20 Moms Share What They Really Want for Mother's Day

"I want to get a house cleaning service. But I want my husband to do all the work of setting it up. I don't want to have to do any of the labor of arranging it. I just want to be told that they are coming on Tuesday." — Naomi A., Hendersonville, Tennessee

"I want that super traditional Mother's Day gift — a new table saw (I take my DIY very seriously!). And my husband will probably get it for me because he knows me. And that's what we really want right? Someone who knows us enough to know what we really want." — Karla C., Boise, Idaho

"I want sleep. I want to sleep in, obviously. But I also want a night of uninterrupted sleep BY MYSELF. No snoring, no kids in the bed, no husband farts. I want 10 hours of a small coma by myself." — Andrea B., Hastings, Minnesota

"My husband got me a book of the month subscription last year for Mother's Day and I loved it. I would be totally happy to get that a second time, especially if it comes with some time to actually read them!" — Emily D., Deerfield, Illinois

"I just want my husband to put in the effort. He often asks me what I want and I have to tell him. In his favor, he always obliged and gets me an awesome gift but it’s something I picked out. For once I want to not have to tell him. I want his to listen to the things I mention for an entire year and buy me something I want and/or plan a trip for us that I didn’t have to do the planning for." — Korey B., West Freehold, New Jersey

"My car is a trash can on wheels thanks to always hauling around these messy kids. I'd love for my husband to arrange to have my car detailed for me, because I do not want to do that myself!" — Carrie W., St. Louis

"I have not been alone in my house for 15 months. Not a single moment in the home without another person within 5 feet of me. I don't care where they go, but I need my husband to take the kids somewhere for Mother's Day so I can have some time by myself." — Josie B., Bloomington, Minnesota

"My BFF and I are both nurses and are both vaccinated, so I really would love a short girl's trip with her. We've both worked like crazy for the last year and deserve a weekend away … now we just have to make sure our husbands figure that out!" — Lori G., Chico, California

"I've been working on trying to do a better job of taking care of my health (physical and mental) and I really, really want a Peloton. I've been using the app for yoga and other classes but I want the real thing!" — Irene G., Fort Collins, Colorado

"I just want a day where I don’t have to coordinate everyone’s life and make all the decisions from the moment I wake up. I want to have an adult Yes Day! I just want a break from being the designated adult all the time." — Olivia S., Houston, Texas

"It is kind of cliche, but I do want that whole breakfast in bed thing with homemade cards or crafts from the kids. And if it came with some flowers or presents, that would an A+ Mother's Day!" — Allison W., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

"I've really discovered my love of fitness during the pandemic and am considering becoming a personal trainer. I'd love some new workout gear and clothes for Mother's Day! Especially some cute leggings. You can never have enough leggings!" — Frankie C., Minneapolis, Minnesota

"We have a tradition that my husband always gets me something sexy for Mother's Day (like lingerie or a vibrator), so I'm just looking forward to seeing what he comes up with this year!" — Blair D., Albany, New York

"I really, really want a Roomba. We have two cats, a dog, and a toddler. My floors are always a mess. But my husband is terrified to give me something related to cleaning the house, I think. But I really want it!" — Annie B, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

"I'm not really into gifts (our house is super small so I hate clutter) but acts of service are my love language. I'd love for him to take time on Mother's Day to getting our backyard all cleaned up for the start of summer." — DeAndrea F., St. Paul, Minnesota

"I want what every mom wants, I think! A night alone in a hotel! I love a night in a hotel, with room services, and a big bed all to myself. I love being a mom but I want a night off from it, too." — Gabi E., San Antonio, Texas

"The dream would be a family photo session where my husband has done all the grunt work of booking it and finding a time and stuff. But I'll settle for doing it myself and just having everyone there with smiles on and clean shirts!" — Luz G., Yuma, Arizona

"I'm pregnant with my second baby and due around Mother's Day. This pregnancy has been awful, so I'd love to have the baby arrive in time for Mother's Day and to not be pregnant anymore!" — Yelena H., San Francisco

"I want two things: a hammock and a promise that I get an hour of alone time every weekend so I can read in the hammock. I'm a simple gal, so hopefully this isn't too big an ask!" — Jodie K., Holland, Michigan

"Our beloved dog died about six months ago and now that it looks like the kids will be going back to school next year, I think I feel ready to take on another living creature in the house. I want a puppy!" — Gracie W., Lawrence, Kansas