Happy Mother’s Day to all the hard-working, multi-tasking, under-appreciated moms out there. An informal poll among moms in the newsroom reveals the thing we want most is time. Time alone or time for family (that means no chores, errands or laundry!)

Here’s this from Denise: “To go get a pedicure, shop alone at the mall and actually look at clothes without my little girl pulling on my shirt and then go home and catch up on Desperate Housewives taped episodes—eating snacks on my couch in a quiet house.”

Ah, sounds like heaven. Unfortunately, we’re both too chicken to ask for this for fear we’ll offend our family.

Beth’s husband took the day off to spend family time. “We’re planning to just stay home and enjoy our son.”

“This might sound sappy, but all I want is to spend a chore-free day with my kids,” said Debbie, mom to two girls.

Ah, that sounds like heaven too.

Me? I plan to do a little of both. First, a pedicure and manicure at my favorite nail salon with the massaging chairs on Davis Islands. The rest of the day, it’s all about my girls. Memo to hubby: I don’t plan on cooking anything the entire day.

Of course, there’s always someone with diamonds on the list. So for Janine’s husband, if you’re reading this, she’ll take earrings.

Put your feet up - and enjoy the day!