Sorry curious, can't help you there - although the idea of a children's book is a very nice one - but after receiving nothing from DH last time (not even flowers), I've informed him that I expect a maternity gift this time. He's agreed, but has given me the job of choosing it... oh well.

Smiles, I sympathise with you on the mother's day thing. DH doesn't 'believe' in it so what I do each year is buy myself a gift and make a point of telling him! This way I not only get something, but get something I actually want.