We Asked The Mums On Our Team What They REALLY Wanted For Mother’s Day

“Even though I find shopping for myself very easy, I really struggle when it comes to making a wish list for gifts...

"OK, so what do I want? Probably just takeaway afternoon tea from the local patisserie. I'm a sucker for a scone. And a sleep-in, I'll always take a sleep-in. 

“Most of my wish list right now is jewellery, I'm into it again in a big way, and love the idea of a gift I can keep forever. So, in this instance, where I absolutely must request a gift (ha!), I'd like jewels.”

“I'm a big fan of quality time as a gift for all occasions. This year, we might need to be creative on our Mother's Day brunch during COVID. Pancakes, a coffee and fresh juice after a rare morning sleep-in would do me fine.” 

“All I really want for Mother’s Day is a sleep in and to eat my breakfast on the couch… in peace, and not being used as a human seat for Freya. I would like to not hide the kitchen, in fear that my daughter will want my breakfast, instead of hers. I also wouldn't mind someone to say, 'Wow look at your pregnancy glow, you look amazing" instead of, ‘Damn, you look tired lady!’. Because, yes, I am tired. I would like a massage, PLEASE! If not, here are my runner-ups….”

“My ideal would be to sleep in for as long as I like and then plan the day’s activities the way I would like them to roll. Coffee, yoga, family time at the beach if it’s open and then drinks with my friends. Present-wise, I have put the word in regularly that I need new jeans, jumpers, a puffer jacket and a designer bag that I will buy for myself (yes, I deserve it) and if I could, a massage voucher (although that's not possible during Covid).”

“Of course I don’t really want anything except for a morning with my family. But, if they are asking…. I would love something that plays for keeps. Something I can wear again and again and again. And every time I use it, I will remember the  very special people who gave it to me. Sentimental, I know!”

“After waking up naturally – at the time I deem appropriate! – I’d love nothing more than to be brought a coffee and an almond croissant, followed by my husband and son whispering those three magic words: We’re. Going. OUT.

“A day to myself would be the greatest gift. No cooking, no cleaning, no mum-ing.

"Then, since we can’t do Mother’s Day dinner out this year, a home-delivered meal kit from a fancy restaurant would be the perfect treat to round out my day of relaxation. 

“Ps. If this isn’t possible, then a new necklace wouldn’t go astray....”

“What I really want for Mother's Day is to be out of Iso and have a nice lunch with my boys and my mum, at a nice restaurant! But I guess I will settle for breakfast in bed … and maybe lunch too.”