subject: Best Mothers Day Gifts 2012 [print this page] For any of us who have older brothers or sisters, I think its safe to say that weve felt the sting of sibling rivalry at one point in our lives or another. Whether its been rivalries that take place academically, athletically, socially or even professionally, its a pretty natural occurrence in the realm of family life. In fact, its occurrence is probably so natural that when we come across other peoples families who dont operate on small doses of competition, we scoff at them! How dare they have control of their emotions and act in rationality. Of course, at the forefront of that, weve all hopefully had the tenderness and comfort of our mothers to help us through those emotions and feelings of being overshadowed. She has been there supporting our individual endeavors and encouraging us to strive for what is personally relevant to us in our own lives, against the backdrop of our insecurities about an older (or younger) and seemingly more successful sibling. Shes calmed our nerves and sensitively brought us back to reality when we couldnt fight the pressures on our own.
No matter how many times, it seems, that mom gives us the dose of actuality that we need, holidays and birthdays always become a time when rivalry flares up like the clockwork of our allergies in the spring time. Somehow, we still cant seem to shake that competitive nature. As Im sure you know, its springtime and Mothers Day is practically here! So, strap on your boots and get ready, because your favorite sibling is here to compete with you again. Like in many years prior, they will try their best to outdo themselves (and you) so that they may reclaim some throne (imaginary) of daughter/son favoritism (because realistically no dedicated and loving mother would ever really acknowledge preference). But this year, this year will be different. This year, you found the perfect gift to counteract whatever youre sneaky sibling has up their sleeve. You went to Edible Arrangements and selected a beautiful array of all of your mothers favorite fruit, because you know she deserves to be treated. Shes talked about them on a number of occasions and has gasped with excitement upon seeing them on other occasions. You know youve got it right, for their bouquets and boxes are perfected with dipped chocolate and the juiciest fruit around. All you really have to do (aside from placing your order) is stand back and watch your mothers eyes aglow as she receives one of the best Mothers Day gifts in years, from you or your sibling. Finally, if it were your choice you might even decide to leave your sibling out of the enjoyment of this delicious gift, but knowing your mother, shell step up as the caring and thoughtful woman she is and share in her satisfaction.
