Be a Mother’s Day hero with breakfast in bed – Breakfast at Clique-any’s

Last year, I woke up on my first Mother’s Day, got up, made my own coffee, did laundry, and cleaned the downstairs for the guests we had coming over after brunch– not exactly what I had in mind for that morning. It’s a year later, and Luke has not heard the end of it. The point of this is two-fold: One, I’m nervous about what’s going to happen this Sunday, and two, DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU.

Breakfast in bed is where it’s at, people. If you have a special mother in your life, get on that. Seriously. Even if you have a big thing planned that day, she will be thrilled with the opportunity to spill coffee on her comforter, or drop her cell phone in the mug. Not that any of these things have happened to me, of course. Mother’s Day isn’t about expensive gifts. It’s about toast, juice, and seeing your child’s smiling face. Preferably from afar. Kidding! (not really).

Here are a few ways to make mom realize you care this Mother’s Day:

• Creme Brulee French Toast – Nothing says, “I love you and appreciate all the hard work you do,” more than acknowledging how you drive her to drink. It’s breakfast with Grand Marnier! Nothing beats that.
• Asparagus, Spinach and Feta Frittata – Tell mom that you respect her need for time by herself by pumping her full of asparagus and garlic first thing in the morning. That 5-foot barrier between you will give her the peace and quiet she so desperately craves.
• Champagne Breakfast – Maybe you can’t afford to send mom to a fancy hotel where she can sit around in a white robe and order room service. You can at least recreate the experience with this champagne breakfast. Muffins, fresh fruit, and sparkling wine. It’ll take her back to a time before  6 am wake-up calls and, “Okay, you eat while I take the baby outside. Hurry up. No, seriously. I’m hung– honey, no. Stop biting mommy. Honey!”
• Toast and Coffee – No link for this, because it’s literally toast and coffee. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what you do. Sure, she’ll appreciate a fancy breakfast (not to mention the booze), but it’s really about taking the time to let her know that spending 40 weeks baking a kid inside of her means something to you. Whether you’re extravagant or simple, the fact that you care is really all that matters. Also, sleeping in– but mostly the caring.

Clacked by Kona Gallagher
on May 08, 2010 @ 10:00 EST5EDT