – even if she acts like it doesn’t matter.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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