When it comes to Mother’s Day gifts, our kids have it easy. There’s no pressure on them. After all, that’s where the saying “it’s the thought that counts” comes from. Children don’t have to worry about spending their own money—if they have any, it’s likely from us! And let’s be honest, a gift you bought yourself doesn’t count as a gift at all.
Kids aren’t expected to create anything particularly valuable either. It’s not the 1970s anymore; I doubt Mom’s longing for a ceramic ashtray. But even if it’s utterly useless, she’ll pretend to cherish it—great job, kiddo!
No matter how unappealing or absurd the gift might be, Mom will adore it simply because her child made it. Go ahead and take a peek at your refrigerator; if it’s anything like mine, it’s covered in “masterpieces” that even the worst artist would cringe at. But it doesn’t matter! Those creations are precious to her. She’ll display them proudly because that’s just what moms do.
However, when asked what they really think about those lumpy crafts, the moms in a hilarious segment with Jimmy Kimmel tell a different story. In the video, these mothers humorously express their thoughts on the gifts they receive from their little ones and candidly reveal what they actually want for Mother’s Day: a day with friends, sipping mimosas, and maybe even discussing Batman’s, um, impressive anatomy. If that’s what my partner craves, I’ll happily take the kids far away for the day!
My partner is one of those moms who genuinely enjoys spending Mother’s Day with the kids—at least until it hits 10 AM and the fantasy wears off. But the desire for drinks, relaxation, and some peace and quiet? That definitely resonates with her and probably many other mothers too.
Jimmy and the moms clearly poke fun at the chaos of Mother’s Day, their lives, and their children’s antics. Of course, we treasure every little trinket they create! But if my kid hands my partner another lumpy ceramic creation, you can bet she’ll be drinking champagne from it. After all, it is her special day!
Happy Mother’s Day!
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Summary: Mother’s Day gifts from kids often lack thoughtfulness, but moms love them anyway. A humorous take from Jimmy Kimmel highlights what moms really want: a day with friends and some time to unwind. They might appreciate their children’s creations, but a little peace and mimosas are what they truly desire!