I claim Mother's day as my own Personal Service day.  I went through labor, and now, I'd like some labor.  Tomorrow is my day to sit and command!

Actually, its tradition in my home to celebrate Mother's day with peace, quiet and most importantly, cooperation. It started a long time ago, when our daughter was little, my husband asked me "what would you like for Mother's Day?"  Much to my surprise, my answer was "to be left alone!"

That's probably not the most "motherly" response, but you don't know my family. They're good peole, but very high maintenance. 

My life is sandwiched in between a vegetarian (and I'm a meat eater) and a daughter who is a BAJP (Black American Jewish Princess).  When the BAJP was little, the most my family could do for me was Leave me Alone!

Nowadays, Mother's Day has evolved from Leave me Alone day to Personal Service day and I'm as happy as can be.  I make a list of things I'd like done, usually things that I've been begging for all year and things get done!

I encourage all mothers to make Mother's Day their own personal service day!