Ahhh Mother’s Day. Badly made pottery. Misspelled cards. Inappropriate mugs from the Mother’s Day stall. It seems as Mum’s, we need to just suck it up and get what we’re given. And quite frankly – I’m happy to do that. I actually love all the Mother’s Day making and crafting and stuff. Especially now my kids are teens and adults. I really do miss all the crap.
But that doesn’t mean I don’t have wants. I do have wants. Lots of wants. And so does your mum. So I’ve compiled a list of the 10 Things Mum Really, Actually Wants For Mothers Day.
Here goes.
Cashmere
After years of scrimping and saving and spending every cent on everything the kids want/need, for Mother’s Day – I’d like a fabric next to my skin that isn’t waterproof, sturdy, dark or washable. I’m talking dry-clean only. Or even *HAND WASH*. So I’d like some cashmere. Anything from this checked Pashmina to this a-may-zing coat. It’s cashmere or nothing for me this Mother’s Day.
Luxury make-up and skin care
If you have a teenage daughter, I know you aren’t getting the good stuff. You’re settling for the Priceline rejects while she luxuriates in all the Drunk Elephant she can get her hands on. So for Mother’s Day, I want luxury. The packaging on Gucci makeup is kinda next level. Is it good stuff? Yep. Can you get something comparable cheaper? Ahhh…maybe. But I want the nice packaging. I do. Shallow? Maybe. Shallow with a beautiful makeup kit? Yes.
Gorgeous glassware
I’ve always had to buy the cheap wine glasses as my husband has paws for hands and can’t seem to drink wine without breaking a glass or two. We’re almost at plastic cup level here. So I want some stunning glassware. Some beautiful wine glasses to sip my cheap red wine out of. Cause I’m fancy like that.
Shoes that fit my bunions
Yep, I’m that old. The dreaded ‘b’ word is in play. Momma needs a pair of comfy-arse shoes. Some nice sweet wide fit babies that allow my feet to swell and expand in the heat. Ohhhh sexy! And these are made on the South Coast of NSW – so even better!
Cake
Caaaaaaake. Specifically the Passionfruit Sponge Cake from Zweefers in Fairy Meadow. It. Is. Sublime. SUBLIME I TELL YOU! Try it, but you better save a piece for me.
A Muu Muu
I want to be wild and free. And I want my free bits to be encased in the softest silk with the most glorious patterns. Where can you find this you ask? It’s called Camilla and trust me, you don’t choose the Kaftan life, the Kaftan life chooses you!
A little bit of nature
Yes, we love plants. Specifically flowers. It’s something to do with our DNA. I can’t explain it. But Mums love flowers. Forget those ones that die though, what we really want is a plant in a pot. Something easy to take care of though, don’t give us more to care for. Something like this would be perfect!
A booklight
This little book light is honestly the best. And it’s freakin cute. No more worrying about your stoopid partner complaining that you’ve had the light on for two hours because you just need to read one more chapter, no – one more, no, just one more!
Speaking of book lights…A book!
Something romancey. And funny. And sexy. With some sexy bits. And some raunch. And maybe a few more sexy bits. Here are a few of my fav’s:
Secretly Married to a Prince by Ally Blake.
When happy go lucky Australian Outback heiress, Matilda Waverly, discovers upon the reading of her father’s will that not only did her parents not have the fairy tale marriage on which her life has been built, but now she and her
she and her sisters must marry within a year in order to inherit the family cattle station, the time has come to own up to a secret she’s been keeping from them all for years!
For Matilda is secretly married! Having eloped with – then left – her dream boy on a wild summer holiday years before. The time has come to track him down, only unbeknownst to her, her dream boy had a secret of his own…
Prince Henri Gaultier Rossetti-Raphael was never meant to be Sovereign Prince of Chaleur, a principality rich in history, yet ravaged by scandal. Meaning he never told the girl he’d loved then lost, that one wild summer of freedom, who he truly was.
Now she’s back, ultimatum in hand, forcing him to face his past and his future and the man he wishes to be.
Will it take meeting a handsome prince for Matilda to face reality and let the fairy tale go? Or will she find that dreams can come true after all?
Cocky, young Aussie bull rider Troy Jensen has been busted down to the pro-circuit. He needs wins and points to get him back into the big league and a shot at being crowned champ but an injury forces him off the circuit and into the arms of the woman fate keeps putting in his path. The first time local Doc Joss Garrity meets Troy, she’s brandishing a lug wrench. The second time, he’s dragging her delinquent teen son home. The third time, he’s in her ER. How he ends up convalescing at her house she’s not quite sure. But it does make it hard to ignore him and their simmering attraction. As Troy gets to know Joss, he starts to see a life after bull riding for the first time. But can Joss risk her heart on another man who may not come home one day?
Enemies at the Greek Alter by Jacquie Ashenden
Marry the woman who hates him…or lose his inheritance!
Andromeda Lane will never forgive Poseidon Teras for destroying her family — except he’s just asked for her hand! Knowing all the devastatingly handsome tycoon wants is to secure his inheritance, Andie’s every instinct is to refuse his billion-dollar proposal. But he’s vowing to support her late sister’s charity…
Poseidon is sure he’s about to get everything he wants, without any risk. Until they seal their arrangement with an unexpectedly blazing kiss! Now, the world’s most legendary playboy realises the bride-to-be who detests him is what he wants most!
The Highlanders Inconvenient Bride by Terri Brisbin
To strengthen an alliance between their clans, future chieftain of the mighty Cameron Clan, Robbie Cameron, must marry Sheena MacLerie. Only, she is the last person he would have picked after her betrayal years ago. Now she is as infuriatingly elusive as ever — and, worse, seems intent on breaking their betrothal! Just what is his inconvenient bride hiding? Uncovering her secrets means earning her trust…but that also ignites a simmering passion!
Just to name a few!
A fancy handbag
I know they’re indulgent, but I don’t care. Have you ever had a baby?? Like pushed one out of your uterus? Or woken up every bloody night to feed, change and soothe one? For years? I want a goddamn overpriced handbag.
A holiday
No, not with the kids. And maybe not even my partner. I would like a weekend away all alone. Somewhere gorgeous and atmospheric and luxurious. Maybe with a fire. Please and thank you.
