Happy Mother's Day and happy first anniversary to Momtopia! Last May, Momtopia launched as a new virtual community for all things mom-- where you could connect with moms both online and in-mall to exchange ideas, get parenting advice and shortcuts, and learn from the experiences of real moms of children ages 0-8, just like you. Since then, thousands of you across the nation have joined Momtopia. And our numbers keep growing. We're thrilled to have you as part of our community and hope that you'll continue to spread the word about Momtopia to your friends.

And from all of us at Momtopia— a reminder to go easy on yourself this Mother's Day, or even better, this month. Don't be so hard on your parenting skills. Don't give the "extra skin" around your stomach a second thought. Don't worry if that last load of laundry isn't done. Even email can wait.

Instead, give yourself permission to get that pedicure (it's almost summer, isn't it?). Help build a castle in the sandbox. Go ahead and jump on the trampoline or slide down the slide, whether anyone is watching or not. Or just lie down for a moment, close your eyes and breathe. You deserve it.

Here's what you told us you would REALLY like to receive for Mother's Day (we hope your wish comes true!)…

• I would like to have my car interior shampooed. What mom doesn't need that after carting the kids all over the place? -Dayton, OH
• A back rub! –Elizabeth, NJ
• A gift certificate to Entree Vous (a local meal preparation kitchen) so mealtime is relaxing, easy and delicious! – Columbus, OH
• Dinner on the table when I get home. –Heath, OH
• A diamond ring upgrade! –Seattle, WA
• I would love to have someone else clean my house. –Stockton, CA
• Time for a girls' lunch with my old work friends. –Powell, OH