Mothers are taken for granted. As kids, we seldom look for our Mother’s needs and requirements. However, even we can find some occasion to make our Mother feel special. And what’s better than finding the time out to know our mother better. Yes, we can have a Mother Day Interview arranged on this day.

So gear up and get prepared for the most enlightening interview:

Inform your mother well in advance, say one or two days before, to let her prepare herself for the interview.

The questionnaire has to be prepared beforehand, starting with simple one-word questions first.

Inform your mother to dress-up for the occasion.

You should use a web-cam, if you have one to recollect the memories later on, with your family members.

In case you don’t want to go for a webcam then use a writing pad, a set of pen or pencil, with the questionnaire on it. Mark the pages with numbers so that there is no confusion later on.

While the initial questions have to be short and crisp, the next set of questions should be such that she answers them in the form of stories, and get a feel of those forgotten times.

Always keep in mind that you too have to be an attentive listener. Show interest in whatever she is narrating, and never jump to next question until she is finished with the previous one.

Don’t interrupt, don’t amend and don’t make fun of her. One such mistake from your side and the Mother Day Interview is over forever.

You should collect and compile some old photographs to bring back her sweet memories.

How about a simmering-hot cup of coffee in the middle of the session? And nothing delightful than a piece of hot-cake to compliment it.

Inform your mother that this interview is between you and her until unless she allows you to share it with others. You can however, ask her to permit you to share an edited part of it.

Keep this auspicious Mothers Day Interview length not more than 1-2 hours at a stretch. After your interview is over, sit and relax with your mother for sometime.

When you are through with the interview, thank your mother with gratitude. Also gift a bouquet of flowers, or a basket of her favorite cookies.