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MOTHERS WEEKEND OPINION COLUMN The return of the ‘Mommas’ Boys’

by Adam Borgia BOR03006@BYUI.EDU Scroll Staff

Here at BYU-Idaho, the Honor Code requires us to be honest. So guys, let’s not kid ourselves. We’ve all at some time or another labeled the upcoming Mothers’ Weekend as a time exclusively for the ladies.

Manicures, pedicures, clothes shopping and even dreaded “feelings” are all activities or things with which men have no interest or attraction to (we should consider ourselves lucky).

But just because we don’t always understand the ways of the women in our lives doesn’t mean we aren’t interested in spending time with them. And with a special weekend set aside for our patient and loving mothers, any self-respecting son should want to demonstrate his appreciation to the one person who brought him into this world. Unfortunately, our sweet moms aren’t the types who consider video games (that includes Halo 2) and lounging around time well spent.

So where does this leave Rexburg’s soon-to-be out-numbered guys? Not to worry, if you look hard enough and use that noggin your momma gave you, you too can find ways to distract … er, share quality time with that special lady.

First, think food. Thanks to the growing atmosphere of our once little hamlet, Rexburg is filled with a respectable and diverse amount of diners, restaurants and eateries. Mexican, Asian or good old American treats aren’t hard to find, ranging from cheap to ... well not so cheap. Plus, there are additional places to fill your face on campus, with special dinners offered during the week. Just follow your stomach, or your wallet, to the choice that suits you best. And if for whatever reason you don’t find what you’re looking for in our humble college town, Idaho Falls is only 20 minutes away (depending on how fast your rat-racer can go). Oh, and while you’re chowing down, be sure to try that whole talking thing ... moms love that stuff!

Now that your appetite has been satisfied, it’s time to move on to the good times. Movies, bowling or squirrel chasing are all great ways to have fun, but your mom may be looking for more. Luckily, the school hosts a plethora of events, including concerts, choirs, seminars, games and more. If she’s still left wanting, try taking her to your classes (the ones you are passing) and devotional for a more intimate or spiritual pastime. Best of all, those last two are free. How’s that for a deal?

Whether your mom sticks around for the whole week (God bless her if she witnesses clean-checks) or for just a few days, this annual occasion can and should leave you both with some great memories. But be sure to not use food or fun as filler.

Honestly, the best thing you’ll remember isn’t how good your meal was or that thing someone said at a pulpit, but that you were both there together.

Wait, so you mean that this whole Mothers’ Weekend isn’t really about all those things? Nope, not really. It’s one of those weird metaphorical things that we all slept through in English class. It has a deeper and more special meaning. Don’t miss it guys, or you’ll have to wait until next year.