You could buy a card and let Hallmark say it for you or if you're a political junkie, you could let a politician voice your affection for mom. As I'm a political junkie, here's NDP Leader Jack Layton:
Today I’d like to do what so many Canadians are doing: wish my mother a very Happy Mother’s Day. My mother Doris is an incredible lady – she’s the rock of our family and a huge part of who I am today. I’d also like to say Happy Mother’s Day to my mother-in-law, Ho Sze Chow, who welcomed me into her family with open arms.
Mother’s Day is an important day because there are so few times that we truly stop and appreciate just how much our mothers do, each and every day. This Mother’s Day, let’s promise not to wait another full year before we say, “Thanks, Mom.”
This Mother’s Day let’s recommit to achieving progress that can make a difference for mothers: creating a national child care program; ensuring EI benefits for mothers fired when just back from maternity leave; and supporting primary care-givers.
On behalf of all New Democrats, I wish every mother in Canada the very best – Happy Mother’s Day.