I can relate to this because in the UK, mother's day has already been. I actually asked my DB Coach about it and she gave me a really good idea. My Wee Man is only 19 months old so I went and bought a kit to do his handprint and footprint in plaster. The kit came with a triple frame so you could have the prints/impressions at the side and a nice photo in the middle. I also got him to scribble on the card after I'd written out.

By doing something like this it really shows thoughtfulness and makes it look like it's from your child mainly since they had an input in it. Definitely avoid flowers or things like that because it lacks imagination and makes it seem more like it's from you.

As for the fact it's her birthday, get her a present from the kids and a lovely Happy Birthday Mummy card from the kids but just get her a normal card from yourself but no present. This is what my WAW gave me for my birthday at the beginning of April and what I intend to do for her in June. It lets them know that you've not forgotten but also makes it seem less like pursuing.

Hope this helps.

Kev


Me: 32, Wife: 22
Son: 2
Married: 2 years
Separated: January 5th 2009

Sometimes you have to become lost before you can find yourself.