As a single parent, Mother's Day doesn't involve brunches and flowers. I'm dropping off my toddler with my mom for a day so I can rest.

The author says that as a solo parent, Mother's Day doesn't look traditional for her.

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• I'm a single mom to a toddler, and Mother's Day doesn't include fancy brunches and flowers for me.
• This year, I'm dropping off my 3-year-old for one day with my mom so I can rest.
• I want to acknowledge the extraordinary job I'm doing as a mother.

As a single mom, Mother's Day has never looked quite as curated as the picture-perfect brunches and bouquets I see splashed across social media.