Mother’s Day is almost here and as usual we are baffled by the big question – what do our moms really want? We can go all out and plan the perfect lunch date, or maybe take her for spa day, or gift her that Steve Madden bag she’s been eyeing forever. But honestly, is that what she really wants? This year, instead of putting together our own lists, we asked our moms what they want instead. Their answers are SO not what you expected.
Ainee Nizami, Chief copy editor, who has a long distance relationship with her mom who stays in Gujarat.
A: ‘Mom, I am doing a story for Mother’s Day and I need to know what gift you want.’
M: Long pause later, “Maybe you should just give me the money? I’ll go buy it.”
A: “No that doesn’t work. You need to tell me what you want.”
M: “Is there a budget constraint.”
A: “No.”
M: “Okay then I want a trip to Europe.”
A: “Whatttt? No, be realistic.”
M: “Okay, Australia?”
A: “MOM”
M: “Okay maybe Bangkok… okay wait a minute. How about Mumbai? I don’t need anything. I’d rather come and talk to you.”
A: “Wow that’s so cute.”
M: *awkward laugh*
A: “By the way mom, you do know that this is a hypothetical situation. So no tickets to Europe…”
M:“Yeah I guessed as much”
A: “…”
Zahra Motorwala, Senior features writer, whose mom is her BFF.
Z: “So, mom, I wanted to ask you what you want for Mother’s Day?”
M: “Uh… Mother’s Day? When’s that?”
Z: “Yes, it’s in May. Now tell me what you want?”
M: “Oh … nothing. I don’t want anything.”
Z: “No mom, seriously, There has to be something you want… anything?”
M: “Not really. But if you still want to gift me something just sponsor my trip to Greece …”
Z: “RIGHT. What do you really want?”
M: “Oh, nothing seriously. It’s my sleeping time I’d like to get back to my bed. Can we talk about this when you come home in the evening? Bye.”
Mothers, seriously. We tried.
Nashmina Lakhani, Features writer, who feels that in this relationship she is the ‘mom’ and her mom is the child.
N: “So mom, Mother’s Day is coming soon. What are your plans? I want to gift you something. What do you want?
M: “Arrey, no need for all this.”
N: “Come on mom. I really want to buy you something.”
M: “No, no, nothing at all.”
N: “Mom…”
M: “Okay, why don’t you take me out shopping?”
N: “Okay. Where do you want to go?”
M: “Anywhere. You can buy me what I like there. I don’t have anything in my mind.”
N: “Okay, done.”
M: “Now forget all this. Tell me what you want to eat for dinner?”
N: “MOM.”
Rati Agrawal, Senior features writer, says she is practically ‘dating’ her mother. They fight, they laugh, drive each other insane and love each other the most.
R: “Hey mom. Mother’s Day is around the corner and I have been meaning to give you a gift for a while now. Even on your birthday I really didn’t end up giving you anything. So tell me what do you really want?”
M: “I really don’t need anything beta, you kids are enough.”
R: “No, I really want to give you something. Please tell me.”
M: “I am good. Seriously.”
R: “See, I have already looked at some solitaire earrings online and even took a quote from a few jewellers for a pair. I am going ahead and buying them for you.”
M: “Okay, it sounds fine. But If you are really insistent then can you buy me something else other than the earrings.”
R: “Sure mom. Tell me what is it?”
M: “Can you buy me double-door, three storey fridge?”
R: “Really? You want a fridge over diamonds. You really are one of the most bizarre people I have ever met.”
Sana Passricha, fashion and beauty writer, has a constant love-hate relationship with her mom.
S: “So, mom it’s Mothers Day on 8th May.”
M: “Okay. What do you want?”
S: “Mom, it’s Mothers Day. I am ASKING you. What do YOU want?”
M: “Oh okay. I thought since you are that kind of child to jump on every opportunity to ask for money. I thought you wanted something.”
S: “No. What do YOU want?”
M: “You really mean it?”
S: “Yes. I do”.
M: “Okay. Then buy your ticket and come visit me.”
Well, looks like your mom doesn’t really care for all that fancy stuff anyway. All you need to do is clear your calender, head home and spend some quality time with her.
