Let’s be honest: Mother’s Day isn’t about the brunch buffet or the glitter-glued card (though we’ll never say no to carbs or construction paper). It’s about feeling seen, celebrated, and maybe, just maybe, getting five minutes to sip coffee—while it’s still hot! So we went straight to the source and asked 10 local moms: What do you really want for Mother’s Day? The answers? Hilarious, heartfelt, and 100% relatable.
The Nap Queen Reclaiming Her Throne
“A nap. A real one. In my own bed. With no one touching me or yelling for me.” – Elena R., Kenner
The Heartfelt Hug-It-Out Mom
“A big hug and a genuine ‘thank you for everything.’ Sometimes I just want to know I’m seen.” – Erin P., Belle Chasse
The Master Of Silent Retreats (In Her Own House)
“Silence. I don’t even need a present. Just give me some quiet between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon.” – Kayla B., New Orleans
The Forever-On-Call Mom
“For my kids to go a full day without asking me for money, asking me to buy them something, or asking me to drive them somewhere.” – Fallon J., LaPlace
The Flower Child with a Delivery Link Ready
“Plants. Wal-Mart will even deliver them… makes things easier for everyone.” – Maranda V., New Orleans
The One Chasing Happy, Not Fancy
“All I want for Mother’s Day is for my kids to be happy and healthy. It would be the greatest [gift] I could ever have.” – Michelle N., Metairie
The Peacemaker-In-Chief
“For my kids not to fight with each other for just. one. day. No kicking, no fussing, no whining. And I’d like for them to be a first-time listener!” – Rita M., Harahan
The Jet-Setter Mom (Passport Always in Hand!)
“An all-inclusive trip to Cabo!” – Stacey T., Metairie
The “Thankful, Grateful, Blessed” Mom
“For my family to treat the day like it really matters to me. Because it does.” – Tasha H., New Orleans
The Always-Taking-The-Photos Mom
“For someone to take a good photo of me and my kids where no one’s crying, blinking, or picking their nose.” – Valerie N., Covington