FeaturesMay 11, 2008
A day for moms: Children share what makes their mom special
They give birth. They give food. They nurture and teach. And they get a day. Mother's Day. One day above the rest that children of all ages show appreciation for all that mom does. At least one kindergarten class at Alma Schrader Elementary School made mom a flower, planted some zinneas and decorated fans. They and a few third graders offered their thoughts on what makes a mom special, what they liked to do with their mom and what Mother's Day gift they would give her...
Chris Harris
Southeast Missourian
They give birth. They give food. They nurture and teach. And they get a day. Mother's Day. One day above the rest that children of all ages show appreciation for all that mom does. At least one kindergarten class at Alma Schrader Elementary School made mom a flower, planted some zinneas and decorated fans. They and a few third graders offered their thoughts on what makes a mom special, what they liked to do with their mom and what Mother's Day gift they would give her.
Elisabeth Seabaugh, 6
What makes a mom special?
She helps me figure out words in a book that I don't know. We read together a lot. Whenever I have a bad dream , she helps me go back to sleep. She reads me a book.
What did you get for your mom?
We made a card for her and we planted flowers for her.
What are you going to do on Mother's Day?
We made cards and otherwise on Mother's Day we're going to go hiking or if me and my brother's are too sick with our allergies we're going to play Clue.
What do you want to tell your mom?
I hope you have fun on Mother's Day.
Brionna Lamburth, 6
What makes your mommy special?
She helps me. She helps me reading books.
What do you like to do with your mom?
We go fishing.
What do you like most about your mom?
She never tells me no.
Aaron Littleton, 6
What do you like about your mom?
We get to go places. Like to the bowling alley where I got two strikes.
So what will you guys do on Mother's Day?
I think we'll just stay at home because they're always busy.
What would you give your mom if you could give her anything in the world?
I would give her a present. A Mother's Day present. Some soap and stuff that she uses.
Bennett Kidd, 9
What makes a mom special?
She usually cleans up after me. I usually just make messes and she cleans it up. Like with toys and stuff.
If you could get your mom anything, anything in the world, what would you give her?
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A trip to the moon or a hug or a kiss or something.
Noah Jones, 9
What do you like about your mom?
Well, she's lovely. She always puts on the stuff I tell her. She always dresses nice.
What do you like to do with your mom?
We go yardsaling together, and we go shopping — my favorite thing. I like to go shoe shopping.
If you could buy your mom anything, anything in world, what would you give her?
A new pair of shoes cause she wants some new shoes even though she just bought a pair of new shoes two weeks ago.
Caitlyn Dumey, 9
What makes a mom special?
She makes sure I do really good in school. She helps me every time I have to study for a test. And she helps me clean my room.
What do you have planned for mother's day?
I'm going to ask my sister if she can help me make her breakfast in bed. Maybe get her flowers or something.
What do you like to do with your mom?
We sometimes watch "I Love Lucy" episodes together on the weekend.
Nicholas Marston, 6
Can you describe your mommy?
She likes wildflowers and I like her very much and she likes me very much, too.
What did you do for your mom last year?
On Mother's Day I gave my mom a flower and it was yellow.
What did you get her this year?
A fan, a card and some flowers.
Does your mom like flowers?
She loves flowers and she really loves me being good on mother's day.
Rachel Thornsberry, 9
What makes your mom special?
She's really nice and respectful. She's really nice. Like if I do something she doesn't get all mad at me. She just talks to me and she doesn't get upset or anything.
What do you and your mom do together?
We play Monopoly a lot, and we play outside with the dog.
What are you going to do for mom on Mother's Day?
Probably just do something special for her, like maybe my dad would bake her a cake or something and we'll make her cards and stuff.
If you could get your mom anything, what would you buy her?
Probably jewelry, like a necklace or earrings. She likes silver mostly and sometimes a greenish color.
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