I already have a birthday gift for her from the boys
Just a little suggestion, but after this time...don't you think the boys are old enough to get their mom a birthday present on their own? Or....maybe they did and you just didn't say. Old traditions are hard to break, aren't they?
((hugs))
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!