Mom's 60Th Birthday Party

I think you do not have to stand up and talk in front of people.Just make some big posters with words you want to tell her and hang them all around the place where you are going to have the party with balloons and other greetings.

We did a photo and letter collection from all the family. I put it into a photo album and wrote a letter of what she has meant in my life. My mom loved it. I too at the time had just had a little baby so I was not able to do as much as I wished for but I figured that was something she could keep and look at whenever she wanted. My mom is the one who cheerishes that kind of stuff. You could also do a photo with you the baby and her, more generational. My mom loves that kind of stuff. I did not make a speach at my moms party, I am just not that good at that kind of stuff. Plus I really did not have the time to think about it. My brothers did and they did stuff like remembering when stuff about us as kids. I hope this helps.

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Maybe you could hire a videographer. (or have a family member who is techie do it). I used to work part time as a videographer in South Florida - and my first assignment was a mother's 80th birthday at a resort / restaurant. One at a time - or in small groups, I took people out in the hall where there was a bench and some pretty plants and flowers, and each person left their own sentiment on video for the birthday gal. This way - nobody had to feel funny about standing up in front of the whole crowd, but they were able to say something to the birthday girl that would actually be remembered. Saying something in the form of a speech or poem out loud is nice, but at the end of the day - she might only remember that you said some really nice things and how it made her feel - but it would take an amazing person to remember everything that everyone said. The daughter was so in love with the idea she actually gave me a tip! When the video was edited, and put on a dvd - it was really nice and the family and birthday girl really loved it! Good Luck!
Also - when it was my grandmother's 90th birthday - my Aunt made a "this is your life" timeline of photos on the wall around the room where the party was. She simply had copies made of important and favorite pictures from her life, mounted them on colored card stock and stuck them on the wall in chronological order. Everyone including my grandmother loved looking at them.

Hi L., I am a writer - and I would really encourage you to deliver a poem. Moms love that kind of stuff, I have a 2 year old too. I am having the same dilemma with my mom whose birthday is this Saturday! (She is also a writer, so the bar is set high! And it has to be special because it's diagnosed to be her last birthday ..suppossedly, but I have faith!) I'm a freelance writer, if you'd like I can write you a poem for your mom. Maybe it will insprire me to write my moms too :) you can email me ____@____.com if you'd like some help. Good luck and happy birthday to your mom! Everyday we have them is a very lucky day :)
-C.

Can you pick a favorite childhood memory of you and her, what you learned from her from that memory, or what you now can appreciate from that moment...how you'd like to re-create that moment for your own children etc? I think moms like to know the time they gave was truly appreciated and remembered....good luck
~sahmatwork

First, get out the pad and pencil, some kleenex, and write from your heart. You may make it funny or sentimental; but get started asap.
Then, read it out loud Several Times, until you can recite it without an emotional freak out. This should be done over several days. Talk with your Mom and family members about your plan (I do public speaking and at first it can be scary)...this will ease your "stage fright" - a LOT. Some others in the family may also want to recite a poem or favorite story...this can be a fun alternative to just you "on stage"...sort of like a "roast" - everyone gets up and is a part of the party.
That you just had a baby means you've got some hormones still racing around, and may add to your nervousness; but "practice makes perfect"...You'll be GREAT!
Also, I create unique art from event mementos. Please give me a shout if I can assist you with presenting your Mom with a fabulous piece of art to commemorate her big day.
Be creative, strong and best of all, enjoy every moment!
Blessings, S.
www.stellawhite.com

Maybe try going to the Hallmark store and looking at some cards. That might just give you the jumping off point that you need. :) good luck

I planned my mom's 60th long distance and didn't get to attend :( My dad and brother and sister in law did the rest and my mom loved it. Like the others suggest just talk from your heart and tell your mom you love her. If your scared just make it short and sweet. You can always tell her later.

She's your Mom. Just stand up and tell her how you feel and how important she is to you. I think true feelings are far better than reciting something that has been written by someone else. I would have not problems thanking my Mom for everything she has done for me. My Mom is not only my Mom but my best friend and I can talk to her about anything and everything. Just relax and express your true feelings. You'll be great.