Surprise Mom

Yep...surprise your Mom Sunday by preparing a special breakfast.
Mother’s Day will be recognized Sunday...(in case you have forgotten or need to buy that special gift of appreciation, you still have a little bit of time! haha.)
Prepare breakfast. Ask children to help out, and bring the meal to her in bed. Surprise her.
I found in the years when my daughters were younger, the simplest and thought-out meals were the most-rewarding and special to me.
After reading the following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, breakfast in bed can be prepared easily, effectively plus added special touches can be included.
Breakfast in bed for special occasions:
Few gestures of affection create such a stir as presenting a loved one with breakfast in bed. On special occasions, treating a loved one to breakfast in bed can get their big day off on the right foot. The success of such an endeavor often boils down to following a few tips.
* The surprise of breakfast in bed is almost as important as the presentation.
Make sure everyone keeps the secret and rises early enough to prepare the meal. Time the meal so that it is ready when the person of honor typically awakes.
* Banging and clanking in the kitchen does not a relaxing morning make, so select an easily prepared dish to cut back on the noise. Store- or restaurant-bought foods can still make a nice impression if they are dressed up.
* Adult supervision is a must when young kids are cooking. This ensures everything goes safely and smoothly while still giving kids the chance to pitch in.
* Delegate some tasks to kids. A young child may be able to arrange flowers in a vase, while a slightly older child may be more adept at slicing toast or helping to flip pancakes. The breakfast should be a joint effort so that the person treated to breakfast knows everyone involved cared enough to pitch in.
* Choose easy-to-eat foods. Crumbly and messy foods are not the ideal fit for breakfast in bed. No one wants to spill food onto pillows or go to bed the next evening to find a pile of crumbs beneath the sheets.
Finger foods or bite-sized items that can be popped into the mouth will not make much of a mess. Crepes may be a nice alternative to messier muffins.
Serve coffee or tea in a cup with a lid to help prevent spills.
* Invest in a food tray to make serving breakfast in bed that much easier. A bedside table or nightstand also can fit the bill.
* Add small details to make the breakfast even more special. Use heart- or flower-shaped cookie cutters to add whimsy to everything from pancakes to fruit.
A hand-written card or poem is another nice touch.
Breakfast in bed is a special treat for any family member. Employing a few strategies for success can make it that much more special.
Accent Editor Myra Miller can be reached at myra.miller@eunicetoday.com