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Ellen's Thoughts | Friday, May 9, 2008 | 11:00 AM

Mother's Day

Happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers out there! We only give you one day a year. It should really be the opposite. We should celebrate you every day. Except for one day, so you don’t get a big head. Where would we be without mothers? We wouldn’t be anywhere because no one would be born. Even mothers wouldn’t be here because their mothers wouldn’t be here. And their mothers and their mothers... it would just be a world filled with sea horses.

One day a year, we give our moms flowers and a card to show we understand how much they do for us, but most of the time we take them for granted. Being a mom is a lot of sacrifice and pain from the get-go. The moment you enter the world, you cause her pain. Agony, really. I have trouble getting my i-Pod earphones out of my ears… I can’t even imagine childbirth. You come out screaming and crying. Then you’re crawling around and putting things in your mouth. Then you learn the word, “NO.” And you become rebellious. Soon you’re hanging out with wrong crowd and start smoking Pall Malls. You hop on the rail cars and live the life of the hobo... then I turned 15. OH MAMA! I’M SORRY YOUR BABY’S SO BAD, MAMA!

Moms put up with so much. And all they do is love you unconditionally. They’re always there for you. And they love you for who you are. Even if they do wish you’d wear a dress once in a while.

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Hi Ellen,
I absolutely love your show. You do so much for other people. You are truly amazing. I used to watch your show and laugh my butt off, but now that I have found out I am 6 weeks pregnant every time you give stuff away I cry... everyone's stories are so amazing. I am wondering how I can get tickets to the Mothers Day show. Every year I watch and think, I can't wait till I get pregnant so I can go see Ellen and help her celebrate all the Mom's out there. This is my first baby and frankly am a little scared right now.

Anyway, I hope that I get to dance with you on Mothers Day.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Jennifer

Posted by Jennifer Gray | November 22, 2009 9:18 AM

Hi Ellen! I want you know that I absolutely love your show...and my 2 year old LOVES it too! No matter what he is doing he stops and runs over as soon as he hears the music! I recently found out that I am having my second child in June 2010 and I have watched every Mother's Day show, but I particularly remember watching your mother's day when I was pregnant with my son....and dying that I wasn't there!!! I couldn't get tickets! And now I am pregnant with my second I do not want to miss it again!!!!!!!!! I think I will absolutely die....or at least give birth while watching it from my living room! I was wondering how I could get tickets???!!
Thank You for your time!
-Mary Georgiadis

Posted by Mary Georgiadis | November 20, 2009 3:51 PM

Ellen!

I am writing from Africa right now, my husband and I took a year transfer with his work, but we only have a few months left! I just wanted to tell you that it is YOU and YOUR SHOW that has kept me going out here. It is an amazing place to be and experience, but it's really hard being away from all our family and friends, and good old American comforts. I have watched your show every single day (twice a day) for the last 11 months (even though it's 6 months late here, I am currently watching your June show with Jessica Biel!). Sometimes when my husband calls to say he's coming home early, I tell him to just stay and keep working until 7pm (cause of your show!).

My husband and I have just found out I'm 6 weeks pregnant with our first baby and we're due in July! We're thinking of naming it Ellen, boy or girl!

I'd love to be a part of your Mother's Day show! It would be a great "Welcome back to America" event! You rock!

Thanks!!

Camille Garrison
(camillegarrison at gmail dot com)

Posted by Camille Garrison | November 18, 2009 2:30 AM

Hey Ellen!!!

I would first like to say that I love your show and I am a huge fan!

My husband and I are expecting our first child June 3, 2010 and would love to attend your Mother's Day Show before our little one is born!

Please let me know how I can attend and be a part of your show!!!

By the way, Congrats on your cover for O Magazine!!

Love,
Suzette

Posted by Suzette | November 16, 2009 4:15 PM

I watch your show all the time and love it. Your mothers day show especially. Me and my husband just found out we are having a little one that is due on June 23, 2010. I would love to attend your mothers day show this year and be treated like a princess. Thank you for making all these mothers feel so great one day a year.

Brianna Trump-Borg
bristrump@aol.com

Posted by Brianna Trump | November 13, 2009 3:12 PM

Me and my husband our expecting our first child June 23 of 2010. I am a huge fan of your show and was wondering if you were doing the mothers day show again. What an amazing show. Please let me know if there is anyway I can be apart of it. Thank you for making mothers feel amazing on one day of each year. Brianna Trump-Borg Bristrump@aol.com

Posted by Brianna Trump | November 13, 2009 3:08 PM

Hey Ellen,

First off, I love love love your show. I can be having the worst day and I always get in the best mood when your show comes on! My favorite is ALWAYS your Mother's Day show and the 2010 show will be extra special because I am expecting my first child in June 2010! I would love so much to be in the audiance for the taping. Since I'm due in June I should be able to set in the "Ready to pop section"! Please please please let me know how I can be apart of your Mother's Day 2010 show taping. It would truely be a dream come true!

Thanks so much,
Amanda & Baby Pelican

Posted by Amanda | November 11, 2009 4:14 PM

Hey Ellen!

I'm a huge fan! My husband and I are expecting our first child in July 2010! It's the first grandchild for both sides as well! We're all VERY excited!! I was hoping to be able to attend your 2010 Mother's Day Extravaganza! You are my hero and I would just love to meet you in person! Thanks Ellen!!!

LOVE && KISSES!!

Tiffany & Baby Zumwalt!

Posted by Tiffany | November 9, 2009 2:45 PM

Dear Ellen,

I read your touching note about appreciating mothers all year round! I agree and hope I can be a great mother in the future. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for 11 months and have gotten rejection after rejection. I started feeling like my body wasn't good enough, already growing up with some spine and back problems. I keep my faith that it will happen, and try to stay positive every month we try thinking "this month it is going to work!" I recently was laid off from my job and my husband is a student but we are living off our savings. This last week I found out we finally are due to have a baby in the fall of 2010. I would love to come to you Mother's Day celebration episode next year and be in the company of other strong women like yourself!

I love your show you always make me laugh,

Molly


Posted by Molly | November 9, 2009 1:24 PM

Hey Ellen!

Just curious about your Mother's Day show for 2010. I recently found out that I'm going to be a first time mommy in June 2010. I'm so excited I can't stand it...I already want to get my nursery ready and I have 7 months to go. At any rate, Ive heard that you give out wonderful information at your mothers day show and I would love to be able to attend the taping.

Can you please tell me how I can request tickets and when you will be taping? I'm an active duty military member, stationed in San Diego so your show will be a mini vacation for me as well :)

Keep Dancing!
Jennifer

Posted by Jennifer | November 9, 2009 10:54 AM

Ellen!

First off,I love your show! I always get a huge laugh out of your games with the audience. :)

I am having my husband and I's first child in June of 2010 and would love to be able to come to your Mothers Day show! If I could get the info on the taping so that I can prepare to get those tickets, I would appreciate it! Thanks and keep being a great person and host!

Jenn

Posted by Jenn | November 7, 2009 11:04 AM

I would love to attend the taping of your Mother's Day show, but I am due the end of February. When do you tape the Mother's Day show?

Posted by Nicole | October 29, 2009 2:54 PM

Ellen,

I am expecting my first child in June 2010 and would love to be a part of your Mother's Day show to help me get ready and teach me about some great products. Also, my husband and I could definitely use the help! Please let me know how I go about getting on tickets.

Thanks!

Posted by LSW | October 15, 2009 6:12 PM

hi ellen
I would love to buy some CD's of the funky music your DJ plays for your dance segment with the audience each day, is there anywhere I can buy some? If not why dont you think about making some?
xxbev

Posted by bev | July 23, 2009 8:20 PM

Hi Ellen,
I enjoy watching your show.I am a new mom to be in July. I love you show I think that it is great!! I would love to win some prizes..

Thanks
Kim

Posted by kimberley hays | May 7, 2009 11:17 AM

I wonder if celebs actually read these comments. Perhaps there is a person that reads it for them. A paid comment-reader? Possibly. I also wonder how many celebs pay attention to the little people? It seems like there are much more important things for people, like Miss DeGeneres, to be doing. hmmm... Oh well.

If this is read, then I think you should have a slideshow from Failblog.org on the show.

Posted by Me again- Nick | May 6, 2009 12:13 AM

Hahaha. How come there is only one day to truly appreciate a mother? If I had a mom, if I got adopted by a family, my life would be awsome! You really don't know what you have untill you lose it. Pshh, but you also can't lose something you've never had. :p BE GRATEFULL YO!! :]

Posted by Nicholas Overholtzer | May 5, 2009 11:28 PM

OMG ELLENNNNN I LOVE YOU GIRLLLLL!
i watch you like everyday. and then dont get my homework done. so im like AH. but theres always mommy whose like do your homework and tivo up some ellen. and im like...my goodness, this woman is remarkably genius. and she pretty much is. like furrealz.
except she sings terribly, and can't hear anything. i have to repeat everything like twenty times. ive suggested picking up sign language, but she just replied that she already bought string cheese. you see my dilemma.
so heres the sitch. my woman of birth is a single mom driving up to nashville to pick up my older sister from college on HER BIRTHDAY aka MOTHERS DAY. SO THE HOUSE IS ALL TO MYSELFFF WOOHHH. just kidding...psychhh. but really, onto the serious stuff. i just can't have that nice lady driving up that long way all by herself! so im thinkin, you call her on the phone and just go crazy. cuz i mean, since the woman has the hearing of an eighty year old, she just sits and front of the tv and watches you..like a lil puppy dog. but if youre yelling at her through the phone shes bound to hear you. so ya. she loves you, i love you. youre our homegirl skillet ellie! LUHHH YOUUUUU
aaaaahhhhhhhh or a great mommahs day gift would be for you to come to orlando!!!!!! ohhh yeah man. thats it. you know what?? im done talking. you just do your thing girl, do your thing.

Posted by Daria | May 4, 2009 3:43 PM

Hi Ellen, I know my mom would greatly appreciate anything even just to mention her name she would be grateful, Thank you once again

Posted by Kim Goldstein | May 4, 2009 2:05 PM

Hi Ellen, I am going on vacation on mothers day my mom will be at my home with my teenage kids, it would be wonderful to see her win some of your gifts you give away, she has 6 children, 11 grandchildren and one grand baby, she raised all of us alone, she just lost her lover of 31 years and now lives alone. I try and keep her busy she is 75 years old and still can mow the lawn, she would love to win something, I feel bad I won't be here for her on mothers day, she is also hearing impaired, Thanx for listening, hopefully we can get her something to reward her for raising all of her children by herself, she deserves it Thank you Kim

Posted by Kim Goldstein | May 4, 2009 1:51 PM

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