How many of the kids actually belong to her....Because I'm not sure if the exceedingly aging janitor child taking her to Applebee's is going to make her feel like she did the right thing.
OK, I had to get the troll out....But I have to ask....Can you not think of something more personal. I mean when my mom is around, taking her to eat is kind of a given...Your mom's birthday seems like you should go above and beyond.