Mother’s Day is the day we celebrate our mothers and grandmothers that have been there for us and to memorialize the ones we have lost. The definition of Mother’s Day is: “Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.” I interviewed my family mothers on their thoughts about Mother’s Day and what follows is their responses…

Tesha Allison (My Mom)

I learned a lot about Mother’s Day, like the color for Mother’s Day is pink. The Mother’s Day flower is a carnation. There are different colored ones to represent different things. Pink carnations represent gratitude and love while red carnations signify admiration. White carnations are traditional flowers to give or wear in remembrance of a mother who is no longer living.

Karie Thompson (Aunt)

I am always working around the house. Do something for your mom to show that you love her. Just unload the dishwasher once in a while. Help your mom if she is folding laundry or cleaning up. It’s the little things that will count. I don’t need chocolate or flowers. It’s also about having fun with your family.

Linda Voss (Grandma)

I just let my husband go play golf so I have the house to myself. Sometimes if you are always with your mother, they want to be alone. He is happy to play golf, and I’m happy to have the house to myself sometimes. Mother’s Day is for your family and a chance for people to show appreciation.