Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 8, and while most families will be spending time with mom to show her some appreciation, she may not exactly want that. What?

According to a new survey which was just done by PR Newswire 71 percent of moms say what they would like most is spending some time alone. That's not say that a whopping 91 percent still would like to have their family cook a meal for them. And then after that, leave?

Here are the Top 5 ways moms would love to spend her Mother's Day.

1. Spa

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Mom would love being pampered with some alone time at the nearest spa.

2. Movie

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You may feel inclined to take mom to a movie but she would really like to watch her favorite movie or TV show alone. Suggestion: the new Mother's Day movie.

3. Reading

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You could never go wrong in giving mom a new book to read on her laptop, nothing is more relaxing than lots of quiet time.

4. Breakfast

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You could score major points by serving your mom breakfast in bed.

5. Picnic

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Believe it or not the survey said that mom would love to go on a picnic -- alone.

So however you choose to celebrate this Mother's Day, show her some love and appreciation. And then give her some space.

Better yet tell her Happy's Mother's Day in 22 seconds!

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