This is to late for you this year but have just read the post. My Mom turned 80 this August. There are 7 or us kids. I contacted everyone and asked for memories of Mom when we were growing up. Five contributed as well as three in laws and 3 grandchildren. I made it into a booklet for her and she loves it.
Perhaps next year you could make your Mom a booklet about all the special things your Mom does and why you think she is so special. It would be something for her to keep and read again and again. Anne NZ ... View related article.