Did you give your parents an appreciation gift when you graduated?

[luvmyfam444]

If so, what did you give? My mom has helped tremendously, keeping the kiddos while I go-driving the hour over and I often don't get out prior to 10 pm----so I'm thinking I need to do something not to mention they've paid for most all oft educTion too

 

[Tink888]

If so, what did you give? My mom has helped tremendously, keeping the kiddos while I go-driving the hour over and I often don't get out prior to 10 pm----so I'm thinking I need to do something not to mention they've paid for most all oft educTion too

I wasn't in that situation but just wanted to say that I think it's lovely that you want to do that. What about writing them a heartfelt letter of appreciation for how they've helped in addition to a small gift? I'm sure it'd mean the world to them.

 

[littlemermaidlvr]

This is a very nice idea. Maybe you could give them a gift cert to dinner and a movie or (going along with the letter suggestion) have and the kids work on making something for them. When I graduated from high school, I painted wine classes that matched my mother's kitchen.

 

[happygirl]

I think that is a great idea

 

[simonsmom]

I gave them an appreciation gift when I got married. (a very nice clock that I had engraved) It would be a very nice gesture

 

[Minnie824]

Not sure if I did right when I graduated, but right after graduation I got my job and I took them on a vacation and the three of us went to Vegas.

 

[Robinrs]

At my graduation dinner I stood up and read a poem to them about how much I loved and respected them. Neither had finished high school but they got their youngest child through college... I never saw my Dad cry like that, ever!

 

[Tinkermommy]

I think that is a wonderful idea.

I like the idea of a letter. What about a family graduation photo (not sure if you took one!) framed and maybe matted with the letter?

I think any gesture you make would be appreciated and treasured.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I didn't personally see a need to when I graduated, but if you have a parent or a relative or anyone who helped make your education a reality, it is a great idea.


I don't think it has to be anything that big--a bouqet of flowers, a poem---whatever it is, as long as it comes from the heart.

Congratulations on your accomplishment.

 

[scrapquitler]

My husband and I did. When we graduated from college, we gave each set of our parents a gift certificate for Sunday Brunch at the restaurant where we were planning to get married the following year. Then when we got married we bought them gift certificates for a bed&breakfast weekend.

 

[Mrs.Toad]

Wow, I never even thought about that at the time. I think it's a wonderful gesture and your parents will be touched that you recognize all they've done for you in this way.

 

[LunchladyDoris]

It's a nice idea but I didn't. My parents were never there for me, I was raised by my grandmother and put myself through college. They didn't even go to my graduation.

 

[Tinker'n'Fun]

I think the letter is a great idea. How about a nice alone time dinner also. Find a sitter (other than Mom) and take her out on the town. Congrats also to you for your accomplishment!!

 

[NotUrsula]

Well, I started paying her rent -- does that count?

My mother never had the money to pay for any of my education, nor did she support my going to college -- she felt that it was not the proper thing for a working-class girl to do. However, I did make it a point to get through college in time to be finiished before my Dad's survivor benefits were reduced on my 22nd birthday, and then once I got a job, I replaced some of that income for my mom, because she was disabled and needed the money.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Considering your circumstance I think it would be nice.

 

[4nana]

What a thoughtful DD you are, and yes, it's a wonderful gesture for your Mom ! Brings back many fond memories, as we've had an assortment of gifts from our 4 children at their graduations/weddings ~ dinners, flowers, jewelry, cards/poems/letters.

DS's really surprised us as didn't find till he'd been gone a couple weeks. One day decided to wash his sheets and under his pillow was a letter, telling us, among other things, 'how much he loved us, thanking us for all we'd done for him to get him this far and no matter how far he'd go in life, he'd never forget where he came from'. We were completely touched by his love and thoughtfulness. Altho it's been quite a few years with an empty nest now, he's advanced to MAJ in regular Army, currently deployed to AFG, we treasure the days when they were all home. We're so blessed and very proud of our DS and 3 DD's, I tear up just thinking about it . I can assure you, your Mom will love and enjoy whatever your heart decides, no matter how small or large.

 

[luvmyfam444]

Thanks for the ideas- we are not real close - and not a lovey kind of family so a letter would be -I'm not sure the word I'm looking for - but I guess maybe not appreciated or it would not be real -something that is never said -kwim?

I was 1st thinking of sending them on a vacation actually just pay for their flights-until i looked into it further -lol
so that's out

I won't be making instant money or anything and I plan on getting my masters IF it's possible with 3kids at home ha ha

 

[Miz Diz]

Nice that they helped you and you want to give them something in return.

I probably would have done the same, had I any help. I worked 2 jobs, 3 my senior year and had no help from my parents.

 

[pigletgirl]

No, that never has ever crossed my mind.

Hmmmm, I think I will. After Ryan and I are married, I want to send them on a vacation without any kids and we'll watch them, free of charge. They definitely need an R&R.

 

[browneyes106]

When I graduated high school I gave my parents a small appreaciation plaque that a picture of the three of us. My boyfriend gave his dad a watch and his mom a ceramic wall clock when he graduated from college.