Whether you’re finally wanting to tie the knot with the mother of your child or you’re proposing to your girlfriend who has her own, nothing could be more special than a Mother’s Day proposal. What a way to celebrate one of her amazing roles in life and show her you mean business because not only are you signing up to become, “husband”, but also “Dad”. Need some ideas? You’ve come to the right place!

1. Involve the little one(s). Like I said, you’re really pulling a double proposal here. You’re proposing to become one in marriage, but also in parenthood. This step could be as simple as asking the little one’s permission, to involving them in the actual proposal. Flowers? Candies? A card? Come up with a creative way to introduce the idea involving your children.

2. Use some charm. Charms, that is.  From Pandora Bracelets to Tiffany’s Mother’s Day collection, all jewelry stores tend to offer special charms for Mother’s Day. Offer her a bracelet or necklace that reflects the birthstones of the children, and happens to have the engagement ring on it as well. Still expecting? Offer a footprint, handprint, or tiny shoe charm. The options are endless!

3. Go above and beyond.  Plan a relaxing day at the spa to give mama a break, all the while preparing for the proposal later. Clean the house for her. Watch the kids and let her go out with friends. Make it all about her and the fact that she works so hard at being a single mother. Show her that you’re willing to take on co-responsibility, then pop the question!

Mother’s Day is already a very special day to your girlfriend, and you will make it all the more special by using it to propose!

A Mother’s Day Proposal involving kids. Although this video doesn’t involve the engaged couple’s children, it’s still an adorable idea!

Emily