Is it okay for mothers to help out with their own Mothers Day gifts?

Pink And Green Mama asks:

So many fun ideas!! So...here's my question: As a crafty
mama am I allowed to "facilitate" the crafting/creating of
my OWN mother's day gift?! : )

I am so glad that Pink And Green Mama asked this
question because every year as Mothers Day approaches
it's on my mind. My short answer is yes, absolutely, it's
okay to help your children with your own Mothers Day
gift. Now, if you're lucky enough to have a husband that
totally commandeers all the Mother's Day festivities
whether it's making gifts with the kids or taking them
shopping, planning breakfast in bed or a brunch out, then
sit back and enjoy your day but if it isn't their strong suit
then by all means jump in and give a little guidance. It
won't make it any less special and there won't be any
disappointment from expectations not being met.

I'm a single mom and in the past, when my kids were
younger, if I had to depend on someone else to make this
day happen it just wouldn't. My kids are older now and
very thoughtful about Mothers Day but when they were
younger I had to teach them and help them out. They
know I like homemade cards because that's what I
showed them when they were young, they know that it is
fun to have someone make you breakfast and serve it in
bed because that's what I like and I showed them how to
do it. If you think about any of your family traditions
you'll see that your children understand what is involved
because of what you have taught them.

For homemade gifts, show your children some of your
favorite ideas then let them pick one that they would like
to make. Provide the materials and any instruction and
help that they may need according to their age. As they
get older you can let them take on more responsibility;
for example, provide the materials but leave the room
while it's being created. Another way to go about it is get
together with a friend and her children and you each help
the other's children with their project. I love homemade
gifts but sometimes little ones want to buy you something
too. You can set the dollar limit and provide the money,
or whatever is right for your family, and then take them
to a store and show them several items that are in their
price range that you would like as a gift. I remember
doing this for my own mother and I felt a real sense of
pride in choosing a gift and paying for it.

One of my favorite sayings is, "If mama ain't happy,
ain't nobody happy!" I believe that the happiness of a
family radiates out from the mother. Let your children
know what you would like to do for Mothers Day,
whatever makes you happy, and they will love
creating that day for you!