5 Questions Everyone Should Ask Their Mum

Mother’s Day is one of the most special days in the annual calendar. It’s a reminder to stop and say thank you to our mums, aunts, grandmas, and mother figures for everything they have done for us.

Everyday should be Mother’s Day in our books, but while we work on getting that changed, we’ll settle for making this Sunday May 8 the best day ever.

Mums give the gift of life. Thank you will never be enough. So how do we show our gratitude? Gifts and flowers are always welcome and warranted; however great conversation is a meaningful gift that won’t cost you a dime. It’s easy to get caught up in our day-to-day lives, but when was the last time you sat down to really chat with your mum, and celebrated her love, warmth and wisdom?

Here are five questions everyone should ask their mum to get to know her even better and celebrate your unique bond:

1. What is your favourite memory of us?

Have you ever asked your mum what her favourite memories are of the two of you together? You’re sure to have a handful of favourite mother-and-child memories filed away. However, your mum’s most cherished memories might be completely different to yours, so why not ask? A mother’s love runs deep and we have a feeling reigniting these memories will prove just that.

2. Where did your most special piece of jewellery come from?

Jewellery, more than any other gift, has the power to transform from one-time present to family heirloom status over time. Most mothers have at least one special piece of jewellery that they cherish: it could be a wedding ring, a necklace picked up abroad, or something that has been passed down.

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3. What was life like for you at my age?

Sometimes we forget that our parents had a huge amount of lived experience before they had us; they haven’t always been the person we know and love now. So why not take time to get to know what your mum was like before she was a mum, starting with what her life was like at your age. More than likely, you’ll find that life was very different in some ways, and quite similar in others, but there’s only one way to find out…

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4. Did you ever do anything really impulsive before you had kids?

Real talk: most parents are responsible. Having to navigate the whole bringing a small human being into the world thing will do that to a person. But have you ever asked your mum about the most impulsive thing she did before she had kids? You might be surprised to learn about the colourful and comical things your mum got up to, prior to responsibility getting in the way.

5. Is there anything you want to pass on to future generations?

Now that you’ve asked your mum what her most cherished pieces of jewellery are, you can follow up by asking if she’d like to pass anything down to future generations. If the answer is no, now’s your time to strike: an elegant ring from Swarovski’s Mother’s Day collection is sure to become an heirloom for generations to come.

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