I Love Mom

Friday 5

Where would we be without Mom? Wait, don't answer that, it's a rhetorical question. Instead, answer this: Have you gotten this year's Mother's Day card squared away yet? Well, never fear, procrastinators. Friday 5 is here to help with our easy-to-customize DIY Mother's Day Card Kit.

First, select bits from our five themes, then either hand-write them onto a folded piece of stock paper or go to charleston.net/funandgamesblog and download the pieces to print, cut and paste. We've also posted five complete cards you can download, if you're not into that whole do-it-yourself thing.

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

Sentimental

Choose this theme if: A. You really love your Mom, but you've been messing up a lot lately and you can't take any chances; or B. Your Mom is a wonderful person, but your family doesn't appreciate any of that fancy "personality" rubbish.

FRONT:

-- For Mother on Her Special Day

-- You're always there for us

-- A Mother's Love is Unconditional

INSIDE:

-- My heart is with you always.

-- With love, from all of us,

-- Remember: Unconditional means "No matter what." Love,

Husband

In theory, husbands should focus on their own moms on Mother's Day, but the difference between theory and practice can be the difference between "bed" and "couch." Be safe, men, and make sure your wife gets a Mother's Day card from you as well.

FRONT:

-- I don't know how you do it

-- Like our children, my love for you keeps growing

-- Happy Mother's Day to a beautiful wife

INSIDE:

-- You make our family happy and healthy, yet you still manage to look absolutely fabulous.

-- I love you more than ever, and you just keep getting better looking.

-- Really, truly beautiful, and not-at-all fat-looking in that dress, no matter what I might or might not have implied last week.

Humorous

Mom likes a good laugh as much as the next person. What you need is a humorous card that will tickle her funny bone while simultaneously reminding her how grateful you are.

FRONT:

-- Hey, Mom! Go out and pamper yourself! It's a treat from us!

-- Whoever said Motherhood would be more fun than a barrel of monkeys ...

-- Hey, Mom! How many of your little monkeys does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

INSIDE:

-- Actually, we're a little short on cash at the moment. Would you mind bumping up our allowance just a bit?

-- ... probably had firsthand knowledge of how not-fun a barrel of monkeys actually is.

-- I didn't break the lightbulb. My sister did. I swear.

College student

The college years are special. As young adults move out of the family nest, they gain new insight and perspective. Such as: Little things become really expensive when you have to pay for them yourself.

FRONT:

-- Mom: No matter how far apart we are, my thoughts are with you on Mother's Day

-- Dear Mom: Thanks for always drying my tears

-- Beloved Mother: Thanks for Always Believing in Me

INSIDE:

-- May I have $50?

-- Speaking of tears: I failed statistics.

-- So you must believe me when I tell you: Yes, there was an explosion, but no, it technically wasn't my fault.

Little kid

When it comes to Mother's Day cards, small children pose particular challenges. They can't buy cards because they don't have jobs and can't go to the store themselves, but when asked to draw one on their own, they invariably come up with images of bloodthirsty dinosaurs terrorizing stick figures. That's not going to feed the bulldog.

FRONT:

-- My Mommy is the Best!

-- Thank You for Being My Mommy!

-- I Love You More Than Any of My Brothers and Sisters, Who Are All Stupid-Heads.

INSIDE:

-- You make my heart feel THIS big!

-- I love you!

-- Please tell me that you love me best and let's end this pointless charade of "fairness."