“My very own Mother's Day Celebration: My husband's Simple Effort for Me, Pizza & Wine!”

Hello everyone, especially to all the wonderful moms who celebrated Mother’s Day this week! I know this post is a bit late, but I think it’s okay to share now. I just want to tell you about my simple celebration and the small effort my husband made for me. It’s not in a fancy restaurant, but it made me smile. During that day, May 11 in the afternoon, my sister-in-law, who is also pinay, she is my husband cousin’s wife, and also Filipino, greeted me by sending me a message. She asked, “ Any special plans for Mother’s Day?” I replied, “Not sure, I don’t feel anything yet.” Kids greeted and husband, but like quiet only no pa flowers nga. She said, “If nothing is happening, let’s go out for a margarita later!” That made me laugh, and I thought, “Yes, that sounds like fun!”

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I told my husband what she said, and his reply was a bit surprising. He said, “Why go out? You have a husband and family, right? Just wait, the day isn’t over yet.” In my mind, I thought, “Oh okay... I’ll wait then. Let’s see what happens.” Haha! At around 6:30 PM, my husband was still busy with phone calls for work. I was not expecting anything, so I just relaxed at home. Then, I received a message from him. He sent me 66 US dollars (about 300 Malaysian ringgit) and told me I could buy something for myself. I smiled because even though he was busy, he still thought of me. I asked him what he had planned. He said he tried to buy flowers, but all the flower shops were sold out. That was sweet to hear, at least he tried! Then he said he ordered pizza and wine for dinner. It was a simple dinner, but I felt happy. We don’t always need expensive gifts or big parties. Sometimes, just a simple effort is more appreciable.




So our dinner pizza and wine are so amazing, and we just spent time together at home. It was quiet, but it felt nice. I also remembered what my sister-in-law said, she said the husband buys flowers and cake, and she also cooks for they’re dinner. I messaged her and told her what happened, and we laughed about it. I told her, “Next time, we’ll go for that margarita!” So, even though my Mother’s Day started a little plain, it ended with love and care. My husband may not be the type to plan big surprises, but I could see that he made an effort. That means a lot to me. Just knowing that he tried, that he remembered, was enough to make me feel special.





To all the other moms out there, I just want to say: even if your celebration was small or simple, your work and love are important. You are doing great. Sometimes we don’t get big gifts or big words, but we are still appreciated. And that matters. So, thank you to my husband for the little things, the message, the money, the pizza, and the wine. And thank you to my sister-in-law for thinking of me and trying to make my day fun. Maybe next time I’ll get flowers, or maybe just another pizza night. Either way, I’m thankful. Anyway, do you all feel the same way as I feel? We don’t want to expect, but in the actual event, if we don’t reserve it feel sad. When do people also like me, that the day hasn’t ended yet, but already overthinking or thinking in advance? That people around us don’t bother to make an effort. Anyway, all is valid and normal feelings as a mom, we want to feel special, even once a year. Happy belated Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!