This is What Moms Want for Mother’s Day in Quarantine

A few months ago we asked some of our favorite influencers what they really wanted for Mother’s Day. But before we could publish their answers, the world entered a global pandemic. Things changed very quickly—including not only what was possible, but also everyone’s needs and desires. So we asked them again, what do you really want and how do you want to celebrate Mother’s Day in quarantine? Here are both responses.

Mother’s Day Wish Before Quarantine

“I want my husband to become the art teacher and the music teacher, and work with my kids—well in advance—to come up with a song or dance show and a useful craft project that I can treasure forever. I've always worked hard to come up with something clever on Father's Day, and I'd love to see that same level of planning.”

Mother’s Day Wish During Quarantine

“Now that schools are closed, dads really need to step up their game and plan something! There is no cute craft project that will magically arrive. Also, the family needs to get that all mom really wants is peace. Drop the brunch at the bedroom door. Leave the craft project on her nightstand and let her be alone. We want to wake up whenever we want, eat in bed or workout or journal or watch TV. We want to be alone, to breathe, to function for ourselves.” 

—Pamela Pekerman, founder of Hustle Like a Mom, @pamelapekerman, Westchester

Mother’s Day Wish Before Quarantine

“Appreciation. And dark chocolate. Oh—and a massage, and to be left alone, and maybe a pony—if someone else would take care of it.”

Mother’s Day Wish During Quarantine

“Same as above. Also, I really miss massages.”

—Stacey Wallenstein, @themintchipmama, Long Island 

Mother’s Day Wish Before Quarantine

“Honestly, what I really want for Mother’s Day is to sleep in, go to a yoga class, and have an incredible brunch with my family minus my children fighting or arguing or whining about something.”

Mother’s Day Wish During Quarantine

“What I really want for Mother’s Day is to sleep in, I’d love it if my family would whip up an incredible breakfast and give me a break from kitchen duties, and I hope the sun is shining so we can venture outdoors for a nice walk altogether!”