I don't think of myself as a single mom since I have 50/50 custody with my son's dad and my partner lives with me and has done so for nearly a decade. I prefer to refer to myself as a separated parent. Or just a mom. But on Mother's Day I am essentially a single mom. It's just another day. No one celebrates me really. Just a few token 'Happy Mother's Day!' messages.

As a result the holiday is always a bit of an awkward bummer. I'm thinking of how I can reframe it for myself and have my own expectations of the holiday. My son is 11 and capable of making a gesture at least. Should I just tell him what I want? I would love for him to do some chores and spend quality time with me doing things I want to do. Should I just be selfish and lazy for the day? Should I buy myself something I want? Should I make a tradition for my son and I to do together, like baking something? All of them have appeal to me.

For you single mothers and women on positions where you are responsible for Mother's Day count, what do you do for yourself?