Little things bug me...

They do. I shouldn't let them, but they bug me.
This is just a vent, nothing more. If you're feeling offended, please don't be. I hold no hard feelings toward anyone. This isn't pointed at anyone and if your feelings are different, that's great! I rejoice in our differences of opinion!
One of the little things that bugs me is Mother's Day in the church. This has nothing to do with me being or not being a mother, nor is it meant to insult any of the wonderful, hard-working mothers out there. My issue here is plainly how we treat it within the church.
Every Mother's Day something is handed out to the "adult women" or "women 18 and up". I know, "we all have the potential to become mothers" and "we are all mothers in our own way" (these things are said every year). That being said, it is Mother's Day, not Mothers' Day, not Women's Day (March 8) or Groundhog Day. (I complained about that one too, maybe I just have an issue with holidays in general.)

In 1912, Anna Jarvis trademarked the phrases "second Sunday in May" and "Mother's Day", and created the Mother's Day International Association.
"She was specific about the location of the apostrophe; it was to be a singular possessive, for each family to honour their mother, not a plural possessive commemorating all mothers in the world." (emphasis added)

Mother's Day is a day set aside to celebrate the women who raised (and are still raising) us as well as the women who gave birth to us. For some of us this is the same person, for some it is not. Yes, all of the women in the world are wonderful. Yes, different people can be our "mothers" at different times and in different ways. Every woman (and man) influences every person around them, whether they want to or not. I'm not saying that women aren't great or that we shouldn't tell women that we appreciate how they mold and influence our lives.
What I am saying is: I do not feel that gifts should be given to all of the women at church. I don't believe gifts should be given at all, from the church. I feel that this is yet another holiday that has gone too commercialized and we look for the easiest way to get out of doing something about it.
Go up to Sister Jones and tell her you love her singing.
Go to Sister Smith and thank her for helping you with your children when your husband is on the stand.
Bishops, if you really want to thank the women, stand at the back doors as we exit and tell us what you're thankful for.
I loved my gift from my loving husband who calls me the "mother of the house" and "mother in training". I love, even more, that he took the time to tell me why he was giving a gift to someone who hasn't born children on Mother's Day. (BTW he got me a spoon full of sugar to keep me from being lonely while he's gone this week)

Okay, I hope that all made sense. I'm done ranting now, so I'll conclude with something I read on bycommonconsent.com/ today. I felt it emphasizes my feelings of Mother's Day being commercialized within the church when we can read this and answer without a second thought to what he's talking about.

Post-Mother’s Day Meeting Debrief May 11, 2009 — Scott B
A few simple questions for consideration and discussion regarding your ward’s Mother’s Day festivities:
1. Priesthood Choir or Primary Choir?
2. Flowers or Cookies?
3. Oh, My Father, or Love at Home?
4. Old People or Young People?
5. Spiritual Feast or Cringe-Fest?

For fun, go ahead and let me know your answers!